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Hosted by: with Jen & Dunc

Welcome to Renovation Nation with your hosts renovation weapon Jen Jones and the resident DIYer Duncan Heyde. Arming you with the knowledge, inspiration, tips, tricks and expert advice needed, this podcast will help...

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Ep#11 Joinery & Interior Finishes

Season #1 Episode #32

This week we’re talking about joinery finishes - a good convo to tune into if you’re planning a kitchen reno, a bathroom reno, a media room, basically anything where you might need custom cabinetry! If you’ve heard of...
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Q&A: Jen Answers Your Questions on Budget Blowouts

Season #1 Episode #31

Jen updates us on her flood and cyclone damage, then answers a couple of listeners questions on budget blowouts, covering off: The ‘right’ amount of contingency for a reno When an invasive inspection adds value ...
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Jen's Quick Tips: Avoiding Budget Blowouts

Season #1 Episode #30

Jen only has two top tips this week, for avoiding budget blowouts: 1. The one thing you can do to ensure all the scope is covered in your budget 2. The best way to get your reno priced accurately Follow the podcast...
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Ep#10 Helping Builders to Avoid Budget Blowouts

Season #1 Episode #29

All the way from sunny Nelson, Chris from CD Build is here to chat all about how to avoid budget blowouts on your reno. Chris’ varied experience in the construction sector has lended itself to tricker renos....
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Special edition Q&A: House insurance & natural disasters

Season #1 Episode #28

In light of recent events, and since both Soph and Jen were impacted (in a small way!) by the recent floods and cyclone, we decided to dedicate this Q&A episode to insurance. Specifically, how exactly insurance...
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Jen's Quick Tips: Non-Vanilla Renos

Season #1 Episode #27

After hearing from Soph about her mammoth home reno journey, Jen shares her number one tip (which Soph agrees with, even though she didn't follow it): Set a budget. Jen explains why it’s important, and it's not the...
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Ep#9 Homeowner Soph on the Non-Vanilla Reno

Season #1 Episode #26

Something a bit different this week, we’re chatting to a homeowner who can be found @easytigerstyleco - Soph and her builder partner have a mid-century modern style home built in the 80s in Auckland’s Titirangi....
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Q&A: Jen Answers Your Renovation Electrical Questions

Season #1 Episode #25

Jen & Dunc were inundated with lighting related questions this week, so they take a deep dive into the topic with eight key points from Jen that address everyone's questions. Follow the podcast on Instagram...
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Jen's Quick Tips: Renovation Electrical

Season #1 Episode #24

Jen shares her top tips for consideration before embarking on any electrical renos, including: Why you should replace your electrical board first How you can future proof your electrical work The value a lighting...
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Ep#8 Renovation Electrical with tradie lady Pauline

Season #1 Episode #23

Jen explains the reason why older homes with original electrical boards are a headache, and what it takes to upgrade them. Dunc chats through all the upgrades he’s made to the two homes he’s renovated and what’s left...
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Q&A: Jen Answers Your Decking & Fencing Questions

Season #1 Episode #22

Jen and Dunc both weigh in on the following listener questions: Is it a good idea to use the same material from your deck, to build raised garden beds that run next to it? Is it safe to have an outdoor bbq kitchen...
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Jen's Quick Tips: Decking & Fencing

Season #1 Episode #21

Jen & Dunc both share some tips this week, including: Why to build your deck last if you’re renovating your whole home What factors to consider when choosing your decking material How to determine the best deck...
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