Renovation Nation

Renovation Nation

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...

Episodes

Ep#7 Decking & Fencing with Rod from One Stop Deck Shop

Season #1 Episode #20

Duncan loves big decks and he cannot lie! He installed a 37sqm kwila deck on his last house with some swanky details; whereas Jen improved the petite deck at her last house - with her favourite feature being the steps...
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Q&A: Jen Answers Your Heritage Home Reno Questions

Season #1 Episode #19

Jen answers these questions on heritage homes from our listeners: What features of old homes do people like to see ‘saved’ when renovating / restoring? How much of a big deal is repiling? I want to remove an old...
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Jen's Quick Tips: Heritage Home Renos

Season #1 Episode #18

Jen only shares two tips this week, but they're both biggies when it comes to renovating a heritage home: Matching the builder to the job - someone with relevant experience Choosing an architect who will be...
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Ep#6 Heritage Home Renovations with Builder Matt from Intact

Season #1 Episode #17

This week we are focusing on heritage homes. Jen shares the reno she is underway with on her 1880s worker's cottage & we have builder Matt from Intact Construction in to chat about the intricacies of renovating...
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Q&A: Jen Answers Your Garden Design Questions

Season #1 Episode #16

Jen answers these questions on garden design from our listeners:  What can you use for a fence cover now that creeping fig is banned by Auckland council? What are some narrow short hedge options for in front of a...
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Jen's Quick Tips: Garden Design

Season #1 Episode #15

Jen’s top tips for your garden design, having recently been through the process with Kerry are: Why it’s worthwhile investing in an actual design rather than winging it - DIY the installation instead if budget is...
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Ep#5 Garden Design with Kerry from DIY Designs

Season #1 Episode #14

This week we cover an area homeowners often don’t budget for, the garden! Jen and Dunc chat about their own garden design and execution journeys including Jen’s experience working with today’s guest Kerry from DIY...
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Q&A: Jen Answers Your Plastering & Painting Questions

Season #1 Episode #13

Jen answers these questions from our listeners: What’s the difference between cheap paint and expensive paint? Are there any differences between paint brands? best ways to learn how to plaster well. Hard to not make...
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Jen’s Quick Tips: Plastering & Painting

Season #1 Episode #12

As seasoned DIY painters, Jen and Dunc share their top tips: If you don’t have the budget to outsource both plastering and painting, make it plastering because a good paint job is nothing on crappy plastering  Invest...
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Ep#4 Plastering & Painting - Special Guest Nickson Clark

Season #1 Episode #11

This week we have tradie ladies Brooke and Tegan in to give us the 101 on  plastering and painting, including tips for the DIYers among us. We cover the importance of prep work, the tools of the trade that make or...
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Jen’s Quick Tips: Bathroom Renovations

Season #1 Episode #3

Get your bathroom renovation off to a great start with expert advice from Jen in this week's bonus episode of Renovation Nation. Jen shares quick tips for planning your renovation, including determining the perfect...
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Jen’s Quick Tips: Kitchen Renovations

Season #1 Episode #6

Get the inside scoop on kitchen renovation tips and tricks from expert Jen in our latest episode of the podcast. Learn the importance of selecting appliances first, discover how to maximise the potential of kitset...
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