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Rip It Up: The Renovations Podcast

Jenny Sheahan and Kate O'Driscoll
Rip It Up: The Renovations Podcast
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  • Episode 43 - House Warming Podcast cross-episode
    This week we are bringing you a shared episode which we recorded with Kim Buckley, host of SEAI's House Warming podcast, to talk about the range of energy upgrades that we both made across our various home renovations. Visit SEAI.ie to check out the range of supports they have available if you're planning to make energy efficient upgrades to your home, and keep your ears tuned for a follow-up episode where we will discuss SEAI's Traditional Homes pilot scheme, designed with period homes in mind.Support the showFollow the podcast on Instagram @ripitup_podcast_official, or follow us - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
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  • Listener Questions 2 - Fifty Shades of White
    In between full episodes we will be fielding listener questions about their renovations. So if you have a burning question send us a voice-note or a message at @ripitup_podcast_official on Instagram or [email protected] favourite (off)white paints:Slaked Lime - Little GreeneSubtle - ColourtrendArctic Blonde - ColourtrendPowdered Shell - ColourtrendSoda Bread - ColourtrendTrigg - Farrelly & CoWimborne White - Farrow & BallOld White - Farrow & BallSchoolhouse White - Farrow & BallShaded White - Farrow & BallShadow White - Farrow & BallDropcloth - Farrow & BallDesigner White - Fleetwood (for outdoors)Support the showFollow the podcast on Instagram @ripitup_podcast_official, or follow us - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
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  • Episode 42 - Quartz, Porcelain, or Natural Stone?
    Are you bamboozled by kitchen countertops? Can’t tell your quartz from your quartzite or think marble is just a fancy tile? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. From the grit of quartzite to the ease of porcelain and the affordability of laminate, we’ll help you choose the perfect countertop material for your kitchen.PLUS - do you have a burning question for us? Send a short voicenote to [email protected] or via DM @ripitup_podcast_official on Instagram and we’ll answer on the pod!Catch us on the DFS stage at the Ideal Home Show this weekend.Items mentionedQuartz brands:Concertino group (silestone)SapienstoneMan-made materials:LaminateQuartzPorcelainNatural materials:QuartziteMarble (including Connemara marble)GraniteWoodTypes/names of patterns mentioned (there are many more):CalacattaCarraraCalacatta VioloArabescato Support the showFollow the podcast on Instagram @ripitup_podcast_official, or follow us - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
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  • Listener Questions 1 - Bedside Tables
    In between full episodes we will be fielding listener questions about their renovations. So if you have a burning question send us a voice-note at @ripitup_podcast_official on Instagram or [email protected] mentioned:Floating shelf with drawers:Sklum floating shelvesKave home floating shelvesZara Home floating shelvesHeadboard with built-in shelves:Kate’s Moebe bed frameKave Home IKEA NordliIkea BrimnesBrands mentioned for good quality bedside lockers:HomesenseWest ElmKave HomeZara HomeIkea TonstadApril and the Bear - metal side table / coffee tableSupport the showFollow the podcast on Instagram @ripitup_podcast_official, or follow us - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
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  • Episode 41 - Every Home Should Come With a Manual
    We feel every home should come with a manual, and if it’s your first time owning a home there may be things that you don’t know about how to keep things running smoothly or what to do if things go wrong. From shutting off water to testing your smoke alarms and having an emergency kit at the ready, here are all of our best tips to avoid disaster and keep your home in great shape.Support the showFollow the podcast on Instagram @ripitup_podcast_official, or follow us - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
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About Rip It Up: The Renovations Podcast

In the Rip it Up podcast, RTE's Home of the Year winner Jenny and finalist Kate step the listener through everything they've learned in buying a wreck of a house and turning it into a dream home. They demystify the entire renovation journey, from finding the right house, all the way through the renovation process, from picking a builder, to choosing wallpaper. No brick will be left unturned. As well as being a management consultant, Jenny writes a weekly home column in a national Irish newspaper as well as being a regular guest on national Irish radio. Kate, before branching out into renovation consulting full time, worked in technical roles in engineering and sustainability.Together, they make an expert team, ready to inspire and motivate would-be renovators and DIYers alike. Follow them on Instagram to see more of their renovation journeys - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
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