Episode 32 - Live at the Ideal Home Show April 2025
 This episode was recorded live on the DFS stage at the Ideal Home Show in Dublin in April, 2025. Thank you to our lovely audience for listening and asking questions, to Jo Linehan for the fabulous interview, and to the whole team for having us on stage! We talked all about how to keep your renovation on budget, on time, and in style. Note as this was recorded in a busy environment there will be some background noise, but we did our best to make it sound good.Support the showFollow us on Instagram - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
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Episode 31 - Hiding Chaos in Style: Clever Laundry and Utility Room Design
Today Jenny and Kate are tackling the hardest working spaces in your home - utility rooms, laundry rooms, boot rooms, and all the clever cabinets and gadgets to hide the chaos in style.Items mentioned:Cordless vacuum charger dock plus attachments holderAdhesive broom holdersElfa System / Boaxel System (Ikea) - wire shelves and fittings for laundry and utilitiesDehumidifier - Meaco and DeLonghi Swedish airing cupboards - Asko and Nimo VerkenFoxy Dry/Sheila MaidLaundry chute Washer/dryer stacking kitSmart appliances - SamsungFoldable ironing board - Joseph JosephDrawer ironing boardOver the door hanging storageSupport the showFollow us on Instagram - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
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Episode 30 - Pump up the Heat
Kate and Jenny are turning up the heat - that's right, it's all about heating systems. It's not a topic that we're experts on, but we will take you through how we made the decisions in our previous homes around which type of boiler to choose, radiators, underfloor heating, and heat pumps. We will tell you all about the mistakes we made and the things that we would do again.Items mentioned:Combi-boilersUnderfloor heating (gas)Devimats (electric underfloor heating - for small areas)Skirting-board heating - ThermaSkirtHeat pumps (for heating and cooling)Electric radiatorsZoning - to control heating in different areas of your homeSmart thermostatsSupport the showFollow us on Instagram - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
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Episode 29 - The Gaff Goddess: Laura de Barra
We are joined by the inimitable Laura de Barra. She is a three-time best-selling author and "SheIY" expert who is going to tell us everything we should be looking for when viewing property as well as keeping it all running smoothly once you've moved in. So sit back and prepare yourself for a schooling by the Gaff Goddess herself.Items mentioned:Laura de Barra books - Gaff Goddess, Decor Galore, and Garment GoddessLighting - look for lower Kelvins for warm, cosy lightingUse smart bulbs for lampsBosch laser measure for accurate measuringCut out fabric templates for bed sizesAbout the episode:Laura shares her journey from the fashion industry to property development. She emphasizes the importance of quality tools, providing advice on using Bosch tools like laser measures and stud finders. She discusses the importance of proper home maintenance, such as resealing bathroom silicone and regular cleaning of appliance filters. Laura also provides practical tips for renters and homeowners, like measuring spaces accurately and utilizing lighting effectively. She advocates for being intentional about home improvements and maintaining a relationship with household items. Additionally, she suggests negotiating rental prices by looking at listings that have been on the market for a while and learning from neighbors about potential issues.Support the showFollow us on Instagram - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
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Episode 28 - Avoid These Renovation Mistakes
 In this episode, Kate and Jenny discuss the main renovation mistakes that we have either made ourselves or that we have seen our clients making. We want to save you time and money by learning from our mistakes, so be sure to listen to the whole episode!Support the showFollow us on Instagram - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
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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