Rip It Up: The Renovations Podcast

We're taking a short summer break - but we didn't want to leave you stranded!
Over the next few weeks we're re-sharing some of our most popular episodes from the Rip It Up archive while we recharge for a brand-new season in September.
In this episode we give your our best tips plus lessons learned from our own encounters (positive and less positive!) with local planning authorities.
if you're listening for the first time, we'd love to hear what stage of your renovation you're at.
We'll be back in September with brand-new episodes.
Follow the podcast on Instagram @ripitup_podcast_official, or follow us - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines

We're taking a short summer break - but we didn't want to leave you stranded!
Over the next few weeks we're re-sharing some of our most popular episodes from the Rip It Up archive while we recharge for a brand-new season in September.
In this episode, we break down the layout and planning decisions that make a bathroom comfortable, functional and easy to live with.
if you're listening for the first time, we'd love to hear what stage of your renovation you're at.
We'll be back in September with brand-new episodes.
Follow the podcast on Instagram @ripitup_podcast_official, or follow us - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines

We're taking a short summer break - but we didn't want to leave you stranded!
Over the next few weeks we're re-sharing some of our most popular episodes from the Rip It Up archive while we recharge for a brand-new season in September.
This is one of our most popular episodes ever. In this episode, we break down the early decisions that will make your kitchen renovation successful.
if you're listening for the first time, we'd love to hear what stage of your renovation you're at.
We'll be back in September with brand-new episodes.
Follow the podcast on Instagram @ripitup_podcast_official, or follow us - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines

We're taking a short summer break - but we didn't want to leave you stranded!
Over the next few weeks we're re-sharing some of our most popular episodes from the Rip It Up archive while we recharge for a brand-new season in September.
This episode is one of our very first and one of our favourites! In this episode, Kate & Jenny step the listener through the building process, talk through key construction terminology and sequencing, and highlight key decisions to be made throughout. This episode was originally sponsored by Finline Furniture for making this recording possible. Book a design consultation at finlinefurniture.ie
If you're listening for the first time, we'd love to hear what stage of your renovation you're at.
We'll be back in September with brand-new episodes.
Follow the podcast on Instagram @ripitup_podcast_official, or follow us - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines

After weeks of hearing from builders, electricians, plumbers, painters, and kitchen designers, we're wrapping up our Trade Secrets series by looking back at the advice that stuck with us the most.
In this season finale, we revisit the biggest lessons from the experts, share the top renovation tips they'll be taking into every future project, and reveal what they think homeowners should prioritise if they want a smoother, less stressful renovation. 
What we cover
 The decisions you need to make earlier than you think 
 Where it's worth spending more - and where you can save your money 
 Why communication is the secret to a smoother renovation 
 The biggest mistakes homeowners make time and time again 
 The advice that surprised us most from this season's trade experts 
 Our own biggest renovation lessons after multiple projects 
 What's coming next for the podcast 
Key takeaways
 Understand the renovation process before you begin 
 Invest in the things that are difficult to change later 
 Don't rush to furnish or finish everything at once 
 Ask questions and attend every important site walkthrough 
 Design your home around the way you actually live, not someone else's Pinterest board 
We'll also be taking a short break during August while we recharge. We'll be re-sharing some of our most popular renovation episodes throughout the month before returning in September with brand-new episodes.
And we'd love your input.
Should we bring back more trades? Or would you like to hear from architects, quantity surveyors, interior designers, mortgage experts and other professionals involved in the renovation process? Or anything else?? Let us know below!
Follow the podcast on Instagram @ripitup_podcast_official, or follow us - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines