Renovation Nation with Jen & Dunc

We're back but for one night only! Tune in to this episode to hear from #riarenovates Ria Vandervis, also known as Dr Harper Whitley in Shortland Street. Ria's dabbled in a little bit of everything when it comes to renovations, including installing Kaboodle cabinets - which is why we got resident designer and staff trainer Cam from Kaboodle Kitchens on for a yarn too. Follow the podcast on Instagram @renovationnationclub and submit your episode questions to us there! You can also follow Jen @renovatewithjenjones and Dunc @duncanheyde .

That's a wrap on Season One! Jen and Dunc reflect on the seasons guests, what's in store for season two, and what they'll be up to during this short break. We'll be back soon! Follow the podcast on Instagram @renovationnationclub and submit your episode questions to us there! You can also follow Jen @renovatewithjenjones and Dunc @duncanheyde .

Jen’s tip is on why you need to think about your window treatments early to ensure they’re as cost effective as possible; and Dunc’s tips is on how to get bang for buck on off-the-shelf options. Follow the podcast on Instagram @renovationnationclub and submit your episode questions to us there! You can also follow Jen @renovatewithjenjones and Dunc @duncanheyde .

What exactly are window treatments? Essentially anything that you might use on your windows and doors to make them more private. Curtains, blinds, plantation shutters - that sort of thing! We’re covering both plantation shutters and curtains in this episode, with two companies who make it super easy and cost effective for homeowners to get a premium product for a fraction of traditional pricing. Follow the podcast on Instagram @renovationnationclub and submit your episode questions to us there! You can also follow Jen @renovatewithjenjones and Dunc @duncanheyde .

Jen and Dunc answer listener questions on: Fun ways to decorate kids bedrooms Dealing with small spaces Cost-effective ways to give your home a tickle up Where to find the latest design trends Where and how to get started with interior design How to design a media room Follow the podcast on Instagram @renovationnationclub and submit your episode questions to us there! You can also follow Jen @renovatewithjenjones and Dunc @duncanheyde .

Jen's interior design tips include: How to get started with figuring out what your interior style is Why you should choose something like your flooring or benchtop first The exercise everyone should start with on a renovation Follow the podcast on Instagram @renovationnationclub and submit your episode questions to us there! You can also follow Jen @renovatewithjenjones and Dunc @duncanheyde .

Something that’s a bit foreign to Dunc: interior design. Not Jen's strong suit either - give her a budget spreadsheet any day! Interior designers can add immense value and often work in whatever capacity you need - be in some styling tips, a colour scheme, furniture layout or the full hog. Follow the podcast on Instagram @renovationnationclub and submit your episode questions to us there! You can also follow Jen @renovatewithjenjones and Dunc @duncanheyde .

Jen and Dunc dive into the answers to these questions from our listeners: new build with no gas line. Is infinity with gas bottles a bad idea? Electric heat pump better? how to hide the ginormous outdoors bit and minimise water run off I don’t have any of these and wonder if there’s any other way to get the air or condensation tested? which options are worth the investment in a family home, with kids? is it difficult / pricey to add a battery to a prior installed solar system? to replace central gas heating with ducted heat pumps or just individual heat pumps...?! Plus - we hit 10k downloads! Thanks to all of YOU, our listeners, for the support thus far. Follow the podcast on Instagram @renovationnationclub and submit your episode questions to us there! You can also follow Jen @renovatewithjenjones and Dunc @duncanheyde .

Reno master Jen explains why the best time to consider heating, ventilation and sustainability is at the beginning of your renovation. Follow the podcast on Instagram @renovationnationclub and submit your episode questions to us there! You can also follow Jen @renovatewithjenjones and Dunc @duncanheyde .

We cover a whole lot of things this week loosely labelled ‘services’ - but what we actually dive into is heating, ventilation, electric water and cooking, solar power and batteries, EVs and a whole lot more. Call it an intro to sustainability, resilience and how to run your home. Follow the podcast on Instagram @renovationnationclub and submit your episode questions to us there! You can also follow Jen @renovatewithjenjones and Dunc @duncanheyde .

Jen and Dunc run through answers to listener questions on how to use V groove board, the cost of kitset versus custom cabinetry, how to install interior wall cladding, options for kitchen bench tops, and how to go about getting custom cabinetry made. Follow the podcast on Instagram @renovationnationclub and submit your episode questions to us there! You can also follow Jen @renovatewithjenjones and Dunc @duncanheyde .

Jen’s top tips include ways to make your dollar go further where custom cabinetry is concerned. Follow the podcast on Instagram @renovationnationclub and submit your episode questions to us there! You can also follow Jen @renovatewithjenjones and Dunc @duncanheyde .

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 Formica, you’ve heard of Laminex. Follow the podcast on Instagram @renovationnationclub and submit your episode questions to us there! You can also follow Jen @renovatewithjenjones and Dunc @duncanheyde .

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 Follow the podcast on Instagram @renovationnationclub and submit your episode questions to us there! You can also follow Jen @renovatewithjenjones and Dunc @duncanheyde .

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 on Instagram @renovationnationclub and submit your episode questions to us there! You can also follow Jen @renovatewithjenjones and Dunc @duncanheyde .

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. Throughout his renovation career he’s become known for sharing innovative build solutions to interesting renovation problems in a creative way, to help educate not only homeowners but other tradies as well. Follow the podcast on Instagram @renovationnationclub and submit your episode questions to us there! You can also follow Jen @renovatewithjenjones and Dunc @duncanheyde .

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 works when you lose your home or experience damage as a result of a natural disaster. Tune in for this intro into what EQC, the Natural Disaster Fund and EQCover is. We'll dive a bit deeper in another episode if this is helpful information so make sure you send us a message on Instagram if it is! Give us a follow on Instagram @renovationnationclub and submit your episode questions to us there! You can also follow Jen @renovatewithjenjones and Dunc @duncanheyde .

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 reason you might think! Jen recommends PocketSmith for easy renovation cost tracking (AD). Give us a follow on Instagram @renovationnationclub and submit your episode questions to us there! You can also follow Jen @renovatewithjenjones and Dunc @duncanheyde .

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. They’re well known in the Instagram space for completing a ‘non-vanilla’ reno and we’re here for it! Give us a follow on Instagram @renovationnationclub and submit your episode questions to us there! You can also follow Jen @renovatewithjenjones and Dunc @duncanheyde .

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 @renovationnationclub and submit your episode questions to us there! You can also follow Jen @renovatewithjenjones and Dunc @duncanheyde .