Renovation Nation with Jen & Dunc
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Ep#15 Cost Effective Kitchens
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Stre...
Reno Nation Season One Wrap!
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
Jen's Quick Tips: Window Treatments
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep#14 Window Treatments with The Refinery and Martha's
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What exactly are window treatments? Essentially anything that you might use on your windows and doors to make them more private. Curtains, blinds, pla...
Q&A: Jen Answers Your Interior Design Questions
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 tickl...
Jen's Quick Tips: Interior Design
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 floori...
Ep#13 Interior Design with Candace from Home Candy Interiors
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ca...
Q&A: Jen Answers Your Questions on Heating, Ventilation, Solar & More
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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? Electr...
Jen's Quick Tips: Heating, Ventilation, Solar & More
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reno master Jen explains why the best time to consider heating, ventilation and sustainability is at the beginning of your renovation. Follow the pod...
Ep#12 Heating, Ventilation, Solar & More
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We cover a whole lot of things this week loosely labelled ‘services’ - but what we actually dive into is heating, ventilation, electric water and ...
Q&A: Jen Answers Your Joinery & Interior Finishes Questions
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 interi...
Jen's Quick Tips: Joinery & Interior Finishes
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jen’s top tips include ways to make your dollar go further where custom cabinetry is concerned. Follow the podcast on Instagram @renovationnationcl...
Ep#11 Joinery & Interior Finishes
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, basic...
Q&A: Jen Answers Your Questions on Budget Blowouts
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jen updates us on her flood and cyclone damage, then answers a couple of listeners questions on budget blowouts, covering off: The ‘right’ amount...
Jen's Quick Tips: Avoiding Budget Blowouts
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. Th...
Ep#10 Helping Builders to Avoid Budget Blowouts
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Special edition Q&A: House insurance & natural disasters
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Jen's Quick Tips: Non-Vanilla Renos
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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):...
Ep#9 Homeowner Soph on the Non-Vanilla Reno
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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-cent...
Q&A: Jen Answers Your Renovation Electrical Questions
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Jen's Quick Tips: Renovation Electrical
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jen shares her top tips for consideration before embarking on any electrical renos, including: Why you should replace your electrical board first How...
Ep#8 Renovation Electrical with tradie lady Pauline
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jen explains the reason why older homes with original electrical boards are a headache, and what it takes to upgrade them. Dunc chats through all the ...
Q&A: Jen Answers Your Decking & Fencing Questions
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jen and Dunc both weigh in on the following listener questions: Is it a good idea to use the same material from your deck, to build raised garden bed...
Jen's Quick Tips: Decking & Fencing
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jen & Dunc both share some tips this week, including: Why to build your deck last if you’re renovating your whole home What factors to consider...
Ep#7 Decking & Fencing with Rod from One Stop Deck Shop
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Q&A: Jen Answers Your Heritage Home Reno Questions
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jen answers these questions on heritage homes from our listeners: What features of old homes do people like to see ‘saved’ when renovating / rest...
Jen's Quick Tips: Heritage Home Renos
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Ep#6 Heritage Home Renovations with Builder Matt from Intact
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 In...
Q&A: Jen Answers Your Garden Design Questions
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 cou...
Jen's Quick Tips: Garden Design
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep#5 Garden Design with Kerry from DIY Designs
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 inc...
Q&A: Jen Answers Your Plastering & Painting Questions
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jen answers these questions from our listeners: What’s the difference between cheap paint and expensive paint? Are there any differences between pa...
Jen’s Quick Tips: Plastering & Painting
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 plaste...
Ep#4 Plastering & Painting - Special Guest Nickson Clark
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Q&A: Jen Answers Your Adding Value Questions
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get expert advice on how to add value to your home and avoid overcapitalising in our latest episode of the podcast. Host Jen answers questions from li...
Jen’s Quick Tips: Adding Value to Your Home
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to make smart renovation decisions that add value to your home without overcapitalising in our latest episode of the podcast. Host Jen share...
Ep#3 Adding Value vs Overcapitalising with Keith from Ray White
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to make smart renovation decisions that add value to your home without overcapitalising in our latest episode of the podcast. Join hosts Dun...
Q&A: Jen Answers Your Kitchen Reno Questions
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get expert answers to all your kitchen renovation questions in our latest episode of the podcast. Listen as host Jen covers a wide range of topics, in...
Jen’s Quick Tips: Kitchen Renovations
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 app...
Ep#2 Kitchen Renovations with Annika from Rowson Kitchens
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the latest trends and expert insights on kitchen design with our latest episode of the podcast. Join Dunc as he breaks down the cost of a kit...
Q&A: Jen Answers Your Bathroom Reno Questions
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jen answers these bathroom renovation related questions from our listeners: How hard / expensive is it to move plumbing? Should I remove my old floor...
Jen’s Quick Tips: Bathroom Renovations
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep#1 Bathroom Renovations - Special Guest Tammy Davis
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get expert tips and insights on bathroom renovations in this week's episode of Renovation Nation. Listen in as Lachie from YourTradie shares his knowl...
Introducing Renovation Nation
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Dunc Heyde and Jen Jones on Renovation Nation, the new podcast for home renovation enthusiasts. In this 7-minute teaser episode, they share...