Ep#15 Cost Effective Kitchens

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 d…

Reno Nation Season One Wrap!

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's Quick Tips: Window Treatments

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! Y…

Ep#14 Window Treatments with The Refinery and Martha's

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 eas…

Q&A: Jen Answers Your Interior Design Questions

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 Instag…

Jen's Quick Tips: Interior Design

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 ep…

Ep#13 Interior Design with Candace from Home Candy Interiors

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 …

Q&A: Jen Answers Your Questions on Heating, Ventilation, Solar & More

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 t…

Jen's Quick Tips: Heating, Ventilation, Solar & More

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 @dunca…

Ep#12 Heating, Ventilation, Solar & More

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 podcas…