Renovation Nation with Jen & Dunc – Details, episodes & analysis

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.

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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!

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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.

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Jen’s top tips include ways to make your dollar go further where custom cabinetry is concerned.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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!

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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).

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