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EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 25 MIN

Mini Reno: Dining Room to Private Office | Exterior Jacks | Presented by Builders FirstSource

from Trade Talk: The Podcast of Contractors Connect · host Beespoke Consulting

In the pilot episode of Mini Renos, host Erin Bakker is joined by Kenny Nicholson of Builders FirstSource to transform an open dining room into a fully enclosed private home office.This renovation is led by Stephanie Wisdom, General Contractor and owner of Exterior Jacks, who walks through the framing, planning, and execution required to turn an underutilized space into a functional work environment.Mini Renos showcases real-life renovation projects led by women in construction, highlighting how thoughtful design, quality materials, and experienced professionals come together to create high-impact results — even in small spaces.Project Highlights:– Converting an open dining room into a private office– Framing and carpentry considerations– Design decisions for work-from-home functionality– Contractor insight from Exterior JacksPresented By:Builders FirstSourceSupporting Sponsors:Phoenix SurfacesParamount DrywallPPG PaintGulf ArmorBuilders FirstSource MillworksFeaturing:Exterior JacksHosts:Erin BakkerKenny Nicholson (Builders FirstSource)Subscribe for future Mini Reno episodes featuring women builders, designers, and project managers.#MiniRenos #WomenInConstruction #HomeOfficeRenovation #BuildersFirstSource #ExteriorJacks #PhoenixSurfaces #PPGPaint #GulfArmor #ParamountDrywall #ConstructionDesign

In the pilot episode of Mini Renos, host Erin Bakker is joined by Kenny Nicholson of Builders FirstSource to transform an open dining room into a fully enclosed private home office.This renovation is led by Stephanie Wisdom, General Contractor and owner of Exterior Jacks, who walks through the framing, planning, and execution required to turn an underutilized space into a functional work environment.Mini Renos showcases real-life renovation projects led by women in construction, highlighting how thoughtful design, quality materials, and experienced professionals come together to create high-impact results — even in small spaces.Project Highlights:– Converting an open dining room into a private office– Framing and carpentry considerations– Design decisions for work-from-home functionality– Contractor insight from Exterior JacksPresented By:Builders FirstSourceSupporting Sponsors:Phoenix SurfacesParamount DrywallPPG PaintGulf ArmorBuilders FirstSource MillworksFeaturing:Exterior JacksHosts:Erin BakkerKenny Nicholson (Builders FirstSource)Subscribe for future Mini Reno episodes featuring women builders, designers, and project managers.#MiniRenos #WomenInConstruction #HomeOfficeRenovation #BuildersFirstSource #ExteriorJacks #PhoenixSurfaces #PPGPaint #GulfArmor #ParamountDrywall #ConstructionDesign

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