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All Things Renovation Podcast
by Brandy Kawulka
A podcast designed to help you take a confident role in your next renovation project, hosted by Brandy and Paul from Wood Be Art Renovations in New Westminster, BC
Episodes
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S5E28 Carissa Belyk
Welcome Carissa Belyk, Red Seal Electrician with FSR-B Certification. With 10 years in the electrical sector and over 15 years in the skilled trades, her journey to Powerline Technician is all about safety and community!
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S5E27 Alexis Armstrong
Brandy welcomes another powerhouse from the trades! Learn how the Founder of Peggy Workwear and The Smoko Podcast applied her background in geology and time working at sea to execute her mission! https://www.peggyworkwear.ca/ https://www.smokopodcast.ca/
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S5E26 - Kavitha
After immigrating to Canada from India, Kavitha was introduced to an all-women's trade workshop. Facing many challenges along the way, she's earned a rewarding career in Wood Finishing! Hear Kavitha's story this week on Women In Trades, our latest series on the All Things Renovation podcast.
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S5E25 Emilie Biela
Passionate about connecting people in the trades, Emilie is the Trades Navigator for Student Support and Engagement at the University of the Fraser Valley. Earning her Red Seal Certification in carpentry at just 23 years old, Emilie's career is well established with inspiring stories to share!
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S5E24 Lisa Scott
For over 20 years Lisa Scott has been a passionate advocate for the skilled trades and a member of many organizations. She's a regional representative for the BC Centre For Women In The Trades; a Director at large for the BC Tradeswomen Society; a Board member for the College of New Caledonia; a...
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S5E23 Kristine Byers
Kristine Byers is a Red Seal Journeyperson Carpenter and Union Business Representative for the Carpenters’ Regional Council of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBCJA). She is passionate about diversifying the workforce through the inclusion and advancement of women,...
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S5E22 Chelsea Barron
From the Chilcotin First Nation in Williams Lake B.C., meet Red Seal Machinist and Machinist Instructor at BCIT, Chelsea Barron. Also a Regional Representative with BCCWITT, Chelsea is a mentor and advocate for all women, indigenous peoples, and other minorities in the skilled trades.
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S5E21 Sandy Suter
Sandy Suter started cutting out decorative metal for house, signs and weathervanes when she was in high school. After exploring other non-trade career options, she's back building pipelines and sawmills!
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S5E20 Lana Love
Lana Love is Field Operator with the newly formed company Arbios Biotech! She’s also a journey-level millwright and working on her Fourth Class Power Engineering Certification. Additionally representing BC Tradeswomen Society and BCCWITT, Lana’s helping change the culture of industrial and trades...
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S5E19 Shayla Aspden
Shayla Aspden dropped out of business school and walked over to the trades building to enrol in the Plumbing & PipeTrade Foundation program at Camosun College in 2015. Now known as The Tiny Technician, she's never looked back! Also a very proud BCCWITT Regional Rep, Shayla provides support and...
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S5E18 Laura Cameron
This week Brandy welcomes Laura Cameron, a heavy-duty mechanic apprentice at Valley Carriers who has also done 10 years as a welder and fabricator! Laura's career has been diverse in industries such as oil &gas, underground mining, agriculture, alcohol, and more. She’s a Regional Representative…
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S5E17 Leah Peters
Leah Peters, carpenter and Site Superintendent at Bockstael, gained a great deal of experience and expertise in residential and commercial construction and hopes to help educate and mentor the next generation of Women considering a career in construction
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S5E16 Rachel Schatz
Meet Rachel Schatz, a red seal plumber and gas fitter with over 15 years’ experience in the construction and service industry. As the only female instructor in the BCIT piping department, she teaches gas level B, and Plumbing levels 2 and 4, and is a member of the Occupational Health and Safety...
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S5E15 Jessica Bannister
Brandy is excited to introduce Jessica Bannister, a Level 3 HVAC Apprentice at her family’s company, Cam Cool Refrigeration Inc. Jessica's the current President of Women in HVAC/R Canada and she wishes to bring more awareness to women in the trades, specifically women in HVAC-R, encouraging young...
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S3E37 Simon Dauphinee
Meet Simon Dauphinee, an author and entrepreneur with 20 years' experience in the residential renovation and construction industry in Ontario Canada. His first book, "Home In Good Hands" is an informative, succinct, go-to guide for any homeowner planning to renovate or build a home.
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S5E14 Anna Lary
Teaching in the Electrical Apprenticeship Program at BCIT for ten years, Anna Lary is an electrician, an instructor and an agent of change! With a Provincial Instructor Diploma and a Master of Education specializing in Curriculum and Instruction, Anna's also the Regional Representative for the...
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S5E13 Traci Stevens
An established tile setter of 16 years and immersed in world of construction her entire life Traci Stevens has found her niche market working mainly for women, sharing knowledge and passion in the ever-evolving industry she loves. Brandy's guest shares her journey in another heavy-lifting dirty…
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S5E12 Karen Dearlove
This week Brandy is delighted to introduce Karen Dearlove, the Executive Director of BC Centre for Women in Trades. Karen's strong belief in helping others is evident in her role as a leader in the skilled trades. BCCWITT is a non-profit organization providing a range of services, support,...
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S5E11 Amandeep Beesla
Brandy welcomes Amandeep Beesla, who brings over 25 years of onsite field experience! She is passionate about tradeswomen’s rights, equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion, mentoring new and young workers, and mental health, leading her to pursue a career path in health and safety.
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S5E10 Hilary Peach
This trailblazer just released her memoir, Thick Skin, sharing 20 years as a transient welder, travelling across Canada and the United States, working in pulp mills, chemical plants, refineries, and generating stations! Meet the fascinating author, welding inspector and safety officer, Hilary…
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S5E9 Jill Prescott
Jill Prescott is a visionary and leader who transforms people's lives at their core. In her newest program, Women in Trades Success Training, she teaches participants how to navigate the challenges of being a woman in any trade. In a safe and exciting environment, Jill facilitates and leads...
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S5E8 Natasha Martynes
From Women Building Futures we have Natasha Martynes! Brandy talks to the Manager of External Relations about her journey through her own plumbing business to helping other women follow their flutter!
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S3E36 Laura Groves
Continuing last episode's discussion, Brandy gets down to the nitty-gritty of removing underground oil tanks with Laura McEwan-Groves of TankTech. This local, family-owned contracting business has 30 years of wisdom to share!
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S5E7 Gabrielle Herle
This week Brandy welcomes OHS Canada's 2022 Top 25 Under 40, Gabrielle Herle. Gabrielle is a Health and Safety Coordinator for Teck Resources, a Red Seal Carpenter and National Construction Safety Officer.
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S5E6 Jamie McMillan
Meet Jamie McMillan, a 20-year ironworker who founded KickAss Careers, providing engaging keynote presentations and workshops to more than 50,000 students, parents, educators and employers each year across North America.
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S5E5 Nicole Wiet
This week the President of BC Tradeswomen Society, Nicole Wiet, joins Brandy for the latest episode of Women In Trades! Nicole is a GGCLC 2022 Alumni, Elevator Mechanic and advocate and inspiring mentor for women in the trades.
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S3E35 Laura Pettersen
Environmental hazards are a real thing in construction – asbestos, lead, oil tanks to name a few. Today Brandy welcomes Laura Pettersen who owns Lotus Environmental and we are going to dig into these topics. Laura is an environmental technologist who's become an expert in the field of Underground...
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S5E4 Kelly Kienleitner
Continuing our Women in Trades series, Brandy welcomes Kelly Kienleitner of the Electrical Joint Training Committee (EJTC) to the podcast. She's an accomplished tradeswoman with two Red Seal programs (motor winder and electrician), an innovative educator (teaching degree/advanced certification),...
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S3E34 Michael Pilato
Recently Brandy spoke with Michael Pilato, Technical Lead for Electrical Technology at Technical Safety BC, about common safety issues in home renovations. This expert answers your questions about permitting, finding licensed contractors and sourcing regulations on All Things Renovation. Approved...
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S5E3 Breena Jackson
This week Brandy welcomes Breena Jackson, a graduate and instructor of the joinery program at BCIT.
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S5E2 Lindsay Kearns
Welcome to Season 5: Women In Trades! Our first guest is Lindsay Kearns, Outreach Coordinator at BC Centre for Women in the Trades (BCCWITT) and a Red Seal journey electrician. Lindsay has lots to share from her journey to outreach, leadership and event coordination for the growing network of...
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S5E1 Introduction to Women In Trades Series
This season we talk with accomplished women who are killing it in the trades! Whether you're considering joining the field or are just curious about working in traditionally male-dominated fields, you'll love what these inspiring guests have to share.
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S4E04 Countertops
When it comes to choosing the best countertop for your dream bathroom, there are a variety of materials to choose from, with differing price points, as well as pros and cons for each one. We will take you through four classic options (laminate, solid surface, stone, and wood), as well as four…
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S4E03 Bathroom Vanities & Cabinetry
Now that you've refined your vision for your drab-to-dream bathroom, you need to start making some design decisions. In this episode, Brandy covers basic Cabinetry 101 so that you can familiarize yourself with the different types of construction methods used, as well as how the door and drawer...
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S4E02 Bathroom Layout Basics
Now that you have refined the vision of your dream bathroom, it's time to start designing the layout. This can be done on a computer or on paper, but either way you need to be aware of the standard measurements for all your components, and some typical bathroom layouts.
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S4E01 Rub a Dub Dub!
Have you decided to renovate your bathroom but you have no clue what you want it to look like? Brandy kicks off the new series with advice on how to get inspired and refine your vision. The more clearly you can communicate what you are looking for to your contractor and salespeople, the more…
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S3E33 50th Podcast Episode & Triaging Renos with a Deadline
Recently I met with a client who stated that her partner always seems to want to start a renovation just prior to Christmas which can be stressful so I thought this might be a good time to chat a little bit more about deadlines and especially those around milestone celebrations like at birthdays,...
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S3E32 Lindsay Rice - Fairway Demolition
Asbestos was widely used in building materials and can be found in everything from firefighter suits, various manufacturing processes including automobile, construction products, power and chemical industries. What is asbestos and where is it found? What do you need to know as a homeowner? In...
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S3E31 Mike Chorney - La Scala Integrated Media
Smart home technology can improve your home's comfort and convenience by integrating everything from lighting to electronics to security and even lowering energy consumption. In today's episode, Brandy interviews Mike Chorney of La Scala about home automation and the integration of it in our homes.
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S3E30 Marc Holley - Second Generation Landscapes
Often renovations focus on the interior of a home, but there's a lot to consider with your outdoor landscaping. In today's episode Brandy interviews Marc Holley of Second Generation Landscapes to talk about design elements for your exterior including lawns, hardscape walkway and pathways…
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S3E29 Brayden Stephenson - North Shore Door
Choosing new doors for your home can involve a surprising number of decisions. What material is it made of? What hardware do you like? What are the dimensions that you need? In today's episode, Brandy interviews Brayden Stephenson from North Shore Door to help answer some of these questions for you.
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S3E28 Matthew Herbert - Sherwood Outdoor Kitchens
Nowadays, many people are turning their focus to the outside of their homes, partly because they are spending way more time at home due to the pandemic, but there is also a growing awareness that this is a really underutilized area of our property. In today's episode, Brandy interviews Matthew...
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S3E27 Value Engineering
Value engineering is a systematic, organized approach to providing necessary functions in a project at the lowest cost. Value engineering promotes the substitution of materials and methods with less expensive alternatives, ideally without sacrificing functionality. It keeps in mind a client's...
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S3E26 Remote Renovations
Have you bought a property in a new city or a recreational property far away from where you live that you want to renovate? Brandy has some handy tips for what to keep in mind when renovating remotely.
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S3E25 Brayden Stephenson - North Shore Door
Something we all have in our home are windows! They help to bring the outdoors in and to illuminate our spaces with the all-important natural light. There are a ton of available options so in today's episode, Brandy interviews Brayden Stephenson from North Shore Door to try and make some sense of...
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S3E24 Sandy MacDonald - La Scala Integrated Media
These days, having a home theatre is not just for the wealthy. But when you're building and designing your own theatre, what should you consider? Brandy interviews Sandy MacDonald, from La Scala Integrated Media, about everything from room dimensions and drywall, to system components and heat...
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S3E23 Robertson Screws
In today's episode, Brandy and Paul discuss a great Canadian invention - the Robertson screw! For those of you who don't know, this screw is the one with the square hole. Who invented it and why? And why is it so commonly used in Canada but not in the United States? Listen and find out!
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S3E22 The Good/Fast/Cheap Triangle
The Good/Fast/Cheap Triangle can be applied to many industry sectors. In this episode, Brandy discusses how it applies to the construction industry, and some suggestions for how to proceed if you have a clear scope of work but the quotes that you receive exceed your budget.
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S3E21 Travel Mementos
Brandy chats about picking up some weird and wacky mementos from their travels and how that can add a personal touch to your home décor.
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S3E20 Rant About Reality Renovation TV
Brandy and Paul discuss how unrealistic reality renovation TV shows actually are, and then talk about a couple of shows that they really enjoy because they show a much truer experience, but are still entertaining to watch.
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