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Stories from Site - Renovation Podcast — 78 episodes
HOME TRUTHS: If you could ask a builder one question
HOME TRUTHS: Why finishing a renovation takes longer than you think
HOME TRUTHS: What actually happens once your build starts
HOME TRUTHS: Before the first hammer: Preparing for site works
HOME TRUTHS: The boring bit that will save your renovation
HOME TRUTHS: How to decode Builders' quotes (and avoid budget blowouts)
HOME TRUTHS: How to find the right builder for you & your project
Our takeaways: End of series 10 round up
From fixer-upper to family home with Renovate Like Kate
Matching budget with design: When one quote isn’t enough
DIY to Award-Winning: Transforming a London Flat
Opening up and Edwardian Home in Manchester
Light and Life in a 1960's Maisonette
That Purple House: A 1930s renovation full of joy
HOME TRUTHS: Why your renovation is going to take longer than you think
HOME TRUTHS: The do's and don'ts of using sweat equity in your renovation
HOME TRUTHS: 10 things to avoid if you want a successful renovation
HOME TRUTHS: Does renovating make sense financially?
HOME TRUTHS: Renovate your house without divorcing your partner
HOME TRUTHS: You know what you want but don't know how to get it
HOME TRUTHS: Why no on wants to tell you how much it's going to cost
Our takeaways: End of series 8 round up
Transforming an 80's bungalow on the Isle of Wight
Reviving a 1930's home: Trials, triumphs & lessons learned
The 3 week reno: With a little help from our friends
DIY with Heart: Lessons from a YouTube legend
Biophilia & Balance: Renovating with Wellness Design
Reno rollercoaster: What we wish we knew before starting
Our takeaways: End of series 7 round up
Design-led renovation: Exploring the value of collaboration
Every last drop: Squeezing the most out of a small home renovation
From garage to home: A backland London development
The long game: A 24 year transformation of a Victorian home
Breaking the developer mould: A 1950s pebble dash transformation
Heritage and heart: Navigating a 1970's family renovation
Our takeaways: End of series 6 round up
Life and architecture entwined: The tale of two architects
Building dreams together: Lessons from a family-run builder
The art of attraction: Creating a home that sells
Design is key: An interior designer's clever budget choices
Out of the box: Bespoke design vs off the shelf architecture
The uphill struggle of getting that 'architect look'
Our takeaways: End of series 5 round up
Blank slate to dream home: Avoiding interiors overwhelm
Getting the best deal: Just say what you want
Listening to the walls: Restoring an Edwardian villa
Race to the finish line: A design & build loft conversion
Slow renovating: Creating interiors that last
The renovation game: Climbing the property ladder
Our takeaways: End of series 4 round up
Halfway there: Reflecting on the journey so far
When perseverance pays off: A rural barn conversion
Navigating the budget creatively: An interior designer's story
Renovating remotely: Transforming an old school on Anglesey
The doer-upper: A journey of renovating, diy and maternity leave
Prioritising positivity: Converting a bungalow with separate trades
Our takeaways: End of series 3 round up
The ugly duckling: Transforming a 1960s house
The secret garden flat: A self-build extension
A blank canvas: Bringing a home to life
Unexpected discoveries: A cottage renovation
Grabbing an opportunity: Developing a garden site
Room by room: A DIY Renovation
Our takeaways: End of series 2 round up
How communication can get you the home you envisage
What to do when your contractor becomes insolvent
When home meets garden: A sustainable retrofit case study
An eye for detail: And why you shouldn't leave it all to chance
Taking the leap to retrofit your home
Holding on to the vision when your builder disappears
Our takeaways: End of series 1 round up
Using your professional skills to make your forever home
'Doing it yourself' to get the home you want
A joyful renovation: You just need the right people
The highs and lows of self-finishing your renovation
Taking on the challenge of being the main contractor
Project managing a renovation during lockdown
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