We are in full spring cleaning mode. So for this episode, we're giving you all our best tips for decluttering and staying reasonably organised (we're not Marie Kondo!).Items mentioned:Clossy CoVacuum bags (the Organised Store, Amazon, Homestore and More)Joseph JosephOxoThe Home EditHumdakinBrabantiaCommand hooksDyson dockPicture ledge shelvesAdverts.ie / Done DealVintedDepopOxfam Postback - https://www.oxfamireland.org/postback-donate-by-post-for-freeGreat accounts to follow on InstaOrla Sheridan - style and capsule wardrobeA Sorted Affair - decluttering and organisationSupport the showFollow us on Instagram - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
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Episode 33 - Lighting Revisited
Jenny and Kate dive into the second installment of their lighting series, sharing clever hacks to upgrade your lighting without having to rewire, plus a big bonus list of favourite brands and suppliers. Featuring an exclusive reveal of Kate's gorgeous new lighting!Items Mentioned:Irish suppliersMullan LightingHicken LightingLuminaire LightingWillie DugganLighting range in Woodies - the EditInternational SuppliersDusk LightingLamp TwistThe Deco NookLampmastersPopup LightingAstroLight11.deFinnish Design ShopThe Solar CentrePookyBrandsSelettiMoooiFlosMenu / Audo CopenhagenSoho HomeShady and the LampAscoli (spot lights)Eclipse (plaster wall light)Rechargeable lightsBabington wall lights. Available in Hedgeroe HomeTara Lane USB rechargeable lampLillee standing lampSmart bulbsPhillips HueIkea TrådfriThe Interior Design Handbook by Frida Ramstedt - chapter on lighting design.Support the showFollow us on Instagram - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
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Episode 32 - Live at the Ideal Home Show April 2025
This episode was recorded live on the DFS stage at the Ideal Home Show in Dublin in April, 2025. Thank you to our lovely audience for listening and asking questions, to Jo Linehan for the fabulous interview, and to the whole team for having us on stage! We talked all about how to keep your renovation on budget, on time, and in style. Note as this was recorded in a busy environment there will be some background noise, but we did our best to make it sound good.Support the showFollow us on Instagram - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
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Episode 31 - Hiding Chaos in Style: Clever Laundry and Utility Room Design
Today Jenny and Kate are tackling the hardest working spaces in your home - utility rooms, laundry rooms, boot rooms, and all the clever cabinets and gadgets to hide the chaos in style.Items mentioned:Cordless vacuum charger dock plus attachments holderAdhesive broom holdersElfa System / Boaxel System (Ikea) - wire shelves and fittings for laundry and utilitiesDehumidifier - Meaco and DeLonghi Swedish airing cupboards - Asko and Nimo VerkenFoxy Dry/Sheila MaidLaundry chute Washer/dryer stacking kitSmart appliances - SamsungFoldable ironing board - Joseph JosephDrawer ironing boardOver the door hanging storageSupport the showFollow us on Instagram - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
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Episode 30 - Pump up the Heat
Kate and Jenny are turning up the heat - that's right, it's all about heating systems. It's not a topic that we're experts on, but we will take you through how we made the decisions in our previous homes around which type of boiler to choose, radiators, underfloor heating, and heat pumps. We will tell you all about the mistakes we made and the things that we would do again.Items mentioned:Combi-boilersUnderfloor heating (gas)Devimats (electric underfloor heating - for small areas)Skirting-board heating - ThermaSkirtHeat pumps (for heating and cooling)Electric radiatorsZoning - to control heating in different areas of your homeSmart thermostatsSupport the showFollow us on Instagram - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
In the Rip it Up podcast, RTE's Home of the Year winner Jenny and finalist Kate step the listener through everything they've learned in buying a wreck of a house and turning it into a dream home. They demystify the entire renovation journey, from finding the right house, all the way through the renovation process, from picking a builder, to choosing wallpaper. No brick will be left unturned. As well as being a management consultant, Jenny writes a weekly home column in a national Irish newspaper as well as being a regular guest on national Irish radio. Kate, before branching out into renovation consulting full time, worked in technical roles in engineering and sustainability.Together, they make an expert team, ready to inspire and motivate would-be renovators and DIYers alike. Follow them on Instagram to see more of their renovation journeys - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
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