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Rip It Up: The Renovations Podcast

Jenny Sheahan and Kate O'Driscoll
Rip It Up: The Renovations Podcast
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  • Rip It Up: The Renovations Podcast

    Summer Replay: When Renovations Go Wrong - Snags, Fixes & What to Do Next

    03/09/2026 | 30 mins.
    We're taking a short summer break - but we didn't want to leave you stranded!
    Over the next few weeks we're re-sharing some of our most popular episodes from the Rip It Up archive while we recharge for a brand-new season in September.
    In this episode, we talk about what happens when things go wrong, from minor snags to bigger issues, and how to handle them effectively.
    if you're listening for the first time, we'd love to hear what stage of your renovation you're at.
    We'll be back next week with brand-new episodes.
    Follow the podcast on Instagram @ripitup_podcast_official, or follow us - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
  • Rip It Up: The Renovations Podcast

    Summer Replay: Planning Permission Explained - What You Need to Know Before Renovating

    27/08/2026 | 27 mins.
    We're taking a short summer break - but we didn't want to leave you stranded!
    Over the next few weeks we're re-sharing some of our most popular episodes from the Rip It Up archive while we recharge for a brand-new season in September.
    In this episode we give your our best tips plus lessons learned from our own encounters (positive and less positive!) with local planning authorities.
    if you're listening for the first time, we'd love to hear what stage of your renovation you're at.
    We'll be back in September with brand-new episodes.
    Follow the podcast on Instagram @ripitup_podcast_official, or follow us - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
  • Rip It Up: The Renovations Podcast

    Summer Replay: Bathroom Layouts and Planning - Bathroom Design Explained

    20/08/2026 | 29 mins.
    We're taking a short summer break - but we didn't want to leave you stranded!
    Over the next few weeks we're re-sharing some of our most popular episodes from the Rip It Up archive while we recharge for a brand-new season in September.
    In this episode, we break down the layout and planning decisions that make a bathroom comfortable, functional and easy to live with.
    if you're listening for the first time, we'd love to hear what stage of your renovation you're at.
    We'll be back in September with brand-new episodes.
    Follow the podcast on Instagram @ripitup_podcast_official, or follow us - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
  • Rip It Up: The Renovations Podcast

    Summer Replay: Kitchen Layouts Explained - Flow, Storage & Planning Decisions

    13/08/2026 | 29 mins.
    We're taking a short summer break - but we didn't want to leave you stranded!
    Over the next few weeks we're re-sharing some of our most popular episodes from the Rip It Up archive while we recharge for a brand-new season in September.
    This is one of our most popular episodes ever. In this episode, we break down the early decisions that will make your kitchen renovation successful.
    if you're listening for the first time, we'd love to hear what stage of your renovation you're at.
    We'll be back in September with brand-new episodes.
    Follow the podcast on Instagram @ripitup_podcast_official, or follow us - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
  • Rip It Up: The Renovations Podcast

    Summer Replay: The Renovation Process - What to Expect Before You Start

    06/08/2026 | 31 mins.
    We're taking a short summer break - but we didn't want to leave you stranded!
    Over the next few weeks we're re-sharing some of our most popular episodes from the Rip It Up archive while we recharge for a brand-new season in September.
    This episode is one of our very first and one of our favourites! In this episode, Kate & Jenny step the listener through the building process, talk through key construction terminology and sequencing, and highlight key decisions to be made throughout. This episode was originally sponsored by Finline Furniture for making this recording possible. Book a design consultation at finlinefurniture.ie
    If you're listening for the first time, we'd love to hear what stage of your renovation you're at.
    We'll be back in September with brand-new episodes.
    Follow the podcast on Instagram @ripitup_podcast_official, or follow us - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
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About Rip It Up: The Renovations Podcast
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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