In between full episodes we will be fielding listener questions about their renovations. So if you have a burning question send us a voice-note or a message at @ripitup_podcast_official on Instagram or [email protected].

Our favourite (off)white paints:

• Slaked Lime - Little Greene
• Subtle - Colourtrend
• Arctic Blonde - Colourtrend
• Powdered Shell - Colourtrend
• Soda Bread - Colourtrend
• Trigg - Farrelly & Co
• Wimborne White - Farrow & Ball
• Old White - Farrow & Ball
• Schoolhouse White - Farrow & Ball
• Shaded White - Farrow & Ball
• Shadow White - Farrow & Ball
• Dropcloth - Farrow & Ball
• Designer White - Fleetwood (for outdoors)

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Are you bamboozled by kitchen countertops? Can’t tell your quartz from your quartzite or think marble is just a fancy tile? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. From the grit of quartzite to the ease of porcelain and the affordability of laminate, we’ll help you choose the perfect countertop material for your kitchen.

PLUS - do you have a burning question for us? Send a short voicenote to [email protected] or via DM @ripitup_podcast_official on Instagram and we’ll answer on the pod!

Catch us on the DFS stage at the Ideal Home Show this weekend.

Items mentioned

Quartz brands:

• Concertino group (silestone)
• Sapienstone

Man-made materials:

• Laminate
• Quartz
• Porcelain

Natural materials:

• Quartzite
• Marble (including Connemara marble)
• Granite
• Wood

Types/names of patterns mentioned (there are many more):

• Calacatta
• Carrara
• Calacatta Violo
• Arabescato 

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In between full episodes we will be fielding listener questions about their renovations. So if you have a burning question send us a voice-note at @ripitup_podcast_official on Instagram or [email protected].

Items mentioned:

Floating shelf with drawers:

• Sklum floating shelves
• Kave home floating shelves
• Zara Home floating shelves

Headboard with built-in shelves:

• Kate’s Moebe bed frame
• Kave Home 
• IKEA Nordli
• Ikea Brimnes

Brands mentioned for good quality bedside lockers:

• Homesense
• West Elm
• Kave Home
• Zara Home
• Ikea Tonstad
• April and the Bear - metal side table / coffee table

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We feel every home should come with a manual, and if it’s your first time owning a home there may be things that you don’t know about how to keep things running smoothly or what to do if things go wrong. From shutting off water to testing your smoke alarms and having an emergency kit at the ready, here are all of our best tips to avoid disaster and keep your home in great shape.

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 This is episode 40 and to celebrate, we're playing our top 40 hits - a rapid fire discussion of a favourite highlight from each of our previous episodes. If you're a longtime listener, this episode is a great summary of all of our best tips. If you're new here, this is the perfect place to start to help you to find which of our previous episodes will be the most useful for you.

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From budget hobs to luxury fridges that cost more than most peoples' first car, today we're diving into the wonderful and some times bewildering world of kitchen appliances. Whether you're a microwave only chef, or a combi-oven connoisseur, we've got the low down on what's hot, what's cool, and what's just plain overpriced.

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Last week Jenny and Kate spoke about renovation snag lists - but what if your builder doesn't come back? Small issues like hairline cracks in paint or needing to re-seal a bathtub are normal and totally doable yourself. This episode is all about how to do just that so you can tackle basic home maintenance with confidence (and a can of WD40).

Watch this episode on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@Rip-It-Up

Courses Mentioned

• DIY evening courses: https://www.adulteducationireland.ie/diy/
• Furniture re-upholstering course: https://www.oldchairs.ie/weekend-courses/

Basic DIY Tool Kit Recommendations

• WD40
• Magic erasers
• Flexible sanding sponges
• Lightweight poly filler
• Two-part filler (with hardener)
• Good quality paintbrush
• Painter’s tool (multi-purpose scraper)
• Silicone gun
• Screwdrivers (manual preferred over electric for small jobs)
• Stud finder with live wire detection
• Caulk gun (good quality)
• Staple gun
• Spirit or laser level

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Jenny and Kate discuss what happens as you near the end of your renovation. How much retention can you expect, what should you look for in your final walkthrough, and our tips for handling difficult conversations when something inevitably goes wrong. A huge thank you to everyone who signed up for our early bird list - look out for an email from us soon, including Kate's snag list as a welcome gift! Email us at [email protected] to sign up.

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Register your interest for our early bird list at [email protected] - just send us your name and say "I'm interested!", and we will add you to the list.

We'll be back in two weeks with our next episode!

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Today Jenny and Kate are discussing the pros and cons of project managing your own renovation versus enlisting the services of renovation professionals such as architects, designers, and quantity surveyors. Is it worth the stress to save some money? Let’s get into it.

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