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How To Renovate

Hey! I’m Tash South, owner and renovation consultant at South Place Studio, in this podcast, I teach you how to manage your renovation like a pro.The How To Renovate podcast is Renovation Education!You’ll learn the correct sequence of a renovation project through my 5 Pillar Process, which I’ve developed over 12 years renovating both my personal projects, including my complete London self-build, and my many client projects.Renovations are complex, confusing and stressful.I’ll teach you how to

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EP34 How To Prepare Your Home For The Holidays & Guests

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2024/12/04

Send us a textIt’s officially the first week of the silly season 😬An exciting and busy time of year where you’re just trying to create a little magic (right?!) on top of all the extra socialising and chores at home (mammas, I hear ya!)If your home’s not quite yet ready to welcome guests amidst the December chaos, I’ve compiled my 7 Top Tips to help you be the host with the most, whilst still having time to spend relaxing moments with your guests.If you want to actually enjoy time with yo...

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Interview Episode: Francesca Wezel from Francesca's...

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2024/11/27

Send us a textAre you ready for a masterclass in colour? This week, I was lucky enough to interview Francesca Wezel, the founder of Francesca’s Paints. Francesca’s Paints was started in November 1996 and is one of the first eco-friendly paint companies in the UK. Francesca swapped her musical ambitions for a passion for colors after a serendipitous encounter in Australia, transforming her life and career. Her story is a testament to following your passion and embracing unexpected opportu...

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Special Episode: Introducing RenoVersity

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2024/11/20

Send us a textIt’s quite a special day for me today - I have been working on creating this online renovation course for over a year. And finally in this episode, I get to tell you ALL about it because RenoVersity is launching for the first time in January, and the waitlist is now OPEN! GET ON THE WAITLIST HERE: https://www.southplacestudio.com/renoversity If you’re a busy home owner who’s frustrated and fed-up with your current home, and you’ve been dying to renovate to make it a mo...

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EP33 It's Time To Step Away From The Pinterest Boards!

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2024/11/13

Send us a text The addiction they don’t talk about - Interior Doom Scrolling!I know, I know, it’s all very nice and ‘inspirational’ to spend hours drooling over other people’s homes on Pinterest and Instagram, trying to imagine what your home renovation could one day become.I’ve been there… you look up your from your phone and an hour and a half has passed… I mean, who knew drug dealer Jesse Pinkman from Breaking Bad would grow up to have SUCH good taste!? But here's the truth...

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EP32 7 Builder Red Flags

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2024/11/06

Send us a textCowboy. Builders. 🤠Two words I hear every time when talking to future renovators about their top worries about starting a project. So this weeks’ episode is here to help with that, it promises to arm you with the knowledge to identify those sneaky red flags that could save you from costly and frustrating renovation disasters. Inside I’ll cover 7 Red Flags you should have your eyes wide open to before hiring a contractor or builder. Including: 1. Lack of Proper Lic...

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Ep31 Halloween Special: Renovation Horror Stories

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2024/10/30

Send us a textHello and Happy Halloween!This week, as it’s my 31st episode and we are in Halloween week, I’m taking you back to some of my own Renovation Horror Stories! Join me inside as I recount some of the scariest, hairiest times during my 16 years of renovating. From collapsing foundations to nosy neighbours and surprise pregnancies, it’s all in there - and as always, I treat you to some tips on how to deal with all the tricky situations.I’ll see you inside to share my reno horrors...

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Ep30 Should You Ask Other people’s Opinions On Your...

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2024/10/23

Send us a textHave you ever asked someone’s opinion on something and then regretted it? Me too. It can get awkward.When it comes to something as big (and as expensive) as a home renovation, you’ll want to make sure that you’re asking the right people for their input. Mayyyybeeee NOT Mary* in accounts whose home you’ve never laid an eye on before. I find that when people discover you’re renovating, SO many are willing to add their advice and opinions, all usually well-meaning and with good int...

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EP29 Six Design Decisions To Make Early

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2024/10/16

Send us a textRenovation projects can take their toll on our time, patience and pocket, and rushing in without proper planning can be a big mistake.In this episode I talk through six design decisions you should make early on in your renovation project to save you time and money (and maybe even your sanity and your relationships too!) For a smooth running project, tune in to hear why I rate a style board as my number one. That may seem like strange place to start, but hit ‘listen now’ to ...

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Interview Episode: Interior Stylist, Emma Morton-Turner

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2024/10/09

Send us a textThis episode is a gem! I interview interior stylist Emma Morton-Turner. Emma is a fellow podcaster and has been an Interior Stylist and writer for over twenty years. She’s styled home and interiors magazine photo shoots, company brochures, press launches and she also writes features for interiors magazines.And if that’s not enough, Emma is also the founder of InsideStylists, which is a platform for other interior stylists, writers assistants and photographers, giving t...

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EP28 How To Avoid Decision Fatigue

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2024/10/02

Send us a textDecision fatigue is real, and if you’ve renovated before, you’ll know that there are hundreds, if not thousands (depending on the size of your reno) of decisions you have to make. It’s a common challenge that can halt your progress and completely drain your energy, so in this week’s episode of How To Renovate, I approach the topic and give you 5 ways to avoid decision fatigue during your renovation.These five strategies will help you to make confident choices and keep your ...

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EP27 How To Prevent Delays Onsite

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2024/09/24

Send us a text In this episode we’re talking delays! EEK!Everyone wants to avoid delays onsite once build works have started because they are a major frustration - your builders are twiddling their thumbs while the budget over-runs each day of the delay! Avoiding delays as much as possible is a win-win - you get to move back into your home on time AND you save money.Join me inside the episode as I’m dishing out 5 Tips on How To Avoid Delays Onsite, I’ll chat through ...

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EP26 Should You Stay Or Should You Go?

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2024/09/17

Send us a textThis week on the podcast we’re talking about a big decision when you’re about to renovate, it’s whether you should stay in your property while the building works are taking place, or whether you should move out. Now, of course this depends on may factors, like your budget, or whether a major home renovation can coexist with your daily life. Join me inside the episode for 6 things you should consider when making this decision. From the size and duration of your renovati...

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Interview Episode With Laura Jane Clark

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2024/09/10

Send us a textWarning! This episode contains a few instances of swearing!In this, our very first interview episode on the podcast, I sit down with TV’s Laura Jane Clark, Architect, Author and presenter on TV shows like Ugly House to Lovely House, George Clarke's Amazing Spaces, Shed of the Year, and of course – the popular Your Home Made Perfect.I was honoured to have Laura on as my first guest, she is so personable and was great fun to interview. In this episode, we chat about how Laura foun...

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EP25 How To Plan For Supplier Delays AND We're Taking...

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2024/07/24

Send us a Text Message.Renovating well is ALL about the planning.In this episode, I chat through just how important planning and front-loading your renovation is to avoid delays to your project.If you know your taps will take 22 weeks to arrive (crazy, I know!) then at least you can plan for it not to affect your build schedule. I’ll give you 5 things you can do to avoid supplier delays and long lead times, from ordering early to having back-up alternatives. Also in the episode...

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EP24 Choosing Flooring

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2024/07/17

Send us a Text Message.If you choose your flooring well it can handle anything from daily family traffic to spontaneous Friday night discos.This week on the podcast we’re talking flooring. One of the decisions my clients tend to get most flustered about during the reno process, is making the right choice when it comes to flooring. It just covers so much surface area! So not only do they want it to look good, but be durable enough to handle daily life and those dance moves too.But do...

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EP23 Renovation Milestones To Celebrate

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2024/07/09

Send us a Text Message.Home renovations can be a strain. A strain on time, money and relationships, but they can also be exciting. Watching your vision come to life - from that initial sketch on a napkin that you did when you were out with your partner discussing the possibilities one evening, to seeing every stage being built into reality. It is quite an achievement, so make sure that you take the time to celebrate the milestones and find joy in the process.Join me inside this ep...

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EP22 How To Deal With Neighbours

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2024/07/02

Send us a Text Message.This week we’re talking about how to deal with neighbours during a renovation project.And if you’ve done a reno before, you’ll know that this can be very tricky!But in this episode I’m giving you all the info and advice to keep that neighbourly love going strong 🖤 !Whichever you look at it, you will be disturbing your neigbours daily lives during your renovation project, but use these tips and you’ll be setting yourself up to maintain those good relationships with your

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EP21 Six Things You Can Do To Reduce Stress During...

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2024/06/25

Send us a Text Message.If you’re anxious about facing the daunting chaos of a home renovation, then this episode is for you. The construction phase can be a rollercoaster – it starts off all exciting, then moves into a lull of dust and debris for months, with a high of seeing everything starting to come together at the end. In this episode, I dive into 6 things you can do to reduce stress during the construction phase of a renovation. Of course good planning makes an appearance (if you’v...

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EP20 Five Things You Can Do To Help Secure Planning...

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2024/06/18

Send us a Text Message.This week we’re talking planning permissionStarting a home renovation project can be an exhilarating experience, but the bureaucratic hurdles of the planning permission process can often be off-putting. In this episode, I’ll go over 5 things you can do to help secure that all-important permission that will allow you to start building your dream home. We’ll cover why it’s important to do your research and why communication is crucial. Join me inside to ge...

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EP19 Seven Things You Can Do To Prep For Your Build

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2024/06/12

Send us a Text Message.Living onsite during a reno is tough!In this episode I chat through 7 things you can do to prepare for your home reno to start onsite - including the dilemma of whether to stay put or decamp during a renovation?It’s a big decision, because staying could save you money, but leaving could save your sanity!I’m also sharing stories of living through my own renovations in a home-turned-construction site, from falling debris to washing my hair in a bucket! 😂Join me insid...

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