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Rip It Up: The Renovations Podcast

Jenny Sheahan and Kate O"Driscoll

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

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All Episodes

33:10

#57 - Layout, Planting & Outdoor Rooms - Garden...

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2026/04/16

Gardens are often treated as the final step in a renovation - but they can completely transform how you live, entertain and use your home. In this episode, we break down the big landscaping decisions, from layout and materials to planting, pergolas and outdoor rooms. What we cover How much to budget for landscaping and where the money really goes Designing your garden in zones: dining, relaxing, planting, storage and outdoor kitchens Optimise for light - don't just plonk...

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28:03

#56 - Prep, Colour & Finish - Painting Explained for...

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2026/04/09

A great paint job has far less to do with the paint tin than most people think. In this episode, we focus on preparation, paint quality, finishes, choosing the right colours for your home, and the mistakes that ruin your paint jobs. What we cover Why painting is 80% prep and 20% paint Filling, sanding, taping and the ungodly amount of dust Fresh plaster - use a mist coat to prevent peeling later What you’re really paying for in high-quality paint Why to b...

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30:01

#55 - Floors, Levels & Transitions - Flooring...

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2026/04/02

Flooring is one of the biggest design decisions in a renovation - but it’s also structural, thermal, and incredibly hard to change later. In this episode, we cover everything from timber, tile and LVT to polished concrete, terrazzo, carpets, subfloors and underfloor heating compatibility. What we cover Engineered timber vs solid timber - and why engineered wood is so popular these days Stone, porcelain and the maintenance requirements LVT, glue-down vs click, why levelli...

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30:51

#54 - Windows & Doors - External Openings Explained...

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2026/03/26

Windows and doors might seem like simple decisions - but they affect heat, light, ventilation, security and how your home feels every day. In this episode, we break down the key decisions to get right early when planning your external windows and doors. What we cover: Why windows and doors must be decided early in a renovation Different window types - fixed, casement, tilt & turn, sliding and bi-fold Choosing the right frame materials (uPVC, aluminium, timber, ...

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26:55

#53 - The A-Z of Irish Home & Renovation Suppliers ☘️

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2026/03/19

To celebrate Paddy’s Day, we’re doing something a little different this week - an A–Z of our favourite Irish home, renovation and interiors suppliers. From big renovation essentials to smaller finds, these are the brands, makers and shops we come back to again and again - whether we’re working on our own homes or recommending to others. If you’re renovating, decorating or just love discovering great Irish suppliers, this is a brilliant place to start. What this episode is about: Our go-to Iri...

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29:15

#52 - Bathroom Layouts & Planning - Bathroom Design...

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2026/03/12

Bathroom design starts long before you choose tiles or taps. In this episode, we break down the layout and planning decisions that make a bathroom comfortable, functional and easy to live with. What we cover Why bathroom layouts should be decided early in a renovationPlanning clearances - it's recommended to have a space 800mm wide and 700mm deep for your toiletKeeping the toilet out of the main sightline where possibleWall-mounted taps, channelled walls, and other early plumbing decisionsSho...

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29:16

#51 - Kitchen Layouts Explained - Flow, Storage &...

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2026/03/05

Before you choose cabinet colours, you need to lock down layout, flow, storage, and how the room actually works day to day. In this episode we break down the early decisions that will make your kitchen renovation successful. What we cover Why kitchens are usually the first major design decision in a renovationThe layout choices that affect plumbing, electrics and budgetWhy the classic “kitchen triangle” is outdatedDesigning kitchens in practical zones: storage, prep, cooking and cleaningStora...

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26:47

#50! Sockets, Switches, and Spotlights: Electrical...

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2026/02/26

Designing your electrical plan isn’t just about picking lights - it’s about how your home actually works every day. In this episode (our fiftieth!), we break down the lighting, sockets, switches and electrical decisions that happen during the first fix and second fix stages of your renovation. This is the second of a two-part episode on creating your M&E plan - we covered the mechanical plan in our previous episode. 💡 What we cover in this episode: Lighting basics: lumens, kelvins and

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26:24

#49 - Poo, Plumbing & Heating: Mechanical Plans...

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2026/02/19

Early in your renovation, you need to lock down your M&E plan - mechanical and electrical. In this we deep dive into the dirty business of mechanical plans - waste pipes, connection points, pumps, heating, toilets, showers, drainage, and more. The decisions you make here will have a big impact later in your renovation, and there are some important things you should know. We will be covering electrical plans (including Jenny's favourite topic - lighting!) next week. Key Topics in This Epis...

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27:13

New Season! #48 - Planning Permission Explained: What...

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2026/02/12

Planning permission in Ireland is a minefield, and we have had a different experience with each renovation we have done. It's not a straightforward process with guaranteed outcomes, but in this episode we give your our best tips plus lessons learned from our own encounters (positive and less positive!) with local planning authorities. Who this episode is for: Homeowners planning a renovation or extensionAnyone unsure if they need planning permissionRenovators who want fewer delays and surpris...

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28:47

New Season! #47 - The Renovation Process

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2026/02/05

Welcome back to a brand new season of Rip It Up! Every renovation teaches you something, but it's only after you've lived through the dust, the delays, and the decisions - and then done it all again! - that the real lessons appear. This season, we're revisiting our biggest renovation topics, with the benefit of more hard-earned hindsight. Process, planning, lighting, kitchens, bathroom, windows, what worked, what didn't, and what we'd never do the same way again. This is

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41:56

Episode 46 - Dr. Laura on Renovating a Home, Building...

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2025/12/11

Today we're joined by Dr Laura Lenihan (@drlauragp), the skincare guru who somehow bought AND renovated her home in Galway, grew a skincare business, and built a clinic on-site, all while raising three small children with her husband - basically superhuman right?! She joins us to tell us about her home renovation, working from home, and to share some brilliant skincare tips too. Check out Dr Laura’s range of top skincare at https://phare.store/ Skincare items mentioned: AlphaRet Overnight Cre...

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22:53

Listener Questions 5 - X-Mas Gift Guide

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2025/12/04

Sorted for Christmas - you're welcome! Thomas Lynham CeramicsOrla Walsh ArtistCiara O’Neill ArtMartina’s PaletteTina Reid ArtLuke Reidy ArtButton StudioIntelligent TeaJimmy LawlorWrapped in KindnessAoife McLaughlinArdmore PotteryJerpoint GlassMotly DesignsGeorge Casey Catering (also does cooking classes)Kids Books - Tales for TadpolesSeven OakSteeleSnugi KnitwearLittle Rolla Kids SuitcaseAdare Grocer - HampersGosson & Gartla kids clothesCowshed DesignAndrew Caslin PhotographyBeneath...

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29:21

Episode 45 - the SEAI Traditional Homes Pilot Scheme

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2025/11/27

This is the second of two episodes that we recorded with the SEAI's Housewarming podcast. In this episode, we talk to Steven Farrell from the SEAI about the new Traditional Homes Pilot Scheme. This is for you if you are doing up a period home and have maybe found it difficult to navigate the currently available grants because your home is listed or has conservation restrictions. Visit SEAI.ie to find out more about this pilot scheme. Support the show Follow the podcast on Instagram @ripitup_p...

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11:00

Listener Questions 4 - What Is the Best Fabric for a...

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2025/11/20

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 on Instagram at @ripitup_podcast_official or via email to ripitupearlybird@gmail.com. Items mentioned: Poly-velvetVelourBoucleMicrofibreAniline leatherDr Beckmanns Textured herringbone Support the show Follow the podcast on Instagram @ripitup_podcast_official, or follow us - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines

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26:51

Episode 44 - Dining in Style

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2025/11/13

This week we’re diving into dining - from compact kitchen nooks to dramatic dining rooms, we'll go through design, layouts, materials, and lighting to help you create a dining room that is both beautiful and practical for everyday living. Editor's note: We were short on time today and are talking super fast to fit everything in - we understand if you need to play this episode at half speed, sorry! ;) Items mentioned: We both have a tulip-style dining table (Eero Saarinen style) Ghost cha...

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10:20

Listener Questions 3 - Cafe Curtains and Frosted Windows

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2025/11/06

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 on Instagram at @ripitup_podcast_official or via email to ripitupearlybird@gmail.com. Items mentioned: Ikea curtain fabricsHilja - Kate’s originalStockholm - new and improvedWundaweb - iron-on hemming tapeNet curtain wire + hooksTension rods for cafe curtainsGlass film suppliers:CoatekGlassfilm.euLink to Kate’s cafe curtain tutorialSupport the show Fo...

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34:26

Episode 43 - House Warming Podcast cross-episode

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2025/10/30

This week we are bringing you a shared episode which we recorded with Kim Buckley, host of SEAI's House Warming podcast, to talk about the range of energy upgrades that we both made across our various home renovations. Visit SEAI.ie to check out the range of supports they have available if you're planning to make energy efficient upgrades to your home, and keep your ears tuned for a follow-up episode where we will discuss SEAI's Traditional Homes pilot scheme, designed with period homes in mi...

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14:42

Listener Questions 2 - Fifty Shades of White

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2025/10/23

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 ripitupearlybird@gmail.com. Our favourite (off)white paints: Slaked Lime - Little GreeneSubtle - ColourtrendArctic Blonde - ColourtrendPowdered Shell - ColourtrendSoda Bread - ColourtrendTrigg - Farrelly & CoWimborne White - Farrow & BallOld White - Farrow & BallSchoolhouse White - ...

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30:36

Episode 42 - Quartz, Porcelain, or Natural Stone?

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2025/10/16

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 ripitupearlybird@gmail.com or via DM @ripitup_podcast_official on Instagram and we’ll answer on the pod! C...

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