Rip It Up: The Renovations Podcast

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 ripitupearlybird...

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 Co
• Vacuum bags (the Organised Store, Amazon, Homestore and More)
• Joseph Joseph
• Oxo
• The Home Edit
• Humdakin
• Brabantia
• Command hooks
• Dyson dock
• Picture ledge shelves
• Adverts.ie / Done Deal
• Vinted
• Depop
• Oxfam Postback - https://www.oxfamireland.or...

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 suppliers

• Mullan Lighting
• Hicken Lighting
• Luminaire Lighting
• Willie Duggan
• Lighting range in Woodies - the Edit

International Suppliers

• D...

 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 ou...

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 holder
• Adhesive broom holders
• Elfa System / Boaxel System (Ikea) - wire shelves and fittings for laundry and utilities
• Dehumidifier - Meaco and DeLonghi 
• Swedish airing cupboards...

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-boilers
• Underf...

We are joined by the inimitable Laura de Barra. She is a three-time best-selling author and "SheIY" expert who is going to tell us everything we should be looking for when viewing property as well as keeping it all running smoothly once you've moved in. So sit back and prepare yourself for a schooling by the Gaff Goddess herself.

Items mentioned:

• Laura de Barra books - Gaff Goddess, Decor Galore, and Garment Goddes...

 Today on Rip It Up we are joined by Gráinne Gillett who became an internet renovation sensation in 2022 when she took on a seriously rundown Victorian cottage in Dublin, documenting every step of the transformation and getting very hands-on in the process. With a keen eye for interiors and an impressive DIY skill set, Gráinne has inspired countless people to take on their own renovation projects. 

Support the show

Follow us on Insta...

For the last episode of 2024, Kate and Jenny take you through their ultimate Christmas gift guide

Best homewares / interiors gift we got

• Joseph Joseph nesting bowls
• Prints / artwork / framed photography
• Dried flowers (thecrate.ie)
• Anything with a gift receipt!
• Cheeseboards (personalised - check out slated.ie)
• Serving platters
• Plants
• La Boule - Villeroy & Boch
• Throw - McNutt of Donegal
• Hugo Byrne knives 
• Móinéir - Wicklow Way ...

We don't want to cause any panic, but it is nearly time to start thinking about Christmas. So here are all of our top tips for Christmas decorations, from the beautiful and chic to the gaudy and fun; from the DIY to the sustainable to the slightly more outlandish, we've got you covered.

Items mentioned:

• Flat Christmas trees - zig zag garland on wall using Command Hooks
• Wooden Christmas Trees - from Mon Sapin Wo...

In this episode, Kate and Jenny pull back the curtains (literally) to talk all things window dressings, from sleek blinds to cosy curtains.

Items mentioned:

• Roman blinds
• Emma J Shipley
• Hilja (ikea voile fabric)
• Lille - avoid
• Net curtain wire
• Cafe curtains
• Passementerie trim
• Pinch peat
• Recessed tracks
• Motorised tracks
• Switchbot - solar powered motor for opening and closing curtains and blinds
• Harry Corry for curtain rails
• The Fabric...

For this special live episode, Kate and Jenny are interviewed by the fabulous Jo Linehan from GAFF Interiors live onstage at the ideal home show in Dublin in October, 2024.

There is a little bit of background noise, but if you weren't able to make it in person then we hope you enjoy this live recording! Special shout out to Rowan for making it possible.

Support the show

Follow us on Instagram - Jenny is @workerscottage ...

Maybe you are in a short-term rental or maybe you are living in your home before you renovate it. Either way, this episode is all about quick fixes that you can implement easily and without breaking the bank to make your home feel a little bit more comfortable while you're there.

Items mentioned:

• Tension rods for temporary curtains
• Voile curtains - lightweight - Ikea Hilja
• Window insulation film
• Brush strips
• Draft excl...

You spend a third of your life in bed, so getting the right one is important! In this episode, Kate and Jenny take you through everything you need to know about picking your perfect bed, your perfect mattress, and your perfect sleep set-up.

Items mentioned:

• Get Laid Beds
• Made.com
• MLILY
• Your Sleep Number Beds
• Moebe
• Ottoman Bed
• Tempur
• Memory Foam Mattresses
• Pocket Spring Mattresses
• Slat caps

Support the show

Follow us on Instag...

This episode is all about Kate and Jenny's favourite household gadgets and gizmos. We had a lot to talk about here so there will be another follow-on episode soon!

Items mentioned:

KITCHEN GADGETS

• Rice cooker 
• Waffle iron
• Coffee Machine - Ninja
• Stand mixer - pasta attachments and ice-cream maker - Jenny has the Kitchen Aid and Kate has the KMix.
• Thermomix
• Tortilla warmer
• Air fryer - with rotisserie
• Slushie maker ...