All Things Renovation Podcast

S5E2 Lindsay Kearns

Welcome to Season 5: Women In Trades! 

Our first guest is Lindsay Kearns, Outreach Coordinator at BC Centre for Women in the Trades (BCCWITT) and a Red Seal journey electrician. Lindsay has lots to share from her journey to outreach, leadership and event coordination for the growing network of tradespeople from underrepresented groups across BC. 

S5E1 Introduction to Women In Trades Series

This season we talk with accomplished women who are killing it in the trades! Whether you're considering joining the field or are just curious about working in traditionally male-dominated fields, you'll love what these inspiring guests have to share.

S4E04 Countertops

When it comes to choosing the best countertop for your dream bathroom, there are a variety of materials to choose from, with differing price points, as well as pros and cons for each one. We will take you through four classic options (laminate, solid surface, stone, and wood), as well as four more unusual materials (concrete, tile, glass, and metal) so that you can choose the right one to suit the look you're going for. 

S4E03 Bathroom Vanities & Cabinetry

Now that you've refined your vision for your drab-to-dream bathroom, you need to start making some design decisions. In this episode, Brandy covers basic Cabinetry 101 so that you can familiarize yourself with the different types of construction methods used, as well as how the door and drawer fronts are attached, and all the other parts that make up a vanity or storage unit. 

S4E02 Bathroom Layout Basics

​Now that you have refined the vision of your dream bathroom, it's time to start designing the layout. This can be done on a computer or on paper, but either way you need to be aware of the standard measurements for all your components, and some typical bathroom layouts. 

S4E01 Rub a Dub Dub!

Have you decided to renovate your bathroom but you have no clue what you want it to look like? Brandy kicks off the new series with advice on how to get inspired and refine your vision. The more clearly you can communicate what you are looking for to your contractor and salespeople, the more likely it is that you will end up with the bathroom of your dreams!

S3E33 50th Podcast Episode & Triaging Renos with a Deadline

Recently I met with a client who stated that her partner always seems to want to 
start a renovation just prior to Christmas which can be stressful so I thought this 
might be a good time to chat a little bit more about deadlines and especially 
those around milestone celebrations like at birthdays, babies being born or
holiday festivities.

S3E32 Lindsay Rice - Fairway Demolition

Asbestos was widely used in building materials and can be found in everything from firefighter suits, various manufacturing processes including automobile, construction products, power and chemical industries. What is asbestos and where is it found? What do you need to know as a homeowner? In today's episode Brandy talks with Lindsay Rice from Fairway Demolition to learn more about it and the abatement process.

 

S3E31 Mike Chorney - La Scala Integrated Media

Smart home technology can improve your home's comfort and convenience by integrating everything from lighting to electronics to security and even lowering energy consumption. In today's episode, Brandy interviews Mike Chorney of La Scala about home automation and the integration of it in our homes.

S3E30 Marc Holley - Second Generation Landscapes

Often renovations focus on the interior of a home, but there's a lot to consider with your outdoor landscaping.  In today's episode Brandy interviews Marc Holley of Second Generation Landscapes to talk about design elements for your exterior including lawns, hardscape walkway and pathways, retaining walls and lighting.