All Things Renovation Podcast

S3E29 Brayden Stephenson - North Shore Door

Choosing new doors for your home can involve a surprising number of decisions. What material is it made of? What hardware do you like? What are the dimensions that you need? In today's episode, Brandy interviews Brayden Stephenson from North Shore Door to help answer some of these questions for you.

S3E28 Matthew Herbert - Sherwood Outdoor Kitchens

Nowadays, many people are turning their focus to the outside of their homes, partly because they are spending way more time at home due to the pandemic, but there is also a growing awareness that this is a really underutilized area of our property. In today's episode, Brandy interviews Matthew Herbert, the founder and general manager of Sherwood Outdoor Kitchens, to find out what kinds of things are possible in an outdoor kitchen, things to consider, and of course, the budget.

S3E27 Value Engineering

Value engineering is a systematic, organized approach to providing necessary functions in a project at the lowest cost. Value engineering promotes the substitution of materials and methods with less expensive alternatives, ideally without sacrificing functionality. It keeps in mind a client's non-negotiables, but looks for secondary functions that are not critical and could be compromised. In this episode, Brandy outlines the steps in the process so that you can get greater value for your dollars in your next renovation. 

S3E26 Remote Renovations

​Have you bought a property in a new city or a recreational property far away from where you live that you want to renovate? Brandy has some handy tips for what to keep in mind when renovating remotely.

S3E25 Brayden Stephenson - North Shore Door

Something we all have in our home are windows! They help to bring the outdoors in and to illuminate our spaces with the all-important natural light. There are a ton of available options so in today's episode, Brandy interviews Brayden Stephenson from North Shore Door to try and make some sense of what's out there and what you need to think about when choosing windows for your home. 

S3E24 Sandy MacDonald - La Scala Integrated Media

These days, having a home theatre is not just for the wealthy. But when you're building and designing your own theatre, what should you consider? Brandy interviews Sandy MacDonald, from La Scala Integrated Media, about everything from room dimensions and drywall, to system components and heat mitigation. 

S3E23 Robertson Screws

In today's episode, Brandy and Paul discuss a great Canadian invention - the Robertson screw! For those of you who don't know, this screw is the one with the square hole. Who invented it and why? And why is it so commonly used in Canada but not in the United States? Listen and find out!

S3E22 The Good/Fast/Cheap Triangle

The Good/Fast/Cheap Triangle can be applied to many industry sectors. In this episode, Brandy discusses how it applies to the construction industry, and some suggestions for how to proceed if you have a clear scope of work but the quotes that you receive exceed your budget. 

S3E21 Travel Mementos

Brandy chats about picking up some weird and wacky mementos from their travels and how that can add a personal touch to your home décor.

S3E20 Rant About Reality Renovation TV

Brandy and Paul discuss how unrealistic reality renovation TV shows actually are, and then talk about a couple of shows that they really enjoy because they show a much truer experience, but are still entertaining to watch.