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30/03/2022
The pandemic has changed the dynamics of how we live, and our living spaces are no exception! As personal space comes back into style, Dave and Brenda speculate if this spells the end for open concept living.
Thank you to our friends at for sponsoring this episode! If you are looking to fund your home renovation, visit Renofi.com to learn more.
04/07/2021
Welcome back to episode 63! You're in for a shock-ingly hilarious episode! Dave and Brenda chat with Jordan Hill, Master Electrician and owner of Jordan Hill Electrical Services (Jordan E. Hill Electrical Services, LLC) in New Boston, NH, to answer some questions about electricians, electrical work, and what they can do for your home! They also get into what not to DIY as a homeowner, and why electrical work is not a hobby (there's a reason you have to be licensed!).
18/06/2021
We have some great listener questions headed your way this Sunday, June 20th! Don't forget to send in your home improvement and remodeling questions to our email: [email protected]!
23/05/2021
Welcome back to episode 60! Dave and Brenda continue their conversation with their friend Mary Jo Gourd, Interior Designer from MJG Interiors () in Manchester, Vermont. This week, they dive a little deeper into interior design, and chat about what goes into sourcing materials and products, the selection process with clients, what the cost structure of a typical project looks like, and more! This is part two of Interior Design with Mary Jo, tune in to episode 59 for part one!
Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast platform!
https://www.renovationmaderight.com/episodes/episode-60-interior-design-continued-with-mary-jo-gourd-from-mjg-interiors
21/05/2021
The second part of our Interior Design series with Mary Jo Gourd from MJG Interiors () is coming to you this Sunday, May 23rd! It dives a little deeper into what goes into an interior design project - be sure to tune in! 🎧
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09/05/2021
Welcome back to episode 59! This week, Dave and Brenda chat with their friend Mary Jo Gourd, Interior Designer from MJG Interiors () in Manchester, Vermont. They get into what an interior designer can do for your home, ways to find an interior designer that meets you and your home's needs, how to determine your home's aesthetic, and other great info. This is part one of Interior Design with Mary Jo, tune in next time for part two!
07/05/2021
We have a great episode all about Interior Design coming to you this Sunday, May 9th featuring Mary Jo Gourd from MJG Interiors ()! Be sure to tune in and check them out!
Image credit: MJG Interiors -
25/04/2021
Welcome back to episode 58! This week, Dave and Brenda interview Bryan Larson, Basement Finishing Specialist from Total Basement Finishing, a Blackdog Affiliate. They chat about how creating livable space in a basement environment differs quite a bit from a traditional above-ground space, how the pandemic has affected the homeowner's need for additional space, mold's favorite things (food, moisture, and temperature!), and more!
Listen here: https://bit.ly/3dKWGpC
28/03/2021
A real estate transaction can be an emotional roller coaster, especially for first-time buyers, but there are things you can do to make the process way less stressful! On today's edition of Renovation Made Right, Dave and Brenda chat buying and selling with Ray and Judy Durling of Durling Realty Group in Andover, MA, part of Leading Edge Realty. They chat about things you should consider when buying or selling a home, how to choose a realtor, and how to reduce stress during the process!
Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill McNally
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03/03/2021
We're back with another Q&A episode! We love your questions— keep them coming! Along with the usual shenanigans, Dave and Brenda read a couple of listener emails about window issues and siding woes.
Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill McNally
https://www.renovationmaderight.com/episodes/episode-54-listener-questions-volume-7
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15/02/2021
Dave and Brenda are back with another episode! This week, they bring back Steve DiCicco, founder and president of DiCicco Landscape in Middleton, MA, to chat about hardscaping. What's the difference between hardscape and landscape? What should homeowners be looking for in a hardscaping contractor? What questions should they be asking when putting in a patio or a walkway? Tune in to find out!
https://www.renovationmaderight.com/episodes/episode-53
Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill McNally
31/01/2021
Welcome back! 🌳🧱 This week, Dave and Brenda jump into the world of landscaping and hardscaping, and interview Steve DiCicco, founder and president of DiCicco Landscape in Middleton, MA. They chat about what to look for in a landscaper, landscaping (and landscaper!) red flags, how to prepare for own exterior project, and more!
https://www.renovationmaderight.com/episodes/episode-52-landscaping-hardscaping-with-steve-dicicco-owner-of-dicicco-landscape
20/01/2021
DIY, FYI - Part Two! 🔨 Dave and Brenda continue their discussion surrounding DIY projects: what not to do (like removing load bearing walls), what you can do (like remove & replace projects), things to consider (like add 2x the amount of time you think you need to a project-- trust us) and some hard truths (your baseboard heat near your toilet is nasty). Remember, YouTube (and a Sawzall, if you're Brenda) are your friend!
Listen via the link below:
https://www.renovationmaderight.com/episodes/episode-51-diy-fyi-part-two
03/01/2021
Happy New Year, and Happy 50th Episode! 🎉 This past year (2020, ie. pandemic-central), more and more homeowners have been taking their home improvement projects into their own hands. Dave and Brenda give an overview on DIY (do-it-yourself) projects and provide insights on what's feasible to tackle yourself, things to consider you may not have thought about, and other useful tips!
https://www.renovationmaderight.com/episodes/episode-50-diy-fyi
01/01/2021
HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🥂Thank you for listening to us during 2020! We can't wait to show you what we have in store for the new year! ✨
21/12/2020
Age! It's just a number, right?! 👴 Not always, especially when it comes to you and your home. While we don't really want to think about getting older, it's a necessary topic to cover if you are planning on staying in your home for the long term! Dave and Brenda discuss the aging-in-place concept, the importance of finding a CAPS (Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist) designer, and some design considerations you should be thinking about!
Some excellent aging-in-place resources can be found in the show notes on our website: https://www.renovationmaderight.com/episodes/episode-49-aging-in-place
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www.blackdogbuilders.com
Send us your questions at [email protected]!
08/12/2020
Happy episode 48! Or as Dave said, "the second episode (or is it first??) of our second season!" This week Dave and Brenda review a project proposal that their friend received for their project, break down its components, and provide some helpful feedback! If you've ever wondered what a project proposal might include, and how to tell if you're getting enough detail/a fair price/etc., this is the episode for you!
Please note that starting with this episode, we are going to be releasing episodes on a bi-weekly basis. We appreciate your support!
Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill McNally
https://www.renovationmaderight.com/episodes/episode-48-lets-break-down-a-project-proposal
01/12/2020
🎉It's our birthday!🎉 We've come a long way in one year, and truly appreciate your support along the way! To celebrate, Dave and Brenda dive into a very special, multi-part listener question that they felt deserved its own episode: To Build Up, Out, or Start Over?!
Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill McNally
https://www.renovationmaderight.com/episodes/episode-47-we-turned-one
Send us your questions at [email protected]!
23/11/2020
We're back with another Q&A episode! We love your questions-- keep them coming! Dave and Brenda read a couple of listener emails, and talk sloping floors in old homes, lead paint woes, and much more!
https://www.renovationmaderight.com/episodes/episode-46-listener-questions-volume-6
Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill McNally
www.blackdogbuilders.com
Send us your questions at [email protected]
16/11/2020
Welcome back to another exciting interview! This week, Dave and Brenda interview their longtime friend, Keith Osborne, from Osborne Plumbing LLC. They ask Keith all of their burning plumbing questions (what the heck is a "pex"?), and learn some tips and tricks that will help homeowners as we enter the colder months!
Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill McNally
Find us on social media
www.renovationmaderight.com
www.blackdogbuilders.com
Send us your questions at [email protected]!
09/11/2020
Happy Post Halloween! In continued honor of spooky season (even in November), Dave and Brenda tell another positively frightening remodeling horror story.
Find us on social media
www.renovationmaderight.com
www.blackdogbuilders.com
Send us your questions at [email protected]!
31/10/2020
𝕳𝖆𝖕𝖕𝖞 𝕳𝖆𝖑𝖑𝖔𝖜𝖊𝖊𝖓 🎃 In honor of spooky season, Dave and Brenda tell a positively frightening remodeling horror story. Tune in next week for part two!👻
https://renovationmaderight.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-43-remodeling-horror-stories-part-one
29/10/2020
𝖗𝖊𝖒𝖔𝖉𝖊𝖑𝖎𝖓𝖌 𝖍𝖔𝖗𝖗𝖔𝖗 𝖘𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖎𝖊𝖘 𝖈𝖔𝖒𝖎𝖓𝖌 𝖘𝖔𝖔𝖓...💀
25/10/2020
Don't run to "the Google"-- ask Dave and Brenda your remodeling questions first! Join Dave and Brenda for another round of listener questions, they talk roof replacements, mildewy and moldy basements (yuck), and chat about the cyclical nature of white kitchens and why they're "trendy" every 20 years or so.
https://www.renovationmaderight.com/episodes/episode-42-listener-questions-volume-5
11/10/2020
Join Dave and Brenda for the scintillating topic of all things windows. They talk glass, seal failures, explain what a 'muntin' is, discuss energy efficiency (replace your single pane windows, people!), and more!
Listen at: https://www.renovationmaderight.com/episodes/episode-40-windows-what-a-pane
04/10/2020
Happy October! It's spooky season, which means it's time to start thinking about preparing your home for winter (at least in New England!). Dave and Brenda provide you with a handy to-do list for your home, explain the importance of each task, and complain about gutters and ice dams.
Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill Porterfield
Listen to the episode here: https://www.renovationmaderight.com/episodes/episode-39-we-know-its-october-but-you-have-to-prep-for-winter
01/10/2020
Happy October! 🎃 We're loving the changing leaves, cooler weather, and abundance of pumpkins here in New England. What we're *not* loving is thinking about preparing our homes for winter, which is just around the corner (yikes). Tune in to our new episode this Sunday, October 4th, where Dave and Brenda will be providing a handy to-do list and explanation of each task that you should plan before winter comes!
28/09/2020
Episode 38 Now Streaming! 📢 Do you still have that dated harvest gold/avocado/biscuit shower and tub combo in your bathroom, and need something a little newer and more durable? Dave and Brenda dive into what options you have replacing your old, worn-out acrylic or fiberglass shower or tub with something new, durable, and attractive.
Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or on our website at: https://www.renovationmaderight.com/episodes/episode-38-replacing-that-old-shower
Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill Porterfield
21/09/2020
Join Dave and Brenda as they break down the Cost vs. Value report for 2020 from Remodeling Magazine, explain the benefit of the report, and how to determine what projects make sense based on the goals for your home.
Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill Porterfield
Check out the report: https://www.remodeling.hw.net/cost-vs-value/2020/
Find us on social media
https://www.renovationmaderight.com/episodes/episode-37-cost-vs-value-in-remodeling
Send us your questions at [email protected]!
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The pandemic has changed the dynamics of how we live, and our living spaces are no exception! As personal space comes back into style, Dave and Brenda speculate if this spells the end for open concept living. Thank you to our friends at @renofinow for sponsoring this episode! If you are looking to fund your home renovation, visit Renofi.com to learn more. . . . . #renovationmaderight #buildblackdog #designbuild #homeimprovement #homeimprovementpodcast #homedesign #interiordesign #remodel #remodeling #designpodcast #kitchendesign #kitchenremodel #openconcept #openconceptliving #openconceptkitchen
Welcome back to episode 63! You're in for a shock-ingly hilarious episode! Dave and Brenda chat with Jordan Hill, Master Electrician and owner of Jordan Hill Electrical Services (Jordan E. Hill Electrical Services, LLC) in New Boston, NH, to answer some questions about electricians, electrical work, and what they can do for your home! They also get into what not to DIY as a homeowner, and why electrical work is not a hobby (there's a reason you have to be licensed!). #electrician #electrical #electricalwork #electricalservices #masterelectrician #designbuild #remodeling #homeremodel #remodel #homedesign #homerenovation #homeimprovement #renovation #homemakeover #DIY #homeowners #housegoals #kitchendesign #dreamkitchen #homesweethome #kitchenremodel #homeaddition #kitchenrenovation #DIYhome #podcast #construction #instahome #renovation #contractor #electricianlife
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Renovation Made Right with Dave & Brenda Bryan
Every homeowner has some fears about the remodeling industry. Just about every homeowner considering a remodeling project is nervous. They hear horror stories from their neighbors and friends about damage to homes, a contractor taking a deposit and never showing up, and even being sued by injured employees! That, in conjunction with the multitude of bad reviews on websites like Yelp and Google, make the words “scary story” and “remodeling” practically synonymous. It does not have to be like this, education is the key to a great remodeling experience!
Every week, join Dave and Brenda Bryan, veterans of the industry and owners of the successful and highly-respected design/build remodeling company Blackdog Builders, as they guide you through what you need to know when pulling together a remodeling project. Dave and Brenda will dive into the often confusing, misleading, and downright stressful world of residential remodeling. Whether you want to learn about how to select the right project, or what flooring works best in a kitchen or how you choose what contractor to work with, or have absolutely no idea where to start, this is the podcast for you. It will be fun, informative and save you time and money!
