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    Explore " house to home" with insightful episodes like "Race to the finish line: A design & build loft conversion", "Slow renovating: Creating interiors that last", "The renovation game: Climbing the property ladder", "Our takeaways: End of series 4 round up" and "Halfway there: Reflecting on the journey so far" from podcasts like ""Stories from Site - Renovation Podcast", "Stories from Site - Renovation Podcast", "Stories from Site - Renovation Podcast", "Stories from Site - Renovation Podcast" and "Stories from Site - Renovation Podcast"" and more!

    Episodes (30)

    Race to the finish line: A design & build loft conversion

    Race to the finish line: A design & build loft conversion

    This week we talk to Ella, who’s need for a quick turnaround led her to work with a design and build company to create a loft extension for her home.  We discuss the hurdles she went through to get to the finish line and the pros and cons of the renovation route she chose to take. 

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    This podcast is sponsored by Drench Bathrooms;
    Website:  https://www.drench.co.uk/
    Instagram: @drench.co.uk
    Pinterest: @drenchuk

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    Stories from Site is brought to you by HomeNotes;

    Check out our Getting Started Course to make a plan for your project.
    Website: https://homenotes.co
    Instagram: @wearehomenotes









    Slow renovating: Creating interiors that last

    Slow renovating: Creating interiors that last

    This week we talk to Lee, founder of Bert and May tiles about his latest home renovation. 

    We discuss his approach to creating ‘timeless’ interiors, the art of slow renovating to create a space rich in layers and materiality, plus the environmental need to consider our purchases and avoid renovation waste.  


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    This podcast is sponsored by Drench Bathrooms;
    Website:  https://www.drench.co.uk/
    Instagram: @drench.co.uk
    Pinterest: @drenchuk

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    Stories from Site is brought to you by HomeNotes;

    Check out our Getting Started Course to make a plan for your project.
    Website: https://homenotes.co
    Instagram: @wearehomenotes









    The renovation game: Climbing the property ladder

    The renovation game: Climbing the property ladder

    This week we chat to Jen, as she shares her journey of climbing the housing ladder, one renovation project at a time. We talk to her about upgrading her skills over multiple renovations and the dangers of taking on more than you can handle. Plus the benefits of having a large Instagram following cheering her on.

    Check out Jen on Instagram @thehousethatjenbuilt_

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    This podcast is sponsored by Drench Bathrooms;
    Website:  https://www.drench.co.uk/
    Instagram: @drench.co.uk
    Pinterest: @drenchuk

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    Stories from Site is brought to you by HomeNotes;

    Check out our Getting Started Course to make a plan for your project.
    Website: https://homenotes.co
    Instagram: @wearehomenotes









    Our takeaways: End of series 4 round up

    Our takeaways: End of series 4 round up

    In this bonus episode, Amy and Jane round up their key takeaways and top tips shared by the renovators in our fourth series of the Stories from Site podcast.

    They discuss the common themes that emerged, including creating a vision for your project, making sure it meets the needs of your household now and in the future, the emotions of having to adjust it and the relief of seeing it through. 

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    This podcast is sponsored by Drench Bathrooms;
    Website:  https://www.drench.co.uk/
    Instagram: @drench.co.uk
    Pinterest: @drenchuk

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    Stories from Site is brought to you by HomeNotes;

    Check out our Getting Started Course to make a plan for your project.
    Website: https://homenotes.co
    Instagram: @wearehomenotes









    Halfway there: Reflecting on the journey so far

    Halfway there: Reflecting on the journey so far

    This week we chat with Lauren, a first-time renovator whose partner's electrician skills are coming in handy as they tackle updating their 1970s home.

     As we catch up with her midway through her renovation journey, having just completed the kitchen extension and gearing up for the rest of her home, Lauren reflects on the accomplishments achieved so far.

    Check out Lauren and Ash's project on Instagram @renodreams_at17

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    This podcast is sponsored by Drench Bathrooms;
    Website:  https://www.drench.co.uk/
    Instagram: @drench.co.uk
    Pinterest: @drenchuk

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    Stories from Site is brought to you by HomeNotes;

    Check out our Getting Started Course to make a plan for your project.
    Website: https://homenotes.co
    Instagram: @wearehomenotes









    When perseverance pays off: A rural barn conversion

    When perseverance pays off: A rural barn conversion

    In this inspiring episode, we delve into the remarkable self-build journey of Ade, an architectural designer and project manager, who transformed a dilapidated barn into a dream home for his family in the picturesque Kent countryside. 

    We discuss his drive to uncover hidden opportunities, his commitment to maintaining the highest standards throughout the conversion process, and the challenges of putting the fate of your future in the hands of the planners.

    Check out Ade's Instagram account @threeacrebarn.

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    This podcast is sponsored by Drench Bathrooms;
    Website:  https://www.drench.co.uk/
    Instagram: @drench.co.uk
    Pinterest: @drenchuk

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    Stories from Site is brought to you by HomeNotes;

    Check out our Getting Started Course to make a plan for your project.
    Website: https://homenotes.co
    Instagram: @wearehomenotes









    Navigating the budget creatively: An interior designer's story

    Navigating the budget creatively: An interior designer's story

    In this episode, we sit down with Bo Fetum, an experienced interior designer who had to make some tough decisions when faced with skyrocketing renovation costs. She shares her insights on how to pivot a project successfully and create beautiful, engaging spaces without breaking the bank.

    Check out Bo Fetum's Instagram account @bo.fentum.design 

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    This podcast is sponsored by Drench Bathrooms;
    Website:  https://www.drench.co.uk/
    Instagram: @drench.co.uk
    Pinterest: @drenchuk

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    Stories from Site is brought to you by HomeNotes;

    Check out our Getting Started Course to make a plan for your project.
    Website: https://homenotes.co
    Instagram: @wearehomenotes









    Renovating remotely: Transforming an old school on Anglesey

    Renovating remotely: Transforming an old school on Anglesey

    This week we talk to Gemma who renovated an old school building on Anglesey whilst living in Manchester.

    We talk to her about managing a remote renovation, the pros and cons of working directly with a larger contractor,  and the differences in renovating a holiday home as a business. 

    You can stay in Gemma's renovation - check out her listing at https://www.sykescottages.co.uk/cottage/Anglesey-Dinas/Ysgol-Fawr-1134531.html

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    This podcast is sponsored by Drench Bathrooms;
    Website:  https://www.drench.co.uk/
    Instagram: @drench.co.uk
    Pinterest: @drenchuk

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    Stories from Site is brought to you by HomeNotes;

    Check out our Getting Started Course to make a plan for your project.
    Website: https://homenotes.co
    Instagram: @wearehomenotes









    The doer-upper: A journey of renovating, diy and maternity leave

    The doer-upper: A journey of renovating, diy and maternity leave

    In this episode, we talked to Barbara about the journey of falling in love with a fixer-upper home, as well as the challenges of handling costs in a labour-only building contract, and the joys of undertaking DIY projects during maternity leave.

    Check out Barbara's panelling in action on Instagram and TikTok @thebabshouse

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    This podcast is sponsored by Drench Bathrooms;
    Website:  https://www.drench.co.uk/
    Instagram: @drench.co.uk
    Pinterest: @drenchuk

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    Stories from Site is brought to you by HomeNotes;

    Check out our Getting Started Course to make a plan for your project.
    Website: https://homenotes.co
    Instagram: @wearehomenotes









    Prioritising positivity: Converting a bungalow with separate trades

    Prioritising positivity: Converting a bungalow with separate trades

    This week we talk to Claire and Dan who renovated a 1950’s bungalow in Poole. 

    With construction costs rising, they reduced the scope of their project, lived on site through the build and managed the project themselves - hiring the different trades they needed on day rates. 

    We discuss their ambition to keep the process a positive one, and how they organised their home to meet the needs of their family. 

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    This podcast is sponsored by Drench Bathrooms;
    Website:  https://www.drench.co.uk/
    Instagram: @drench.co.uk
    Pinterest: @drenchuk

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    Stories from Site is brought to you by HomeNotes;

    Check out our Getting Started Course to make a plan for your project.
    Website: https://homenotes.co
    Instagram: @wearehomenotes









    Our takeaways: End of series 3 round up

    Our takeaways: End of series 3 round up

    In this bonus episode, Amy and Jane round up their key takeaways and top tips shared by the renovators in our third series of the Stories from Site podcast.

    They discuss the common themes that emerged, such as tight budgets and the need for inventive solutions to make renovations affordable.

    And share their top tips from the series, including the use of shared accounts for managing finances, budgeting room by room, and finding unique ways to document and track progress. 


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    This podcast is sponsored by Drench Bathrooms;
    Website:  https://www.drench.co.uk/
    Instagram: @drench.co.uk
    Pinterest: @drenchuk

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    Stories from Site is brought to you by HomeNotes;

    Check out our Getting Started Course to make a plan for your project.
    Website: https://homenotes.co
    Instagram: @wearehomenotes









    The ugly duckling: Transforming a 1960s house

    The ugly duckling: Transforming a 1960s house

    This week we speak to Camilla whose renovation journey started during lockdown when she and her husband realised they needed more space for their growing family. After an initial dream of finding a period property, they fell in love with a 1960s property which needed a complete renovation.

    We talk to her about envisioning her finished project, and her process of project managing the works with her contractor to bring it to fruition. 


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    This podcast is sponsored by Drench Bathrooms;
    Website:  https://www.drench.co.uk/
    Instagram: @drench.co.uk
    Pinterest: @drenchuk

    __________________________________
    Stories from Site is brought to you by HomeNotes;

    Check out our Getting Started Course to make a plan for your project.
    Website: https://homenotes.co
    Instagram: @wearehomenotes









    The secret garden flat: A self-build extension

    The secret garden flat: A self-build extension

    This week we talk to ‘Don’t Move Improve’ winner Nic who, together with his partner, self-built a garden studio and extension to their 1 bedroom flat.

    We talk to him about his decision to take on a self-build project, the process they went through and what he would do differently next time.

    You can see more of Nic's project on his website https://nichowett.co.uk/

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    This podcast is sponsored by Drench Bathrooms;
    Website:  https://www.drench.co.uk/
    Instagram: @drench.co.uk
    Pinterest: @drenchuk

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    Stories from Site is brought to you by HomeNotes;

    Check out our Getting Started Course to make a plan for your project.
    Website: https://homenotes.co
    Instagram: @wearehomenotes









    A blank canvas: Bringing a home to life

    A blank canvas: Bringing a home to life

    This week we talk to Tamzin who explains why, after renovating previous properties, she chose not to take on a big renovation for her current home.

    We discuss the joy of getting creative in your home, being savvy with up-cycling interiors and her process of turning a blank canvas into something special.

    You can find Tamzin's project on Instagram @at_the_mcgillens 

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    This podcast is sponsored by Drench Bathrooms;
    Website:  https://www.drench.co.uk/
    Instagram: @drench.co.uk
    Pinterest: @drenchuk

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    Stories from Site is brought to you by HomeNotes;

    Check out our Getting Started Course to make a plan for your project.
    Website: https://homenotes.co
    Instagram: @wearehomenotes









    Unexpected discoveries: A cottage renovation

    Unexpected discoveries: A cottage renovation

    This week we talk to Hannah who is mid-way through renovating her thatched cottage in the countryside.  We discuss the downsides of renovating an old property.  

    The difficulties of finding contractors and how she manages the logistics of DIY renovating around life and kids.

    You can see Hannah's project and work in progress on her website here and on Instagram at @theottohouse.

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    This podcast is sponsored by Drench Bathrooms;
    Website:  https://www.drench.co.uk/
    Instagram: @drench.co.uk
    Pinterest: @drenchuk

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    Stories from Site is brought to you by HomeNotes;

    Check out our Getting Started Course to make a plan for your project.
    Website: https://homenotes.co
    Instagram: @wearehomenotes









    Grabbing an opportunity: Developing a garden site

    Grabbing an opportunity: Developing a garden site

    A serendipitous chain of events led Siobhan and Joe to quickly move from a finished flat straight into a building site with development potential.

    Over the next 6 years, they worked together in their spare time to renovate a ’60s house and build a new property in the adjacent garden plot.  Joe, who is an architect by trade used his skills to input into the project and Siobhan took advantage of maternity leave to oversee the build. 

    We talk to them about grabbing an opportunity, the difference between doing a house renovation and a new build development, and the hurdles of receiving planning for a new build project.

    You can see Siobhan and Joe's project at @ourleytonhouse (Air Bnb coming soon!)

    PLUS - Sign up here for our webinar '3 Common Renovation Mistakes (and how to avoid them)' 

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    This podcast is sponsored by Drench Bathrooms;
    Website:  https://www.drench.co.uk/
    Instagram: @drench.co.uk
    Pinterest: @drenchuk

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    Stories from Site is brought to you by HomeNotes;

    Check out our Getting Started Course to make a plan for your project.
    Website: https://homenotes.co
    Instagram: @wearehomenotes









    Room by room: A DIY Renovation

    Room by room: A DIY Renovation

    This week we talked to Sharn about DIY renovating her Victorian property room by room.  We discuss how both her and her partner skilled themselves up and the process of managing a project in multiple stages.  Plus the power of making renovation transparent and accessible through social media.

    You can find Sharn and her project here on Instagram and Tik Tok

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    This podcast is sponsored by Drench Bathrooms;
    Website:  https://www.drench.co.uk/
    Instagram: @drench.co.uk
    Pinterest: @drenchuk

    __________________________________
    Stories from Site is brought to you by HomeNotes;

    Check out our Getting Started Course to make a plan for your project.
    Website: https://homenotes.co
    Instagram: @wearehomenotes









    Our takeaways: End of series 2 round up

    Our takeaways: End of series 2 round up

    In this bonus episode, Amy and Jane round up their key takeaways and top tips shared by the renovators in our second series of the Stories from Site podcast.

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    This podcast is sponsored by Drench Bathrooms;
    Website:  https://www.drench.co.uk/
    Instagram: @drench.co.uk
    Pinterest: @drenchuk

    __________________________________
    Stories from Site is brought to you by HomeNotes;

    Check out our Getting Started Course to make a plan for your project.
    Website: https://homenotes.co
    Instagram: @wearehomenotes









    How communication can get you the home you envisage

    How communication can get you the home you envisage

    This week we talk with Temi and Eugene about their process of creating the perfect home to suit their family life both now and in the future.  

    In this episode, packed with top tips, they share their method of meticulous research and planning, how they knew their contractor was the one, and how great communication, both between themselves and with their contractor ensured their vision came to fruition.

    You can find Temi and Eugene on Instagram @home.chest.of.dreams 

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    This podcast is sponsored by Drench Bathrooms;
    Website:  https://www.drench.co.uk/
    Instagram: @drench.co.uk
    Pinterest: @drenchuk

    __________________________________
    Stories from Site is brought to you by HomeNotes;

    Check out our Getting Started Course to make a plan for your project.
    Website: https://homenotes.co
    Instagram: @wearehomenotes









    What to do when your contractor becomes insolvent

    What to do when your contractor becomes insolvent

    We're so glad to share this story with you this week as it's one that we were involved with and means a lot to us personally. We talked with Alex, a client from the early years of our architecture practice, who despite undertaking a lot of preparation work to ensure the project ran smoothly, faced their contractors becoming insolvent, just six weeks before completion.  

    We talked with him about what action they took to get their project over the finish line with their team still intact, as well as the rigour needed in selecting your fittings and finishes for a long and purposeful life, even for future owners.

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    This podcast is sponsored by Drench Bathrooms;
    Website:  https://www.drench.co.uk/
    Instagram: @drench.co.uk
    Pinterest: @drenchuk

    __________________________________
    Stories from Site is brought to you by HomeNotes;

    Check out our Getting Started Course to make a plan for your project.
    Website: https://homenotes.co
    Instagram: @wearehomenotes









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