Rip It Up: The Renovations Podcast
In the Rip it Up podcast, RTE's Home of the Year winner Jenny and finalist Kate step the listener through everything they've learned in buying a wreck of a house and turning it into a dream home. They demystify the entire renovation journey, from finding the right house, all the way through the renovation process, from picking a builder, to choosing wallpaper. No brick will be left unturned.
As well as being a management consultant, Jenny writes a weekly home column in a national Irish newspaper as well as being a regular guest on national Irish radio.
Kate, before branching out into renovation consulting full time, worked in technical roles in engineering and sustainability.
Together, they make an expert team, ready to inspire and motivate would-be renovators and DIYers alike. Follow them on Instagram to see more of their renovation journeys - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
Rip It Up: The Renovations Podcast
Episode 20 - Gadgets
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 - Ninja (for frozen margaritas!)
- Multifunction/steam oven - steamer, sous vide, proving drawer, self-cleaning - we both have AEG ovens
- Combi-oven - oven, grill, microwave - we both have AEG
- Split-oven - Samsung Dual Cook
- Drawer fridge on island - Fisher Paykel
- Split drawer dishwasher - growing trend of 2 dishwashers
- Boiling/Sparkling water tap/carbonator - Grohe, Quooker, Arke, SodaStream
- Downdraft Hob - timer is so useful. Ours is the Bora Pure.
- Ice maker
- Kenwood bread maker
GARDEN GADGETS
- Robot lawnmower
- Sensor lights
- Smart irrigation systems
- Car Charger
HOUSEHOLD GADGETS
- Projectors!! Jenny has the Samsung Freestyle.
- Kärcher window vacuum
- Solar powered fairy lights on timers
- Outdoor lights - motion sensors / sunset sensor
- Electric car chargers
- Motorised blinds and curtains - (curtain driver) - SwitchBot
Follow us on Instagram - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
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