The Best Renovation Advice We Heard This Year: Trade Secrets Wrap-Up

After weeks of hearing from builders, electricians, plumbers, painters, and kitchen designers, we're wrapping up our Trade Secrets series by looking back at the advice that stuck with us the most.

In this season finale, we revisit the biggest lessons from the experts, share the top renovation tips they'll be taking into every future project, and reveal what they think homeowners should prioritise if they want a smoother, less stressful renovation. 

What we cover

 The decisions you need to make earlier than you think  Where it's worth spending more - and where you can save your money  Why communication is the secret to a smoother renovation  The biggest mistakes homeowners make time and time again  The advice that surprised us most from this season's trade experts  Our own biggest renovation lessons after multiple projects  What's coming next for the podcast 

Key takeaways

 Understand the renovation process before you begin  Invest in the things that are difficult to change later  Don't rush to furnish or finish everything at once  Ask questions and attend every important site walkthrough  Design your home around the way you actually live, not someone else's Pinterest board 

We'll also be taking a short break during August while we recharge. We'll be re-sharing some of our most popular renovation episodes throughout the month before returning in September with brand-new episodes.

And we'd love your input.

Should we bring back more trades? Or would you like to hear from architects, quantity surveyors, interior designers, mortgage experts and other professionals involved in the renovation process? Or anything else?? Let us know below!

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