In the second episode of our flooring series, join Dave and Brenda as they interview Gregory Kyer, General Manager of FloorMe!, a full-service flooring company located in Nashua, New Hampshire, where they discuss all things carpet. They go over the different types of carpet fiber, the pros and cons of natural fibers vs. synthetic, what kind of carpet to buy if you have pets and messy kids, why to ditch your carpet cleaning appliance, and more! Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edite...
May 03, 2020•24 min•Ep. 23
In this first episode of our flooring series, join Dave and Brenda as they chat with Gregory Kyer, General Manager of FloorMe!, a full-service flooring company located in Nashua, New Hampshire. They go over the differences between different types of flooring, explain what "LVP" means, what the typical planning and buying process looks like, and more! Tune in next week for the next episode of our flooring series. Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill Porterfield Find us...
Apr 26, 2020•23 min•Ep. 22
Join Dave and Brenda for their second countertop episode with Brett Morris from Top Line Granite Design in Tewksbury, MA as they do a deep dive on quartz! Quartz countertops are man-made, engineered stone countertops that are a popular option for homeowners looking for a more durable option. Brett shares his wealth of knowledge on the subject, discusses the pros and cons between manufactured and natural stone, why determining where your quartz is manufactured is important, and more! Hosted by Da...
Apr 19, 2020•21 min•Ep. 21
Join Dave and Brenda as they sit down with Brett Morris from Top Line Granite Design, a countertop fabrication company located in Tyngsborough, MA. They discuss the differences between materials such as quartz, marble, and granite, the stone cutting and countertop installation process, provide tips for homeowners who are thinking about upgrading, and more! This is the first part of our countertop series, tune in next week for part two! Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Mer...
Apr 12, 2020•27 min•Ep. 20
Dave and Brenda sit down and discuss the impact COVID-19 is having on remodeling businesses and homeowners, and provide guidance so that you can make the best, most informed decision for you and your family when it comes to approaching your own project during this unprecedented time. They talk about national and state guidelines for COVID-19 as it applies to residential remodeling, how to set boundaries with your contractor, what precautions your contractor should be taking to keep you safe, and...
Apr 05, 2020•26 min•Ep. 19
Join Dave and Brenda as they sit down with Dave Souter, co-owner of Baron's Major Brands Appliances, and get their minds blown about the advancements in "smart" appliances. Did you know your fridge could take pictures of the contents for you while you're at the store? Now you know! They also chat about sustainability for appliances, and how recycling is becoming more accessible and prevalent. This is part 2 of our appliances series on Renovation Made Right, be sure to check out part 1 from last ...
Mar 29, 2020•33 min•Ep. 18
Join Dave and Brenda as they sit down with Dave Souter, co-owner of Baron's Major Brands Appliances where they answer frequently asked appliance questions, discuss the pain of planned obsolescence in products, touch on when to repair vs. buy new, and more! This is part 1 of our appliances series on Renovation Made Right, be sure to check out part 2 next week! Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill Porterfield Find us @renovationmaderight on social media www.renovationma...
Mar 22, 2020•24 min•Ep. 17
Join Dave and Brenda as they try to demystify the world of cabinetry. Whether it's cabinetry for your kitchen or bathroom, they go over different types of cabinetry, from construction to quality to the price point, so that you can be better equipped when determining what is right for you and your home! Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill Porterfield Find us @renovationmaderight on social media www.renovationmaderight.com www.blackdogbuilders.com Some great cabinetry ...
Mar 15, 2020•23 min•Ep. 16
Basements, basements, basements! Join Dave and Brenda as they provide an overview of basement finishing. They cover the differences between finishing vs. renovating your basement, discuss why it's important to use basement-specific products in your project (hint: mold!), and more. Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill Porterfield Find us @renovationmaderight on social media www.renovationmaderight.com www.blackdogbuilders.com Find Total Basement Finishing, a Blackdog A...
Mar 08, 2020•27 min•Ep. 15
Get ready for a design-heavy episode! Join Dave and Brenda as they sit down with guest Sabina Seligmann, a Designer from Blackdog Builders. They discuss projects from a designer's perspective, what it's like to work with a client, design tips, how to help a client when they aren't sure what they want from their project, and more! Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill Porterfield Find us @renovationmaderight on social media www.renovationmaderight.com www.blackdogbuilde...
Mar 01, 2020•36 min•Ep. 14
Living through a remodeling project can be difficult. Remodels are messy, loud and disruptive! Don't despair, the roller coaster ride that is a remodel is all worth it when you see your beautiful finished project. Join Dave and Brenda as they provide tips and tricks to make the whole process a little bit easier for you and your family. Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill Porterfield Find us @renovationmaderight on social media www.renovationmaderight.com www.blackdog...
Feb 23, 2020•23 min•Ep. 13
Join Dave and Brenda as they discuss the very important topic of pricing out your project. They dive into how pricing is determined by a contractor or design/build firm, how to be better prepared for when you meet with your contractor, how pricing is structured, provide tips on identifying what is fair, and more! Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill Porterfield Find us @renovationmaderight on social media www.renovationmaderight.com www.blackdogbuilders.com Hosted on ...
Feb 16, 2020•33 min•Ep. 12
Join Dave and Brenda as they sit down with Jamie Santo, owner of Santo Insurance & Financial Services, where they dive into the important topic of insurance for your remodeling project. They discuss the importance of making sure your contractor has appropriate insurance coverage (a minimum of 1 million general liability!), how to determine what coverage is suitable for you, what types of insurance companies to go with, and more! Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merril...
Feb 09, 2020•38 min•Ep. 11
Join Dave and Brenda in this continuation of episode 9: Designing Frugally, Starting Big, and Ending Small, as they round out their Fabulous and Frugal series. They cover kitchen cabinet design tips and tricks, cost-effective countertop solutions, how to use color effectively, and more! This episode’s information comes from the seminar “Designing Frugally, Starting Big, and Ending Small” and is the second half of this series. The first half was presented in episode 9. Hosted by David and Brenda ...
Feb 02, 2020•40 min•Ep. 10
Join Dave and Brenda as they chat about design-- specifically, how to design frugally so that you can come away with a project that you're excited about, that meets your needs, but you didn't have to overspend to get it. This episode’s information comes from the seminar “Designing Frugally, Starting Big, and Ending Small” and is the first half of this series. The second half will be presented in episode 10. Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill Porterfield Find us @ren...
Jan 26, 2020•29 min•Ep. 9
Join Dave and Brenda as they discuss the ins and outs of budgeting for your project. They provide tips on how to obtain pricing, and how to approach negotiating with your contractor once you have a budget in mind. This episodes ties in with Episode 7: Funding Your Renovation Project with Lori Kerrigan, and listeners may find it helpful to listen to episode 7 prior to episode 8. Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill Porterfield Find us @renovationmaderight on social med...
Jan 19, 2020•29 min•Ep. 8
Join Dave and Brenda as they sit down with guest Lori Kerrigan, a Mortgage Officer from Enterprise Bank, where they discuss the different ways consumers can pursue financing and funding their remodeling projects. Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill Porterfield Find us @renovationmaderight on social media www.renovationmaderight.com www.blackdogbuilders.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 12, 2020•37 min•Ep. 7
Join Dave and Brenda as they provide tips on identifying the service providers that best fit you and your project's needs. They discuss how to determine which type of professional is needed, where to find them, and the best vetting tools available for you to reference. Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill Porterfield Find us @renovationmaderight on social media www.renovationmaderight.com www.blackdogbuilders.com Resources mentioned: AIA - www.aia.org NAHB - www.nahb....
Jan 05, 2020•44 min•Ep. 6
Join Dave and Brenda as they discuss how to move forward with your project once you've made a decision on the type of project that best fits your needs, and why the need for design is an important consideration when planning your project. Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill Porterfield Find us @renovationmaderight on social media www.renovationmaderight.com www.blackdogbuilders.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 29, 2019•34 min•Ep. 5
Dave and Brenda sit down with a prior client, Jennifer Bukowski, owner of Le Petite Farm and Retreat, as they discuss her remodeling journey and her experience with an HGTV pilot. Find Jennifer at www.jenniferbukowski.com, @jenniferbukowski on Instagram, @lespetitfarm on Facebook Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill Porterfield Find us @renovationmaderight on social media www.renovationmaderight.com www.blackdogbuilders.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
Dec 22, 2019•38 min•Ep. 4
Dave and Brenda discuss how to determine the best project to fit your needs. They discuss realistic expectations, how to determine your wants vs. needs for your home, budget considerations, and more! Follow us on social media @RenovationMadeRight Show website: renovationmaderight.com Company website: blackdogbuilders.com Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan Produced and Edited by Merrill Porterfield Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 15, 2019•25 min•Ep. 3
Dave and Brenda discuss the remodeling industry and how to approach it as a homeowner. They provide tips and tricks for what to look for when considering a company, how to intelligently navigate fact vs. fiction when it comes to remodeling info on the internet, and how to be a self-advocate as a homeowner to ensure a positive outcome. Follow us on social media @RenovationMadeRight Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and edited by Merrill Porterfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Dec 08, 2019•26 min•Ep. 2
Join Dave and Brenda Bryan, hosts of Renovation Made Right and owners of the remodeling company Blackdog Builders, as they chat about their background in the industry and why they decided to make a remodeling podcast for consumers.Follow us on social me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 01, 2019•35 min•Ep. 1
Launching 12/1 wherever you listen to podcasts!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 t Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 29, 2019•51 sec
