Please note that we are now releasing episodes on a bi-weekly basis. We appreciate your support! Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill McNally DiCicco Landscape's Website DiCicco Landscape's Instagram DiCicco Landscape's Facebook Page Find us @renovationmaderight on social media www.renovationmaderight.com www.blackdogbuilders.com Send us your questions at renovationmaderight@gmail.com ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 15, 2021•23 min•Ep. 53
Please note that we are now releasing episodes on a bi-weekly basis. We appreciate your support! Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill McNally DiCicco Landscape's Website DiCicco Landscape's Instagram DiCicco Landscape's Facebook Page Find us @renovationmaderight on social media www.renovationmaderight.com www.blackdogbuilders.com Send us your questions at renovationmaderight@gmail.com ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 31, 2021•23 min•Ep. 52
Please note that we are now releasing episodes on a bi-weekly basis. We appreciate your support! Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill McNally The "Dumb Ways to Die" video Brenda references Find us @renovationmaderight on social media www.renovationmaderight.com www.blackdogbuilders.com Send us your questions at renovationmaderight@gmail.com ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 17, 2021•27 min•Ep. 51
Please note that we are now releasing episodes on a bi-weekly basis. We appreciate your support! Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill McNally Some great DIY sources: YouTube videos (our producer enjoys This Old House's channel ) The Family Handyman website DIY Network's website Find us @renovationmaderight on social media www.renovationmaderight.com www.blackdogbuilders.com Send us your questions at renovationmaderight@gmail.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Jan 03, 2021•24 min•Ep. 50
Please note that starting we are now releasing episodes on a bi-weekly basis. We appreciate your support! Some excellent resources on aging in place: The Aging-in-Place Remodeling Checklist from the National Association of Home Builders Information on Certified Aging-in-Place Specialists Aging in Place Overview - Blackdog Builders, Inc. website Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill McNally Find us @renovationmaderight on social media www.renovationmaderight.com www.bla...
Dec 20, 2020•15 min•Ep. 49
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 o...
Dec 06, 2020•21 min•Ep. 48
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 Find us @renovationmaderight on social media www.renovationmaderight.com www.blackdogbuilders.com Send us your questions at renovationmaderight@gmail.com! Hosted on...
Nov 29, 2020•25 min•Ep. 47
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! Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill McNally Find us @renovationmaderight on social media www.renovationmaderight.com www.blackdogbuilders.com Send us your questions at renovationmaderight@gmail.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 22, 2020•23 min•Ep. 46
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 @renovationmaderight on social media www.renovationmaderight.com www.blackdogbuilders.com Send us you...
Nov 15, 2020•27 min•Ep. 45
Happy Post Halloween! In continued honor of spooky season (even in November), Dave and Brenda tell another positively frightening remodeling horror story. Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill McNally Find us @renovationmaderight on social media www.renovationmaderight.com www.blackdogbuilders.com Send us your questions at renovationmaderight@gmail.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 08, 2020•18 min•Ep. 44
Happy Halloween! In honor of spooky season, Dave and Brenda tell a positively frightening remodeling horror story. Tune in next week for part two! Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill McNally Find us @renovationmaderight on social media www.renovationmaderight.com www.blackdogbuilders.com Send us your questions at renovationmaderight@gmail.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 31, 2020•27 min•Ep. 43
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. Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill McNally Find us @renovationmaderight on social media www.renovationmaderight.com www.blackdogbuilders.com Send us your question...
Oct 25, 2020•21 min•Ep. 42
Join Dave and Brenda for another round of listener questions! This week they chat about the length of time to complete a bathroom remodel (spoiler: it varies!), determining if a project requires a permit or not, the pros and cons of a metal roof, cleaning your gutters, 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 Send us your questions at renovationmaderight...
Oct 18, 2020•24 min•Ep. 41
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! Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill Porterfield Find us @renovationmaderight on social media www.renovationmaderight.com www.blackdogbuilders.com Send us your questions at renovationmaderight@gmail.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Oct 11, 2020•22 min•Ep. 40
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 Find us @renovationmaderight on social media www.renovationmaderight.com www.blackdogbuilders.com Send us your questions at renovationmade...
Oct 04, 2020•20 min•Ep. 39
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. Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill Porterfield Find us @renovationmaderight on social media www.renovationmaderight.com www.blackdogbuilders.com Send us your quest...
Sep 27, 2020•24 min•Ep. 38
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. Check out the report: https://www.remodeling.hw.net/cost-vs-value/2020/ Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill Porterfield Find us @renovationmaderight on social media www.renovationmaderight.com www.blackdogbuilders.com Send us your questions at renovationm...
Sep 20, 2020•15 min•Ep. 37
This week join Dave and Brenda as they talk about kitchen backsplashes. Who knew they could do a deep dive on backsplashes? But they did! They cover how to DIY your own, the difference in materials, why grout is important, 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 Send us your questions at renovationmaderight@gmail.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
Sep 13, 2020•16 min•Ep. 36
Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill Porterfield Find us @renovationmaderight on social media www.renovationmaderight.com www.blackdogbuilders.com Send us your questions at renovationmaderight@gmail.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 06, 2020•16 min•Ep. 35
Dave and Brenda are BACK from their summer vacation! They chat about what they got up to while on the Vineyard, the new skills they acquired, and the DIY projects they tackled. Did you know "shingle art" is a thing?! Check out the pictures on our Instagram and Facebook to see how they turned out! Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill Porterfield Find us @renovationmaderight on social media www.renovationmaderight.com www.blackdogbuilders.com Send us your questions at r...
Aug 30, 2020•16 min•Ep. 34
Join Dave and Brenda as they chat about all-things bathtubs with Mitzi Negic from The Granite Group. They talk technology in bathtubs, debate the benefits of chromotherapy, and discuss why older jetted tubs are gross (invest in one that self-cleans-- you'll thank us later), and more! Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill Porterfield Find The Granite Group and The Ultimate Bath Store at: https://www.thegranitegroup.com/ http://www.ultimatebathstore.com/ Find us @renovat...
Jul 12, 2020•24 min•Ep. 33
Dave and Brenda sit down again with Mitzi Negic from The Granite Group to discuss kitchen fixtures and faucets. They go over what the fashionable finishes are in 2020 (black!), what new innovations are being used for your kitchen faucets, and more! We want to throw a quick apology out there for the loud background noise towards the end of the episode, we had some construction going on outside of our studio during this session. Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill Port...
Jul 05, 2020•19 min•Ep. 32
Join Dave and Brenda as they talk toilets with Mitzi Negic from The Granite Group. Bidets, "comfort height", heated seats... all the luxury aspects of toilets you never knew you needed! Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill Porterfield Find us @renovationmaderight on social media www.renovationmaderight.com www.blackdogbuilders.com Send us your questions at renovationmaderight@gmail.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 28, 2020•25 min•Ep. 31
You asked, we answered! Join Dave and Brenda for another round of listener questions! This week's episode features more flooring questions, why a low "sones" rating for your bathroom fan will make your life better, and more! If you have your own questions, make sure to email us at renovationmaderight@gmail.com, your question might be answered on a future edition! Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill Porterfield Find us @renovationmaderight on social media www.renovati...
Jun 21, 2020•25 min•Ep. 30
You asked, we answered! Join Dave and Brenda for another round of listener questions! This week features some fun topics, like how to restore a kitchen in a Victorian-era home, deck-specific questions, and more! If you have your own questions, make sure to email us at renovationmaderight@gmail.com, your question might be answered on a future edition! Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill Porterfield Find us @renovationmaderight on social media www.renovationmaderight.c...
Jun 14, 2020•23 min•Ep. 29
You asked, we answered! This week, Dave and Brenda sit down and answer some remodeling-themed listener questions. If you have your own questions, make sure to email us at renovationmaderight@gmail.com, your question might be answered on a future edition! Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill Porterfield Find us @renovationmaderight on social media www.renovationmaderight.com www.blackdogbuilders.com Send us your questions at renovationmaderight@gmail.com! Hosted on Aca...
Jun 07, 2020•23 min•Ep. 28
What the heck is LVP and LVT?! In the fifth installment 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 chat about luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring and luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring. They discuss the pros and cons, if it's really budget-friendly or not, how it holds up to traditional hardwood and tile, and more! Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and ...
May 31, 2020•28 min•Ep. 27
Get ready for more flooring talk! In the fourth installment 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 tile. Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill Porterfield Find us @renovationmaderight on social media www.renovationmaderight.com www.blackdogbuilders.com You can find FloorMe! at: www.floormenh.com @floormenh on...
May 24, 2020•24 min•Ep. 26
In the third 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 hardwood flooring. They chat about the differences between solid hardwood flooring and engineered hardwood flooring, the cost considerations of wood flooring, how to properly care and maintain them, and more! Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill Por...
May 17, 2020•20 min•Ep. 25
Dave and Brenda take a break from flooring this week to discuss the importance of space considerations for your home, and how increased square footage isn't always the way to go! Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill Porterfield Find us @renovationmaderight on social media www.renovationmaderight.com www.blackdogbuilders.com Send us your questions at renovationmaderight@gmail.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 10, 2020•21 min•Ep. 24
