All Things Renovation Podcast
122 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA podcast designed to help you take a confident role in your next renovation project
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S5E25 Emilie Biela
February 23, 2024 15:00 - 42 minutes - 79.7 MBPassionate about connecting people in the trades, Emilie is the Trades Navigator for Student Support and Engagement at the University of the Fraser Valley. Earning her Red Seal Certification in carpentry at just 23 years old, Emilie's career is well established with inspiring stories to share!
S5E24 Lisa Scott
February 02, 2024 14:56 - 39 minutes - 74.6 MBFor over 20 years Lisa Scott has been a passionate advocate for the skilled trades and a member of many organizations. She's a regional representative for the BC Centre For Women In The Trades; a Director at large for the BC Tradeswomen Society; a Board member for the College of New Caledonia; a Member of the Skilled Trades Committee for CUPE BC; and, also sits on a few committees with her Union - local CUPE 4990.
S5E23 Kristine Byers
January 11, 2024 15:00 - 45 minutes - 84.6 MBKristine Byers is a Red Seal Journeyperson Carpenter and Union Business Representative for the Carpenters’ Regional Council of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBCJA). She is passionate about diversifying the workforce through the inclusion and advancement of women, Indigenous workers and other underrepresented groups in the trades.
S5E22 Chelsea Barron
June 30, 2023 14:00 - 32 minutes - 60.7 MBFrom the Chilcotin First Nation in Williams Lake B.C., meet Red Seal Machinist and Machinist Instructor at BCIT, Chelsea Barron. Also a Regional Representative with BCCWITT, Chelsea is a mentor and advocate for all women, indigenous peoples, and other minorities in the skilled trades.
S5E21 Sandy Suter
June 16, 2023 14:00 - 36 minutes - 66.7 MBSandy Suter started cutting out decorative metal for house, signs and weathervanes when she was in high school. After exploring other non-trade career options, she's back building pipelines and sawmills!
S5E20 Lana Love
June 09, 2023 14:00 - 34 minutes - 63.5 MBLana Love is Field Operator with the newly formed company Arbios Biotech! She’s also a journey-level millwright and working on her Fourth Class Power Engineering Certification. Additionally representing BC Tradeswomen Society and BCCWITT, Lana’s helping change the culture of industrial and trades workplaces to be more inclusive to women and other underrepresented groups.
S5E19 Shayla Aspden
June 02, 2023 19:55 - 36 minutes - 68 MBShayla Aspden dropped out of business school and walked over to the trades building to enrol in the Plumbing & PipeTrade Foundation program at Camosun College in 2015. Now known as The Tiny Technician, she's never looked back! Also a very proud BCCWITT Regional Rep, Shayla provides support and resources to all females and underrepresented groups throughout the trades.
S5E18 Laura Cameron
May 26, 2023 14:00 - 37 minutes - 70.1 MBThis week Brandy welcomes Laura Cameron, a heavy-duty mechanic apprentice at Valley Carriers who has also done 10 years as a welder and fabricator! Laura's career has been diverse in industries such as oil &gas, underground mining, agriculture, alcohol, and more. She’s a Regional Representative for BCCWITT, a mentor for CWB Women of Steel, and the Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator for Tools To Empower. She is a mom, dog owner and is learning to ride a unicycle!
S5E17 Leah Peters
May 12, 2023 13:42 - 34 minutes - 64.4 MBLeah Peters, carpenter and Site Superintendent at Bockstael, gained a great deal of experience and expertise in residential and commercial construction and hopes to help educate and mentor the next generation of Women considering a career in construction
S5E16 Rachel Schatz
April 14, 2023 14:00 - 39 minutes - 73.3 MBMeet Rachel Schatz, a red seal plumber and gas fitter with over 15 years’ experience in the construction and service industry. As the only female instructor in the BCIT piping department, she teaches gas level B, and Plumbing levels 2 and 4, and is a member of the Occupational Health and Safety Committee.
S5E15 Jessica Bannister
April 07, 2023 14:00 - 31 minutes - 59.3 MBBrandy is excited to introduce Jessica Bannister, a Level 3 HVAC Apprentice at her family’s company, Cam Cool Refrigeration Inc. Jessica's the current President of Women in HVAC/R Canada and she wishes to bring more awareness to women in the trades, specifically women in HVAC-R, encouraging young people (girls especially) to consider it as a career option.
S3E37 Simon Dauphinee
March 31, 2023 14:00 - 53 minutes - 98.8 MBMeet Simon Dauphinee, an author and entrepreneur with 20 years' experience in the residential renovation and construction industry in Ontario Canada. His first book, "Home In Good Hands" is an informative, succinct, go-to guide for any homeowner planning to renovate or build a home.
S5E14 Anna Lary
March 17, 2023 14:00 - 46 minutes - 87 MBTeaching in the Electrical Apprenticeship Program at BCIT for ten years, Anna Lary is an electrician, an instructor and an agent of change! With a Provincial Instructor Diploma and a Master of Education specializing in Curriculum and Instruction, Anna's also the Regional Representative for the British Columbia Centre for Women in Trades and Technology!
S5E13 Traci Stevens
March 10, 2023 15:00 - 29 minutes - 54.9 MBAn established tile setter of 16 years and immersed in world of construction her entire life Traci Stevens has found her niche market working mainly for women, sharing knowledge and passion in the ever-evolving industry she loves. Brandy's guest shares her journey in another heavy-lifting dirty job for Women in Trades!
S5E12 Karen Dearlove
March 04, 2023 00:45 - 48 minutes - 90.7 MBThis week Brandy is delighted to introduce Karen Dearlove, the Executive Director of BC Centre for Women in Trades. Karen's strong belief in helping others is evident in her role as a leader in the skilled trades. BCCWITT is a non-profit organization providing a range of services, support, mentorship, and training for women, indigenous people, and other under-represented groups interested in making a career in the skilled trades.
S5E11 Amandeep Beesla
February 24, 2023 15:00 - 58 minutes - 108 MBBrandy welcomes Amandeep Beesla, who brings over 25 years of onsite field experience! She is passionate about tradeswomen’s rights, equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion, mentoring new and young workers, and mental health, leading her to pursue a career path in health and safety.
S5E10 Hilary Peach
January 20, 2023 15:00 - 48 minutes - 90.7 MBThis trailblazer just released her memoir, Thick Skin, sharing 20 years as a transient welder, travelling across Canada and the United States, working in pulp mills, chemical plants, refineries, and generating stations! Meet the fascinating author, welding inspector and safety officer, Hilary Peach on this episode of Women in Trades.
S5E9 Jill Prescott
December 16, 2022 15:00 - 34 minutes - 64 MBJill Prescott is a visionary and leader who transforms people's lives at their core. In her newest program, Women in Trades Success Training, she teaches participants how to navigate the challenges of being a woman in any trade. In a safe and exciting environment, Jill facilitates and leads participants into a journey of self-exploration of their own inner dialogue and negative self-talk, and begin to witness and recognize their own self-sabotage. Participants learn and practice new communi...
S5E8 Natasha Martynes
December 09, 2022 15:00 - 49 minutes - 92.1 MBFrom Women Building Futures we have Natasha Martynes! Brandy talks to the Manager of External Relations about her journey through her own plumbing business to helping other women follow their flutter!
S3E36 Laura Groves
December 02, 2022 15:00 - 38 minutes - 72.3 MBContinuing last episode's discussion, Brandy gets down to the nitty-gritty of removing underground oil tanks with Laura McEwan-Groves of TankTech. This local, family-owned contracting business has 30 years of wisdom to share!
S5E7 Gabrielle Herle
November 25, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes - 53.6 MBThis week Brandy welcomes OHS Canada's 2022 Top 25 Under 40, Gabrielle Herle. Gabrielle is a Health and Safety Coordinator for Teck Resources, a Red Seal Carpenter and National Construction Safety Officer.
S5E6 Jamie McMillan
November 18, 2022 15:00 - 43 minutes - 80.2 MBMeet Jamie McMillan, a 20-year ironworker who founded KickAss Careers, providing engaging keynote presentations and workshops to more than 50,000 students, parents, educators and employers each year across North America.
S5E5 Nicole Wiet
November 11, 2022 15:00 - 32 minutes - 59.6 MBThis week the President of BC Tradeswomen Society, Nicole Wiet, joins Brandy for the latest episode of Women In Trades! Nicole is a GGCLC 2022 Alumni, Elevator Mechanic and advocate and inspiring mentor for women in the trades.
S3E35 Laura Pettersen
November 04, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 73.4 MBEnvironmental hazards are a real thing in construction – asbestos, lead, oil tanks to name a few. Today Brandy welcomes Laura Pettersen who owns Lotus Environmental and we are going to dig into these topics. Laura is an environmental technologist who's become an expert in the field of Underground Storage Tanks (USTs).
S5E4 Kelly Kienleitner
October 28, 2022 13:00 - 43 minutes - 81.2 MBContinuing our Women in Trades series, Brandy welcomes Kelly Kienleitner of the Electrical Joint Training Committee (EJTC) to the podcast. She's an accomplished tradeswoman with two Red Seal programs (motor winder and electrician), an innovative educator (teaching degree/advanced certification), speaker, Métis and mentor.
S3E34 Michael Pilato
October 21, 2022 13:00 - 23 hours - 44.3 MBRecently Brandy spoke with Michael Pilato, Technical Lead for Electrical Technology at Technical Safety BC, about common safety issues in home renovations. This expert answers your questions about permitting, finding licensed contractors and sourcing regulations on All Things Renovation. Approved Certification Marks For Electrical Products Search for a licensed contractor in B.C. Permits
S5E3 Breena Jackson
October 14, 2022 13:00 - 37 minutes - 68.7 MBThis week Brandy welcomes Breena Jackson, a graduate and instructor of the joinery program at BCIT.
S5E2 Lindsay Kearns
October 07, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBWelcome to Season 5: Women In Trades! Our first guest is Lindsay Kearns, Outreach Coordinator at BC Centre for Women in the Trades (BCCWITT) and a Red Seal journey electrician. Lindsay has lots to share from her journey to outreach, leadership and event coordination for the growing network of tradespeople from underrepresented groups across BC.
S5E1 Introduction to Women In Trades Series
September 30, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutes - 13 MBThis season we talk with accomplished women who are killing it in the trades! Whether you're considering joining the field or are just curious about working in traditionally male-dominated fields, you'll love what these inspiring guests have to share.
S4E04 Countertops
February 04, 2022 17:00 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MBWhen it comes to choosing the best countertop for your dream bathroom, there are a variety of materials to choose from, with differing price points, as well as pros and cons for each one. We will take you through four classic options (laminate, solid surface, stone, and wood), as well as four more unusual materials (concrete, tile, glass, and metal) so that you can choose the right one to suit the look you're going for.
S4E03 Bathroom Vanities & Cabinetry
January 28, 2022 17:00 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MBNow that you've refined your vision for your drab-to-dream bathroom, you need to start making some design decisions. In this episode, Brandy covers basic Cabinetry 101 so that you can familiarize yourself with the different types of construction methods used, as well as how the door and drawer fronts are attached, and all the other parts that make up a vanity or storage unit.
S4E02 Bathroom Layout Basics
January 21, 2022 17:00 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MBNow that you have refined the vision of your dream bathroom, it's time to start designing the layout. This can be done on a computer or on paper, but either way you need to be aware of the standard measurements for all your components, and some typical bathroom layouts.
S4E01 Rub a Dub Dub!
January 14, 2022 17:00 - 13 minutes - 18.9 MBHave you decided to renovate your bathroom but you have no clue what you want it to look like? Brandy kicks off the new series with advice on how to get inspired and refine your vision. The more clearly you can communicate what you are looking for to your contractor and salespeople, the more likely it is that you will end up with the bathroom of your dreams!
S3E33 50th Podcast Episode & Triaging Renos with a Deadline
December 03, 2021 17:02 - 12 minutes - 17 MBRecently I met with a client who stated that her partner always seems to want to start a renovation just prior to Christmas which can be stressful so I thought this might be a good time to chat a little bit more about deadlines and especially those around milestone celebrations like at birthdays, babies being born or holiday festivities.
S3E32 Lindsay Rice - Fairway Demolition
November 26, 2021 17:00 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBAsbestos was widely used in building materials and can be found in everything from firefighter suits, various manufacturing processes including automobile, construction products, power and chemical industries. What is asbestos and where is it found? What do you need to know as a homeowner? In today's episode Brandy talks with Lindsay Rice from Fairway Demolition to learn more about it and the abatement process.
S3E31 Mike Chorney - La Scala Integrated Media
November 19, 2021 17:00 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MBSmart home technology can improve your home's comfort and convenience by integrating everything from lighting to electronics to security and even lowering energy consumption. In today's episode, Brandy interviews Mike Chorney of La Scala about home automation and the integration of it in our homes.
S3E31 Mike Chorney - La Scala
November 19, 2021 17:00 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MBSmart home technology can improve your home's comfort and convenience by integrating everything from lighting to electronics to security and even lowering energy consumption. In today's episode, Brandy interviews Mike Chorney of La Scala about home automation and the integration of it in our homes.
S3E30 Marc Holley - Second Generation Landscapes
November 12, 2021 17:00 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBOften renovations focus on the interior of a home, but there's a lot to consider with your outdoor landscaping. In today's episode Brandy interviews Marc Holley of Second Generation Landscapes to talk about design elements for your exterior including lawns, hardscape walkway and pathways, retaining walls and lighting.
S3E29 Brayden Stephenson - North Shore Door
November 05, 2021 16:00 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBChoosing new doors for your home can involve a surprising number of decisions. What material is it made of? What hardware do you like? What are the dimensions that you need? In today's episode, Brandy interviews Brayden Stephenson from North Shore Door to help answer some of these questions for you.
S3E28 Matthew Herbert - Sherwood Outdoor Kitchens
October 29, 2021 16:00 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBNowadays, many people are turning their focus to the outside of their homes, partly because they are spending way more time at home due to the pandemic, but there is also a growing awareness that this is a really underutilized area of our property. In today's episode, Brandy interviews Matthew Herbert, the founder and general manager of Sherwood Outdoor Kitchens, to find out what kinds of things are possible in an outdoor kitchen, things to consider, and of course, the budget.
S3E27 Value Engineering
October 22, 2021 16:00 - 13 minutes - 18.8 MBValue engineering is a systematic, organized approach to providing necessary functions in a project at the lowest cost. Value engineering promotes the substitution of materials and methods with less expensive alternatives, ideally without sacrificing functionality. It keeps in mind a client's non-negotiables, but looks for secondary functions that are not critical and could be compromised. In this episode, Brandy outlines the steps in the process so that you can get greater value for your do...
TS E27 Value Engineering
October 22, 2021 16:00 - 13 minutes - 18.8 MBValue engineering is a systematic, organized approach to providing necessary functions in a project at the lowest cost. Value engineering promotes the substitution of materials and methods with less expensive alternatives, ideally without sacrificing functionality. It keeps in mind a client's non-negotiables, but looks for secondary functions that are not critical and could be compromised. In this episode, Brandy outlines the steps in the process so that you can get greater value for your do...
S3E26 Remote Renovations
October 08, 2021 16:00 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBHave you bought a property in a new city or a recreational property far away from where you live that you want to renovate? Brandy has some handy tips for what to keep in mind when renovating remotely.
TS E26 Remote Renovations
October 08, 2021 16:00 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBHave you bought a property in a new city or a recreational property far away from where you live that you want to renovate? Brandy has some handy tips for what to keep in mind when renovating remotely.
TS E25 Brayden Stephenson - North Shore Door
October 01, 2021 16:00 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MBSomething we all have in our home are windows! They help to bring the outdoors in and to illuminate our spaces with the all-important natural light. There are a ton of available options so in today's episode, Brandy interviews Brayden Stephenson from North Shore Door to try and make some sense of what's out there and what you need to think about when choosing windows for your home.
S3E25 Brayden Stephenson - North Shore Door
October 01, 2021 16:00 - 44 minutes - 71.4 MBSomething we all have in our home are windows! They help to bring the outdoors in and to illuminate our spaces with the all-important natural light. There are a ton of available options so in today's episode, Brandy interviews Brayden Stephenson from North Shore Door to try and make some sense of what's out there and what you need to think about when choosing windows for your home.
TS 25 Brayden Stephenson - North Shore Door
October 01, 2021 16:00 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MBSomething we all have in our home are windows! They help to bring the outdoors in and to illuminate our spaces with the all-important natural light. There are a ton of available options so in today's episode, Brandy interviews Brayden Stephenson from North Shore Door to try and make some sense of what's out there and what you need to think about when choosing windows for your home.
TS E24 Sandy MacDonald - La Scala Integrated Media
September 24, 2021 16:00 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MBThese days, having a home theatre is not just for the wealthy. But when you're building and designing your own theatre, what should you consider? Brandy interviews Sandy MacDonald, from La Scala Integrated Media, about everything from room dimensions and drywall, to system components and heat mitigation.
S3E24 Sandy MacDonald - La Scala Integrated Media
September 24, 2021 16:00 - 39 minutes - 63.4 MBThese days, having a home theatre is not just for the wealthy. But when you're building and designing your own theatre, what should you consider? Brandy interviews Sandy MacDonald, from La Scala Integrated Media, about everything from room dimensions and drywall, to system components and heat mitigation.
S3E23 Robertson Screws
September 17, 2021 16:00 - 14 minutes - 22.8 MBIn today's episode, Brandy and Paul discuss a great Canadian invention - the Robertson screw! For those of you who don't know, this screw is the one with the square hole. Who invented it and why? And why is it so commonly used in Canada but not in the United States? Listen and find out!