Latest Blackdog Podcast Episodes
Changes! An Update from Renovation Made Right
Renovation Made Right - November 12, 2023 17:24 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsIn this special edition of Renovation Made Right, we have an important update to share with our valued listeners. As we reflect on the journey so far, we realize that we've explored a vast array of home renovation topics, providing insights, tips, and guidance to homeowners. However, all good t...
Episode 112: Back from Break: Your Renovation Questions Answered!
Renovation Made Right - October 29, 2023 11:22 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsIn this much-anticipated return of "Renovation Made Right," hosts Dave and Brenda Bryan break their hiatus with a bang! They dive right into addressing your burning questions about home renovations. We kick off with a detailed discussion on load-bearing walls. If you're contemplating whether to...
Episode 111: Bright Ideas for Compact Bathrooms
Renovation Made Right - May 28, 2023 15:53 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsIn this episode of "Renovation Made Right," we address a unique listener query that resonates with many homeowners: How do you transform a small, dated space into your forever home, one room at a time? This week, we delve into a listener's journey of renovating a quaint 650 sqft house, original...
Episode 110: Ensuring Home Safety: Exploring Gas Stove Precautions
Renovation Made Right - May 14, 2023 13:10 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsGet ready to turn up the heat with hosts Dave and Brenda Bryan in the latest episode of Renovation Made Right! They're dishing out a healthy serving of gas stove safety tips that will leave you feeling confident and fired up in the kitchen. From maintenance and ventilation to carbon monoxide det...
Episode 109: Tools of the Trade: The Evolution of Kitchen Appliances in America
Renovation Made Right - April 23, 2023 10:34 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsIn the second part of our series on the history of kitchens in America, Brenda Bryan takes a deep dive into the evolution of kitchen appliances and technology. Based on insights from the book "America's Kitchens" by Nancy Carlisle, Melinda Talbot Nasardinov, and Jennifer Pustz, Brenda explores t...
Episode 108: From Hearth to Home: A Brief History of American Kitchens
Renovation Made Right - April 09, 2023 12:08 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsIn the first of two episodes on the history of kitchens in America, Brenda Bryan takes us on a journey through the evolution of the American kitchen from the colonial period to the mid-20th century. Drawing on insights from the book "America's Kitchens" by Nancy Carlisle, Melinda Talbot Nasardin...
Episode 107: Should I Stay in My House? with Ray and Judy Durling of Leading Edge Realty
Renovation Made Right - March 26, 2023 09:22 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsIn this episode of "Renovation Made Right," hosts Dave and Brenda Bryan are joined by Ray and Judy Durling of Leading Edge Realty to discuss the age-old question: "Should I stay in my house long term?" The group explores various strategies for approaching home renovations when you're unsure abou...
Episode 106: The State of the Real Estate Market with Ray and Judy Durling of Leading Edge Realty
Renovation Made Right - March 12, 2023 10:55 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsIn this episode of Renovation Made Right, hosts Dave and Brenda sit down with Ray and Judy Durling of Leading Edge Realty to discuss the current state of the real estate market. Ray and Judy share their insights on the challenges and opportunities of buying and selling homes in today's market, i...
Episode 105: Listener Questions Volume 19
Renovation Made Right - February 26, 2023 17:53 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWelcome to Renovation Made Right, the podcast where Dave and Brenda (sometimes) answer your burning questions about all things remodeling. In this episode, they tackle a range of topics submitted by listeners, including the pros and cons of tub/shower combo removals, range ovens, and more! Whet...
Episode 104: The Right and Wrong of Design
Renovation Made Right - February 12, 2023 11:02 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsIn this episode of Renovation Made Right, Brenda and Dave dip into interior design and explore the do's and don'ts of creating a beautiful and functional space. Find us @renovationmaderight on social media www.renovationmaderight.com www.blackdogbuilders.com Send us your questions at renovat...
Episode 103: (Re)Introducing Dave and Brenda!
Renovation Made Right - January 29, 2023 16:17 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThis week on Renovation Made Right, Dave and Brenda give a refresher on their background in the remodeling and home improvement industry, and answer a listener question about house flipping! Find us @renovationmaderight on social media www.renovationmaderight.com www.blackdogbuilders.com Sen...
Episode 102: Listener Questions Volume 18
Renovation Made Right - January 15, 2023 11:20 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWelcome back to this week's edition of Renovation Made Right, where Dave and Brenda answer your questions! Find us @renovationmaderight on social media www.renovationmaderight.com www.blackdogbuilders.com Send us your questions at [email protected]! Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Episode 101: Clicking with your Contractor
Renovation Made Right - January 01, 2023 11:28 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsDo you ever just "click" with someone, and feel like the stars have aligned? That's what we want ALL of our clients to experience - and you should, too! Dave and Brenda chat about how important and beneficial it is to find a contractor that understands you, your vision, and your home when approa...
Episode 100: A Very Special 100th Episode Storytime with Dave
Renovation Made Right - December 18, 2022 11:12 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsMuch to Dave's dismay and Brenda's glee, to celebrate 100 episodes, Dave tells a story of legendary proportions from the Blackdog archives. Thank you for listening to us for 100 episodes! We can't believe we've made it this far, and couldn't have done it without you. Please continue to rate, re...
Episode 99: Contractor Red Flags
Renovation Made Right - December 04, 2022 20:43 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsPicture this: you hire a contractor for your project, but unknown to you, that contractor hasn't been able to turn a profit. They use the money you put down as a deposit to pay for the materials, labor, subcontractors, etc. of a prior project. When it comes time to begin yours, they've run out o...
Episode 98: A Client's Perspective - Interview with Susan Sabia
Renovation Made Right - November 20, 2022 12:48 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWe talk a lot on the show about what we think homeowners should do when pursuing a home improvement project. What about hearing it from a (home-improvement experienced) homeowner's perspective? This week, Dave and Brenda sit with past client Susan Sabia to chat about her experiences working with...
Episode 97: Heat Pumps in the Age of Electrification
Renovation Made Right - November 06, 2022 11:27 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWelcome back! This week, Dave and Brenda chat about why you should consider switching over your home's heating and cooling system over to (drumroll)... heat pumps! A riveting topic, we know, but we promise to make it interesting. Dave and Brenda chat about the environmental considerations, cost...
Episode 96: Behind the Curtain!
Renovation Made Right - October 23, 2022 10:03 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWant a peek behind the curtain at Renovation Made Right? This week, Dave and Brenda take a little detour from our typical format to chat with Renovation Made Right's pretty-cool Producer, Merrill (who writes these descriptions and makes Dave and Brenda sound good). They talk about the podcast le...
Episode 95: Cool Product Roundup - Stacking Windows and Aluminum Decking!
Renovation Made Right - October 09, 2022 10:36 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThis accidentally turned into the Craft-Bilt fan show, but let's roll with it! Join Dave and Brenda as they chat about two newer products in the home improvement industry that they think you should know about and take advantage of for your home! Craft-Bilt - 4 Track Vinyl Stacking Windows Link ...
Episode 94: Listener Questions Volume 17
Renovation Made Right - September 25, 2022 10:06 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWelcome back to this week's edition of Renovation Made Right, where Dave and Brenda answer your questions! Find us @renovationmaderight on social media www.renovationmaderight.com www.blackdogbuilders.com Send us your questions at [email protected]! Hosted on Acast. See acast....
Episode 93: Fix Your Roof!
Renovation Made Right - September 11, 2022 10:38 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsRoofs are considered one of the most critical components of your house, which is why they (unfortunately) require regular maintenance and upkeep to ensure you can literally keep a roof over your head! Join Dave and Brenda as they chat about not-as-thrilling but definitely necessary roofing tips ...
Episode 92: Dave and Brenda's Summer Adventure
Renovation Made Right - August 28, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsVacations are supposed to be relaxing and stress-free, right? Think again! This week, join Dave and Brenda as they give a recap on their harrowing home-improvement summer vacation adventure, and learn about how dealing with plumbing emergencies are super gross. Shout-out to: Parker Septic & Dr...
Episode 91: Listener Questions LIVE Edition - Volume 2
Renovation Made Right - August 14, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsJoin us for another LIVE listener question! This week, Dave and Brenda chat live with a listener from Iowa about the best way to tackle finishing the basement of his 80's-era home. Want to ask us your own burning home-improvement questions? Send us an email at [email protected]. We'...
Episode 90: The Zen of Remodeling
Renovation Made Right - August 07, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsGet your zen on! On this edition of Renovation Made Right, Dave and Brenda tackle how to have the right mindset when going through the process of a remodeling project. As industry veterans, we are not strangers to the stress that a project can often cause, but there are ways to mitigate it. As D...
Episode 89: Insurance Restoration
Renovation Made Right - July 17, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWe all know that insurance is really important for your home, your car, your life... but when it comes to dealing with an insurance company if something goes wrong, it can be a huge headache! This week, Dave and Brenda tackle how to approach your insurance company for restoration work if somethi...
Episode 88: Grab Bag Renovation
Renovation Made Right - July 03, 2022 10:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsJoin us for a very special grab-bag episode where Dave and Brenda discuss a bunch of different topics that aren't long enough for their own episode, but important enough to share! If you are looking to fund your home renovation, talk to our friends over at RenoFi! Visit renofi.com to learn more...
Episode 87: How to Run Your Own Project
Renovation Made Right - June 19, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsAt Renovation Made Right, we get a lot of questions along the lines of: "can I run/general contract/organize my own project?", because how hard can it be? We're here to tell you, YES, you can, but we strongly recommend giving this episode a listen first! Dave and Brenda discuss what it really me...
Episode 86: Listener Questions LIVE Edition - Volume 1
Renovation Made Right - June 05, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsHave you ever thought about sending us a question, but wanted the answer in real time? We can help! This week, Dave and Brenda chat live with a listener from Hawaii about making her condo's hodgepodge ceiling more cohesive, and read another listener's question about updating their '60s-era home....
Episode 85: Interview with Trish MacNeil, Designer for Blackdog Design/Build/Remodel
Renovation Made Right - May 22, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsCurious about what goes on at a home improvement industry event? Do you have an interest in uniquely-colored plumbing products? Join Dave and Brenda as they interview Trish MacNeil, Designer from Blackdog Design/Build/Remodel. They discuss the kitchen and bath design show "KBIS", what home desig...
Episode 84: Remodeling in Harmony
Renovation Made Right - May 08, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWhile it looks easy on HGTV, a home renovation can be one of the most stressful projects a couple can undertake. Everything boils down to communication: making joint decisions, working as a team... but that doesn't always come easy! This week, Dave and Brenda discuss how to protect your relation...
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