Stories from Site - Renovation Podcast

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Welcome to Stories from Site, the podcast for renovation enthusiasts. Each week we’ll be chatting with a different home renovator, to peek behind the curtains of those insta-worthy interiors to bring you the REAL processes they went through to make their dream homes a reality.  This podcast is sponsored by Plykea  Beautiful plywood doors and worktops for IKEA kitchens

  1. HOME TRUTHS: How to find the right builder for you & your project

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    HOME TRUTHS: How to find the right builder for you & your project

    We’re back with a new series of Home Truths — and we’re starting with one of the biggest decisions in any renovation: choosing the right builder. Before quotes, budgets or contracts, this choice can quietly make or break your project. In this episode, we talk about: where to actually find builders,how to vet them properly (without losing your mind),early red flags to watch out for,and the questions you should be asking before prices ever come back.If you’re renovating — or planning to — this one’s for you! Sponsored by Plykea; Web:  https://www.plykea.com/ Insta: @plykeakitchens Brought to you by HomeNotes; Web: homenotes.co Insta: @wearehomenotes Try the HomeNotes App; Web: homenotes.coInsta: @wearehomenotes Check out our FREE webinars here >>

    46 min
  2. Our takeaways: End of series 10 round up

    12/02/2025

    Our takeaways: End of series 10 round up

    In this bonus episode, Amy and Jane round up their key takeaways and top tips shared by the renovators in the tenth series of the Stories from Site podcast. They discuss the common themes that emerge across the series, including the different methods people have employed to keep costs down, as well as the advice that they're personally taking on board in their own renovations. Sponsored by Plykea; Web:  https://www.plykea.com/ Insta: @plykeakitchens Brought to you by HomeNotes; Web: homenotes.co Insta: @wearehomenotes Check out our FREE webinars here >>

    22 min
  3. From fixer-upper to family home with Renovate Like Kate

    11/25/2025

    From fixer-upper to family home with Renovate Like Kate

    This week we talked with Kate about renovating her Georgian farmhouse. Better known on Instagram as Renovate like Kate. She talks us through her hands-on approach to home renovation from her early projects in London to her family's big move to Leicestershire. Get yourselves ready for plenty of practical advice and insights into balancing renovation with family life. Find Kate's project on instagram @renovatelikekate Sponsored by Plykea; Web:  https://www.plykea.com/ Insta: @plykeakitchens Brought to you by HomeNotes; Web: homenotes.co Insta: @wearehomenotes Try the HomeNotes App; Web: homenotes.coInsta: @wearehomenotes Check out our FREE webinars here >>

    27 min
  4. Matching budget with design: When one quote isn’t enough

    11/18/2025

    Matching budget with design: When one quote isn’t enough

    In this episode, we're joined by Vita who tells the story of finding the right house and working closely with the architects and builders to make her dream home. Vita shares how she balanced budgets and aesthetics, navigated tough decisions, and ultimately created a space that feels both intentional and inspiring. You can find Vita's project on instagram @belgravehome  Project architects: @proparchitects Sponsored by Plykea; Web:  https://www.plykea.com/ Insta: @plykeakitchens Brought to you by HomeNotes; Web: homenotes.co Insta: @wearehomenotes Try the HomeNotes App; Web: homenotes.coInsta: @wearehomenotes Check out our FREE webinars here >>

    28 min
  5. DIY to Award-Winning: Transforming a London Flat

    11/11/2025

    DIY to Award-Winning: Transforming a London Flat

    This week, we talk with Natallia and Matt who share their remarkable ten-year DIY journey. Starting with a modest London flat, they built skills, overcame challenges, and created a home that won an award at this year’s Don’t Move, Improve awards.  It’s a story of persistence, creativity, and what’s possible when you take renovation into your own hands. You can find Natallia on instagram @natalliatanko and if you want to find out more about her Architecture practice, check out her website here. Sponsored by Plykea; Web:  https://www.plykea.com/ Insta: @plykeakitchens Brought to you by HomeNotes; Web: homenotes.co Insta: @wearehomenotes Try the HomeNotes App; Web: homenotes.coInsta: @wearehomenotes Check out our FREE webinars here >>

    32 min
  6. Opening up and Edwardian Home in Manchester

    11/04/2025

    Opening up and Edwardian Home in Manchester

    This week we are joined by Karen who talks to us about her renovation of a semi-detached Edwardian house in Manchester. Karen shares the role her architect played, as well as the challenges of turning a dark house into a bright and welcoming family home. You can find Sarah from Another architecture + interiors on instagram @another_a_i  Sponsored by Plykea; Web:  https://www.plykea.com/ Insta: @plykeakitchens Brought to you by HomeNotes; Web: homenotes.co Insta: @wearehomenotes Check out our FREE webinars here >>

    20 min
  7. Light and Life in a 1960's Maisonette

    10/28/2025

    Light and Life in a 1960's Maisonette

    In this episode, we speak with Issey about transforming her 1960s Maisonette. With her background in interior architecture and the sharp eye for design, Issey shares how she and her partner created a light filled home on a careful budget and the inspiration that guided their choices along the way. Sponsored by Plykea; Web:  https://www.plykea.com/ Insta: @plykeakitchens Brought to you by HomeNotes; Web: homenotes.co Insta: @wearehomenotes Check out our FREE webinars here >>

    22 min
  8. That Purple House: A 1930s renovation full of joy

    10/21/2025

    That Purple House: A 1930s renovation full of joy

    In this episode, we speak with Robyn, who shares how she transformed a budget friendly 1930s home into a bold, joyful space with the help of architects Office S&M. It's a story about colour collaboration and creating a home that radiates happiness.  Sponsored by Plykea; Web:  https://www.plykea.com/ Insta: @plykeakitchens Brought to you by HomeNotes; Web: homenotes.co Insta: @wearehomenotes Try the HomeNotes App; Web: homenotes.coInsta: @wearehomenotes Check out our FREE webinars here >>

    27 min
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Welcome to Stories from Site, the podcast for renovation enthusiasts. Each week we’ll be chatting with a different home renovator, to peek behind the curtains of those insta-worthy interiors to bring you the REAL processes they went through to make their dream homes a reality.  This podcast is sponsored by Plykea  Beautiful plywood doors and worktops for IKEA kitchens

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