What home renovation projects have you tried?
Summary
Host Andrew Brown and guest Sydney Paulson discuss home renovation projects, sharing listener stories about DIY triumphs and failures. Topics include the risks of amateur electrical work, the value of professional design-build processes, and how renovations impact relationships and home resale value.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Perk travel and spend platform
Intro: Call-in segment on home renovations
Guest intro: Sydney Paulson on renovation planning
Caller Christopher: DIY exterior doors in Calgary
Discussion: Budgeting, resale value, and hiring pros
Caller Laura: Building garden steps and using power tools
Caller Stephanie: Whole-house paint and flooring project
Tips: Demolition, drywall, and common mistakes
Kitchen renovation: Cabinets, design, and costs
Caller Kathleen: Empty nester gut renovation and permits
News break: Alberta natural disasters and shelter updates
Discussion: Lessons from Kathleen's project and surprises
Caller Hilde: Renovations and marriage survival
Caller Don: Electrical safety and hidden defects
Caller Cheryl: Electrical hazards and permit compliance
Caller David: Old house renovation and river rock foundation
Caller Ron: Neighbor's poor renovation work
Wrap-up: Hiring contractors and Calgary Home Show
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