Renovation Made Right

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 @renovat...

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 so...

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.blackdogbuild...

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.

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 @renovationmaderi...

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 Ultimat...

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 o...

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 renovationmad...

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 Brya...

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...

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.renovationmaderi...

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...

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.renov...

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 ca...

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...

In the second 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 carpet. They go over the different types of carpet fiber, the pros and cons of natural fibers vs. synthetic, what kind of carpet to buy if you have pets and messy kids, why to...

In this first episode of our flooring series, join Dave and Brenda as they chat with Gregory Kyer, General Manager of FloorMe!, a full-service flooring company located in Nashua, New Hampshire. They go over the differences between different types of flooring, explain what "LVP" means, what the typical planning and buying process looks like, and more! Tune in next week for the next episode of our f...

Join Dave and Brenda for their second countertop episode with Brett Morris from Top Line Granite Design in Tewksbury, MA as they do a deep dive on quartz! Quartz countertops are man-made, engineered stone countertops that are a popular option for homeowners looking for a more durable option. Brett shares his wealth of knowledge on the subject, discusses the pros and cons between manufactured and n...

Join Dave and Brenda as they sit down with Brett Morris from Top Line Granite Design, a countertop fabrication company located in Tyngsborough, MA. They discuss the differences between materials such as quartz, marble, and granite, the stone cutting and countertop installation process, provide tips for homeowners who are thinking about upgrading, and more! This is the first part of our countertop...

Dave and Brenda sit down and discuss the impact COVID-19 is having on remodeling businesses and homeowners, and provide guidance so that you can make the best, most informed decision for you and your family when it comes to approaching your own project during this unprecedented time. They talk about national and state guidelines for COVID-19 as it applies to residential remodeling, how to set boun...

Join Dave and Brenda as they sit down with Dave Souter, co-owner of Baron's Major Brands Appliances, and get their minds blown about the advancements in "smart" appliances. Did you know your fridge could take pictures of the contents for you while you're at the store? Now you know! They also chat about sustainability for appliances, and how recycling is becoming more accessible and prevalent. This...

Join Dave and Brenda as they sit down with Dave Souter, co-owner of Baron's Major Brands Appliances where they answer frequently asked appliance questions, discuss the pain of planned obsolescence in products, touch on when to repair vs. buy new, and more! This is part 1 of our appliances series on Renovation Made Right, be sure to check out part 2 next week! Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Prod...

Join Dave and Brenda as they try to demystify the world of cabinetry. Whether it's cabinetry for your kitchen or bathroom, they go over different types of cabinetry, from construction to quality to the price point, so that you can be better equipped when determining what is right for you and your home!  Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill Porterfield Find us @renovatio...

Basements, basements, basements! Join Dave and Brenda as they provide an overview of basement finishing. They cover the differences between finishing vs. renovating your basement, discuss why it's important to use basement-specific products in your project (hint: mold!), and more. Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill Porterfield Find us @renovationmaderight on social me...

Get ready for a design-heavy episode! Join Dave and Brenda as they sit down with guest Sabina Seligmann, a Designer from Blackdog Builders. They discuss projects from a designer's perspective, what it's like to work with a client, design tips, how to help a client when they aren't sure what they want from their project, and more! Hosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill Por...