First Rung: Reno 101

Get ready to reno!

First Rung: Reno 101 explores the dirty, dusty, and eminently satisfying world of home renovations. In episode 1, we hear the inspiring tale of a Wellington renovator who taught herself DIY from YouTube, we catch up with builder Peter Wolfkamp from The Block NZ, and we talk money with Stuff business editor Susan Edmunds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trailer: First Rung - Reno 101

Welcome to the second series of First Rung from Stuff Homed. This year, we're looking at home renovations - how to get started, how to bring your dream designs to life, and how not to blow your budget. Over six half-hour episodes, we talk to builders, serial renovators and first-timers to get their DIY tips - and help you avoid repeating their renovation mistakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So, you bought a house… now what?

In our final episode, we strap on our brand new tool kits and chat with a first-time homeowner who taught herself DIY from YouTube videos; catch up with Moochstyle’s master of reno Shayden Whipps; and get some practical DIY tips and maintenance advice from licensed building practitioner builder Stan Scott and Resene paint expert Jay Sharples. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Settlement day and moving in

Today’s the day! The bank’s happy, all the paperwork's signed, you’re a homeowner baby! To help make the process as run as smoothly as possible, property lawyer Thomas Biss talks us through what to expect on settlement day, Debt Free Diva Tracy Hemingway shares some great ideas to pay pay down your mortgage faster, and moving expert Matthew Woodley gives us some top tips on how to move in with minimum fuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When's all this diligence due then?

In a jam-packed episode, we meet a wannabe homeowner who found out the hard way what happens when clauses designed to protect you as a buyer backfire; learn how to choose a lawyer with the Real Estate Authority's Phirak Appleton; get to grips with contracts and negotiating with your bank, with Stuff business editor Susan Edmunds; and chat to a new homeowner who discovered complications that can make it difficult to buy an apartment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices