We Lived Through Four Renovations – Here’s What We’d Do Differently

What They Don’t Tell You (but we will!) · 2025-05-12

Today, we're talking about something a little different but massively relatable if you're a parent (or about to become one)… What They Don’t Tell You about Renovating Your Home! From dodging the dust, juggling kids and channeling your builder, we're sharing our top lessons from four house renovations – the good, the stressful, and everything in between.

In this episode, we’ll talk about:

How having a baby makes you suddenly want to renovate

Creating a liveable space during chaos

Delaying decisions and living in the house first

The all important budgeting hacks

Top tips for surviving the dust, builders, and deliveries

So, whether you're planning a project with a baby on the way, mid-build, or just love a nose around other people’s houses – we hope this one inspires you!
Let us know your renovation tips (and fails!) at [email protected]

And, if there's anyone you would love to see and hear on the podcast, we would love to know!

What They Don’t Tell You (but we will!)

Join Emily and Matt Norris as they pull back the curtain on real-life parenting, the highs and lows of marriage, and everything in between.

With 20 years together, three kids, a dog, and a home renovation under their belts, Emily brings her signature positivity and practical tips, while Matt keeps things grounded with his honest, often humorous, dad’s-eye view. Expect raw and relatable chats, lessons learned (and mistakes made), and the advice they wish they had heard sooner.

Whether you’re in the thick of parenting or just love a good family chat, What They Don’t Tell You (but we will!) is here to tell you what no one else does – with warmth, wit, and a touch of British moaning. Parenting, marriage, and family life – no one hands you a manual, but we’re here to share what we’ve learned along the way.

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