How to Enjoy Your Renovation Process and Keep It on Track, with Tanya

Hello! This is Episode 395, and this is Part 2 of my conversation with HOME Method member, Tanya, about the renovation of their Melbourne home that they've now been enjoying living in for a year, and experiencing the results of their efforts in how it functions and performs. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to ] In the last episode, we heard how Tanya used the Brief Builder inside HOME Method to get really clear on how she and her family wanted to live, and how that helped her confidently choose her team and set her project up for success. If you missed Part 1, you can head to to listen or download the free PDF transcript. In this episode, we dive into what happened next. You'll hear how that upfront clarity and preparation flowed into their construction phase, and why Tanya describes that part of the project as calm, collaborative and genuinely enjoyable. We talk about how their site meetings were run, the way they managed communication and record keeping during the build, and how front loading their decisions meant they weren't second guessing things or making stressful choices on the fly. Tanya also shares how they reduced demolition waste by rehoming materials before construction began, and what it's been like to live in the home now, after a year, and experience the results of all that time, effort and intention. If you've ever wondered whether it's actually possible to enjoy your renovation or building project, I think you're going to find this episode incredibly encouraging and inspiring. Remember, if you'd like to grab a full transcript of this episode, you can find all of that by heading to Now, let's dive in! LISTEN TO THE PODCAST NOW. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: For links, images and resources mentioned in this podcast, head to >>> Accessing my free '44 Ways' E-Book will simplify sustainability and help you create a healthy, low tox and sustainable home. You can download your free copy here >>> Access the support and guidance you need to be confident and empowered when renovating and building your family home inside my flagship online program >>> Just a reminder: All content on this podcast is provided by Undercover Architect for reference purposes and as general guidance. It does not take into account specific circumstances and should not be relied on in that way. You should seek independent verification or advice before relying on this content in any circumstances, including but not limited to circumstances where loss or damage may result. The views and opinions of any guests on the podcast are solely their own. They may not reflect the views of Undercover Architect. Undercover Architect endeavours to publish content that is accurate at the time it is published, but does not accept responsibility for content that may or has become inaccurate over time.

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How to Enjoy Your Renovation Process and Keep It on Track, with Tanya is an episode from Get It Right with Undercover Architect by Amelia.

This episode is 34:17 long.

This episode was published on Apr 6, 2026.

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