Every renovation has an electrician - and this episode is packed full of things they wish you knew.

In the first episode of our new Trade Secrets series, we're joined by Ronan Byrne from Eleven Electrical to uncover the five biggest lessons homeowners should know before planning their electrical work. From socket positions and lighting layouts to future-proofing and avoiding costly mistakes, this episode is packed with practical advice that can save you time, money and years of frustration.

What we cover

• Why you need to plan furniture layouts much earlier than you think
• How bed positions, sofas and TVs affect socket placement
• What is worth spending money
• Where you should save
• The most common mistakes homeowners make - and how to avoid them
• The importance of sharing updated drawings and communicating changes quickly
• Why electrical walkthroughs are one of the most important stages of a renovation
• Lighting, switching, Wi-Fi points, demister pads and all the details that are easy to overlook

Key takeaways

• Plan rooms around how you'll actually use them
• Future-proof while walls are open
• Communicate changes early and often
• Walk through every room before first fix
• Remember: you're the one who has to live with the decisions

This episode is a practical guide to creating an electrical plan that works not just on paper, but in real life.

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