The week on The Home Show Podcast:

Sinead chats to dog behaviour expert, Nanci Creedon, about why you should think twice before you get a dog for Christmas; gardening grandad, Gerald Stratford, affectionately known as the 'Veg King' joins Sinead to talk about his newfound stardom; we’ll have tips on buying a rug for your home with Clare Vallely, co-owner and Managing Director of Kukoon Rugs; and if you or a family member are thinking about downsizing your home, Denise O’Connor is with us this week to outline what needs to be considered.