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Episode Guide
  • June 12, 7:00 am
    Three Stunning Basement Renovations in the Minneapolis Area

    HBFYB-205H
    Designer Taniya Nayak compares basements in the Minneapolis area that were recently renovated, all with a price tag of $115,000. Along with a realtor, they look at an Old World style basement complete with a tavern, a traditional basement w

  • June 11, 1:00 pm
    Three Vintage Kitchen Renovations in Memphis

    HBFYB-613H
    Designer Monica Pedersen and a local realtor critique three vintage kitchen renovations in Memphis to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First, they check out a historically modern kitchen with handmade cabinetry.

  • June 11, 1:30 pm
    Three Master Bathroom and Closets in Louisville, Kentucky

    HBFYB-703H
    Designer Monica Pedersen and a local Realtor critique three Louisville master bathroom and closet renovations to determine which one will get the biggest bang for their buck. First, they visit a contemporary master bath and closet that was

  • June 11, 2:00 pm
    Three Indoor/Outdoor Renovations in St. Thomas

    HBFYB-709H
    Designer Danielle Fennoy and a local Realtor critique three St. Thomas indoor/outdoor luxury renovations to determine which one will get the biggest bang for their buck. First, they check out a home with a hexagon-shaped great room that ope

  • June 11, 3:00 pm
    Vern Yip and a local realtor critique three kitchen and dining room renovations in Vail, Colorado for a huge cash prize.

    HBFYB-803H
    In Vail, Colorado, the views are spectacular and so are the homes. Designer Vern Yip and a local realtor head to three properties that have recently undergone a kitchen and dining room renovation to determine who will see the highest retur

  • June 11, 3:30 pm
    Vern Yip and a local realtor critique three vacation home renovations on Hilton Head Island.

    HBFYB-805H
    Designer Vern Yip and a local realtor head to a little slice of paradise known as Hilton Head, South Carolina to critique three vacation home renovations. With views of Hilton Head's many golf courses, spectacular pools and amazing outdoor

  • June 05, 7:00 am
    Three Spokane Master Suite Renovations

    HBFYB-305H
    Designer David Bromstad and a local Realtor critique three master suite renovations in Spokane, WA to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First, they check out a contemporary master suite with a river rock shower wa

  • May 30, 8:00 am
    Three Great Room Renovations in Honolulu

    HBFYB-309H
    Designer Sabrina Soto and a local Realtor critique three great room renovations in Honolulu to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First, they check out a transitional great room with two refrigerators. Next, they v

  • May 30, 8:30 am
    Three Master Bathroom Renovations in Houston

    HBFYB-308H
    Designer Sabrina Soto and a local Realtor critique three master bathroom renovations in Houston. First, they check out a modern master bathroom with custom brushed nickel sinks. Next, the visit a contemporary master bathroom with a floating

  • May 30, 9:00 am
    Three Kitchen Renovations in Raleigh, NC

    HBFYB-306H
    Designer Vern Yip and a local Realtor critique three kitchen renovations in Raleigh, NC. First, they check out a transitional kitchen with a custom stainless steel farmhouse sink. Next, they visit an updated traditional kitchen with an in-c

  • June 19, 7:00 am
    Three Kitchen Renovations in Raleigh, NC

    HBFYB-312H
    Designer Vern Yip and a local Realtor critique three kitchen renovations in Raleigh, North Carolina, to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First, they check out a transitional kitchen with a free-form bar. Next, th

  • June 26, 7:00 am
    Three Master Bathroom Renovations in the San Francisco Area

    HBFYB-204H
    Designer David Bromstad compares three master bathrooms in the San Francisco area that were remodeled with budgets of $35,000: a contemporary bathroom with a high-tech, sensory shower, a traditional bathroom with an amazing view and another

  • July 03, 7:00 am
    Three Key West Vacation Rental Renovations

    HBFYB-404H
    Designer Monica Pedersen and a local Realtor critique three vacation rentals in Key West to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First, they check out a zen ranch house with a river rock shower. Next, they visit a co

  • July 03, 1:00 pm
    Three Outdoor Room Renovations in Phoenix

    HBFYB-604H
    Designer Monica Pedersen and a local realtor critique three outdoor room renovations in Phoenix to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First, they check out a modern family outdoor living space with adult entertaini

  • July 03, 1:30 pm
    Three Contemporary Master Bath Renovations in Salt Lake City

    HBFYB-603H
    Designer Danielle Fennoy and a local realtor critique three contemporary master bathroom renovations in Salt Lake City to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First, they check out an aesthetically pleasing contempor

  • July 03, 2:00 pm
    Three Row House Kitchen Renovations in Washington DC are Evaluated

    HBFYB-710H
    Row houses are tricky to renovate. They're typically small, narrow, and you're restricted to the space provided between the homes on either side. HGTV design expert Monica Pedersen, along with a local Realtor, are visiting three Washington

  • July 03, 2:30 pm
    Vern Yip and a local realtor critique three Washington DC modern Master Suite renovations for a huge cash prize

    HBFYB-802H
    These days master suites consist of a whole lot more than just your standard dresser, matching nightstands and bed. Designer Vern Yip and a local Washington DC realtor check out three different master suite renovations, complete with a mod

  • July 03, 3:00 pm
    Renovations on Small Savannah Homes With Southern Charm

    HBFYB-806H
    Open floor plans, historical preservation and unique back splashes are just some of the features that Vern Yip will find in Savannah, Georgia. Along with a local realtor, Vern will critique three 50K small home renovations. The home that

  • July 03, 3:30 pm
    Extravagant South Florida Outdoor Living Renovations

    HBFYB-807H
    Designer Vern Yip and a local realtor evaluate three extravagant South Florida outdoor living renovations. Over-the-top water features, outdoor kitchens and tropical patios are just some of the highlights. The home that Vern and our realt

  • July 10, 7:00 am
    Three Great Room Renovations in Honolulu

    HBFYB-309H
    Designer Sabrina Soto and a local Realtor critique three great room renovations in Honolulu to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First, they check out a transitional great room with two refrigerators. Next, they v

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Granite countertops or a custom, mosaic backsplash? Hardwood floors or stone tiles? We are bombarded with so many beautiful home renovation ideas, not only is it difficult to decide what we want, but it's hard to determine which choices provide the greatest return on investment. Bang For Your Buck has the concrete answers on remodeling value and how to get the most out of any renovation budget. In each episode, three homeowners from the same city renovate the same room of the house with the same budget. After the renovation, experts determine the value of each home, dramatically revealing whose remodeling choices were good investment decisions.

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