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About The Show
Partners Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas want to be part of restoring the iconic American city of Detroit. The scrappy visionaries buy run-down and abandoned properties and transform them into affordable, stylish starter homes for first-time homebuyers.
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Episodes
See Episode GuideDormer and Palm
With one house collapsing and the other a broken shell, Evan Thomas and Keith Bynum have their renovation powers put to the test. The Dormer House classes up the block with gold, glamor and glitz, while the Palm House blossoms into an island getaway.
Desert Modern and Mid-Century Museum
A very tight budget threatens to limit the creative genius of Keith and Evan as they tackle their first home renovations on a new block. Old, chipped paint inspires them to design a desert-modern home and turn a '70s interior into a modern art gallery.
Detroit Pride and Weird House
Keith and Evan take some major risks with their next renovations, and Keith isn't going to temper his passion for the sake of conformity. They go all out with a house dedicated to the best of Detroit and a home that is colorful, abstract and imaginative.
Minimalist and Dollhouse Completed
With the nightmare duplex sending Keith and Evan into a tailspin, the guys take on a new house to keep up momentum. Keith challenges himself with a minimalist design in the rundown bungalow while letting loose with pink decor in the Modern Dollhouse.
The Disco and Temple Houses
Keith and Evan transform two dilapidated Detroit houses right next door to each other. Taking cues from details in both homes, the duo turns one into a 1970s disco paradise and the other into a Zen temple fit for the most devout meditation enthusiast.
The Rustic Cozy Cabin
Keith and Evan have their hands full as they take on a decrepit house filled with auto parts and old tires. Inspired by the chaos, Keith decides to take the reno in a cozy direction with a rugged style to create an enviable, cabin-style home.
The Windsor Balmoral House
Keith and Evan take on a desolate duplex and transform it into a single-family dream home. With classy details throughout, Keith sees this as the perfect opportunity to take inspiration from across the pond and create a chic, English countryside escape.
The Scandinavian House
Keith and Evan purchase a dilapidated home and turn it into a neutral Nordic paradise. With setbacks that send the budget spiraling, the house turns into one of their most difficult but most beautiful homes yet, evoking the spirit of Scandinavian design.
The Italian House
Keith and Evan tackle a crumbling home to create a gorgeous Italian countryside oasis. They're looking to create an old country feel in their design, and so they enlist the expertise of good friends Dave and Jenny Marrs to bring the whole theme to life.
The Hamptons and Gatsby
Keith and Evan take a risk with unconventional ideas for their next two decrepit houses on the block. After removing all the water damage and trash piles, they get to work designing a beachy, Hamptons-inspired cottage and a moody art deco bungalow.
1950s Surprises
After an unexpected teardown sets their budget back, Keith and Evan refine their skills with a modern twist on a 1950s-inspired home and get funky with a big, bold, statement-making design. Then, Shea surprises the boys with some exciting news of her own.
French Country and Chez Shea
Shea and her husband take on an exciting new venture as they buy a home on the renovation block. Keith and Evan use European architecture as inspiration to give their new property modern Parisian style and fix up a chic French country cottage nearby.
Zen and Dollhouse
Keith and Evan run into more stress than expected while renovating an old house into a peaceful zen bungalow. Then, the boys look to fix their budget woes by updating a duplex rental property and host the grand opening of their Nine Design storefront.
The Physics House
The boys take on a desolate house that Evan has gifted Keith for his birthday. Inspired by Evan's impressive background in physics, Keith seizes the opportunity to push the laws of nature and design to create a truly stunning and scientific dream home.
Demolition Distress
Keith and Evan take on a beautiful house in a traditional Detroit neighborhood that needs work from the framing up. Halfway through the renovation, however, they run into a major setback when the city places a demolition order on the house.
The Boys House
Keith and Evan have a change of pace and tackle a renovation to create their own dream home in the heart of Detroit. With a few setbacks, the team dreams up a lofty plan all while renovating their other houses throughout the block.
Minimalist and Dollhouse Completed
With the nightmare duplex sending Keith and Evan into a tailspin, the guys take on a new house to keep up momentum. Keith challenges himself with a minimalist design in the rundown bungalow while letting loose with pink decor in the Modern Dollhouse.
The Hamptons and Gatsby
Keith and Evan take a risk with unconventional ideas for their next two decrepit houses on the block. After removing all the water damage and trash piles, they get to work designing a beachy, Hamptons-inspired cottage and a moody art deco bungalow.
The Scandinavian House
Keith and Evan purchase a dilapidated home and turn it into a neutral Nordic paradise. With setbacks that send the budget spiraling, the house turns into one of their most difficult but most beautiful homes yet, evoking the spirit of Scandinavian design.
The Forest House
Keith and Evan buy a home littered with debris and branches and feel they may be landscaping indoors during demo. However, Keith finds a few treasures that inspire him to create a forest-chic design that incorporates the best that nature has to offer.
The Disco and Temple Houses
Keith and Evan transform two dilapidated Detroit houses right next door to each other. Taking cues from details in both homes, the duo turns one into a 1970s disco paradise and the other into a Zen temple fit for the most devout meditation enthusiast.
The Future House
Keith and Evan take on a decrepit house from Detroit's past that they hope to turn into a shining beacon of the city's sustainable and renewable future. Using eco-conscious materials, their design includes cork, reclaimed wood and a few tech surprises.
Goth and Federal
Keith and Evan take on their most expensive project yet with a historical Federal-style home and try to hold true to its all-American classical vibe. Then, Evan worries that Keith’s idea for an all black goth-inspired bungalow will scare buyers away.
Federal and Summer Garden
Keith and Evan work to finish up a beautiful Federal-style house that could be the answer to their financial woes. Also, they pick up a stunning brick home with an awful smell, and Keith turns this nasty stench into a wildflower-filled garden paradise.
The Rustic Cozy Cabin
Keith and Evan have their hands full as they take on a decrepit house filled with auto parts and old tires. Inspired by the chaos, Keith decides to take the reno in a cozy direction with a rugged style to create an enviable, cabin-style home.
The Classic Detroit House
Keith and Evan tackle a decrepit 1920s house with plenty of original details and hidden charm inside. The vintage vibe inspires Keith to incorporate classic Detroit styles throughout the design, combining old and new to create a city-chic throwback home.
