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About the Show
For home restoration expert Tamara Day, there's no such thing as a home that's too big! This Kansas City native and mother of four specializes in restoring the neglected large homes that others are too scared to take on. She brings these big beauties back to life so that new families can move in and love them again.
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See Episode GuideAll Bricked Out
Tamara takes an 1892 brick Craftsman that was converted into three apartments and tries to restore it back into a single-family dwelling while keeping original details. She and her dad attempt to recover a vintage pocket door that was enclosed inside a wall and update the home's electricity without destroying the brick walls or using conduit.
The Swing of Things
Tamara continues working on an 1892 Craftsman and struggles to add a master bathroom. Then, she finds a way to repurpose floor boards into a porch swing, but her plan to reuse a clawfoot tub hits a snag because of a narrow doorway.
Catwalk Craziness and When One Barn Door Closes
Tamara takes on a 1900 Kansas City Shirtwaist-style home containing a living room with a catwalk instead of a ceiling, and she also creates a reading nook and closet to complete the fourth bedroom.
Rhapsody in Beige and A Pain in the Deck
Tamara Day transforms a contemporary home that's devoid of any character, installing huge windows, resurfacing a fireplace veneer and also creating a home theater and an immense deck and patio for entertaining.
Tamara's Tudor Tutorial and Shower Showstopper
Tamara takes on a 1927 Tudor house and moves the small kitchen, outfitting it with a large island and eating nook. She also enlarges the master bathroom to transform the home into a showstopper.
Tidal Wave of Tile
Tamara revives a neoclassical Colonial by updating the kitchen, parlor and breakfast nook while preserving its historic charm. Then, she converts the 1,200-square-foot, unfinished attic into an incredible master suite.
Out With the Old, in With the Bold
Tamara uses her design expertise to modernize an outdated, 1970s Tudor home. She gives the kitchen a much-needed upgrade and renovates two uninspired living spaces on the first floor into statement rooms.
Posthaste in a Shirtwaist
Tamara renovates a 1908 Shirtwaist home that was abandoned by the previous renovator. She refurbishes original corbels for the walls and builds a custom range hood for the open plan kitchen. Later, she creates a charming den using wainscoting and tile.
Pump Up the Basement
Tamara updates a 1978 Tudor home by brightening up and enlarging the dark kitchen. Then, she improves the flow in the master bedroom and transforms the basement into an awesome game room where the family can relax.
From Old to Bold
Tamara revives a 100-year-old Shirtwaist home while accenting the original woodwork. She decides the kitchen is too small and moves it to the dining room. Later, she uses bold design choices to fit the home into the young, contemporary neighborhood.
Classic Meets Modern Farm
Tamara turns a large, old farmhouse into a country living-style home. She creates an open floor plan, transforms the dreary master suite and adds country charm and character throughout the entire property.
Cistern Act
Tamara buys a 1910 Victorian farmhouse and wants to add a half bath to the first floor, but a misplaced staircase may pose a problem. On the second floor, she adds a massive master suite and a large kids' bedroom.
Lady and the Damp
Tamara takes on a water-damaged French Provincial in Leawood, Kansas, and must completely overhaul the neglected basement. Then, she infuses French flair throughout the house while creating a large open floor plan that’s perfect for entertaining.
Catwalk Craziness and When One Barn Door Closes
Tamara takes on a 1900 Kansas City Shirtwaist-style home containing a living room with a catwalk instead of a ceiling, and she also creates a reading nook and closet to complete the fourth bedroom.
Classic Meets Modern Farm
Tamara turns a large, old farmhouse into a country living-style home. She creates an open floor plan, transforms the dreary master suite and adds country charm and character throughout the entire property.
From Old to Bold
Tamara revives a 100-year-old Shirtwaist home while accenting the original woodwork. She decides the kitchen is too small and moves it to the dining room. Later, she uses bold design choices to fit the home into the young, contemporary neighborhood.
Pump Up the Basement
Tamara updates a 1978 Tudor home by brightening up and enlarging the dark kitchen. Then, she improves the flow in the master bedroom and transforms the basement into an awesome game room where the family can relax.
Posthaste in a Shirtwaist
Tamara renovates a 1908 Shirtwaist home that was abandoned by the previous renovator. She refurbishes original corbels for the walls and builds a custom range hood for the open plan kitchen. Later, she creates a charming den using wainscoting and tile.
Corbels, Chaos and Skylight Surprise
Tamara sees great potential in a 1938 cottage and constructs a cathedral ceiling and two cedar corbels for the entrance. Her renovation plans also force her to cut into the roof, and she struggles to install a full bath and enlarge the master suite.
Raise the Roof and Master Suite Heaven
Tamara Day gets creative renovating a 1950 ranch-style home updating the exterior with faux stone, using a second-story addition to create three new bedrooms and gutting the master suite.
Bumming About the Plumbing and Mirror, Mirror
Tamara tackles a 1905 Kansas City Shirtwaist home that's short on bathrooms. She restores the front door, updates the fireplace, and she also doubles the size of the walk-in closet and enlarges the master suite.
Out With the Old, in With the Bold
Tamara uses her design expertise to modernize an outdated, 1970s Tudor home. She gives the kitchen a much-needed upgrade and renovates two uninspired living spaces on the first floor into statement rooms.
Tamara's Tudor Tutorial and Shower Showstopper
Tamara takes on a 1927 Tudor house and moves the small kitchen, outfitting it with a large island and eating nook. She also enlarges the master bathroom to transform the home into a showstopper.
Lady and the Damp
Tamara takes on a water-damaged French Provincial in Leawood, Kansas, and must completely overhaul the neglected basement. Then, she infuses French flair throughout the house while creating a large open floor plan that’s perfect for entertaining.
Tidal Wave of Tile
Tamara revives a neoclassical Colonial by updating the kitchen, parlor and breakfast nook while preserving its historic charm. Then, she converts the 1,200-square-foot, unfinished attic into an incredible master suite.
All About the Island and A Closet Fit for a Queen
Tamara tackles a 1905 Colonial, overhauling an ugly kitchen and tacky dining room. Also, she creates a 900-square-foot master suite and converts a sun porch into a closet.
