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See Episode GuideBeach Budget Blowout
A Manhattan Beach, California, family of five hopes to stay close to the beach while finding more space. Affordable homes in their dream location all require renovation, however, and the home they choose turns out to be an even bigger -- and taller -- project than they ever imagined.
Bidding War, Battling Reno
A couple with two small children quickly begins renovations on their new home so they can move out of their cramped Melrose, Massachusetts, apartment before their lease is up. The duo is new to renovation, however, so the hidden pipes, a white-vs.-gray argument and a rogue bathroom gut job results in a workload that quickly spirals out of control.
Goodbye Rent, Hello Reno
A Los Angeles couple is ready to stop paying rent and find a larger, more practical home perfect for entertaining. They both want a home with high ceilings, a big kitchen and a large space for entertaining but that's all they can agree on. She wants a modern bungalow with lots of light, white walls and a swimming pool for guests. He's hoping for a more traditional home with lots of wood features and a large back yard. When they finally get the keys to their new house, they bring in an interior designer and contractor to help tackle multiple projects and deal with issues from expensive electrical problems to back-ordered materials. Their spirits are high, though, and they eventually get the party house of their dreams.
A Growing Family Tackles A Massive Reno In Chicago
With three young children, Aaron and Amy have quickly outgrown their Chicago townhouse and are ready to trade it in for a more spacious home in the suburbs. They both want four bedrooms and a big yard where the kids can play but while she wants a classic Victorian with detail, he wants a split-level house with clean lines. Their agent Michael Devine will have to find the perfect blend of both their tastes to get this couple into a home. Things won't get any easier once they agree on a place, however. With help from designer Kim Scodro and contractor Don Jeanes, they'll face everything from black mold to budget overruns as they try to create their dream open kitchen. On top of that, they'll have to face the challenges of renovating a bathroom and basement on their own. Living through the renovation with three small kids will be tough but in the end they'll have a home that's perfect for the whole family.
My Dad, My Renovation Hero
A Southern California couple with three children under the age of three has their hands full needs to move into a new home with more space. After they find a house large enough for their family, they start a major overhaul and need all hands on deck. While they struggle through a kitchen remodel, his dad, who happens to be a plumber, saves the day by taking the lead on other projects.
My Dad, My Renovation Hero
A Southern California couple with three children under the age of three has their hands full needs to move into a new home with more space. After they find a house large enough for their family, they start a major overhaul and need all hands on deck. While they struggle through a kitchen remodel, his dad, who happens to be a plumber, saves the day by taking the lead on other projects.
An Austin, TX, Family Unearths a $15,000 Problem When They Expand Their New Home
Erin and Aemon have recently moved from New York City to Austin, TX, to work in the area's growing tech sector and to raise their young son near family. After renting for a few months, they're now ready to find a home. While Erin loves the cozy charm of a bungalow, Aemon prefers the clean lines in midcentury modern homes. Erin would also like to do less reno and move in quickly while Aemon is happy to wait and put more work into a house to get exactly what they want.
A Young Family Searches for A Home With Enough Space for 6'7" Dad
Craig, Monique and their young daughter Sadie are ready to get out of their cramped condo and into a single-family home with more space and a yard. Monique loves the charm and cozy feel of a Spanish-style home, but at 6'7", Craig would prefer a modern place with high ceilings so he won't feel boxed in. Even with their $1.3 million budget, their agent Amanda Chapman will struggle to find everything on both their wish lists in the competitive Culver City, CA, market. Once they finally find the right house, the struggles continue as they take on major renovations including overhauling their kitchen and creating an atrium in the middle of their home. But with help from designer Breeze Giannasio and contractor Avi Ezra, they'll wind their way through plumbing problems, building code issues and mid-reno design plan changes to emerge on the other side with a revitalized home that their whole family not only fits into, but loves.
A Renovation For Two, Please
Garrett and Kristian decide to move out of Garrett's remodeled condo in West Hollywood, California, and buy a home that reflects their two distinct styles. When they do finally get the keys to their new house, they quickly start a full house remodel, but it doesn't take long to discover that this won't be a cake-walk project. Structural problems, termite-infested beams and damaged flooring all come with a big price tag, leaving them wondering if they need to completely change their design layout.
Working Through Bathroom Blues
New parents lock in a home close to both of their families and start making plans for the remodel. But taking on a remodel while taking care of a newborn proves to be overwhelming, so they enlist the help of an interior designer and contractor to help turn their new house into their perfect home. The renovation is nerve-wracking and their experience is filled with many growing pains, but in the end this couple is left with the perfect family home to start creating new memories with their young son.
A Wall of Problems
After renovating their Long Beach, CA, home for several years, Ron and Sylvia realize it's too small and they need a bigger home. Their real estate agent helps them find a new space that they can turn it into their dream house. However, Ron and Sylvia are faced with budget additions and multiple construction challenges that may force them to rethink their design plans.
A Renovation Lesson
A Massachusetts couple dives headfirst into home ownership, renovation and married life. While they learn home renovation skills on the fly, they also learn the art of compromising in order to keep costs down.
Engineering a Renovation in Austin, TX
Computer engineers Cory and Caitlin are young, quirky and a perfect fit in the 'keep it weird' city of Austin, TX. Ready to take the plunge and buy their first home together, they disagree on what they want. Caitlin has her heart set on a midcentury with a cottage interior while Cory has visions of a real Texas ranch with limestone and lots of land. When they find the happy medium between their two styles, renovations prove much harder than expected for this tech-savvy duo.
Giving Kitchen Renovation Their Best Shot
A family is quickly outgrowing their apartment and complicate their first-time home buying experience by renovating their new kitchen. They hope the renovation results in a home interior that fits both his eclectic taste and her desire for simple style, so they're enlisting the help of a local real estate agent, a designer and a contractor to help them. Will their time, money and effort be worth it in the end?
Big Family, Big Renovation
A large Southern California family needs to find a sizable house to accommodate their growing needs. After touring three homes, the family decides on a house they feel has the potential to give them everything they need after a few renovations. They begin in the kitchen where they bring in a farmhouse touch with industrial flair. As the project continues, however, the couple's ambitious attitude takes over and additions are made to the project that nearly push their budget to the breaking point. In the end, the family takes their promising fixer-upper and transforms it into the home of their dreams.
A Renovation Surprise
Midwestern transplants are leaving their Burbank, Calif., rental for more space and a better commute. They find a home, move in and begin a huge renovation -- only to find out they're expecting. A baby on the way puts pressure on the couple's contractor to stay on schedule and on budget, but structural issues may force them to rethink their plans.
So Long Mom, Hello DIY
A couple with construction experience rolls up their sleeves and takes on their first home renovation. As they battle their way through the renovation gauntlet, alarming mold and structural issues threaten to take a big bite out of their budget.
A Mini Horse and a Mega Reno
A newly engaged couple races the clock to find, buy and renovate their dream home and barn near Denver, Colorado, before their upcoming wedding. They both have plenty of ideas on how they want their home to look, but as their budget begins to snowball, they struggle to agree on which add-ons and upgrades are necessary. With a lot of patience and negotiating, they end up with the perfect home to begin their married life together.
A Couple Rides the Renovation Wave in Southern California
Ashley and Michelle are engaged and ready to buy their first home together but even with a million dollar budget they've been scouring the expensive Santa Monica, CA, real estate market for two years and have been unable to find a home. As a surfer, Michelle wants a place close to the ocean while Ashley wants a spacious and updated kitchen where she can enjoy cooking. Their agent Jennifer Lax also needs to find them a house with three bedrooms, an open floor plan and a big backyard for their two dogs. To finally get a home of their own, they'll need to make some compromises, which means massive renovations are in order.
A Place for Mom in California
A couple looks for a home to renovate in the foothills of California's San Gabriel Mountains that includes a space they can convert into a guesthouse or mother-in-law suite for her mom. After choosing a place, they uncover several expensive and time-consuming surprises, including lead-based paint and asbestos.
An Underground Renovation
A couple braces themselves for the harsh realities that come with buying a fixer upper while searching for their first home in Denver. Armed with enthusiasm and the willingness to put in some sweat equity, this couple will still have to learn to brush off the renovation dust and try, try again if they want to finish the project.
A Budget To Burn
California newlyweds navigate a competitive real estate market with a $1.3 million budget to find their dream home. They tackle renovations throughout the house, but a dangerous electrical issue threatens to burn everything to the ground. After months of living through renovation, they must call her parents in as reinforcements to get everything done.
Two Contractors, One Wild Ride
A Southern California couple wants a spacious home where they can start a family. After buying a place, they jump straight into renovations with his fellow contractor and face a string of problems, including installing a half-ton support beam.
Reno With a Roomie
A recent transplant to Denver, Colorado, is ready to buy a home but doesn't know a lot about renovation. She turns to her best friend and roommate for advice, but even with guidance, this inexperienced homeowner finds out how tough it can be to get through a major renovation.
Reno With a Roomie
A recent transplant to Denver, Colorado, is ready to buy a home but doesn't know a lot about renovation. She turns to her best friend and roommate for advice, but even with guidance, this inexperienced homeowner finds out how tough it can be to get through a major renovation.
Reno From Floor to Ceiling
Newlyweds Alan and Lucy recently relocated from Minnesota to Chicago. They enjoy all the restaurants and activities that the big city has to offer but they aren't as thrilled about living in a small 280-square-foot apartment. They'd like to buy a spacious three-bedroom home in the suburbs of Chicago. Alan has his heart set on a Victorian-style home with rustic charm on the interior. Lucy would prefer a Cape Cod house that has an updated traditional vibe. While they may not agree on style, they both want the home to have a big yard, a nice entrance for guests to place their shoes and a spacious kitchen to cook and entertain. Lucy would also like one room in the house to be a designated tearoom since her family loves tea.
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