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Season 3, Episode 1

Pair Perfects Party Basement for a Chance to Win Cash

Host Matt Blashaw challenges married couple Mike and Kimba Wingard to finish their gigantic basement, and turn it into the perfect space to throw a party. Matt and guest judge, general contractor Tirion Tompkins, will inspect the new basement and estimate its cost. If their estimate is more than what was actually spent, Mike and Kimba win the difference in cash!! Mike is a busy professional with a more-than full-time job, Kimba has a family to raise, and they both have little remodeling experience. This Texas duo have big plans for the basement, and the parties they'd like to throw in it by creating five separate spaces in one, but have they taken on more than they can actually finish?

Season 3, Episode 2

Cousins Rescue Wrecked Kitchen for a Chance to Win Cash

Host Matt Blashaw challenges homeowner Elliott Trumbo, along with his cousin-in-law, Mauricio Godoy, to rescue his wrecked kitchen, and turn it into a modern, functional space. Matt and guest judges, general contractors Steve Smith and Keenan Tompkins, will inspect the new kitchen and estimate it's cost. If their estimate is more than what was actually spent, Elliott and Mauricio win the difference in cash!! Elliott is the owner, and the one who has to live with the results, but he has no remodeling experience. Mauricio has done remodeling in the past, and has good renovation skills, but since it's Elliott's kitchen, Mauricio doesn't get the final say in how it turns out. Can these two meet in the middle and rescue Elliott's wrecked kitchen?

Season 3, Episode 3

Couple Creates Basement Suite for a Chance to Win Cash

Host Matt Blashaw challenges married couple Tim and Angie Phillips to create a basement suite for their missionary friends, who just returned from Uganda with a newly-adopted child. Matt and guest judge, basement expert Brad Liber, will inspect the new suite and estimate it's cost. If their estimate is more than what was actually spent, Tim and Angie win the difference in cash!! Tim is a realtor, and knows what a professionally finished remodel looks like; Angie is super-competitive, and wants to win, win, win! This generous duo have finished other basements in former homes, and are confident in their skills to create a kitchenette and two bedrooms in the unfinished portion of their basement, but is this experienced pair too ambitious with their plans?

Season 3, Episode 4

Son Creates Backyard for Mom Like the Pros for a Chance to Win Cash

Host Matt Blashaw challenges dedicated son Darryl Curges to give his mom, Sharon Dupree, the backyard oasis of her dreams. Matt and guest judge, general contractor Gregory Butler, will inspect the new space and estimate it's cost. If their estimate is more than what was actually spent, Darryl and Sharon win the difference in cash!! Darryl is a dutiful son, grateful to his mom for all the hard work and dedication she showed when raising him and his brother, Justin. She only wanted the best for them growing up, and now Darryl is ready to return the favor by turning her run-down backyard into a relaxing retreat she can enjoy for years to come! Sharon is a hard-working mom who's used to being the boss, and while she appreciates Darryl's hard work, she wants to make sure he stays on task and does things the right way - especially since he hasn't tackled a project this big before. Can Darryl do the right thing and make good on his promise, and can Sharon step back from being the boss long enough to let him?

Season 3, Episode 5

Couple Kicks Out 80s Kitchen Like the Pros for a Chance to Win Cash

Host Matt Blashaw challenges a married couple, Jason and Erica Lane, to bring their 80s-favored kitchen into the new millennium. Matt and general contractor Craig Hoyt will inspect the new space and estimate it's cost. If their estimate is more than what was actually spent, Jason and Erica win the difference in cash! Jason and Erica's kitchen is an '80s nightmare, and is badly in need of an update. It's cut off from the other rooms of the house, and doesn't function well for the family or guests. Jason's done some remodeling in the past, and is confident he can tackle the job, but he is often quick to make decisions just to get the job done. Erica takes a little more time to think things through, but doesn't really have an affinity for dust, dirt, and power tools. Can they meet in the middle and make this '80s mess a modern marvel?

Season 3, Episode 6

Handy Hubby Hones Master Bath Like the Pros for a Chance to Win Cash

Host Matt Blashaw challenges a married couple, Ross and Tracy Necessary, to update their master bathroom like the pros for a chance to win cash. Matt and guest judge, general contractor Scott Hitchins, will inspect the new space and estimate it's cost. If their estimate is more than what was actually spent, Ross and Tracy win the difference in cash! Their master bathroom has definitely seen its better days, and is in desperate need for a makeover. Ross is a self-proclaimed Mr. Fix-it, and thinks he can tackle any renovation project; after all, he's already renovated two bathrooms in their prior homes. But their house was built in the '50s, and he's not sure what he might find when he starts breaking down walls. Besides that, Tracy is pregnant with their second child, and can't really lend a hand. Can this Mr. Fix-it finish the job, and give Tracy the bathroom of her dreams before their new addition arrives?

Season 3, Episode 7

Artists Render Garage Studio Like the Pros for a Chance to Win Cash

Host Matt Blashaw challenges a pair of artists, Holly Feneht and Chris Schantz, to convert their cluttered garage into an artists' studio and high-end laundry room. Matt and guest judge, general contractor Jonathan Quach, will inspect the new space and estimate it's cost. If their estimate is more than what was actually spent, Holly and Chris win the difference in cash!! Holly and Chris use their garage as a catch-all, and it really shows. Their garage is a cluttered mess, host to a ton of unfinished projects, motorcycles, and a laundry room! It's not the most likely place to be creative, and since they're both artists, they need a studio to work from. But they're both also very stubborn, and their opinions tend to interfere when they work together. Can they set aside their differences and create a functional studio and laundry room that will inspire both of their creativity?

Season 3, Episode 8

Beautifying a Big Backyard like the Pros for a Chance to Win Cash

Host Matt Blashaw challenges Rizal and Mahana Coleman and their three kids to convert their huge run-down backyard into an outdoor oasis. Matt and landscape designer Joan Grabel will inspect the new space and estimate its cost. If their estimate is more than what was actually spent, the Colemans win the difference in cash!! Rizal and Mahana's yard is 7000 square feet, but it's divided in two by a huge row of hedges. They haven't put any time or money into making the space functional, so it's sat neglected for five years. Now, they're ready to tackle the job, but haven't ever landscaped a yard before. Also, Rizal and Mahana own their own business, and work together all the time already. Will working together 24/7 to complete the renovation be too much to bear?

Season 3, Episode 9

Brood Battles a Battered Bath like the Pros for a Chance to Win Cash

Host Matt Blashaw challenges couple Sharon Butler and Richard Ortega to remodel their master bathroom like the pros for a chance to win cash. Matt and bathroom expert Nico Iorgulescu will inspect the new space and estimate its cost. If their estimate is more than what was actually spent, Richard and Sharon win the difference in cash!! Sharon's lived in her house for 20 years, but hasn't touched the master bathroom, and it's an eyesore. She's been dreaming of a new bathroom for years, and is ready to dig in and get it done. She also has a secret weapon in her teenage son, Blake, who's remodeled before and is ready to tackle this project. But his skills may not be enough, as Sharon and Richard discover that the greatest challenge they have to face during their renovation is each other. Can they stay on track with their remodel and their relationship?

Season 3, Episode 10

Trio Tackles Terrible Kitchen Like the Pros for a Chance to Win Cash

Host Matt Blashaw challenges friends Rodney Ishihara, Wesley Neilson, and Ryan Falconi to remodel Rodney's dilapidated kitchen like the pros for a chance to win cash. Matt and custom kitchen designer Aharon Vaknin will inspect the new space and estimate its cost. If their estimate is more than what was actually spent, Rodney, Wes and Ryan win the difference in cash!! Rodney's kitchen is in horrible shape, and hasn't been renovated in years. The three friends are ready to dig in and whip it into shape, but they never renovated together before. In fact, only Rodney has experience with renovation, so he'll head up the project until it's finished. Can these novices succeed and turn in a project that will impress the judges and win them a stash of cash?

Season 3, Episode 11

Legal Aces Administer A+ Attic for a Chance to Win Cash

Host Matt Blashaw challenges married couple Tom and Lara Lynch to turn their unfinished attic into a kids' play space like pros for a chance to win cash. When the project is finished, Matt, along with professional contractor and guest expert, David Zach, will judge the quality of the finished work and try to determine how much the Lynches spent on their attic renovation. If Tom and Lara are able to do it for less than the experts' price, they win the difference in cash. Tom works in law enforcement, and Lara is a lawyer, so these two are used to following the rules, but they haven't really worked together on projects before. Tom has completed several past renovations, and Lara has an eye for finish details, but this is the biggest project they've tackled together. Can this legal pair overcome all the objections and render a professional grade attic as their verdict?

Season 3, Episode 12

Couple Converts Like the Pros for a Chance to Win Cash

Host Matt Blashaw challenges a married couple, Dan and Coco Peate to remodel the ruined kitchen of their newly-purchased home like the pros for a chance to win cash. Matt and guest judge, general contractor Dawn Howard, will inspect the new space and estimate it's cost. If their estimate is more than what Dan and Coco actually spent, the Peates win the difference in cash!! Dan and Coco just bought a home in foreclosure, and are renovating the entire house. They need to move in quickly because they're living in an 1100 square foot condo with their four kids! Neither of them has really renovated in the past. Dan has been around construction projects, but hasn't really done the heavy lifting. Coco has done some light design work around the house, but nothing like a kitchen remodel - and Coco is meticulous about details, and having things a certain way. Do they have enough know-how to make due, especially when they encounter ancient wiring, mold, and a home invasion?

Season 3, Episode 13

Finally Finishing a Kitchen

Host Matt Blashaw challenges a married couple, Tim and Vicki Peterson, to finally finish their overdue kitchen renovation, which has been sitting untouched for three years. Matt and guest judge, kitchen expert Guy Hazan, will inspect the new space and estimate its cost. If their estimate is more than what Tim and Vicki actually spent on their remodel, the Petersons win the difference in cash!! Tim and Vicki had planned to remodel their kitchen several years ago, but the downturn in the economy forced them to hold off until they could afford to fully renovate. They've lived in their demolished kitchen - without walls, a ceiling, or a stove - for longer than they'd hoped, and they're ready to dig in and get the job done. Vicki knows what she wants, and she's waited a long time for it, and Tim thinks he can deliver. He's done renovation in the past, and they remodeled their bathroom together, but is their ambition greater than their ability? And will their new kitchen be worth the wait?