Amy Matthews' Tips: Renovate Like a Pro

Whether you're on a time crunch or planning out your next big project, the Renovation Raiders host shares her best been-there-done-that tips.

Advantages of Floating Floors

Amy gives the plus side of using floating floors as an affordable upgrade.

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Advantages of Floating Floors 01:17

Amy gives the plus side of using floating floors as an affordable upgrade.

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New Backsplash Updates Kitchen 01:32

On Renovation Raiders host Amy Mathews demonstrates how a new backsplash updates a kitchen quickly for little cost.

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Renovate Around a Focal Point 01:14

Amy gives helpful tips for designing a room renovation using a focal point.

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Remove Interior Walls Safely 01:30

Amy offers good advice to heed before removing a wall during renovation.

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Shedding Light on Dark Spaces 01:28

Amy explains how demolition of a wall opens up a space to views and light.

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Customize Your Renovation 01:16

Amy suggests that renovation designs center on your personal passions.

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Add In Architectural Details 01:07

Amy suggests architectural details be added for interest when renovating.

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Plan Ahead When Renovating 01:32

Amy explains that the biggest key to renovation success is in the planning.

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Add Color to Update Renovation 01:22

Amy says to 'think color' when it comes to updating or renovating rooms.

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Reface Existing Elements 01:24

Amy explains that a reface saves time and money over a total renovation.

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About the Host

Amy Matthews

Beyond this licensed contractor's enviable set of do-it-yourself skills, she's also a certified personal trainer and actress.
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About the Show

Imagine the crew from Ocean's Eleven are contractors, and instead of a heist they are pulling off a major remodel — all while the homeowners are out to dinner. Just like in every caper film, our crew will need intel, a warehouse to mock up and practice the job, and time at the site without getting caught. Those homeowners better eat slow and order dessert!