Granite countertops or a custom, mosaic backsplash? Hardwood floors or stone tiles? We are bombarded with so many beautiful home renovation ideas, not only is it difficult to decide what we want, but it's hard to determine which choices provide the greatest return on investment. Bang For Your Buck has the concrete answers on remodeling value and how to get the most out of any renovation budget. In each episode, three homeowners from the same city renovate the same room of the house with the same budget. After the renovation, experts determine the value of each home, dramatically revealing whose remodeling choices were good investment decisions.
Cast: Vern Yip
13 episodes
- 1. Comparing $50,000 Kitchen Renovations in DenverDesigner Monica Pedersen showcases three recently remodeled $50,000 kitchens in the Denver area: a contemporary kitchen with a pleather countertop in a hip new community, an Old World style kitchen with antique glazed cabinets in an established suburb and a transitional kitchen with a red tiled backsplash in a newer suburb.TV-GCC21minApr 3, 2009
- 2. Comparing $35,000 Bathroom Renovations in ChicagoDesigner Monica Pedersen compares three recently remodeled bathrooms in Chicago that cost around $35,000 to complete: a modern bathroom with a blue and green tiled shower in an urban condo, a contemporary bathroom with heated floors in an 1894 house and a traditional bathroom that went from dilapidated to magnificent in an affluent suburb.TV-GCC21minApr 10, 2009
- 3. $60,000 Master Suite Renovations in PortlandDesigner Lisa LaPorta compares three recently remodeled master suites in the Portland area with renovation budgets of $60,000: a French country master suite in an older, historic community, a traditional master suite with a balcony and a fireplace in the country and a traditional master suite with a spa-like bathroom.TV-GCC21minApr 17, 2009
- 4. Comparing $40,000 Kitchen Renovations in DallasDesigner Lisa LaPorta showcases three recently remodeled kitchens with budgets of $40,000 in the Dallas area: a contemporary kitchen in a charming 1930s Cape Cod, a French Country kitchen in a northeast suburb and a English Country kitchen in a western suburb.TV-GCC21minApr 24, 2009
- 5. Old World Basement, Rustic Basement With Stonework, Irish Pub BasementDesigner Lytel Young compares three recently remodeled basements in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. All of the renovations had budgets of $100,000 and include an Old World basement with a wine cellar, a rustic basement with intricate stonework and an Irish pub basement in a new home.TV-GCC21minMay 1, 2009
- 6. Modern Kitchen, Open Kitchen, Contemporary Kitchen With Orange CabinetsDesigner Lisa LaPorta showcases three different kitchens in the Phoenix area that were remodeled with budgets of $65,000 each: a modern kitchen in a traditional tract home, an open kitchen in a posh suburb and a contemporary kitchen with orange cabinets in a mid-century modern ranch home.TV-GCC21minMay 8, 2009
- 7. Romantic Master Suite, Two Traditional Master SuitesDesigner Lytel Young showcases three master suites in the Philadelphia area that were remodeled with budgets of $120,000. The rooms include a romantic master suite with a balcony in an exclusive suburb, a traditional master suite with a relaxing sitting area and a traditional master suite with a fireplace and vaulted ceilings.TV-GCC21minMay 15, 2009
- 8. Kitchens in Sacramento, CaliforniaDesigner Lytel Young compares three kitchens in the Sacramento area that were recently remodeled with budgets of $85,000 each. They include a transitional kitchen with a fireplace in a mid-century ranch home, a modern kitchen in an established and prestigious neighborhood and a traditional kitchen with a wine cellar in a charming 1930s tudor home.TV-GCC21minMay 22, 2009
- 9. Basements in Washington, DCDesigner Sabrina Soto compares three basement renovations that cost around $90,000 each in the Washington D.C. area: a traditional basement with an aquarium in a posh suburb, a traditional basement in a suburban cul-de-sac and a contemporary basement with a spa-like bathroom in a 1920s home.TV-GCC21minMay 29, 2009
- 10. Backyards in Transitional, Traditional and Modern StylesDesigner Lisa LaPorta compares three Los Angeles area outdoor living spaces that were remodeled with budgets of $90,000 each: a transitional backyard oasis with a pool and outdoor kitchen, a traditional backyard with a wood-burning fireplace and a modern backyard with a funky garage door feature.TV-GCC21minJun 5, 2009
- 11. Great Rooms in Contemporary, Transitional and Eclectic StylesDesigner Monica Pedersen compares three great rooms in the Fort Lauderdale area that were remodeled with budgets of $100,000 each: a contemporary great room in a mid-century ranch, a transitional great room with a custom-built fireplace and an eclectic, contemporary great room with a sushi bar.TV-GCC21minJun 12, 2009
- 12. Backyards That Feature a Fireplace, a Screened-In Deck and a PoolDesigner Sabrina Soto compares three outdoor living spaces in the Atlanta area that were remodeled with budgets of $70,000: a contemporary backyard with a stacked stone fireplace, a traditional backyard with a pool and spa and a traditional backyard with a second story screened-in deck.TV-GCC21minJun 19, 2009
- 13. Three Great Rooms in the New York City AreaDesigner Monica Pedersen compares three great rooms in the New York City area that were remodeled with budgets of $60,000: a contemporary loft with extra storage in Greenwich Village, a modern bachelor pad in Hoboken and a bright and colorful modern condo in Brooklyn.TV-GCC21minJun 26, 2009
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Granite countertops or a custom, mosaic backsplash? Hardwood floors or stone tiles? We are bombarded with so many beautiful home renovation ideas, not only is it difficult to decide what we want, but it's hard to determine which choices provide the greatest return on investment. Bang For Your Buck has the concrete answers on remodeling value and how to get the most out of any renovation budget. In each episode, three homeowners from the same city renovate the same room of the house with the same budget. After the renovation, experts determine the value of each home, dramatically revealing whose remodeling choices were good investment decisions.
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- Cast
- Vern Yip
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