Sweat Equity

Oct 1, 2006

Jeanne teams up with Adam Berlin to determine how to get the most bang for her remodeling buck, and she settles on the living room. Her 100-year-old house receives a skim coat on the walls, a brand new hardwood floor and more.

Oct 2, 2006

Marc and Kim decide to remodel their kitchen and need a reliable return on the investment. Adam Berlin helps the couple install the best materials they can afford as they add new cabinets, countertops, floor and backsplash.

Oct 2, 2006

Adam Berlin helps a couple stretch their budget with an outdoor renovation project. They build a deck in the middle of the yard and surround it with xeriscaped landscaping, rock paths and low-voltage lighting.

Oct 2, 2006

A couple teams up with Adam Berlin to bring their 80's-era master bathroom into the 21st century. Smart planning gets the couple the granite countertops they want to go with their new cabinets, faucets and shower stall.

Oct 2, 2006

A family of four decides to increase their living space with a basement remodel. They turn their horror of a basement into an open multipurpose room complete with an office area, a Murphy bed and new laminate flooring.

Oct 8, 2006

A couple's 1970s basement is holding their house back, so with the help of Amy Matthews, they roll up their sleeves to bring the basement back to the future and double their livable space.

Oct 9, 2006

Most of Matt and Anita's house is updated and attractive, but their outdated kitchen is dragging down their home's value. With the help of Amy Matthews, they install a tile floor, hang new cabinets and replace their countertops.

Oct 15, 2006

Ron and Dawn are armed with $15,000 and awesome DIY skills. With the help of Amy Matthews, and they get to work building an outrageous home theater room for him and a home office for her.

Oct 16, 2006

With their kids off to college, Dave and Melanie decide to spend $5,000 to renovate either their kitchen or their family room. They have to choose the project that will give them the best return on their investment.

Oct 22, 2006

Kim and her three kids are in need of some extra space -- especially an extra bathroom. Kim's plan is to demolish her Brady Bunch basement in order to add two bedrooms, a family room and a bathroom.

Oct 23, 2006

Doug and Jeanette and their three kids are in love with their old house, but its old yard is a problem. With a little help from Amy Matthews, they enhance their home's curb appeal and transform its tired exterior.

Oct 29, 2006

A couple with a baby on the way is ready for a remodeling project. With a $20,000 budget, they hope their DIY skills are enough to update their kitchen in time for the due date and make some dough in the process.

Oct 30, 2006

Kim is a commercial landscape architect, but her backyard could use a little of her expertise. With some help from Amy Matthews, a landscaper boyfriend and a $10,000 budget, Kim sets out to add a patio, pergola and water feature.

Jan 9, 2008

A couple has a low-end budget of just $3,000 and some high-end kitchen upgrades in mind. They hope that by using their own labor they can complete their project without breaking the bank.

Jan 16, 2008

A couple decides that their $4,000 remodel budget is more realistic for a garage workshop than refinishing their basement. In the end they hope their garage upgrade is a worthwhile endeavor rather than a pet project.

Jan 23, 2008

Just about every room in Ted Hagan and Jennifer Martz's turn of the century house is updated, except their galley kitchen. Can they keep their remodel under the cost of their return?

Jan 30, 2008

A $50,000 budget is the starting point for a couple's addition, but with a luxury master suite in mind, they run the risk of pricing themselves out of the neighborhood market.

Feb 6, 2008

Amy Matthews shows a couple that by doing most of the work themselves, they can create a high-end backyard with a $7,000 budget.

Feb 13, 2008

A couple dreams of a complete kitchen overhaul, but worries a brand-new kitchen and some high-end appliances will price them out of their neighborhood.

Feb 20, 2008

A couple makes a bold decision to split their master bedroom in two and squeeze a full bath into a closet with a $10,000 budget.

Feb 27, 2008

After purchasing a fixer-upper for a steal, a couple is ready to take on their biggest project, the kitchen. But with just $10,000 and a quickly approaching wedding, the challenge will be completing it on time and under budget.

Mar 5, 2008

A couple turns their vintage master bathroom into a spectacular retreat.

Mar 12, 2008

A couple with big plans for their house decides they'll get the most bang for their buck in the backyard, so they use their $12,000 budget to build an 800-square-foot deck, pergola and water feature.

Mar 19, 2008

A couple hopes their $60,000 budget will be enough to gut and remodel the bedroom, bathroom and kitchen in their 1960s ranch house.

Mar 26, 2008

A couple plans to drop $20,000 finishing their attic bedroom, but a surprise mid-construction costs them thousands more.

Apr 2, 2008

Homeowners are ready to sink $20,000 into their outdated kitchen, but delays and complications turn this basic remodeling job into an epic challenge.

Jan 27, 2010

Amy Matthews tackles a $30,000 basement remodel in her own house.

Sep 5, 2012

Sep 12, 2012

A couple must decide on whether to focus on exterior or interior upgrades to their home.

Sep 19, 2012

A tuck under garage is converted into a family space with a mudroom and entertainment area.

Oct 3, 2012

An outdated split level home gets some "Hollywood Regency" glam.

Oct 10, 2012

A couple must decide whether to spend their money on a kitchen makeover or on building an addition.

Oct 17, 2012

A couple decide to prioritize landscaping their backyard over finishing their basement.

Oct 24, 2012

A couple want to renovate their dungeon-like basement on a very tight budget.

Nov 7, 2012

An eyesore of a backyard gets a makeover that brings the interior charm of a home outdoors.

Nov 14, 2012

Restoring a 1957 Alcoa Care-free home.

Nov 21, 2012

A couple long to turn their makeshift garage gym into an industrial style gym.

Nov 28, 2012

A kitchen remodel features a cottage beach design.

Dec 5, 2012

A jungle-like backyard gets an equity boosting makeover.

Dec 12, 2012

A swamp-like backyard and a poorly finished basement both need an equity boost.