Bang For Your Buck (2009)
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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Episode 1 - Kitchens in Rustic, Contemporary and Traditional Styles
Release Date: 2009-08-07Designer Vern Yip and a local real estate expert compare $90,000 kitchen renovations in Dallas. They look at a rustic kitchen in one of the city's most well-known neighborhoods, a contemporary country kitchen in a northern suburb and a traditional country kitchen in a mid-century ranch home.
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Episode 2 - Three Master Suite Renovations in Boulder
Release Date: 2009-08-14Designer Sabrina Soto and a local real estate expert compare $90,000 master suite renovations in Boulder, Colorado. They look at a traditional master suite in a historic home, a chic contemporary master suite with striking views and a traditional master suite in a ranch home just north of the city.
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Episode 3 - Kitchens in Craftsman, Traditional and Contemporary Styles
Release Date: 2009-08-21Designer Lytel Young discovers what $50,000 will get for a kitchen renovation in Indianapolis: a modern craftsman kitchen with a concrete bar in a historic neighborhood, a traditional kitchen with a contemporary flair in a Cape Cod home and a white kitchen with bold granite countertops.
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Episode 4 - $Three Master Bathrooms in the San Francisco Area
Release Date: 2009-08-28Designer David Bromstad compares three master bathrooms in the San Francisco area that were remodeled with budgets of $35,000: a contemporary bathroom with a high-tech, sensory shower, a traditional bathroom with an amazing view and another contemporary bathroom with an open, walk-in shower.
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Episode 5 - Three Basement Renovations in Minneapolis
Release Date: 2009-09-04Designer Taniya Nayak compares basements in the Minneapolis area that were recently renovated, all with a price tag of $115,000. Along with a realtor, they look at an Old World style basement complete with a tavern, a traditional basement with a sleek black fireplace and an elaborate multi-function basement that includes a home theater.
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Episode 6 - Three Great Rooms With Different Styles in Baltimore
Release Date: 2009-09-11Designer Taniya Nayak compares three great rooms in Baltimore that were recently renovated with budgets of $50,000 each. Along with a realtor, they look at a modern great room with horizontal metal cabinets, a contemporary great room with a wood-burning fireplace and a spunky great room with a built-in bar.
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Episode 7 - Three Kitchen Renovations in Atlanta
Release Date: 2009-09-18Designer Vern Yip and an Atlanta real estate expert compare $70,000 kitchen renovations in the area, including a contemporary kitchen with a floating bar, an Italian style kitchen with an eclectic vibe and a kitchen that went from purple to purely elegant.
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Episode 8 - Three Spectacular Outdoor Living Spaces in Austin
Release Date: 2009-09-25Designer Monica Pedersen and an Austin real estate expert compare outdoor living renovations completed with $95,000 budgets. They tour a traditional outdoor living room with a luxurious kitchen, a contemporary outdoor living room with a million dollar view and an outdoor living space that includes play areas for kids and adults.
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Episode 9 - Three Master Suites in Chicago
Release Date: 2009-10-02Designer Monica Pedersen compares master suite renovations in Chicago completed for $40,000, including a contemporary master suite with a trough-style sink, a traditional master suite with modern flair, and a classic master suite with a balcony.
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Episode 10 - Three Outdoor Living Spaces in Nashville
Release Date: 2009-10-09Designer Vern Yip compares outdoor living spaces in Nashville that were completed with $40,000 budgets. Along with a local realtor, they look at a contemporary space with a saltwater pool, a lush traditional space with a stacked stone fireplace and another contemporary space with three living areas.
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Episode 11 - Three Basement Renovations in Philadelphia
Release Date: 2009-10-16Designer Taniya Nayak and a local real estate agent compare recently renovated basements in Philadelphia. They look at a cottage-style basement in a historic home, a pub-style basement with a wine cellar and a traditional basement that also boasts a kitchen.
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Episode 12 - Three Miami Great Rooms
Release Date: 2009-10-23Designer David Bromstad and a local real estate agent compare $120,000 great room renovation projectss in Miami. First, they check out a modern great room with a custom Peruvian wood wall. Then, they visit a mid-century modern great room with an amazing view and, finally, they check out a cozy and elegant great room done in a French country style.
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Episode 13 - Three Seattle Bathroom Renovations
Release Date: 2009-10-30Designer David Bromstad and a Seattle real estate agent compare $55,000 bathroom renovations in the area, starting with a modern zen retreat with huge skylights. They also explore a contemporary bathroom with a pebble shower floor and a traditional bathroom with a a rounded bathtub deck.