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 - Three Contemporary Great Room Renos in Washington DC
Release Date: 2010-01-08Designer Sabrina Soto and a local realtor critique three great room renovations, all in the Washington, D.C. area and each for $140,000, to determine which one will see the biggest bang for their buck. First, they check out a contemporary great room with loads of natural light. Next, they visit a transitional great room with an angled breakfast bar. And finally, they check out an Asian-inspired great room with a Japanese stone fireplace surround.
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Episode 2 - Traditional, Transitional, and Contemporary Kitchens
Release Date: 2010-01-15Designer Monica Pedersen and a local Realtor critique three kitchen renovations, all in the Cincinnati area, and all completed for $70,000 each, to determine which one will see the biggest bang for their buck. First, they check out an updated traditional kitchen with a vaulted skylight ceiling. Next, they visit a transitional kitchen with refrigerator nook. And finally, they check out another updated traditional kitchen with a restored butler's pantry.
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Episode 3 - Contemporary and Updated Colonial Bathroom Renovations in Albany, New York
Release Date: 2010-01-22Designer Monica Pedersen and a local Realtor critique three master bathroom renovations in Albany, NY to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First, they check out an updated colonial bathroom with a claw foot tub and separate his and her vanities. Then, they visit a contemporary bathroom with a large shower and three showerheads. And finally, they check out another contemporary bathroom with an interesting layout and two skylights!
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Episode 4 - Three Great Room Renovations in Denver
Release Date: 2010-01-29Designer David Bromstad and a local Realtor critique three great room renovations in Denver to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First, they check out a contemporary great room in a historic neighborhood. Next, they visit a traditional great room in a suburb. And finally, they check out a funky farmhouse inspired great room in a planned urban community.
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Episode 5 - Three Spokane Master Suite Renovations
Release Date: 2010-02-05Designer David Bromstad and a local Realtor critique three master suite renovations in Spokane, WA to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First, they check out a contemporary master suite with a river rock shower wall and backsplash. Next, they visit a craftsman-style master suite with a sliding glass door to the sun deck. And finally, they check out a hip traditional master suite with exposed brick in an old converted hotel.
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Episode 6 - Three Kitchen Renovations in Raleigh, NC
Release Date: 2010-02-19Designer Vern Yip and a local Realtor critique three kitchen renovations in Raleigh, NC. First, they check out a transitional kitchen with a custom stainless steel farmhouse sink. Next, they visit an updated traditional kitchen with an in-ceiling sound system. And finally, they check out a Spanish colonial kitchen with exposed wood ceiling beams.
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Episode 7 - Three Kitchen Renovations in New Orleans
Release Date: 2010-03-19Designer Monica Pedersen and a local Realtor critique three kitchen renovations in New Orleans to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First, they check out a contemporary kitchen with a Creole flair. Next, they visit a modern kitchen with a stainless steel island countertop. And finally, they check out a transitional kitchen with craftsman touches.
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Episode 8 - Three Master Bathroom Renovations in Houston
Release Date: 2010-03-26Designer Sabrina Soto and a local Realtor critique three master bathroom renovations in Houston. First, they check out a modern master bathroom with custom brushed nickel sinks. Next, the visit a contemporary master bathroom with a floating vanity. And finally, they check out another contemporary master bathroom with a walk-in closet.
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Episode 9 - Three Great Room Renovations in Honolulu
Release Date: 2010-04-02Designer Sabrina Soto and a local Realtor critique three great room renovations in Honolulu to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First, they check out a transitional great room with two refrigerators. Next, they visit a contemporary great room with a decorative ceiling. And finally, they check out another contemporary great room with a soaring ceiling!
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Episode 10 - Three Master Suite Renovations in Atlanta
Release Date: 2010-04-09Designer Vern Yip and a local Real Estate Expert critique three recently renovated master suites in Atlanta. First, they check out a modern master suite with sweeping city views. Next, they visit a contemporary master suite with a built-in TV niche. And finally, they head to a French country master suite with a custom closet.
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Episode 11 - Three Outdoor Room Renovations in San Diego
Release Date: 2010-04-16Designer Jamie Durie and a local realtor critique three outdoor room renovations in San Diego to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First, they check out a Mediterranean-inspired outdoor room with a huge fireplace and multiple entertaining areas. Next, they visit a contemporary outdoor room with an outdoor pool table and bar. And finally, they check out a mid-century modern outdoor room with drought-tolerant plants and an amazing view!
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Episode 12 - Three Kitchen Renovations in Raleigh, NC
Release Date: 2010-04-23Designer Vern Yip and a local Realtor critique three kitchen renovations in Raleigh, NC, to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First, they check out a transitional kitchen with a free-form bar. Next, they check out another transitional kitchen with an in-ceiling surround system. And finally, they visit a contemporary kitchen with a granite slab backsplash.
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Episode 13 - Three Basement Renovations in Kansas City
Release Date: 2010-04-30Designer Taniya Nayak and a local realtor critique three basement renovations in Kansas City to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First, they check out a traditional basement with a cool kids room. Next, they visit another traditional basement with a fireplace. And finally, they check out a rustic basement with a state-of-the-art home theater system.