About this season
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.
Episodes (13)
1. Three Major Home Renovations in Detroit
Aired 21 November 2010 • 21 min
Designer Monica Pedersen and local realtor critique three major home renovations in Detroit to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First, they check out a contemporary home renovation with a heated tile entryway. Next, they visit a modern home renovation with a downdraft cooktop. And finally, they check out a transitional home renovation with metal faced subway tile.
2. Three Entertainment Space Renovations in Atlanta
Aired 11 December 2010 • 21 min
Designer Vern Yip and a local realtor critique three entertainment space renovations in Atlanta to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First, they check out a traditional-rustic entertainment space with a stone arch. Next, they visit a traditional entertainment space with a full kitchen. And finally, they check out a traditional and comfortable entertainment space with an aquarium.
3. Three Rocky Mountain Great Room Renovations
Aired 18 December 2010 • 21 min
Designer Monica Pedersen and a local realty expert critique three mountain great room renovations in the Rocky Mountains to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First, they check out a mountain old world great room with a wall of windows. Next, they visit a transitional mountain great room with floor to ceiling windows. And finally, they check out a contemporary mountain great room with a statement staircase.
4. Three Master Bathroom Renovations in Birmingham
Aired 8 January 2011 • 21 min
Designer Vern Yip and a local realtor critique three master bathroom renovations in Birmingham to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First, they check out a traditional master bathroom with custom detailed cabinets. Next, they visit a tranquil master bathroom with a toilet phone. And finally, they check out a craftsman master bathroom with an antique sideboard
5. Three Outdoor Room Renovations in Omaha
Aired 15 January 2011 • 21 min
Designer Genevieve Gorder and a local realtor critique three outdoor room renovations in Omaha to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First, they check out a traditional outdoor space with a stone river. Next, they visit modern outdoor space with an artisan fire pit. And finally, they check out a traditional outdoor space with a full outdoor kitchen.
6. Three Bedroom Suite Renovations in Charlotte
Aired 22 January 2011 • 21 min
Designer Vern Yip and a local realtor critique three bedroom suite renovations in Charlotte to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First, they check out a master suite addition with a claw foot slipper tub. Next, they visit a master suite renovation with a large walk-through shower. And finally, they check out a master suite addition overlooking the pool.
7. Three Kitchen Renovations in Phoenix
Aired 29 January 2011 • 21 min
Designer Kristan Cunningham and a local Realtor critique three kitchen renovations in Phoenix to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First, they check out a comfortable contemporary kitchen with a oversize island. Next, they visit a traditional glamour kitchen with a cabinetry-covered refrigerator. And finally, they check out a rustic and romantic kitchen with decorative touches from top to bottom.
8. Three Apartment Rental Renovations in Buenos Aires
Aired 5 February 2011 • 21 min
Designer Monica Pedersen and a local realty expert critique three rental apartment renovations in Buenos Aires to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First, they check out a contemporary cosmopolitan downtown apartment with a 2nd floor loft. Next, they visit a modern minimalist downtown apartment with a private rooftop deck. And finally, they check out a contemporary downtown apartment with a brand new second bathroom.
9. Three Zen Master Suite Renovations in St. Paul
Aired 12 February 2011 • 21 min
Designer Genevieve Gorder and a local realtor critique three master suite renovations in St Paul to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First, they check out a modern master suite with a balcony. Next, they visit a Zen master suite with a skyline shower system. And finally, they check out a modern master suite with a sleek and tranquil spa.
10. Three Custom Basement Renovations in St Louis
Aired 19 February 2011 • 21 min
Designer Monica Pedersen and a local Realtor critique three custom basement renovations in St Louis to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First, they check out a rustic basement with a bar made of brick and stone. Next, they visit a bright and bold basement with a state of the art bathroom and a heated floor. And finally, they check out a Sports Bar Basement with round walls and artistic touches.
11. Three Tuscan Entertainment Renovations
Aired 26 February 2011 • 21 min
Designer Vern Yip and a local Italian realty expert critique three entertainment renovations in Tuscany, all with the ability to dine al fresco, to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First, they check out an 11th century villa with a Renaissance revival. Next they visit a farmhouse with a professional kitchen. Lastly they visit a Renaissance apartment with a grand salon.
12. Three Outdoor Kitchen Renovations in Miami
Aired 5 March 2011 • 21 min
Designer Sandy Espinet and a local realtor critique three outdoor kitchen renovations in Miami to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First, they check out a Moroccan outdoor kitchen with tile columns. Next, they visit a Mediterranean outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven. And finally, they check out a modern outdoor kitchen that has a BBQ with a stainless steel surround and stucco backsplash.
13. Three Master Bathroom Renovations in West Palm Beach
Aired 12 March 2011 • 21 min
Designer Sandy Espinet and a local realty expert critique three master bathroom renovations in West Palm Beach to determine which one will see the biggest bang for your buck. First, they check out a fresh and clean bathroom with a smoked glass toilet enclosure. Next, they visit a earthy bathroom with a diagonal chiseled wall. And finally, they check out a contemporary chic bathroom with zebra wood cabinets.