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.
Showing Season 2 of 8
2009
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2009-08-07
Designer 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.
2009-08-14
Designer 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.
2009-08-21
Designer 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.
2009-08-28
Designer 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.
2009-09-04
Designer 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.
2009-09-11
Designer 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.
2009-09-18
Designer 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.
2009-09-25
Designer 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.
2009-10-02
Designer 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.
2009-10-09
Designer 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.
2009-10-16
Designer 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.
2009-10-23
Designer 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.
2009-10-30
Designer 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.