Sweat Equity

A couple saw a lot of potential in their 1935 Tudor-style home. While their their attic is already finished off, the awkward bathroom floor plan must be reworked to transform the space into a sizable main bedroom suite.

Amy Matthews bought her home years ago because it was in a great location. She wants to add a TV room, a bathroom, laundry room and mudroom to the two-bedroom 1920s bungalow.

When a woman purchased a brand-new townhome, she was disappointed in the bland, builders-grade finishing options that were offered. Now, she is ready to add some decorative flair to her kitchen and make this cookie cutter home stand out from the pack.

A couple bought their home four years ago with big plans for cosmetic fixes, but everything has been left incomplete. They're ready to finish the projects to enjoy the house now and get more out of it when they're ready to move.

Brett and Amy Werger weren't serious about moving when they casually stopped at an open house four years ago. But they soon became buyers when they fell in love with all the space the 1968 split-level offered.

A five-year search led a young couple to their log home on five wooded acres. After some major renovations, they still want to tackle the main floor bathroom and the main bedroom, but they're moving the 1970s kitchen to the top of the to-do list.

A couple wants to turn an oddly placed bedroom into a functional mud and laundry room. Originally built in the early 60s, their home was almost finished when the seller ran out of money, thus leaving the home with a few quirks.

Brad and Jennifer bought their lakeside home six years ago, but they've outgrown the undefined, entertainment room. They plan to transform this spot into a new media room and bar where they can entertain and hang out as a family.

It was love at first sight when this couple found their 1926 Craftsman Bungalow. Now, they're interested in environmentally friendly products and want to be as eco-friendly as possible with a kitchen renovation on a $10,000 budget.

Luke and Courtney appreciate the charm of their 1910 home, but although the interior has a polished look, the front entry sunroom leaves something to be desired. They want to convert the room into a year-round living space.

Actors Mark and Shelly moved from New York to the Midwest to raise a family. They love their home but need another bedroom for all their out-of-town guests, so they're looking to their basement to expand.

Nick and Christine have a to-do list that includes a main floor bedroom, an upstairs knotty pine bonus room and an unfinished basement. They tackle the attic bonus room, giving it a modern style that better fits their lifestyle.

His condo was built 10 years before he was born, but Jed knows that the outdated space can be easily fixed with some cosmetic updates, elbow grease and cash. He banks on help from his roommate and mom to keep the budget on track.