Sweat Equity

Jesse and Amy have remodeled the inside of their house, but the outside is so hideous they haven't invited anyone over. They plan to upgrade or repair every inch of the property, including the driveway and exterior siding.

Small spaces can be challenging and when that small space also floats, it adds a whole new set of obstacles. Houseboat owner Dawn would like to modernize the interior of the '70s watercraft of her year-round home.

A couple bought a house that needs fixed up both inside and out, and now would like to add an open porch to the flat front of their home. They only have $10,000 for the addition, so they are hoping they can tackle much of the work on their own.

Rob and Noel got a steal on a former bed and breakfast that had extensive damage due to two years of abandonment. Their plan is to turn the 4,000-square-foot, 19th-century home back into a single family home.

Josh and Jessica have a budget of $8,000 to create a large mudroom with cubbies, lockers, lots of counter space for the laundry area and even an apron front sink.

Homeowners plan to create a user-friendly area by installing a paver patio with a sitting wall, adding a water feature and simplifying the landscaping. By doing the work themselves, they can stretch their budget.

Steve and Amy have a townhouse that looks like all the others in the neighborhood -- bland. They'd like to upgrade some of the features and make their home stand out to buyers since they plan to move in the next year.

The only thing worse than having one outdated pink bathroom is having two outdated pink bathrooms. Bachelor Rob has updated much of his '50s rambler, but the maze of pink bathrooms is next on the hit list.

Dan and Amy have a modern home in an ideal location, but their backyard is less than ideal. Their first joint home improvement project is to bring the backyard in line with the standards of perfection set on the inside.

Jack and Emily have two big projects on their wish list: an updated lower level and a new garage. The garage has to come first since they need to create more storage space for the stuff that's in the basement.

When Heather's parents decided to say good-bye to their hot tub, she and her husband inherited it. However, that little windfall has snowballed into a backyard renovation that's bound to cost them a whole lot of money.

Amber and Bihn have been renovating their 1980s-era home, and they're ready to tackle the kitchen. They have new appliances and have a nice wood floor, but the 1980s-style cabinets and traditional rail have to go.

Christine wants to update the overgrown backyard of her 1920s bungalow. The key is to keep it low maintenance because she's young, single and doesn't want to be tied to yard work.