Renovation Realities

Vince and Kristin Freeman renovate their old, closed-off kitchen and open it up to be the space of their dreams.

Chris and Vanessa Farzner hate their outdated and closed-off kitchen, so they are more than ready to open it up and give it a facelift.

Various problems arise as the Boothes completely renovate their kitchen, including an unexpected sewage pipe and a cabinet that won't fit in the door. By the end, the Boothes have a completely different opinion of renovations.

The O'Rourkes plan to take out a wall and update everything in their kitchen. They start off optimistic, but when inexperience and exhaustion collide, this couple begins a tough, uphill battle to complete their renovation.

Allison and Peter Zalezsak love everything about their home - everything except their master bathroom. They want to transform their outdated bathroom into a stylish, modern space.

From confusing instructions to missing pieces, a couple starts to wonder if this renovation is against them.

Jeff Behrens and his brother-in-law, Jose Quinones, set out to turn Jeff's boring, small utility room into a laundry/bathroom combo. From demo to plumbing to framing, this renovation is one surprise after another.

DJ and Molly Malinowski bought a charming home as a young couple, but three kids later, they've run out of space. They want to convert the unused attic into a playroom for their kids.

Mike and Liz bought their home as a foreclosure and have been actively renovating each room. The basement is the last room that's in desperate need, and they would love to renovate and use it to entertain family and friends.

Christopher and Robert Kitchens are renovating their outdated kitchen. They're planning to update the area to help transform this house into a home and create a more inviting space for family and friends.

Tracey Erickson and her friend Dannie Moore renovate her kitchen area. By removing a small half bathroom and demolishing a wall that divides the kitchen from the staircase, they hope to make an open gallery space.

Keith and Karen Eyer want to update their boring and ugly basement. They want to remove panel walls and a dingy drop-ceiling. Karen thinks this will be a quick and easy job, but Keith doesn't share the same opinion.

Chrysten and Jake Copley hate their kitchen. It's too small, so they're planning on starting fresh. The outdated and ugly area is replaced with a new, family-friendly entertaining space where they can cook like gourmet chefs.