Sweat Equity

A family has been upgrading their home piece by piece over the last three years. With the recent addition of their baby son, they plan on converting their empty basement space into a spa-worthy bathroom in time for Grandma's visit from the UK.

A couple's three-level home has an appealing layout and a great location on a cul-de-sac. They don't plan to sell anytime soon, but they want to add value to their home while making the space more comfortable for their large family.

A family had a few good reasons to buy their 1930s home with a big lot eight years ago. Now that their two boys are tweens, they need more space for the kids and want to turn the tuck under garage into family space with a mudroom and TV area.

A couple's apartment-style laminate cabinets in the kitchen and outdated everything sits like a big eyesore in the middle of their house. Amy Matthew's plan is to give the entire space a "Hollywood Regency" makeover to glam it up with an elegant finish.

A die-hard DIYer and her husband have updated almost every room of their 1980s rambler home. With an expanding family the house is feeling cramped, so they must decide if they're going spend money on high-end kitchen finishes or build an addition.

In a community of boring backyards, Amy Matthews helps to make this two level deck with a lower patio a masterpiece that will definitely set Sabrina and Drew Ely's new home apart from their neighbors.

With an $8,000 budget, a couple's goal is to work with their home's exposed rafters and ductwork to create an industrial-style basement that will enhance their lifestyle and hopefully boost their bottom line.

A couple has created a comfortable vibe in their suburban split-level home. They love to entertain, but their big backyard is a bust, so they plan to follow Amy Matthew's advice and bring the interior charm of their home outdoors.

A couple didn't mean to buy a piece of history, but now that they did, they're intent on keeping it as close to original as possible. With Amy Matthews's help, they'll make the right restoration choices and get the biggest bang for their 20K budget.

Two avid DIYers bought a 1950s ranch-style house that needs plenty of work. Covered with pink inside and out, they plan to make some neutral updates as they turn their garage into a full-blow, industrial-style gym.

Kerry & Kate Hage are recently married... and when Kate moved into Kerry's 1960's bachelor pad rambler, she wanted to make it actually feel like a home. Amy Matthews helps starting with the home's kitchen.

Brittany & David moved into their home just a year ago. Their backyard is a jungle. They plan to stay in their home awhile. So Amy Matthews revamps the backyard a place for them to live - while boosting their home's equity.

Monica Moses and John Reinan updated their mid-century ranch with high contrast contemporary design. The project left to tackle the poorly finished basement space. Amy Matthews helps create the perfect craft studio.