Sweat Equity

Jeanne teams up with Adam Berlin to determine how to get the most bang for her remodeling buck, and she settles on the living room. Her 100-year-old house receives a skim coat on the walls, a brand new hardwood floor and more.

Marc and Kim decide to remodel their kitchen and need a reliable return on the investment. Adam Berlin helps the couple install the best materials they can afford as they add new cabinets, countertops, floor and backsplash.

Adam Berlin helps a couple stretch their budget with an outdoor renovation project. They build a deck in the middle of the yard and surround it with xeriscaped landscaping, rock paths and low-voltage lighting.

A couple has a low-end budget of just $3,000 and some high-end kitchen upgrades in mind. They hope that by using their own labor they can complete their project without breaking the bank.

A couple decides that their $4,000 remodel budget is more realistic for a garage workshop than refinishing their basement. In the end they hope their garage upgrade is a worthwhile endeavor rather than a pet project.

Just about every room in Ted Hagan and Jennifer Martz's turn of the century house is updated, except their galley kitchen. Can they keep their remodel under the cost of their return?

Amy Matthews tackles a $30,000 basement remodel in her own house.

A couple must decide on whether to focus on exterior or interior upgrades to their home.

A tuck under garage is converted into a family space with a mudroom and entertainment area.