Shadow Sarah Richardson and design sidekick Tommy Smythe as they complete an entire renovation, from the ground up, of a fixer-upper she has purchased, turning it into a viable commodity. Richardson also demonstrates how to transform a builder's subdivision house into the home of your dreams. N...
Sarah is in the market for an ideal fixer-upper, but finding a house with good bones, the right price, and a nice location isn't easy. Tag along with Sarah and her real estate agent as they look for the ultimate renovator's dream: a perfect disaster.
30 minutes
Dig in with Sarah, Tommy, and the landscaping team as they work to resurrect the hardscrabble plot that passes for a backyard. Learn how to use common materials to create a chic, low-maintenance space that will provide year-round enjoyment.
30 minutes
Interior renovations start small as Sarah tackles the kids' bedrooms, which are plagued by awkward layouts and sloped ceilings. See how she makes the most of her limited funds to achieve needed wiring updates as well as fun and fresh decor.
30 minutes
Watch Sarah take a dingy bathroom, dim hall, and pokey room from tired to inspired! With a tight grip on the purse-strings, she captures every last inch of unused space, gutting the bathroom and creating a lofty, functional kids' lounge and study.
30 minutes
Make the right design decisions, and a room can serve almost any purpose. Get insider tips as Sarah designs a combination den/home office/guest room; a tall order for a tight space. Large-scale furniture and a sunny color palette set the scene.
30 minutes
Look out, here come the sledgehammers! Sarah doubles the size of the master bedroom by knocking down the wall to the next room; now there's enough space for his and hers closets and room to lounge. Lush colors and textures make a luxurious retreat.
30 minutes
There's no love lost for the dingy kitchen and bathroom in Sarah's house. Watch as she knocks down walls, moves windows, doors, and floors, and completely refinishes the space to create a luxurious, peaceful master bathroom, all on a strict budget.
30 minutes
The dark, cramped living room and foyer are fit for nothing but the wrecking ball, and down they come as Sarah reconfigures the space into something roomy and bright. Inefficient windows and doors go, too, and the fireplace gets a refit.
30 minutes
It's another two-for-one special at Sarah's house, as she combines the drab kitchen and mock-Tudor dining room into a huge, contemporary eat-in kitchen. Get insider tips on how to squeeze the most value from each dollar spent on finishing details.
30 minutes
Sarah turns her attention to the basement, where low ceilings, choppy rooms and mold present more than a few problems. See her visions of a high and dry family space turn to nightmares when costly structural work must be added to the to-do list.
30 minutes
Sarah's house needs a kid-friendly landing spot and an appealing laundry room, but she's still feeling the pinch after the costly basement renovations. Watch how she makes big updates for small change as she creates well-organized service rooms.
30 minutes
It's easy to see that Sarah followed the maxim “buy the worst house on the best street.†With interior renovations complete, it's time to tackle the exterior. Dry rot, a listing porch, and an old retaining wall mean there's lots of work to do.
30 minutes
The dust has settled and Sarah is the owner of a new house! Solid planning, wise spending, and a sense of humour make a huge difference in the success of a reno. Tour the entire home from top to bottom, learning added perspective on decisions made.
30 minutes
