Newlyweds Jeff and Julie Simon want to blow out their 70s throwback basement on the cheap. But local building and fire codes threaten to squash the budget before the building begins. When the happy couple tries to free up cash, they turn to the Money Hunters, Matt Blashaw and Deanne Bell, for help.
Melanie Burrows is going crazy. Her husband Kyle's homebrew hobby is taking over her kitchen. She wants to morph their old utility room into the beer factory of Kyle's dreams and the laundry room of hers, but shoddy windows, poor insulation, and a tight budget stand in the way. It's a tall order for an ordinary builder, but not for the Money Hunters, Matt Blashaw and Deanne Bell.
John and Chrissy Kuzmick moved into their dated Tudor twin with grand plans for updating it. However, that was 15 years ago! They need the Money Hunter, Matt Blashaw and Deanne Bell, to give their entire first floor a facelift on a one room budget, but a load-bearing wall and an unsafe chimney will make it a challenge.
David and Michele Rogers' home renovation is down to just two rooms, a drab den and a shady sun-porch. Michele isn't afraid to spend, but David has a firm price in mind for the project. When her plan for the porch goes awry, it's up to the Money Hunters to work out a compromise, without compromising the project.
Empty-nesters Larry and Debbie Buller would like to pamper themselves into retirement with a new relaxing bathroom. To transform their cramped bathroom into a relaxing spa, they want to rip out a dilapidated home office to make more room. They don't want to go over budget, so they're going to need the Money Hunters if they want to leave enough cash in the bank to spoil their grandson.
Thuy Thammavong had the kitchen of her dreams, but left it behind when she and husband Steve moved into a bigger house for their growing family. Steve will spare no expense to make his wife a satisfied chef again, but Thuy needs the Money Hunters', Matt Blashaw and Deanne Bell, help to keep Steve from spending them into the poor house.
Rae Munroe and Adina Silberstein's garage needs work. It leaks. It smells. The walls are crumbling. They'd like to build a potting station with running water, a work bench, and still have enough space for a car with a budget of seven grand! This one is tricky, even for the Money Hunters, Matt Blashaw and Deanne Bell.
Paul Tilghman and Melanie Rodriguez are new parents with an old house. They each have their own passion project that they want to tackle. Paul wants a rehabbed yard with patio and Melanie wants a functional utility room. The compromise is one that only the Money Hunters, Matt Blashaw and Deanne Bell, could pull off: do both.
Former Minnesota Viking Sean Burton and his wife Joy want to convert their unfinished basement into livable space, but they disagree about the plan. Joy wants an extra bathroom and flexible space. Sean wants it to become his man-cave. Joy's going to need some help form the Money Hunters, Matt Blashaw and Deanne Bell, to rein Sean in.
LaMonte Adams' mud room "serves its purpose", but wife Zarah wants to warm up their chilly utility room. The open ceiling, bare floor, and exposed HVAC are all eyesores and make a lousy first impression for their guests who enter through the garage. LaMonte is willing to make improvements with a $5,000 limit, so Zarah is going to need some help from the Money Hunters, Matt Blashaw and Deanne Bell, to spend it wisely.
The McGovern's began renovating their relic of a row home five years ago, but everything has to be custom made in a house built in 1860. Marisa is due to give birth in six weeks, leaving John-Paul scrambling to finish the entire first floor as his last project before the baby comes. This new family desperately needs the Money Hunters', Matt Blashaw and Deanne Bell, guidance if they want to finish on time and leave a future college fund intact for their new arrival.
Ajay and Michelle Joshi both agree they need another bathroom. They agree that it should go in the attic and they even have enough money set aside for the job. The only conflict is what to do with the rest of the space. Ajay wants a study for his library and Michelle a walk-in closet for her wardrobe. Only the Money Hunters, Matt Blashaw and Deanne Bell, could settle the argument and finish an entire floor on just the bathroom budget.
When it comes to their new backyard, the Jones' are at a total loss. They have a weather-beaten wood deck, a sagging fence, a cracked paver walkway, and no idea where to begin. With summer rapidly approaching, this couple will either have to take out a second mortgage or call upon the help of the Money Hunters, Matt Blashaw and Deanne Bell, if they want to be lounging by the pool before September.
Pharmacists Quinn and Lauren Czosnowski know their kitchen is down and out. The symptoms? Outdated cabinets, peeling floor tiles and a functional-at-best countertop. Unfortunately, their budget is more over-the-counter than prescription-strength. They want a kitchen like the ones they see in magazines, but have a fraction of the high-end budget. Lucky for them, the Money Hunters, licensed contractor Matt Blashaw and engineer Deanne Bell, are here to increase their DIY dosage and give them the kitchen they long for.
Ryan and Lauren's basement needs a head-to-toe gut job, but improvements to the rest of their home have sapped their savings. Ryan's an electrician and can barter plumbing from a buddy, but in order to beat this basement they'll need the Money Hunters batting cleanup. Licensed contractor Matt Blashaw will bang out the carpentry while engineer Deanne Bell cuts costs.
Laura Mikowychok and Eric Smith are a newly engaged couple settling into their first home together and saving for their wedding. It's not all lovey-dovey, though---the previous homeowner left them a funky beat-up bathroom, and a looming wedding is leaving them little cash. Watch as the Money Hunters, licensed contractor Matt Blashaw and engineer Deanne Bell, flip this bath ... for under six grand!
Jeff and Lori Zeaman have been living with a tiny deck in their big backyard for almost decade. They dream of a deck four times the size with extravagant amenities like composite decking, natural stone pavers and an outdoor plasma TV - but their 12K budget can't deliver everything on their wish list. It's compromise time for these homeowners. Matt and Deanne will rein in these dreamers and give them a tricked-out deck and patio, Money Hunter-style.
Expecting parents Terence and Maria Thomas need more space in their kitchen before the arrival of their first child, but there are two major obstacles. First, their basement staircase is gobbling up precious square footage in an already cramped kitchen. Second, they need to do a major structural renovation on a simple spruce-up budget. Lucky for the Thomases, Money Hunters Matt and Deanne are on the case. They're going to deliver on the Thomases' kitchen wish list AND make some major improvements to the adjoining dining room--all without breaking a sweat -- or the bank.
Advertising exec Paul has had it with his barren and useless front yard. He and his good friend Trudy want to revamp this blank canvas and transform it into an awesome outdoor entertainment zone. Paul's wish list screams big bucks: exotic wood deck, metal roof, fire pit and stone patio. But this dreamer doesn't have the cash to bankroll his dreams. Time to call the Money Hunters.
Contractor Cory Bordley promised his wife Dana that he could turn their recently purchased fixer-upper into the home of her dreams. But with over half their budget spent, four rooms still to renovate and two very different opinions, patience is running short. Can the Money Hunters get this couple and their renovation back on track?
Television host Elizabeth Jennings and her businessman husband Alex are certainly not short on personality. What they are short on is space in their master suite. The solution? A huge $75,000 renovation/addition! The problem? They only have two-thirds of that to spend. Can the Money Hunters manage this massive budget, or will they dig a foundation hole they can't afford to fill?
When we last saw Alex and Elizabeth Jennings, they were enjoying their new Money Hunters-style addition. But record rainfall has since caused a severely flooded basement and dampened their mood. And things only got worse when they received the insurance settlement. Now this couple is faced with the challenge of rebuilding their basement for a fraction of its worth. Sounds like it's time to call the Money Hunters... again.
Rian and Rory Beasley recently moved out of the city and into a suburban home to raise their son Sammy. They were drawn to the house because of the unfinished addition and the possibilities of what it could become. Their vision for the space is to create a living room, a mudroom area, a playroom and a bathroom...for only $7,500! Can Matt and Deanne pull off a renovation miracle?
First-time homeowners Nicole and Peter have a ton of unfinished square footage begging for a Money Hunters makeover. Their wish list is huge -- they want to redo their attic, garage and living room for only 25K! Sounds like it's compromise time. Will Matt and Deanne be able to talk this young couple into focusing their attention on just one space?
Mike and Andrea Austin just bought their dream home, but it came with a room they just don't know how to use. It was a library for the previous homeowners, who took all the bookshelves. Matt and Deanne are on a mission to turn this blank canvas into the ultimate home bar. It's a 100-proof improvement ...Money Hunters-style!
Empty-nesters Bill and Susan Hopkins had big plans for their suburban home when they moved in 30 years ago. But life (and putting two daughters through college) got in the way. Now they want to get those plans back on track. Can the Money Hunters help breathe some life into this kitchen before it starts collecting Social Security? And there's another challenge: the couple wants this renovation to be totally green and environmentally friendly.