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Granite countertops or a custom, mosaic backsplash? Hardwood floors or stone tiles? We are bombarded with so many beautiful home renovation ideas, not only is it difficult to decide what we want, but it's hard to determine which choices provide the greatest return on investment. Bang For Your Buck has the concrete answers on remodeling value and how to get the most out of any renovation budget. In each episode, three homeowners from the same city renovate the same room of the house with the same budget. After the renovation, experts determine the value of each home, dramatically revealing whose remodeling choices were good investment decisions.
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Episode 1 - Annapolis Coastal Great Rooms
Release Date: 2013-05-23Annapolis is known for its rich history, recreational boating and views of the Chesapeake Bay. Designer Vern Yip heads out to this quaint city to critique three $80K coastal living great room renovations. He'll get a little help from a local Annapolis realtor to decide who got the biggest bang for their buck! Vaulted ceilings, breathtaking views, custom cherry counter tops - which design element will impress Vern and which homeowner's savvy design style will earn them the huge cash prize?
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Episode 2 - Bedroom Suites in Washington, D.C.
Release Date: 2013-05-30These days, master suites consist of a whole lot more than just your standard dresser, matching nightstands and bed. Designer Vern Yip and a local Washington, D.C. realtor check out three different master suite renovations, complete with a modern twist. Think skylights, bamboo ceilings, roof-top decks and custom closets! The renovation that Vern and our realtor deem the best of them all will take home a huge cash prize!
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Episode 3 - Kitchens and Dining Rooms in Vail, Colorado
Release Date: 2013-06-06In Vail, Colorado, the views are spectacular and so are the homes. Designer Vern Yip and a local realtor head to three properties that have recently undergone a kitchen and dining room renovation to determine who will see the highest return on their investment. From a modern kitchen with clean lines to a cozy kitchen with views of Vail Valley, these renovations do not disappoint! The home that Vern and our realtor think got the biggest bang for their buck will walk away with a cash prize to help them complete other renovations!
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Episode 4 - Denver Unconventional Homes
Release Date: 2013-06-13Designer Vern Yip and a local realtor go to the mile high city of Denver, Colorado to check out three unique and unconventional home renovations. First they look at an abandoned warehouse that has been turned into a chic oasis. Next they'll head to a hundred and twenty-five year old church that is now a quiet sanctuary. And finally, they visit an old junkyard garage, complete with a tower overlooking the city! The renovation that is deemed the most livable while still keeping in theme with the property type will win a big cash prize.
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Episode 5 - Hilton Head Vacation Homes
Release Date: 2013-06-20Designer Vern Yip and a local realtor head to a little slice of paradise known as Hilton Head, South Carolina to critique three vacation home renovations. With views of Hilton Head's many golf courses, spectacular pools and amazing outdoor living areas, these vacation properties will leave you speechless. But which one will get the biggest bang for their buck and walk away with a large cash prize?
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Episode 6 - Renovations on Small Savannah Homes With Southern Charm
Release Date: 2013-06-27Open floor plans, historical preservation and unique back splashes are just some of the features that Vern Yip will find in Savannah, Georgia. Along with a local realtor, Vern will critique three 50K small home renovations. The home that Vern and the realtor think got the biggest bang for their buck will walk away with cash!
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Episode 7 - Extravagant South Florida Outdoor Living Renovations
Release Date: 2013-07-04Designer Vern Yip and a local realtor evaluate three extravagant South Florida outdoor living renovations. Over-the-top water features, outdoor kitchens and tropical patios are just some of the highlights. The home that Vern and our realtor think got the biggest bang for their buck walks away with a large cash prize, which they decide to donate to their favorite charity.
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Episode 8 - Miami 45K Private Outdoor Sanctuaries
Release Date: 2013-07-11In sunny Miami, Florida, creating fabulous outdoor living spaces is where it's at. Designer Vern Yip and a local realty expert head to this vibrant city to evaluate three outdoor sanctuary renovations. First they'll visit a zen oasis complete with a tree house! Next, they'll check out a serene koi and lily pond perfect for relaxation. And finally, they'll live it up in a swanky entertaining backyard space. The house that Vern and our local realty expert think got the biggest bang for their buck will walk away with a large cash prize!
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Episode 9 - New York City Designer's Challenge: Luxury Apartment Renovations
Release Date: 2013-07-18In New York City, how far can $400K go when you're renovating an apartment? This special episode of Bang For Your Buck will show you! Three Manhattan designers will take the hot seat as the luxury apartments that they recently helped renovate are critiqued by host Vern Yip and a local realty expert. An oversized kitchen island and mother-of-pearl walls are just some of the features that will be showcased in these over-the-top apartments. The designer whose work got the biggest bang for the buck will win a large cash prize to donate to the charity of their choice.
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Episode 10 - Atlanta 125K Urban Living Renovations
Release Date: 2013-07-25Designer Vern Yip is in his home town of Atlanta, checking out three urban kitchen and master suite renovations. Vern and a local realtor will have a tough choice as the three properties they're looking at excel when it comes to design choices. But will Vern and the realtor be thrown when they check out a master suite with a urinal? Will they appreciate the master bedroom with barn doors or the home that looks like a French chalet? The home that best captures the feel of urban living in Atlanta will win a large cash prize!
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Episode 11 - Southern Hospitality Entertaining Spaces
Release Date: 2013-08-01What does it take to have the perfect space for entertaining in the South? Designer Vern Yip and a local realty expert head to Georgia to check out three incredible renovations. Stainless countertops, a lake-front dining room and a patio addition are just some of the features they evaluate. The house that Vern and our local realty expert think got the biggest bang for their buck in their southern entertaining space will walk away with a large cash prize to put towards more renovations!
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Episode 12 - Los Angeles 35K Live/Work Spaces
Release Date: 2013-08-08Designer Vern Yip and a local realty expert head to sunny Los Angeles, California, to check out three live/work space renovations. First up, a couple of architects whose home doubles as a gallery and workshop. Next, is a first on Bang For Your Buck... an Airstream renovation! And last, a garage turned studio! The space that Vern and our realty expert deem the biggest bang for the buck will walk away with a large cash prize!
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Episode 13 - Unconventional Los Angeles Spaces
Release Date: 2013-08-15Designer Vern Yip and a local realty expert are in Los Angeles, California, to critique three unconventional space renovations. Nothing about these spaces is ordinary as they check out a resort-style Morroccan spa, a storage system dubbed The Monster, and a sustainable home built around trees. The home that Vern and our realtor think got the biggest bang for their buck will walk away with a large cash prize that can be put towards more renovation!