Vern Yip
Self/Host
Bang for your Buck (2009)
Season 2
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.
Released April 3, 2009
Episode 21 min
2+
Genres: Reality, Reality TV
Keywords: imdb.show, imdb.non-fiction, tmdb.home, tmdb.home-renovation, tmdb.interior-design
Watch Providers: Tubi TV, The Roku Channel
Network: HGTV
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S2E1 - Kitchens in Rustic, Contemporary and Traditional Styles
Designer Vern Yip and a local real estate expert compare $90,000 kitchen renovations in Dallas. They look at a rustic kitchen in one of the city's most well-known neighborhoods, a contemporary country kitchen in a northern suburb and a traditional country kitchen in a mid-century ranch home.
Aug. 7, 2009, midnight
S2E2 - Three Master Suite Renovations in Boulder
Designer Sabrina Soto and a local real estate expert compare $90,000 master suite renovations in Boulder, Colorado. They look at a traditional master suite in a historic home, a chic contemporary master suite with striking views and a traditional master suite in a ranch home just north of the city.
Aug. 14, 2009, midnight
S2E3 - Kitchens in Craftsman, Traditional and Contemporary Styles
Designer Lytel Young discovers what $50,000 will get for a kitchen renovation in Indianapolis: a modern craftsman kitchen with a concrete bar in a historic neighborhood, a traditional kitchen with a contemporary flair in a Cape Cod home and a white kitchen with bold granite countertops.
Aug. 21, 2009, midnight
S2E4 - $Three Master Bathrooms in the San Francisco Area
Designer David Bromstad compares three master bathrooms in the San Francisco area that were remodeled with budgets of $35,000: a contemporary bathroom with a high-tech, sensory shower, a traditional bathroom with an amazing view and another contemporary bathroom with an open, walk-in shower.
Aug. 28, 2009, midnight
S2E5 - Three Basement Renovations in Minneapolis
Designer Taniya Nayak compares basements in the Minneapolis area that were recently renovated, all with a price tag of $115,000. Along with a realtor, they look at an Old World style basement complete with a tavern, a traditional basement with a sleek black fireplace and an elaborate multi-function basement that includes a home theater.
Sept. 4, 2009, midnight
S2E6 - Three Great Rooms With Different Styles in Baltimore
Designer Taniya Nayak compares three great rooms in Baltimore that were recently renovated with budgets of $50,000 each. Along with a realtor, they look at a modern great room with horizontal metal cabinets, a contemporary great room with a wood-burning fireplace and a spunky great room with a built-in bar.
Sept. 11, 2009, midnight
S2E7 - Three Kitchen Renovations in Atlanta
Designer Vern Yip and an Atlanta real estate expert compare $70,000 kitchen renovations in the area, including a contemporary kitchen with a floating bar, an Italian style kitchen with an eclectic vibe and a kitchen that went from purple to purely elegant.
Sept. 18, 2009, midnight
S2E8 - Three Spectacular Outdoor Living Spaces in Austin
Designer Monica Pedersen and an Austin real estate expert compare outdoor living renovations completed with $95,000 budgets. They tour a traditional outdoor living room with a luxurious kitchen, a contemporary outdoor living room with a million dollar view and an outdoor living space that includes play areas for kids and adults.
Sept. 25, 2009, midnight
S2E9 - Three Master Suites in Chicago
Designer Monica Pedersen compares master suite renovations in Chicago completed for $40,000, including a contemporary master suite with a trough-style sink, a traditional master suite with modern flair, and a classic master suite with a balcony.
Oct. 2, 2009, midnight
S2E10 - Three Outdoor Living Spaces in Nashville
Designer Vern Yip compares outdoor living spaces in Nashville that were completed with $40,000 budgets. Along with a local realtor, they look at a contemporary space with a saltwater pool, a lush traditional space with a stacked stone fireplace and another contemporary space with three living areas.
Oct. 9, 2009, midnight
S2E11 - Three Basement Renovations in Philadelphia
Designer Taniya Nayak and a local real estate agent compare recently renovated basements in Philadelphia. They look at a cottage-style basement in a historic home, a pub-style basement with a wine cellar and a traditional basement that also boasts a kitchen.
Oct. 16, 2009, midnight
S2E12 - Three Miami Great Rooms
Designer David Bromstad and a local real estate agent compare $120,000 great room renovation projectss in Miami. First, they check out a modern great room with a custom Peruvian wood wall. Then, they visit a mid-century modern great room with an amazing view and, finally, they check out a cozy and elegant great room done in a French country style.
Oct. 23, 2009, midnight
S2E13 - Three Seattle Bathroom Renovations
Designer David Bromstad and a Seattle real estate agent compare $55,000 bathroom renovations in the area, starting with a modern zen retreat with huge skylights. They also explore a contemporary bathroom with a pebble shower floor and a traditional bathroom with a a rounded bathtub deck.
Oct. 30, 2009, midnight
Network: HGTV
Episode Runtime: 21 min.
Season Runtime: 2184 min.
Released: April 3, 2009
Last Air Date: Aug. 15, 2013, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-G / 2+
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