Storyline

Licensed contractor Amy Matthews and her team of DIY Network experts help homeowners make the right decisions about which home projects to tackle themselves.

First Aired

2006-10-01
Last Aired

2012-12-12
Creator
Genre

Reality
Seasons

9
Episodes

89
Status

Returning Series
Language

English
Network

DIY Network

Keywords:

garden how to home improvement

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1. Living Room Upgrade

Jeanne teams up with Adam Berlin to determine how to get the most bang for her remodeling buck, and sh...More

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.Less

2006-10-01

2. Kitchen Upgrade

Marc and Kim decide to remodel their kitchen and need a reliable return on the investment. Adam Berlin...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.Less

2006-10-02

3. Backyard Deck

Adam Berlin helps a couple stretch their budget with an outdoor renovation project. They build a deck ...More

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.Less

2006-10-02

4. Master Bathroom Upgrade

A couple teams up with Adam Berlin to bring their 80's-era master bathroom into the 21st century. Smar...More

A couple teams up with Adam Berlin to bring their 80's-era master bathroom into the 21st century. Smart planning gets the couple the granite countertops they want to go with their new cabinets, faucets and shower stall.Less

2006-10-02

5. Basement Finish

A family of four decides to increase their living space with a basement remodel. They turn their horro...More

A family of four decides to increase their living space with a basement remodel. They turn their horror of a basement into an open multipurpose room complete with an office area, a Murphy bed and new laminate flooring.Less

2006-10-02

6. Stepping Up the Basement

A couple's 1970s basement is holding their house back, so with the help of Amy Matthews, they roll up ...More

A couple's 1970s basement is holding their house back, so with the help of Amy Matthews, they roll up their sleeves to bring the basement back to the future and double their livable space.Less

2006-10-08

7. Kitchen Catch-up

Most of Matt and Anita's house is updated and attractive, but their outdated kitchen is dragging down ...More

Most of Matt and Anita's house is updated and attractive, but their outdated kitchen is dragging down their home's value. With the help of Amy Matthews, they install a tile floor, hang new cabinets and replace their countertops.Less

2006-10-09

8. Home Theater

Ron and Dawn are armed with $15,000 and awesome DIY skills. With the help of Amy Matthews, and they ge...More

Ron and Dawn are armed with $15,000 and awesome DIY skills. With the help of Amy Matthews, and they get to work building an outrageous home theater room for him and a home office for her.Less

2006-10-15

9. Redoing the Den

With their kids off to college, Dave and Melanie decide to spend $5,000 to renovate either their kitch...More

With their kids off to college, Dave and Melanie decide to spend $5,000 to renovate either their kitchen or their family room. They have to choose the project that will give them the best return on their investment.Less

2006-10-16

10. Room to Grow

Kim and her three kids are in need of some extra space -- especially an extra bathroom. Kim's plan is ...More

Kim and her three kids are in need of some extra space -- especially an extra bathroom. Kim's plan is to demolish her Brady Bunch basement in order to add two bedrooms, a family room and a bathroom.Less

2006-10-22

11. Curb Upheaval

Doug and Jeanette and their three kids are in love with their old house, but its old yard is a problem...More

Doug and Jeanette and their three kids are in love with their old house, but its old yard is a problem. With a little help from Amy Matthews, they enhance their home's curb appeal and transform its tired exterior.Less

2006-10-23

12. Modernized Kitchen

A couple with a baby on the way is ready for a remodeling project. With a $20,000 budget, they hope th...More

A couple with a baby on the way is ready for a remodeling project. With a $20,000 budget, they hope their DIY skills are enough to update their kitchen in time for the due date and make some dough in the process.Less

2006-10-29

13. Build a Better Backyard

Kim is a commercial landscape architect, but her backyard could use a little of her expertise. With so...More

Kim is a commercial landscape architect, but her backyard could use a little of her expertise. With some help from Amy Matthews, a landscaper boyfriend and a $10,000 budget, Kim sets out to add a patio, pergola and water feature.Less