Storyline

Denver-based contractor Keith Nylund and his team transform small historic houses into larger modern family-friendly homes for potential buyers.

First Aired

2016-08-16
Last Aired

2016-08-30
Creator
Genre
Seasons

1
Episodes

7
Status

Returning Series
Language

English
Network

DIY Network

Keywords:

denver, colorado home renovation house flipping home expansion

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Season 1

1. Third Floor's a Charm?

Keith wants to flip a century-old Craftsman bungalow in Denver, but it needs something special to over...More

Keith wants to flip a century-old Craftsman bungalow in Denver, but it needs something special to overcome the downside of its location on a busy street. He creates a spacious living area on the ground floor, builds three bedrooms and a luxurious master suite on the second floor, then adds a unique third-story loft that provides an amazing view of the mountains.Less

41mins 2016-08-16

2. 1920 Bungalow Gets 2nd Story

Keith plans to flip a 917 square foot, two bedroom, one bath bungalow in a fast growing neighborhood i...More

Keith plans to flip a 917 square foot, two bedroom, one bath bungalow in a fast growing neighborhood in Denver, Colorado. Because the house was built in 1920, the home has small rooms and limited living space compared to modern homes in the area.Less

41mins 2016-08-23

3. Ripping Off the Roof Makes Room for Baby

A Denver couple with two young boys is expecting a new baby, and they need more room in their 100-year...More

A Denver couple with two young boys is expecting a new baby, and they need more room in their 100-year-old house. Keith rips off the roof and adds a dormer, giving them a new master suite, nursery and a fun bedroom for the boys. He also opens up the ground floor and creates a stunning new kitchen.Less

41mins 2016-08-30

4. Craftsman Bungalow Gets a New Second Story

An investor brings Keith a promising flip prospect that another builder started, but abandoned in the ...More

An investor brings Keith a promising flip prospect that another builder started, but abandoned in the early stages of demolition. It's an early 20th Century Craftsman bungalow with an unfinished basement and a classic Craftsman style interior. Keith and the partner triple the home's livable square footage by finishing the basement, adding a second story and putting in all-new mechanicals with contemporary Craftsman interior finishes.Less

41mins

5. Colorful Victorian Cottage Remodel

A chef and his wife feel cramped in their 100-year-old Victorian cottage with no master suite and an o...More

A chef and his wife feel cramped in their 100-year-old Victorian cottage with no master suite and an outdated kitchen. Keith adds a stylish master suite, creates a modern kitchen and gives the unique exterior a bright new face.Less

41mins

6. Sinking Home to Dream Home

Keith pays a premium for a house on a huge corner lot but quickly runs into trouble when he finds a gi...More

Keith pays a premium for a house on a huge corner lot but quickly runs into trouble when he finds a giant sinkhole under one bedroom. Despite that setback, he creates a stunning open floor plan featuring a modern kitchen, tile fireplace with wraparound stairs and a majestic overmantel that extends up through the second floor.Less

41mins

7. Bungalow Gets a Spanish Makeover

Keith turns a bland, yellow-brick bungalow into a stunning Spanish-style mansion. He excavates the bas...More

Keith turns a bland, yellow-brick bungalow into a stunning Spanish-style mansion. He excavates the basement to provide more headroom, knocks down the back wall to extend the house and turns the dated boxy interior into a modern, open, light-filled space. Keith puts the bedrooms on the new second floor and above it all, he creates an enormous rooftop deck with a spectacular mountain view.Less