Bang For Your Buck - Season 2

First aired: 8/7/2009 13 episodes
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Episodes

1. Kitchens in Rustic, Contemporary and Traditional Styles

Aired: 8/7/2009

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.

2. Three Master Suite Renovations in Boulder

Aired: 8/14/2009

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.

3. Kitchens in Craftsman, Traditional and Contemporary Styles

Aired: 8/21/2009

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.

4. $Three Master Bathrooms in the San Francisco Area

Aired: 8/28/2009

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.

5. Three Basement Renovations in Minneapolis

Aired: 9/4/2009

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.

6. Three Great Rooms With Different Styles in Baltimore

Aired: 9/11/2009

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.

7. Three Kitchen Renovations in Atlanta

Aired: 9/18/2009

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.

8. Three Spectacular Outdoor Living Spaces in Austin

Aired: 9/25/2009

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.

9. Three Master Suites in Chicago

Aired: 10/2/2009

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.

10. Three Outdoor Living Spaces in Nashville

Aired: 10/9/2009

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.

11. Three Basement Renovations in Philadelphia

Aired: 10/16/2009

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.

12. Three Miami Great Rooms

Aired: 10/23/2009

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.

13. Three Seattle Bathroom Renovations

Aired: 10/30/2009

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.