A_AND_E

Vanathy and Joe's home is bursting at the seams; they're battling against an inefficient use of space on their second floor, with outdated organization that doesn't function for their family with two young kids.

Beer Budget Reno

Ghosts of Renos Past

Katherine and Justin love their new house, except for some disruptive quirks; their primary bath serves triple duty right off the kitchen as it houses the noisy laundry machines and makes it difficult to get down to business.

A Water Closet Is Not for Clothes

Kristen works on a Beer Budget Reno for Stefanie; a mom of four kids aged 9 to 20; after losing her husband to cancer, Stefanie hit a standstill with their home renovations; their family bathroom is an absolute zoo with all five of them fighting.

Grand Central Bathroom

Kristen is enlisted by her childhood friend to give her living space an overhaul; but with a shoestring budget and a baby on the way, Kristen faces a big challenge; Kristen helps Tina and PJ take back their living room from their son-doggie duo.

Labor of Love

Sisters Jaime and Alex live parallel lives, from back-to-back weddings, babies and now homeownership just a few blocks apart; they enlist Kristen to do a budget-friendly upgrade at their place.

Project Sister Sister

Megan, Joel and their two children love their 120-year-old house, but the family room's quirks leave them puzzled by its layout; they need Kristen to get creative to make this space function.

Multipurpose Mayhem

Leanne and Dan have spent their lives caring for others, from their two daughters to their aging parents; now they are ready to invest in themselves by having Kristen renovate their outdated bathroom.

Nothing Ever Dries

Long distance sweethearts, Meaghen and Jake, are about to start a new chapter together under one roof. Meaghen has done her best to DIY a temporary glow-up, but it's time to dig deeper to undo and re-do a decade's worth of baggage. They enlist Kristen to work some money-saving magic to make over their whole main floor, including the plywood-clad front fa ade that makes the house look like it's been condemned. Kristen needs to make sure that the couple's wish list isn't too big for the budget.

Plywood Palace

Kristen meets Kira and Lev, whose kitchen in their recently purchased home is in dire straits. Its chaotic layout and dysfunctional storage would be a frustration for any family, but Lev is a chef! The couple has invested the bulk of their budget into becoming homeowners, so Kristen has a big challenge to bring this chef's family a five-star kitchen on a two-star budget. Kristen also helps couple Marcella and Ramiro reclaim their open concept living and dining rooms from being overrun.

No Booty in This Kitchen

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Kristen Coutts delivers life-changing renos for people who are told they can't afford them; for Kristen, no budget is too small; with an arsenal of money-saving hacks up her sleeve, she transforms outdated spaces into something fresh and functional.

S1 E6 | Labor of Love