Creating a Custom Closet System

Kelly and Jennifer Foster love improving their home, but their closet has them stumped — what’s good for him isn’t necessarily good for her. So, we’re creating a custom closet system to maximize storage space in a couple’s divided closet. The Projects The shelves on Jennifer’s side of the closet create space for purses, shoes … Read more

Expanding Outdoor Living Space With a  Poured Concrete Patio

This week, a poured concrete patio turns a decaying patio into an outdoor living space this homeowner can truly love. Gretchen Bayley lives alone in her mid-century home, but the house is always full of friends and family. We’re transforming her old, crumbling patio into an outdoor living space to give her more room to … Read more

Making a Crowded Laundry Room Functional and Stylish

We’re helping a couple who aren’t strangers to do-it-yourself projects.   Matt and Lindsey Binion bought their mid-1950s house in the midtown area of Mobile, Ala., a few years ago and have been busy making it their own ever since.  After completely renovating their kitchen because of a water leak, they installed their old kitchen cabinets … Read more

Creating A Beautiful Breezeway Entrance

This week, we’re transforming a breezeway that looks almost accidental into a more inviting entrance. Delane Caldwell’s breezeway to her front door is just a narrow hallway to the backyard, but we’re going to find a way to incorporate it more as a living space. The Projects Grinding the concrete smooths out the uneven surfaces … Read more

Opening Up a Front Porch

When the house at the end of the cul-de-sac hasn’t changed in 28 years, it’s time for some front porch rehab. This house belongs to Jeff and Eliese McAllister. The couple, known as Lolli and Pop to their grandchildren, want to update the front porch on “Camp Lollipop” so their grandchildren can enjoy their front … Read more

A New Aesthetic for an Outdoor Shed

We’re transforming a shed into an art studio for homeowner Linda Johansen. Linda is native to Mobile, Ala., and has settled in Fairhope, Ala., after adventuring around the world with Delta Airlines. She has gradually redone her home one room at a time but needs a little help with her shed — and we’re happy … Read more

Refreshing a Vintage Home’s Eighties Exterior

In this episode, we’re bringing a vintage 80s brick home into this decade with an exterior refresh. Homeowner Kim Hetzman and her three children live in this home that her children have deemed ‘the hot dog stand.’ (The nickname comes from the awnings that resemble a hot dog kiosk.) Needless to say, Kim is ready … Read more

Updating an ’80s Kitchen, Part 1

We’re bringing an ’80s-style kitchen into this decade with a special two-part episode. Homeowners Lloyd and Aimee Meyers and their two kids love their home, but they want to make some updates to their kitchen. We’re happy to help this family with a renovation that’s inexpensive, at just $1,200 in materials, but will leave a … Read more