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.

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.

Leanne and Dan have spent their lives caring for others, from their two daughters to their own aging parents. Now they're ready to invest in themselves by having Kristen renovate their two outdated and clunky bathrooms.

Megan, Joel and their two kids love the charm of their 120-year-old house. But the quirks of their family room have them at a loss for its layout. They need Kristen to get creative to make this workhorse space function for the family.

Sisters Jaime and Alex live parallel lives, from back-to-back weddings, babies, and now home ownership just a few blocks apart. Their houses match in layout, but Jaime's is a fixer upper that's stuck in the 70s.

Kristen is enlisted by her childhood friend, Melissa, to give her living space an overhaul. Melissa and her husband Steve are saving up for a home of their own by living with her parents--in the same basement digs where Melissa and Kristen had playdates.

Katie and Andy have had their house turned upside down by parenthood. "Handy Andy" renovated nearly everything in time for their baby's arrival, but the basement has been left in limbo.

Kristen works on a 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!

Katherine and Justin love their new house, except for some disruptive quirks. Their big, awkward 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.

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 They're battling against an inefficient use of space on their second floor, with outdated organization.