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S1 E1- Mom & Daughter Renovate Homes

7.7

2015

9 Seasons

Mina and Karen have renovated close to twenty homes in their downtown adjacent community, Fountain Square. They have hand selected their neighbors and raised property values resulting in their dream community. Having affected so much change in Fountain Square, they venture off into the adjacent Bates Hendricks community. Have they taken on more than they bargained for? Mina and Karen have their work cut out for them and have to work as a team to get the house done on time and on budget.

Seasons

Episodes

1. Mom & Daughter Renovate Homes

43m

2. Tiny House, Huge Transformation

43m

Mother-daughter builders purchase a 512-square-foot house near downtown Indianapolis, tear it down to the studs, then get to work building it back up.

3. Restoring a Rundown Victorian

43m

Mina and Karen splurge on an old house, and they have massive plans for the 2,100 square foot Victorian.

4. Small House, Big Charm

43m

Mina and Karen take a chance on a little house with big issues in a prime location, with the intent of transforming the troubled home into a charming bungalow.

5. Bad to the Bones

43m

After buying a house for four thousand dollars, Mina and Karen discover water damage, dodgy water lines and foundation issues.

6. Old Home Draws New Neighbors

43m

The mother-daughter team pay a high price to renovate a huge home that's right next door to them. Once inside, they face big problems, including dirt, smells and sketchy construction.

7. Remodeling Dad's House

43m

Mina has mixed feelings when she agrees to help renovate her childhood home in the suburbs of Indianapolis, which definitely needs some updating, but first she has to convince her dad that change can be good. On the to-do list: a brand new kitchen, stairway and deck. Also: improvements to the great room and dining room.

8. A Structure Worth Saving

43m

Mina and Karen restore a house in the Bates-Hendricks neighborhood with termite-infested walls and faulty foundation.

9. Duplex Remodel, Double Trouble

43m

After purchasing a duplex for $15,000, Karen and Mina get to work turning the cramped space with two sides into a single family home. Re-imaging the floor plan is easy, it's staying on budget that's a challenge with this project. Because it's located in an outlying neighborhood that's still in transition, the mother-daughter duo has to be mindful of the budget since this home's location could have an impact on its selling price. But with smart purchases and creative styling, Min and Karen make it one of a kind. With a rush to the finish, can this glamorous single family home make a good impression at the open house?

10. New Clients in the Countryside

43m

A home renovation in the countryside for new clients with a big family, but a house that feels very closed off. Plans include sliding glass doors and large windows to bring in more natural light.

11. Family-Sized Renovation

43m

A desire to host big family gatherings, but a lack of space prompt an Indianapolis couple to contact Mina and Karen for a major $40,0000 renovation of their kitchen and dining room.