10 Grand in Your Hand - Episode Guide

Tim & Erica need to make more space in their kitchen for Erica's cake-baking business and they need to save. From demo to drywall repair and cabinet assembly, the Withams show kitchen remodeling can be a piece of cake.

Newlyweds Sean and Dana Gilligan need a new garage to house Sean's 1974 Corvette and Harley. They get to work insulating, hanging plywood and acting as their own GC all to try to put 10 Grand in their hands.

Homeowners, Kipp and Andrea, race the clock to finish their home rehab before their wedding. They try to save big by refinishing floors, install slate, hang cabinets and do some bargain hunting.

Leanne has champagne taste, but she's a bargain hunter at heart. She's shopping high and low to find the best deals on appliances, cabinets and granite for her $125K new kitchen.

Linda & Bill's bathroom is the big green monster, and they're ready for the monster to go. Their goal is to do some precision demo to remove tile, a huge tub and a wall to make way for a great new space.

Jennifer rehabs her historic home. It's a $55K project, but Jennifer's goal is to do enough of the work herself to upgrade her granite. By knocking down walls, exposing brick and cleaning trim, Jennifer hopes to earn 10 Grand.

Young doctors, Jen and Jake, say their blue bathroom needs an update. They gut the room to make way for new tile, a new vanity and some eco-friendly paint. Their goal is 10 Grand, but can they find time to finish the work?

Zach and Leighann plan an addition to make room for their growing family. They tear down a porch, lay bamboo floor and set all their fixtures to try to save 10 Grand.

Bob and Amy want an updated bathroom and a closet makeover, and they don't want to pay a lot. They set out to demo the room, lay the tile and put in a new closet system. Is it enough to save 10 Grand?

Mel and Kerri update their old kitchen. By getting rid of a drop ceiling, installing heat floor mats and new tile and installing their own cabinets, they save big but run into many problems along the way.

Scott and Deanna refinish their basement on a budget. They put their skills to the test framing, hanging drywall, laying tile and hanging doors and trim. See how much they save as they act as their own GC.

Dave and Jess hire a contractor to rehab an old building. The work is questionable. Host, John DeSilvia, helps the homeowners pull themselves out of a mess and fix some critical mistakes.

Dain is a pioneer rehabber in a very old neighborhood. He's working inside and out on his historic home, exposing brick, putting up a new fence and painting all while waiting for his loan to come through.

Country girl Ariana recently moved to the Big Apple to an historical Upper Westside brownstone. After being burned by a slew of contractors, she decides to act as her own general contractor. With her parents help, she fixes the old plaster walls, installs hardwood flooring throughout, and completely remodels the tiny kitchen. Working in a small space on a tight deadline at the top of a fourth-floor walk-up doesn't get this determined DIYer down. Watch as this ancient apartment is transformed into a single city gals dream pad on a realistic budget.

Donna and Toni live a few houses down from Toni's childhood home. They love the family-friendly neighborhood, but need more space for their three-year old twins. The solution: a second story dormer addition that will accommodate three new bedrooms and a master bath. Once they demo the walls of the existing structure, their contractor will complete the exterior shell. Then, they will frame the upstairs bedrooms, tile and install bathroom fixtures, and lay new hardwood floors. But an unforeseen complication threatens to delay their project and inflate the budget. Will this family save 10 grand or have to put the power tools back in their contractor's hand?

Tom and Clara finally closed on their first home, an old firehouse they are turning into a three-floor family unit. They will replace the kitchen tiles to match the wood in the rest of the home and refinish the existing floors on all three levels. Not to mention gut the entire kitchen. With smart shopping and helpful tips, these soon-to-be newlyweds should be able to heat this place up. With Clara's gigs and Tom's weekday work schedule forcing these two to work late into the night, will the money in their pocket be worth the lack of sleep?

Jim and Karen's house is known as a poolside paradise. The current screened-in porch, however, isn't the best home office. Jim demolishes it for a two-story addition with a veranda roof deck that will make this castle complete. While the contractor builds the structure and seals it off from the impending rain, Jim finds his deals in the details. He installs his own radiant floors and flooring, builds a custom bar for the all-season room, and puts in an organizational system for the new walk-in closet on the second floor. With Jim's hands-on involvement and physical labor, this couple manages to save money and keep the cool amenities that make their house the neighborhood hot-spot.

Pete and Jillian are newlyweds who plan to turn their above-ground unfinished basement into a relaxing family den. But with their uneven floors and complicated soffit system, taking this room from cold to cozy is costing them more than they budgeted. By strapping on the tool belt to frame the soffits, reface the fireplace, and finish the floors, combined with some serious bargain hunting, these two just might have enough left over for furniture. That is, if they ever could pass those pesky inspections so they can finish.

Lynn and her husband Rolf cannot stand their pink kitchen: countertops, cabinets, and tile. A complete remodel seems the easiest way to open up the room to accommodate more storage for the family of three. Lynn knows more cabinets means higher costs, coupled with their new windows and new hardwood floors. They work with their contractor to cut their labor costs and smart-shop their way to savings. Can these two get this kitchen out of the pink and keep their bank account out of the red?

Jeff and his wife Elizabeth moved from the city to a large house in the suburbs. They love their outdoor space that they share with two dogs and would like to replace the old deck, create a new patio and lounge area. With bids coming in at $15,000 over their initial budget, they are in desperate need to save money by doing the work themselves. While their contractor takes care of the structural and permitting issues, Jeff lays the new deck, installs a cobble systems patio, and replaces his old sliding doors to save himself some dough and create a relaxing outdoor space. But with permitting delays and bad weather threatening the work, will Jeff get more than he bargained for?

Amy and Reggie bought their new home at an estate sale and love the space, but know the old house is going to need a lot of work. They decided to start in the heart of the home, the kitchen, with its orange, flower-decaled cabinets that are hanging off their hinges. After factoring in the cost of moving and the work that is needed on the rest of the home, they hope to save money by doing their own demolition, assembling their new cabinets, tiling and installing new floors on their own, without the help of a general contractor. Will their new kitchen set the stage for their dream home, or become a money pit that delays work on the rest of the home?

Nate and Jillian have their hands full with infant twins but that hasn't stopped them from dreaming of a great room that will house their growing family. They need their contractor's help to install a steel beam in a load bearing wall they are knocking down, but they will redo their fireplace facade, install new flooring, and install their own speaker system for their new entertainment center to save money. With two babies in the home, this couple needs to save big, but will their busy schedules allow them to get the work done before their kids start to walk?

Tony and Erika think that renovating their upstairs will be a breeze. They soon realize that the two bathrooms included in the plans means double the fixtures, tile and plumbing cost. This couple needs to stretch their budget so they can include their master bedroom closets and floors in the project, so they decide to nix the contractor and do the work themselves. Tiling becomes competitive as the two work in tandem to renovate both the master and hallway bath. Did they bite off more than they can chew, or will they bask in the glory of a new closet organizational system with the savings they achieve?

George didn't know what he was getting into when he started some minor renovations on his family living room. After starting work in the foyer, he noticed that the entire area, including the dining room was not properly supported and front windows were improperly framed. As his home was stripped to studs and his budget ballooned, he and his wife Shelley decided that they would need some help to get the rest of the work done. Using the power of friends and family they will install new supports for the front of the home, reframe the windows and refinish the floors while they are at it.

Homeowners Denise and Christina are members of a female punk group, Sister Funk. While their home is a popular hangout for the band when not on tour, their small, outdated kitchen fails to entertain. Between gigs and work, will these ladies have time to hang their own cabinets, tile their new floor and find ways to save big? With a few tips from our host and little help from the rest of the girls, these ladies are sure to achieve a rockin' new kitchen on their modest budget. That is, unless the wait for a home-cooked meal kills them in the process.

Kevin and Jeanne have been planning to add a front porch to the home they have lived in for 25 years. After two years spent planning and permitting, they have already cut into their budget and have decided to save money by doing the rest of the work themselves. Kevin works as his own GC to replace the old windows, add a new front porch and even continue his work to the back of the home by replacing their rear deck. Will their long awaited porch get done on a dime and on schedule? Or will they have to wait another two years to see this project completed?

Homeowners Rob Fery and Jessica Yablow have lived with their neglected kitchen for years and are finally doing something about it. Watch as windows become doors, doors become walls, and walls become breakfast bars to accommodate the new island and updated cabinetry. With a week off from work and some money-saving help from host and licensed contractor John DeSilvia, can these two achieve the modern, open-flow kitchen of their dreams? Or, will all the time spent working together cost the couple more in arguments?

Homeowners Billy and Kathy Cullen are stuck in a corner...the tiny corner shower in their master bath. They plan to create more space by ripping the exciting bathroom to studs, removing an unused tub and installing a fancy new multiple-head shower system. To complete the high-end look they will add mosaic tile, semi-custom cabinetry and new radiant heat floors. In order to afford champagne tastes on their beer budget, the Cullen's must do the majority of work themselves. Will Billy's fear that his inexperience may ruin the luxury look have him running to his contractor? Or will host John DeSilvia give him the confidence he needs to save 10 grand?

Homeowner James Bastian has already shelled out a good chunk of change to install a new kitchen on the ground level of his home. Now he needs to save money on converting the old kitchen on the second floor into a master suite. In addition to framing-out a new bathroom and California closet, James will also tackle new windows, flooring and fixtures with the help of host and licensed contractor John DeSilvia. Will Bastian save big or discover that the money spent on the bottom floor was actually well spent?

Joseph and Christine Paravati's house was once used as a multi-family home with each floor being a separate unit. Having already converted the basement apartment into an entertainment area, they are now set to reclaim the upstairs master suite by getting rid of the second kitchen. Removing the kitchen will create space for a bathroom extension and new walk-in closet. Host and licensed contractor John DeSilvia shows this couple how to save money by doing their own demolition, framing and flooring. These changes may allow them to splurge on a Jacuzzi tub for their new bathroom.

Homeowners Scott and Lynn Lish have been slowly updating their home for the past few years and are ready to focus on the master bathroom. They plan to create more space by demolishing a wall and moving the entrance, adding a custom storage system to an existing closet, and replacing and relocating the picture window. In addition, host and licensed contractor John DeSilvia shows them how they can save money by installing their own tile, fixtures and radiant floors. Can these homeowners get their projects done under budget or will they learn the true meaning of "If it ain't broke, don't fix it?"

Homeowners Harold and Sandy Conlon are no strangers to construction, as they have been renovating their home for the past five years. While their space has doubled, money has run tight leaving the kitchen for last. The Conlons must do the work themselves in order to finish their massive project. With host and licensed contractor John DeSilvia's money saving tips and the help of their three teenage children, the Conlon's expand their kitchen into an adjacent, unused room, so Sandy can finally start hosting parties again.

Homeowners Jeffrey and Francesca Goldberg need room for a new baby. They plan to create a bedroom space for their first son in their unused basement by adding a casement window and new bathroom. Jeffrey will also remodel his existing garage workshop and add a custom wine cellar to the refinished basement. Host and licensed contractor John DeSilvia helps this growing family save money with tips on replacing windows, installing fixtures and laying three different types of flooring. Will Jeffrey get his projects done under budget before his wife gives birth?

Faye and Damon Finaldi are on a mission to renovate the kitchen in their newly purchased home before the birth of their second child. By knocking down a wall to open up the space, they will nearly double the size of the kitchen, meaning more costs in materials to finish the job. Can host and licensed contractor John DeSilvia find enough ways for this couple to save by doing the work themselves? Or will the stress of the new baby and a nonfunctional kitchen be enough for these homeowners to want to leave it to the pros?

On this very special episode of 10 Grand in Your Hand, licensed contractor John DeSilvia helps homeowner Joe Corsano, host of Lifetime Network's Mom's Cooking, save money on his basement renovation. Not only is Joe a noted TV personality, but he is also one of JD's oldest friends. Joe's projects include repairing his own leaky ceiling, re-doing the bathroom and turning the wasted space into a den/playroom before the birth of their second child. Will he succeed in walking a mile in JD's shoes? Or, will he call on his old pal for favors in order to get the room done before the baby is born?

Homeowner Lisa Turek and her husband Chris have been meaning to update the kitchen of their lakeside home for quite some time. With Lisa starting her own company and plans to begin a family, she is determined to get the project done by spring. She promised her husband she would mind their tight budget by rolling up her sleeves, doing the work herself, and enlisting host and licensed contractor John DeSilvia to help her find ways to cut costs. She even drags Chris into the mix when it comes time to lay the new hardwood floors. With one wife's will and an appearance by a very special guest, this kitchen transformation is sure to be worthy of the lakeside view.

Anthony and Christine Brand bought a foreclosed home with a partially renovated master suite. Host and licensed contractor John DeSilvia shows them how to save money by completing the rest of the renovation themselves. With the previous owners taking care of the electrical and plumbing, it's up to these two novice DIYers to install their own bathroom lighting fixtures, revamp their fireplace facade and build out a new custom closet.

Jim and Mary Ellen Byrne have a lot of work cut out for them. In addition to vaulting the ceilings in their main living area for a dramatic transformation, they are switching position of their kitchen from one side of the house to the other. Add a new fireplace facade and the Byrne's are looking at big bucks to complete their project. Luckily, host and licensed contractor John DeSilvia has some ways they can save to keep this couple on budget and on schedule. After their contractor completes construction on the new structure, the homeowners step in to do the rest of the work themselves.

Homeowner Daniel Campion has always wanted to give his wife the in-ground pool of her dreams. They have finally decided to move forward with the project and since they cannot do any of the work on the pool, they must complete the rest of the outdoor renovation themselves. Host and licensed contractor John DeSilvia shows them how to save money by laying their own patio pavers, and installing a new deck and a built-in waterfall that feeds into the new pool. With all the savings, they just might be able to add an outdoor kitchen to boot.

Homeowners Tom and Kathryn purchased a "fixer- upper" and had plans to renovate the home over a span of 2 years. With their deadline fast approaching, licensed contractor John DeSilvia steps into to show the couple how to conserve the last bit of their renovation budget while creating the perfect kitchen. This couple plans to extend their existing kitchen and furnish it with new appliances and cabinets. Will they complete their home additions and renovations in time for their 2 year mark?

Empty nesters Hans and Priscilla built their home from the ground up 25 years ago. With the kids gone and retirement on the horizon, they decided to downsize and get their house ready for re-sale. There's just one project left - their master suite that lacks style and organization. They plan to build a dormer which will give them extra space for a larger bathroom and closet. Can Licensed contractor John DeSilvia help them move into retirement 10,000 bucks richer?

Victor and Carolina are newlyweds, but with 3 dogs and a new baby on the way, they soon realized their tiny cottage with 6 foot ceilings and 700 square feet just wouldn't work. Instead of moving, they decided to what else - rip off their roof and double their living space by adding a new 2nd floor. Under the direction of licensed contractor John DeSilvia, the couple finishes their 2nd floor, a brand new deck..and even a special project for their new baby. With some old fashioned hard work, this couple hopes to turn their cottage into the house of their dreams and keep their budget at least 10 thousand bucks lighter.

Homeowners Greg and Allison Wasserman are excited to leave the city and move into their first home to raise their kids. It just happens to be the home that Allison grew up in. Now, they want to update the 30 year old kitchen they hardly used. With the help of host John DeSilvia, they plan on creating more counter-space, installing new cabinets and floors and updating all their appliances. Will they be able to stay on budget by doing a lot of the work themselves without demolishing Allison's childhood memories?

Veteran 10 Grand homeowners Rob Fery and Jessica Yablow are back again and ready to tackle on another project, their backyard deck. With a boost of confidence from host John DeSilvia and Rob's busy work schedule, they plan on getting the entire deck done in a single weekend to save them time and money. Will Jessica finally lend a helping hand so they can stay on schedule and on budget? Or will history repeat itself with more frustrations slowing them down?

Homeowners Roger and Karen Hollander have finally moved into their home after 2 sublets and a nightmare of renovations. Now they are left with limited funds and an eye-sore for a front yard. Host and Licensed Contractor John DeSilvias steps in to help them with a plan of attack, but hurricane winds and torrential rains keep setting them back. With their neighbors pushing them to fix their disastrous front yard and the summer waning away, will they be able to finish on time and under budget?

With 3 growing boys and small house, it was time for Marco and Patricia to either move or add on, so they chose to add on. While the rest of his family are on vacation, Professor Marco plans to tackle the extension all on his own during his summer break. Licensed contractor John DeSilvia will show him how to conserve his budget by completing some DIY projects himself, including eco friendly siding, flooring and a complicated patio. Will he have the house ready before his wife and children return home from vacation?

Homeowner Christina Kebakis has already renovated her upstairs bedrooms, the basement, and is now ready to take on her kitchen. She knows what she wants but isn't sure how to tackle the project or if she's got the money to make it happen. Host John DeSilvia steps in to help her plan her dream country-style kitchen while keeping an antique old store counter as the center piece of her cabinets. Will Christina be able to build the kitchen of her dreams and finally feel at home?

Homeowners Steve and Denise Pescetti are finally getting the bigger kitchen of their dreams by adding an extra 6 feet to the front of their house. Steve is an accomplished DIY'er who built cabinets in his college days to get by, and he plans to do the same here to save money for some high end appliances. With the help of host John DeSilvia, will they be able to shave off enough of their costs to afford their dream kitchen? Or will the cabinets prove to be a project too big to handle alone?

Homeowners Sandor and Hakkyung Kovacs recently moved into a new construction home and now want to finish their huge 2200 square foot basement. With such a gigantic space, they need host John DeSilvia's help to plan where to begin and how to get it done with their now much smaller budget. Between Sandor's work schedule and Hakkyung taking care of their two little ones, they'll have to hustle every free moment they have to get their new basement gym, bathroom and living area done. Will they be able to do the work themselves and save a good chunk of change or will this basement workout knock them out?

Homeowner Daniel wants to reclaim his front porch and turn it into a living space ideal for him and his fiance. She's excited about the opportunity to have a little bit of living and cooking space. And he just wants to get it done before wedding and save 10 thousand bucks. Licensed Contractor John DeSilvia plans to make that happen by showing Daniel where he can save much needed cash - including demo, window and door installation and a kitchen renovation. Will Daniel and his fiance start their wedded bliss with a finished house?

Homeowners Daron and Randi Benbinisti are tired of their outdated and confined kitchen. They want to transform their kitchen into a more open space to better fit the parties they love hosting. With host John DeSilvia's help, they plan on tearing down a wall to open up the kitchen, tearing out a staircase to add more floor, and install all new cabinets. Will this renovation tear up their budget or will they be able to tear into some birthday cake, as they both turn 40 in their dream kitchen?

Don and Cheryl Rera were tired of freezing every winter in their existing den, so they decided to do something about it. These homeowners plan to extend the room, insulate it and furnish it with a fireplace and carpet. Licensed contractor John DeSilvia shows these homeowners how to take the money from their contractor and put it back into their pockets. But will this couple hold up to the test of a home renovation, while taking care of their 3 children and a dog and staying within their budget?

Homeowners Paul and Roz Sova searched high and low to find a home they loved with enough acreage and barn space for their horses. When they saw their current property, it was love at first sight. The one drawback was the inside of the house needed some attention before they could move in - mainly the kitchen. They want to bump out the kitchen to give them enough room to do a complete redesign; putting in new cabinets, flooring, and appliances. They also want to open up the living space to create a larger feel. Can licensed contractor John DeSilvia help them move in with an extra 10,000 bucks in their pockets?

When homeowners Mike and Sarah Costello bought their home seven years ago, it had plenty of space for them. But three kids later, they find themselves running out of room. Host and licensed contractor John DeSilvia steps in to help them with a solid plan to convert the unfinished attic into a master bedroom, guest bedroom, and bath. From framing out walls to installing new fixtures, the Costellos have a lot of work on their hands. With a little help from Mike Sr., will they be able to finally create the much-needed space for their growing familly and stay under budget?

Diane and Rodney Weinstein have been living in their home for seven years and have finally had it with their dysfunctional, patchwork 1930s kitchen. It's too small, the appliances don't work, the refrigerator can't open all the way, and the cabinets are a mismatched assortment of hand-me-downs from other kitchen renovations. With licensed contractor John DeSilvia's help, Diane and Rodney want to demo the useless laundry chute for more space and install new cabinets, floors, windows, doors, and a backsplash. The question is - will they be able to do all of that without going way over budget? Total Savings: $18,870

Homeowners Brian and Christine Gormley have been living in their current house for close to a decade. Along the way they've tackled smaller DIY projects, but now they're ready to conquer the big one - the renovation of their kitchen. With Christine's parent's kitchen as inspiration, they'll carve out a half wall for a bar stool area, widen the rear wall to expand the great room entrance, install two new windows, and portion off a formal dining room. The Gormley family has a fixed budget to get the job done. Will licensed contractor John DeSilvia be able to help them achieve their goal and still keep $10,000 in the bank? Total Savings: $11,175

Jeff and Elizabeth Schell moved from the hustle and bustle and tiny apartment living of the city to their new house three years ago and didn't waste any time exercising their DIY skills with an outdoor renovation project. Now they're ready to push forward to the next level by building a home theater in the basement. John DeSilvia shows them how to cut the contractor's bid by framing out the walls and installing a hardwood ceiling, a radiant heat floor, and DIY sauna kit themselves. Will they be able to stay on budget by doing a lot of the work themselves and still get the theater of their dreams? Equity Boost - $16,300

Homeowners Yazdi and Allyson Kapadia are tired of their small kitchen and are ready to expand. To increase the space, they plan to extend a wall, giving them an extra three feet in the room. Once the space has been increased, it's time for an update with new countertops, a backsplash, appliances, and replacing the vinyl floor with tile. If they can save money there, they want to add windows and doors to their three-season room. Yazdi was a pretty handy DIYer while living in London, but he's a little worried his skills might have left since moving to America. With licensed contractor John DeSilvia's help, the Kapadias hope to finally have the kitchen size that's right for them, but will they manage to keep the costs down? Equity Boost - $11,450

Matthew Stern and Aisha Baqai bought a 4,000-square-foot space with endless potential. Their plan - to take one entire wing and renovate it into a two-bedroom, two-bath house for Matthew's brother and his fiancee. They've already done the demo and are now left with a gutted space. The challenge is to put everything back together. Host John DeSilvia will show them how to reach their goal while saving enough money to renovate the 2,200 square feet of remaining space they'll be keeping for themselves. Equity Boost - $12,710

Andrew and Helena just took the plunge and bought their first house. They knew when they bought the house that renovations were going to be necessary. However, they spent most of their savings when they bought the home. They have a large master bedroom that they want to take advantage of by using it to expand the master bathroom space. Under the direction of licensed contractor John DeSilvia, the couple expands the space and installs a new tub, shower, vanity, and heated floor. With a lot of hard work, they'll keep their budget at least 10 thousand bucks lighter. Equity Boost - $11,300

Homeowner Tony Savvas has been working his way around his large beach home, knocking off project after project. Now he's come to the last project, a major kitchen renovation. He wants to update the space by putting in cabinets, appliances, a wetbar with built-ins, and crown molding. To block the fierce wind and the view of his neighbor's house, Tony also wants to close up a window. With John DeSilvia's help, Tony will tackle project after project, hoping to cut the contractor's bid and keep up to $10,000 for himself. Equity Boost - $12,525

With a third child on the way, homeowners Devin and Susan just purchased a bank-owned foreclosure in order to be closer to family. They got a great deal on the house, but it came with a lot of work. They want to finish up the renovations quickly so they can finally move in. John DeSilvia comes in to show the couple how to get the job done without breaking the bank. They plan to create a larger master suite, demolish a wall to create a new entryway and install new bathroom fixtures, a walk-in shower, and heated tile floors. Will they be able to move in on time and stay under budget? Equity Boost - $12,795

Homeowner Daniel wants to reclaim his front porch in order to expand the living room and kitchen for him and his fiancee. But he wants to get it done before the wedding and save 10,000 bucks. Licensed contractor John DeSilvia plans to make that happen by showing Daniel where he can save much-needed cash, including demo, window and door installation, and a kitchen renovation. Will Daniel and his fiancee start their wedded bliss with a finished house?

Dwayne and Maxine Ziegler recently closed on their home. They love the space, but it hasn't been updated in 75 years, so needless to say, the house is a real fixer-upper opportunity! First up, they want to tackle the master bedroom and bath, creating a walk-in closet in the bedroom and replacing the tile, tub, and cabinets in the bathroom, then relocating the toilet. Having just spent money on the purchase of the house, they're looking to save as much as possible on the renovation. Will host John DeSilvia be able to help the Zieglers claim their bedroom and bath and still keep the spending down?

Homeowners Fabio and Mary Cologna have a second child on the way and want to update their tiny outdated kitchen before the baby arrives. So they decide to extend a wall in the space and replace the cabinets and floors. Fabio and his friends will have to demo the wall separating the kitchen from the dining room, hang cabinets, install tile and install a sliding door in the place of a large window. John is on hand to show them how to rack up big savings, but can this couple get it done before their new family addition arrives?

Newlyweds Joe and Daniele Cangiolosi recently purchased their first home and need help taking their 1950s kitchen into the future. Working with outdated appliances and little room to move, John will help this couple reconfigure the existing layout by moving a window and closing up an exterior door in order to accommodate extra cabinetry. They'll also lay their own floor and create a breakfast nook out of an existing wall to open up the room. By doing the work themselves, these homeowners will be able to save over ten grand off their contractor's $35,000 bid. And while Joe is confident he can do the work, Daniele is not so sure he'll let her help. These two will have to work together to save big on this labor of love.

Allen and Debbie Goldstein have a big house and an even bigger family: three kids, a dog and in-laws all under one roof. They're paying their contractor big bucks to build an extensive addition to the home, but when these homeowners discover the extra square footage means they'll need to upgrade their boiler and HVAC system, they need John's help to save some serious cash. Their contractor will build the shell and they'll do the rest -- adding siding, installing doors, framing and laying a deck and installing a whole lot of tile. If Allen and Debbie can do the work, they'll put over $10,000 in their pocket, gain tons of extra living space and get the "gateway to the backyard" they've always wanted. But with Allen's handyman skills lacking, this addition might need an intervention.

John and Rachel Eddey are first-time homeowners who are in over their heads. Their two-family home is stuck in the '70s, and they are in desperate need of major savings to bring it up-to-date. With host John DeSilvia's help, this couple is starting with the back unit, including a kitchen face-lift, a gut bathroom renovation and some major patchwork on the walls and ceiling. They need to keep it on the cheap so they can rent out the space and use the extra cash to work on the rest of the house- even going as far as fabricating their own laminate countertops. These homeowners are taking a week of work to get the job done- but with a hundred-year-old home and limited DIY skills, this rental renovation might seem like an eternity. With some hard work and hidden surprises, John and Rachel are on their way to saving ten grand- and might like the results so much they'll never want to leave.

Terrence and Holly Doran are undergoing a kitchen renovation that includes a new mudroom. With the demands of three young children, they need to knock ten grand off their contractor's bid and will start by framing, insulating and Sheetrocking their new mudroom. With John's help, these homeowners will close up a door, install a window and warm up their savings by installing radiant floor heating throughout the space. And with Terrence's busy schedule, Holly will have to do most of the work on her own. Will she find out it takes two to save, or will she keep the ten grand only in her hand?

Anthony and Monica Farella have plenty of space but too many walls. So they're combining their boxed-in kitchen, dining room and den into one great room. But with contractor bids coming in twenty grand over budget, these homeowners will have to do the work themselves in order to entertain in their new open space. With John's help, they'll start by demolishing the walls, extending the roof and adding a coffered ceiling, and they'll continue their savings by installing a cultured stone fireplace, tile floor and new doors and windows. But with little DIY skills and a deadline of Monica's birthday, will they be done in time to raise the roof?

Steve and Kim Wildt are renovating their second home. But with the first one still on the market, they need some quick savings in order to move in. With help from John, they'll start by demolishing the tiny kitchen and covering an unused stairway and extra door to make room for more cabinets. Then they'll get to work insulating and sheetrocking. From cabinets to floors to the biggest bay window install "10 Grand" has ever seen, these DIY enthusiasts will pull all the favors from family and friends in order to save big. Will all their hustle be worth the results? Or will this kitchen and living room reno prove to be a big pain in the glass?

Jon and Peggy Stalhut lost their kitchen three years ago in an unfortunate grease fire but are now ready to put in some elbow grease to create the culinary space of their dreams. But with their contractor's bid $15,000 over budget, they're going to have to do it themselves. With John's help, the Stalhuts will be doing everything from framing to sheetrock to installing new windows, floors and cabinets in order to afford the higher-end products they've been waiting for. Will putting in the work save them over ten grand and be worth the years they spent cooking over a hot plate?

Will and Loraine Bedoya have been living with an outdated kitchen for years. They've decided to kill two rooms with one hammer by tackling their kitchen and dining room at the same time, but these homeowners need some major savings to finally get the job done. With John's help, they'll install two types of floors, design a whole new kitchen and replace doors and windows all around. But with Will's changing schedule as an EMT and two growing children who need three meals a day, this kitchen/dining room combo might prove to be double trouble.

Doug and Heather Sheehan have been living with a tiny kitchen for over three years. Unable to change the original footprint, they'll gain storage space by extending their cabinets to the ceiling and reconfiguring the layout, but they'll need some help from John to save ten grand. These environmentally-friendly homeowners will do the work themselves, using green products to reinsulate, sheetrock, tile, hang new cabinets and install some cool LED lighting. Despite the size of the space, these novice DIYers will save big if they can fight through claustrophobia and gain some extra room for their pots and pans.

Paul and Gina Gneco recently moved from the West Coast to New Jersey. They love their large home, but their master suite is straight from the '70s -- tiles for miles and an oversized Jacuzzi tub -- which is why they've turned to John for help. They need to save space and money by reconfiguring the room and framing, sheetrocking and tiling themselves. Top it all off with a new window and a double vanity, and these new East Coasters should be seeing some savings quite clearly.

Alvin and Kelly Makino have been living with two small children and an unusable backyard for over a year. The entire back of the house is covered in a dilapidated party deck that is sagging and stacked with splinters. After some back-breaking demo with help from John, these homeowners will continue their savings by framing and building a smaller deck, laying a paver patio and finally seeing some actual green with fresh sod. With the landscaping bids coming in over $20,000, they'll have plenty of ways to save- but they're going to have to sweat it out. After moving stones, lumber and a whole lot of brick, Alvin and Kelly will be more than happy to relax in their new outdoor space, hopefully with some money in hand to spend on a much-needed vacation.

Toni and Donna Salvatore already saved ten grand on their dormer addition in Season Two. But these homeowners are trying their hand at another round of savings with a kitchen extension to accommodate their five-year-old twins. Their contractor will build the shell, and these homeowners will get some helpful tips from John to insulate, sheetrock, lay flooring, install windows and doors and hang their brand-new cabinets. But when Toni's gung-ho attitude leads to some close safety calls on the job, will this couple use their savings for a new deck or another hospital bill?

Ken and Toni Silverman love their home...from the front. The back, however, is a different story: broken pavers by their in-ground pool, plenty of yard space with nothing to fill it and a deck that needs a little help staying dry. They'll have to put in the work and get a little help from John in order to transform their boring backyard into a tropical getaway, complete with a new patio, retaining wall, deck system and their very own beach! To save ten grand, they'll have to move a lot of dirt and even bring in their teenage son to lend a hand. Will the Silvermans achieve their dream oasis, or will this transformation turn out to be just another mirage?