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Licensed contractor Amy Matthews and her team of DIY Network experts help homeowners make the right decisions about which home projects to tackle themselves.

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    Sweat Equity Season 1 Episode 1 - Living Room Upgrade
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    #1 - Living Room Upgrade

    S1:E1

    Jeanne teams up with Adam Berlin to determine how to get the most bang for her remodeling buck, and she settles on the living room. Her 100-year-old house receives a skim coat on the walls, a brand new hardwood floor and more.

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  2. Sweat Equity Season 1 Episode 2 - Kitchen Upgrade
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    #2 - Kitchen Upgrade

    S1:E2

    Marc and Kim decide to remodel their kitchen and need a reliable return on the investment. Adam Berlin helps the couple install the best materials they can afford as they add new cabinets, countertops, floor and backsplash.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Sweat Equity Season 1 Episode 3 - Backyard Deck
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    #3 - Backyard Deck

    S1:E3

    Adam Berlin helps a couple stretch their budget with an outdoor renovation project. They build a deck in the middle of the yard and surround it with xeriscaped landscaping, rock paths and low-voltage lighting.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Sweat Equity Season 1 Episode 4 - Master Bathroom Upgrade
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    #4 - Master Bathroom Upgrade

    S1:E4

    A couple teams up with Adam Berlin to bring their 80's-era master bathroom into the 21st century. Smart planning gets the couple the granite countertops they want to go with their new cabinets, faucets and shower stall.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Sweat Equity Season 1 Episode 5 - Basement Finish
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    #5 - Basement Finish

    S1:E5

    A family of four decides to increase their living space with a basement remodel. They turn their horror of a basement into an open multipurpose room complete with an office area, a Murphy bed and new laminate flooring.

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  6. Sweat Equity Season 1 Episode 6 - Stepping Up the Basement
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    #6 - Stepping Up the Basement

    S1:E6

    A couple's 1970s basement is holding their house back, so with the help of Amy Matthews, they roll up their sleeves to bring the basement back to the future and double their livable space.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Sweat Equity Season 1 Episode 7 - Kitchen Catch-up
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    #7 - Kitchen Catch-up

    S1:E7

    Most of Matt and Anita's house is updated and attractive, but their outdated kitchen is dragging down their home's value. With the help of Amy Matthews, they install a tile floor, hang new cabinets and replace their countertops.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Sweat Equity Season 1 Episode 8 - Home Theater
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    #8 - Home Theater

    S1:E8

    Ron and Dawn are armed with $15,000 and awesome DIY skills. With the help of Amy Matthews, and they get to work building an outrageous home theater room for him and a home office for her.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Sweat Equity Season 1 Episode 9 - Redoing the Den
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    #9 - Redoing the Den

    S1:E9

    With their kids off to college, Dave and Melanie decide to spend $5,000 to renovate either their kitchen or their family room. They have to choose the project that will give them the best return on their investment.

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  10. Sweat Equity Season 1 Episode 10 - Room to Grow
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    #10 - Room to Grow

    S1:E10

    Kim and her three kids are in need of some extra space -- especially an extra bathroom. Kim's plan is to demolish her Brady Bunch basement in order to add two bedrooms, a family room and a bathroom.

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  11. Sweat Equity Season 1 Episode 11 - Curb Upheaval
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    #11 - Curb Upheaval

    S1:E11

    Doug and Jeanette and their three kids are in love with their old house, but its old yard is a problem. With a little help from Amy Matthews, they enhance their home's curb appeal and transform its tired exterior.

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  12. Sweat Equity Season 1 Episode 12 - Modernized Kitchen
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    #12 - Modernized Kitchen

    S1:E12

    A couple with a baby on the way is ready for a remodeling project. With a $20,000 budget, they hope their DIY skills are enough to update their kitchen in time for the due date and make some dough in the process.

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  13. Sweat Equity Season 1 Episode 13 - Build a Better Backyard
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    #13 - Build a Better Backyard

    S1:E13

    Kim is a commercial landscape architect, but her backyard could use a little of her expertise. With some help from Amy Matthews, a landscaper boyfriend and a $10,000 budget, Kim sets out to add a patio, pergola and water feature.

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  14. Sweat Equity Season 2 Episode 1 - Concrete or Bust
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    #14 - Concrete or Bust

    S2:E1

    A couple has a low-end budget of just $3,000 and some high-end kitchen upgrades in mind. They hope that by using their own labor they can complete their project without breaking the bank.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Sweat Equity Season 2 Episode 2 - Garage Barrage
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    #15 - Garage Barrage

    S2:E2

    A couple decides that their $4,000 remodel budget is more realistic for a garage workshop than refinishing their basement. In the end they hope their garage upgrade is a worthwhile endeavor rather than a pet project.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Sweat Equity Season 2 Episode 3 - Mess Hall
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    #16 - Mess Hall

    S2:E3

    Just about every room in Ted Hagan and Jennifer Martz's turn of the century house is updated, except their galley kitchen. Can they keep their remodel under the cost of their return?

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Sweat Equity Season 2 Episode 4 - Popping the Top
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    #17 - Popping the Top

    S2:E4

    A $50,000 budget is the starting point for a couple's addition, but with a luxury master suite in mind, they run the risk of pricing themselves out of the neighborhood market.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Sweat Equity Season 2 Episode 5 - Backyard Bonanza
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    #18 - Backyard Bonanza

    S2:E5

    Amy Matthews shows a couple that by doing most of the work themselves, they can create a high-end backyard with a $7,000 budget.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Sweat Equity Season 2 Episode 6 - Kitchen Demolition
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    #19 - Kitchen Demolition

    S2:E6

    A couple dreams of a complete kitchen overhaul, but worries a brand-new kitchen and some high-end appliances will price them out of their neighborhood.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Sweat Equity Season 2 Episode 7 - Bedroom Build-Out
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    #20 - Bedroom Build-Out

    S2:E7

    A couple makes a bold decision to split their master bedroom in two and squeeze a full bath into a closet with a $10,000 budget.

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  21. Sweat Equity Season 2 Episode 8 - Custom Cabinets
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    #21 - Custom Cabinets

    S2:E8

    After purchasing a fixer-upper for a steal, a couple is ready to take on their biggest project, the kitchen. But with just $10,000 and a quickly approaching wedding, the challenge will be completing it on time and under budget.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Sweat Equity Season 2 Episode 9 - Vintage Bath
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    #22 - Vintage Bath

    S2:E9

    A couple turns their vintage master bathroom into a spectacular retreat.

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  23. Sweat Equity Season 2 Episode 10 - Decked Out
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    #23 - Decked Out

    S2:E10

    A couple with big plans for their house decides they'll get the most bang for their buck in the backyard, so they use their $12,000 budget to build an 800-square-foot deck, pergola and water feature.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Sweat Equity Season 2 Episode 11 - Ranch Expansion
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    #24 - Ranch Expansion

    S2:E11

    A couple hopes their $60,000 budget will be enough to gut and remodel the bedroom, bathroom and kitchen in their 1960s ranch house.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Sweat Equity Season 2 Episode 12 - Attic Attack
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    #25 - Attic Attack

    S2:E12

    A couple plans to drop $20,000 finishing their attic bedroom, but a surprise mid-construction costs them thousands more.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Living Room Upgrade" is the best rated episode of "Sweat Equity". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/1/2006. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Kitchen Upgrade".