Aaron and Darcy, their 2 children, and Darcy's mom, Hiroko all live in a quaint North Carolina home. 5 people in a small house can seem crowded at times, especially in the kitchen, where both Aaron and Hiroko love to cook. The problem is that their kitchen has seen better days; it's dark, cramped, out of date, just plan ugly and they're tired of it. Both Aaron and Darcy have really busy schedules, and want to take advantage of Darcy's Spring Break to finally renovate their horrible kitchen. However, this gives them only a week to gut the entire kitchen and add new walls, ceilings, floors, cabinets, countertops, electrical outlets, and appliances. While Hiroko watches the kids, Aaron and Darcy run into all sorts of issues in this kitchen overhaul. From delays in getting the cabinets, to arguments over ice and trash, to drywall disasters, and a missing child, this renovation proves to be a bigger headache then they bargained for. Especially when a huge electrical problem is discovered, causing Aaron and Darcy to reflect and realize that this renovation saved their lives. This is one renovation that's truly life changing.

Marcel and Daryl Fingers are a busy couple with demanding jobs, leaving them with no time to renovate their bland, boring master bath. The room is despised so much that they no longer use it, instead opting to use their small, cramped guest bathroom. After months of using their tiny guest bathroom, they're finally ready to renovate the master bath. Taking a couple days off of work, they plan to take out the shower, the walls, and countertop and infuse the bathroom with their style; contemporary Asian, or contasian, as they refer to it. From the beginning, Marcel is forced to wait on Daryl. Whether he's doing his morning routine, answering work phone calls, or having to go into work, Marcel learns that she can do renovation projects just as well Daryl can. Especially, when he hurts his shoulder and wants to quit. She's the one who won't give up, and completes the bathroom herself, with little guidance from a friend, as Daryl heads back into the office.