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Fall’s cooler weather is in the air and that means two things, a season filled with festivities and finishing renovations before Winter comes. So, we brought back our fan-favorite the Renovation Challenge for Season 4, with 11 fresh DIYers renovating their spaces in just six weeks for their chance to win their dream vacation!

 

Each week, during the competition, designers will share their renovations, and our DIY pros will make their weekly predictions and cast their vote to see who makes it to the top spot to earn a much-needed vacation on us. Be sure to tune in weekly to vote for your favorite renovation.

Competition Timeline

The Fall 2019 Renovation Challenge will run from October 2nd to November 6th, 2019

Meet The Designers

These eleven amazing designs from around the country accepted the Challenge for their chance at their dream vacation. Check out their six-week renovations!

Emily Buys View Profile
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Emily Buys
Clever Housewife
Emily is a DIY and Lifestyle blogger who, five years ago met the man of her dreams - a DIY and construction expert. Together they remodeled and sold their first home, and now they're remodeling their 1870's California Gold Country Farmhouse dream home. The Farmhouse was remodeled by previous owners in a Victorian style, but they are returning it to its original bones of its Farmhouse style with all the modern and clean conveniences now available.
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Emily is a DIY and Lifestyle blogger who, five years ago met...
Emily is a DIY and Lifestyle blogger who, five years ago met the man of her dreams - a DIY and construction expert. Together they remodeled and sold their first home, and now they're remodeling their 1870's California Gold Country Farmhouse dream home. The Farmhouse was remodeled by previous owners in a Victorian style, but they are returning it to its original bones of its Farmhouse style with all the modern and clean conveniences now available.
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Week 6: The big reveal!
Week 5: Grout, grout, grout!
Week 4: Who knew renovations were tough post-surgery?
Week 3: Floor tile set!
Week 2: Inspiration - Emily's Mood Board
Week 1: Demo
Bethany Crisp View Profile
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Bethany Crisp
Crisp Collective
Bethany is a happy mama of two boys who loves sharing her home, achievable style, easy recipes, family, faith and fun over at Crisp Collective. Creating special spaces for her family is her passion as she strives to make their suburban home uniquely their own.
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Bethany is a happy mama of two boys who loves sharing her...
Bethany is a happy mama of two boys who loves sharing her home, achievable style, easy recipes, family, faith and fun over at Crisp Collective. Creating special spaces for her family is her passion as she strives to make their suburban home uniquely their own.
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Week 6: The big reveal!
Week 5: I'm adding the finishing touches!
Week 4: Floor tile's done!
Week 3: Excited to pick out the new tile!
Week 2: Inspiration - Bethany's almost done with the demo work!
Week 1: Demo
Jessie Ecker View Profile
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Jessie Ecker
Eye in the Detail
Jessie Ecker, is the creative mind, designer, and muscle behind Eye in the Detail with a love to inspire others with her fearless and unstoppable DIY projects, home styling, and renovations. I am a military spouse and mama to 3 kiddos, so we're always on the move, literally! And after many moves, I am finally transforming our very first home into our DREAM home... one project at a time.
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Jessie Ecker, is the creative mind, designer, and muscle...
Jessie Ecker, is the creative mind, designer, and muscle behind Eye in the Detail with a love to inspire others with her fearless and unstoppable DIY projects, home styling, and renovations. I am a military spouse and mama to 3 kiddos, so we're always on the move, literally! And after many moves, I am finally transforming our very first home into our DREAM home... one project at a time.
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Week 6: The big reveal!
Week 5: Tile set? Check.
Week 4: Getting a sneak peak at the new tile!
Week 3: New shower pan installed!
Week 2: Inspiration - Jessie knocks down some walls and doesn't look back!
Week 1: Demo
Jill Stout View Profile
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Jill Stout
Gathered Grace
Jill Stout of GatheredGrace shares her passions of cooking, fashion, and home decor with those who care about living a healthy and comfortable lifestyle. Gathered Grace is a community for people who love living life with purpose and have a passion for the finer things in life. Renovating her mater bath to create a spa in her own home, Jill is excited to take on a new challenge.
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Jill Stout of GatheredGrace shares her passions of cooking,...
Jill Stout of GatheredGrace shares her passions of cooking, fashion, and home decor with those who care about living a healthy and comfortable lifestyle. Gathered Grace is a community for people who love living life with purpose and have a passion for the finer things in life. Renovating her mater bath to create a spa in her own home, Jill is excited to take on a new challenge.
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Week 6: The big reveal!
Week 5: Opening up the space before the new tub!
Week 4: Making room for new tile!
Week 4: Getting the
Week 2: Inspiration - Some of the planned features for Jill's master bath.
Lyndsey Ashdown View Profile
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Lyndsey Ashdown
Home Revival Designs
Lyndsey is a young mom raising two crazy boys full time. Design and DIY are her passions and a part-time gig. She is in the process of reviving her first starter home one room at a time. She focuses on DIY with a tight, family budget. She loves creating and getting to transform a space with simple projects that make a big impact.
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Lyndsey is a young mom raising two crazy boys full time....
Lyndsey is a young mom raising two crazy boys full time. Design and DIY are her passions and a part-time gig. She is in the process of reviving her first starter home one room at a time. She focuses on DIY with a tight, family budget. She loves creating and getting to transform a space with simple projects that make a big impact.
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Week 6: The big reveal!
Week 5: Already a grouting expert!
Week 4: We got a little helper elf early!
Week 3: New tub installed!
Week 2: Inspiration - With some unexpected challenges, Lyndsey's Mood Board keeps things light this week.
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Monica Chavez View Profile
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Monica Chavez
House of Esperanza
Monica Chavez from House of Esperanza is a veteran, mother, creative, and lifelong DIYer. Monica has a passion and finds meaning in sewing handmade dolls to create beautiful spaces for her family to live in, using new and repurposed materials.
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Monica Chavez from House of Esperanza is a veteran, mother,...
Monica Chavez from House of Esperanza is a veteran, mother, creative, and lifelong DIYer. Monica has a passion and finds meaning in sewing handmade dolls to create beautiful spaces for her family to live in, using new and repurposed materials.
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Week 6: The big reveal!
Week 5: The renovation is coming together!
Week 4: Time to get the tile set in stone!
Week 3: Laying out the new floor tile!
Week 2: Inspiration - Monica's Demo Duo
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Carmen Smith View Profile
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Carmen Smith
Living Letter Home
Carmen and her family live just south of Charlotte, North Carolina, where she runs a home decor and DIY blog called, Living Letter Home that focuses on budget-friendly projects. She wants to teach her audience how to love the home they have without spending a ton of money. She writes with a unique sense of humor that provides both informative and engaging content.
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Carmen and her family live just south of Charlotte, North...
Carmen and her family live just south of Charlotte, North Carolina, where she runs a home decor and DIY blog called, Living Letter Home that focuses on budget-friendly projects. She wants to teach her audience how to love the home they have without spending a ton of money. She writes with a unique sense of humor that provides both informative and engaging content.
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Week 6: The big reveal!
Week 5: Finished tile and a sleeker laundry room!
Week 4: Fanning the walls with tile
Week 3: Choosing the Right Tile!
Week 2: Inspiration - Carmen demos her laundry room for the next phase.
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Chelsea & Logan Johnson View Profile
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Chelsea & Logan Johnson
Making Manzanita
Chelsea and Logan are the DIYers behind Making Manzanita. Currently renovating their second fixer-upper with two toddlers in tow, they aren't afraid to tackle big projects and DIY it all. They have found that many couples don't know how to start renovating their homes, which is why their passion is teaching others how to make their house a home they love - one DIY at a time.
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Chelsea and Logan are the DIYers behind Making Manzanita....
Chelsea and Logan are the DIYers behind Making Manzanita. Currently renovating their second fixer-upper with two toddlers in tow, they aren't afraid to tackle big projects and DIY it all. They have found that many couples don't know how to start renovating their homes, which is why their passion is teaching others how to make their house a home they love - one DIY at a time.
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Week 6: The big reveal!
Week 5: Adding the barn door and tile!
Week 4: Colorful backdrop for the new room!
Week 3: Leveling the floor for the next step of the renovation!
Week 2: Inspiration - Chelsea's floor plan rendering
Week 1: Demo
Kelsey & Ryan Mansingh View Profile
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Kelsey & Ryan Mansingh
New Build Newlyweds
Hi! We are a newlywed couple in our mid-twenties who built our first home. While we loved our new home, it really lacked character, so we've been working tirelessly the past year to turn our home into a space we love and are proud of. We aren't professionals by any means and in fact, neither of us has any prior building or design experience, so we're learning as we go and taking you along for the ride! We are so excited to be a part of the renovation challenge and push our skills to the limits - and we've never done tile work before!
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Hi! We are a newlywed couple in our mid-twenties who built...
Hi! We are a newlywed couple in our mid-twenties who built our first home. While we loved our new home, it really lacked character, so we've been working tirelessly the past year to turn our home into a space we love and are proud of. We aren't professionals by any means and in fact, neither of us has any prior building or design experience, so we're learning as we go and taking you along for the ride! We are so excited to be a part of the renovation challenge and push our skills to the limits - and we've never done tile work before!
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Week 6: The big reveal!
Week 5: Laying down the tile groundwork!
Week 4: Cut to perfection
Week 3: Prepping the vanity for tile and more!
Week 2: Inspiration - Kelsey & Ryan get their vanity ready for the new look.
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Nicole Pankopp View Profile
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Nicole Pankopp
Simply Aligned Home
I am Nicole with Simply Aligned Home. I am married to my college sweetheart and we have two boys and two pups. When I had my first son, my engineering career took a backseat and I began working part-time. I discovered my passion for DIY and home renovations not long after. I love sharing my projects and encouraging others to take on their own home projects. I'm excited to share my renovation and make my mudroom dreams come to life!
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I am Nicole with Simply Aligned Home. I am married to my...
I am Nicole with Simply Aligned Home. I am married to my college sweetheart and we have two boys and two pups. When I had my first son, my engineering career took a backseat and I began working part-time. I discovered my passion for DIY and home renovations not long after. I love sharing my projects and encouraging others to take on their own home projects. I'm excited to share my renovation and make my mudroom dreams come to life!
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Week 6: The big reveal!
Week 5: Look what's in my new mudroom!
Week 4: It's time to tile!
Week 3: Using the saw for the right tile fit!
Week 2: Inspiration - Nicole's Mood Board for her new Mudroom
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Tammy Tillery View Profile
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Tammy Tillery
White Raven & Co.
Tammy is a decorator who works with clients in the metro Atlanta, GA area. She believes that home is your haven from the world. She enjoys looking for inspiration from classic styles of the past. Her favorite styles are Scandinavian, Craftsman and modern farmhouse. Helping people renovate to create a cozy, safe and peaceful home is a passion of hers. Tammy is currently in college for interior decorating with plans to graduate next year.
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Tammy is a decorator who works with clients in the metro...
Tammy is a decorator who works with clients in the metro Atlanta, GA area. She believes that home is your haven from the world. She enjoys looking for inspiration from classic styles of the past. Her favorite styles are Scandinavian, Craftsman and modern farmhouse. Helping people renovate to create a cozy, safe and peaceful home is a passion of hers. Tammy is currently in college for interior decorating with plans to graduate next year.
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Week 6: The big reveal!
Week 5: New fixtures going in!
Week 4: Getting the walls ready for tile and more!
Week 3: Choosing the Right Tile!
Week 2: Inspiration - Out with the mold and in with the new.
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