House Hunters Renovation

A couple currently living with her parents in Studio City, Calif., want a home of their own; she thinks it would be easier to transform a traditional home, while he dreams of having a modern space packed with architectural details.

A couple looks for their first home in an up-and-coming neighborhood in Denver; after purchasing a house, they realize they're in over their heads with the renovation when they face abatement issues, plumbing problems and issues with the floors.

After renovating their Long Beach, Calif., home for several years, Ron and Sylvia realize they need a bigger home; they face budget additions and multiple construction challenges that may force them to rethink their plans.

A couple look for a home to renovate in the foothills of California's San Gabriel Mountains that includes a space they can convert into a guesthouse for the woman's mom; after choosing a place, they uncover lead-based paint and asbestos.

New parents debate a two-story traditional and a charming ranch in the northern suburbs of California's San Fernando Valley, and once they decide on a home they both like, renovations begin quickly; a chimney problem threatens design plans.

A real estate developer and his fiancee are thinking outside the box when it comes to buying their first home together, but transforming a unique property into a livable home takes more than just creative ideas and a big bankroll.