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Bargain Mansions

All Episodes 2016 - 2023
TV-G

  • 2018-01-10T02:00:00Zs at 2018-01-10T02:00:00Z on DIY Network
  • 2016-06-16T01:00:00Z
  • 20m
  • 21h 20m (63 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
  • Conveyor Media
  • Reality
For home restoration expert Tamara Day, there’s no such thing as a home that’s too big! This Kansas City native and mother of four specializes in restoring the neglected large homes that others are too scared to take on. She brings these big beauties back to life so that new families can move in and love them again.

68 episodes

2023-08-02T01:00:00Z

Special 1 Fan Favorites

Special 1 Fan Favorites

  • 2023-08-02T01:00:00Z20m

Tamara and her father, Ward, discuss all the fan-favorite homes from seasons past. Watch as they share posts, notes, and comments from fans around the globe and find out which ones made the cut as fan favorites.

2023-08-09T01:00:00Z

Special 2 Toughest Jobs

Special 2 Toughest Jobs

  • 2023-08-09T01:00:00Z20m

Tamara and her father, Ward, discuss the toughest jobs they've done over the years and give you all the behind-the-scenes scoop. Watch as they revisit these beautiful old homes and reminisce about the hard work that made them beautiful.

Special 3 Ward's Favorite Houses

  • 2023-08-16T01:00:00Z20m

Tamara and her father, Ward, discuss all of Ward's favorite houses from seasons past. Watch as they revisit these gorgeous homes and share what made them such favorites.

2023-08-23T01:00:00Z

Special 4 Coolest Kid Spaces

Special 4 Coolest Kid Spaces

  • 2023-08-23T01:00:00Z20m

Tamara and her father, Ward, discuss the coolest kid spaces they've designed over the years.

Special 5 Tamara's Favorite Houses

  • 2023-08-30T01:00:00Z20m

Tamara and her father, Ward, discuss Tamara's favorite houses from seasons past. Watch as they revisit these gorgeous homes and hear what made them Tamara's favorites.

Series Premiere

2017-11-16T02:00:00Z

1x01 Double Dutch Dilemma

Series Premiere

1x01 Double Dutch Dilemma

  • 2017-11-16T02:00:00Z20m

Tamara Day gets the opportunity to renovate a French chateau she’s wanted to tackle for years. She finds that a recent renovation left the kitchen looking outdated and tacky, but she’s determined to create a home full of authentic details. Tamara and her dad go shopping for a Dutch door, then she restores plantation shutters to preserve the home’s vintage French elements.

2017-11-16T02:00:00Z

1x02 The Trouble with Cobble

1x02 The Trouble with Cobble

  • 2017-11-16T02:00:00Z20m

Tamara Day continues work on a French chateau as she overhauls a large master suite covered in the tackiest wallpaper she’s ever ripped out of a home. She plans to move an entire bathroom to create an additional bedroom and extend a hallway with floor boards saved from downstairs. But to preserve a backyard kitchenette and cobblestone pavers, she will be forced to make decisions that may wreck her budget.

2017-11-23T02:00:00Z

1x03 From Studs To Spindles

1x03 From Studs To Spindles

  • 2017-11-23T02:00:00Z20m

A previous contractor ripped an 1890s Craftsman-style home down to the studs before abandoning it, and Tamara Day is stepping in to finish the renovation and save the house. She repairs substantial structural damage and tears down a load-bearing wall to enlarge the tiny kitchen. An exterior iron staircase presents problems for both the curb appeal and progress on the renovations, and missing spindles from the original staircase send Tamara to the wood shop to create exact replicas.

Renovations continue on Tamara Day’s 1890s Craftsman home, as she enlarges the master bedroom and creates a beautiful study with a unique light fixture. She runs into a hiccup when she can’t salvage enough antique tiles for the bathroom floor, but after needing to replace numerous windows, Tamara finds an uncommon way to reuse the old glass in the master bath.

2017-11-30T02:00:00Z

1x05 All Bricked Out

1x05 All Bricked Out

  • 2017-11-30T02:00:00Z20m

Tamara takes an 1892 brick Craftsman that was converted into three apartments and tries to restore it back into a single-family dwelling while keeping original details. She and her dad attempt to recover a vintage pocket door that was enclosed inside a wall and update the home's electricity without destroying the brick walls or using conduit.

2017-11-30T02:00:00Z

1x06 The Swing of Things

1x06 The Swing of Things

  • 2017-11-30T02:00:00Z20m

Tamara continues working on an 1892 Craftsman and struggles to add a master bathroom. Then, she finds a way to repurpose floor boards into a porch swing, but her plan to reuse a clawfoot tub hits a snag because of a narrow doorway.

2017-12-07T02:00:00Z

1x07 The Mural of the Story

1x07 The Mural of the Story

  • 2017-12-07T02:00:00Z20m

Tamara Day works on restoring a 1909 Craftsman home, opening up its meandering layout and ripping out the tacky additions that have stripped this house of its original charm. She saves vintage light switches and a wallpaper mural that could be the showpiece of the dining room if she can keep it from being destroyed during renovations.

2017-12-07T02:00:00Z

1x08 Clowning Around

1x08 Clowning Around

  • 2017-12-07T02:00:00Z20m

Tamara Day continues renovating a 1909 Craftsman home, transforming a small bedroom into the master bath. She saves and refurbishes French doors, vintage sinks and a tub from the house, while adding modern elements like a sauna. During the walk-through with her contractor, Tamara discovers the creepiest thing she's ever found in a home.

1x09 Fireplaces and Wired Spaces

  • 2017-12-14T02:00:00Z20m

Tamara Day annexes an oversized dining room to enlarge a tiny kitchen in a 1926 English Tudor. She rips out an outdated and tacky mantel to create a stunning fireplace surround. Using a piece of reclaimed walnut, she then creates a large desktop for an in-home office. Tamara also restores an original mail slot from the home and solves a problem with the old knob-and-tube electrical.

2017-12-14T02:00:00Z

1x10 Two-Deck Tudor

1x10 Two-Deck Tudor

  • 2017-12-14T02:00:00Z20m

Tamara Day struggles to create a more spacious master suite until she decides to add a second deck to a 1926 English Tudor. Tamara strips off numerous coats of paint to restore original doors in the home. In the backyard, she adds an outdoor living area with a fire pit. Tamara and her dad then realize the height of the garage doors may cause a problem.

2017-12-21T02:00:00Z

1x11 Move That Kitchen

1x11 Move That Kitchen

  • 2017-12-21T02:00:00Z20m

Tamara renovates a single-story ranch and tackles her biggest challenge to date, transforming the former master bedroom into a stunning, open kitchen. However, she and her dad run into problems during demolition.

2017-12-21T02:00:00Z

1x12 Copper Showstopper

1x12 Copper Showstopper

  • 2017-12-21T02:00:00Z30m

Tamara Day continues renovations on a one-story ranch by creating a new master suite. To enlarge the tiny bath, she must first tear out a wall and move the door. While polishing the copper fireplace hood, Tamara and her dad use a familiar solution that has unusual results. Her plans to create a sunroom and patio then run into problems due to weather.

2016-06-16T01:00:00Z

1x13 The Heart of the Home

1x13 The Heart of the Home

  • 2016-06-16T01:00:00Z20m

Tamara Day tackles the battered kitchen of her new property, an 1897 bungalow. She enlarges and modernizes the space while preserving traditional elements of a bungalow kitchen. Tamara and her dad hunt for a suitably sized island. After deciding on a style, she helps construct the cabinets. Working with her team she injects new life into the area she calls the heart of the home.

Season Finale

2016-06-16T01:00:00Z

1x14 How Suite It Is

Season Finale

1x14 How Suite It Is

  • 2016-06-16T01:00:00Z20m

Tamara Day transforms a bedroom as she continues renovating an 1897 bungalow. Knowing modern buyers expect a master suite, Tamara annexes a second room to enlarge the tiny closet and add a bathroom. Tamara and her dad find a tub that would be a perfect match, but it's painted black. A missing fireplace tile may create a problem, but she's determined to transform the space into a luxurious master suite.

Season Premiere

2018-11-29T02:00:00Z

2x01 Corbels and Chaos

Season Premiere

2x01 Corbels and Chaos

  • 2018-11-29T02:00:00Z20m

Tamara Day sees great potential in a 1938 cottage with an unusual layout, unfinished renovation and no front door. She constructs a cathedral ceiling and creates two massive cedar corbels for the entrance, but the process of installing an egress window puts a crack in her budget.

2018-11-29T02:00:00Z

2x02 Skylight Surprise

2x02 Skylight Surprise

  • 2018-11-29T02:00:00Z20m

Tamara Day struggles to install a full bath and enlarge the master suite as she continues to renovate the 1938 cottage. She successfully creates a hidden playroom in the kids' bedroom, but fails to win her dad's approval on her plan for the backyard shed.

2018-12-06T02:00:00Z

2x03 All About the Island

2x03 All About the Island

  • 2018-12-06T02:00:00Z20m

Tamara Day tackles a large 1905 Colonial with seven sun porches! She turns a cramped, ugly kitchen and a dining room into the ultimate entertaining space, but unsupported floors and a strange noise during demo slow her plans and may cost her big money

2018-12-06T02:00:00Z

2x04 A Closet Fit for a Queen

2x04 A Closet Fit for a Queen

  • 2018-12-06T02:00:00Z20m

In the second phase of Tamara's 1905 Colonial renovation, she creates a 900-square-foot master suite and converts one of the home's seven sun porches into a closet. However, her budget takes a hit when she needs to install a new HVAC unit and her plan to save a vintage fireplace might have run out of gas.

2018-12-13T02:00:00Z

2x05 Rhapsody in Beige

2x05 Rhapsody in Beige

  • 2018-12-13T02:00:00Z20m

Tamara Day transforms a contemporary home on a large wooded lot that’s devoid of any character. She installs huge windows to bring the outdoors inside, but she faces issues with resurfacing a fireplace veneer.

2018-12-13T02:00:00Z

2x06 A Pain in the Deck

2x06 A Pain in the Deck

  • 2018-12-13T02:00:00Z20m

Continuing renovations on a large and bland contemporary home, Tamara Day tackles the master suite and replaces lots of dated cabinetry to make a stylish bathroom. She also creates a home theater, immense deck and patio to turn the home into an entertaining showpiece.

2018-12-20T02:00:00Z

2x07 Arts and Craftsman

2x07 Arts and Craftsman

  • 2018-12-20T02:00:00Z20m

In this special episode, Tamara Day struggles to restore a 3100-square-foot, 1909 Craftsman home while opening up its chopped-up layout.

2019-01-10T02:00:00Z

2x08 Tamaras Tudor Tutorial

2x08 Tamaras Tudor Tutorial

  • 2019-01-10T02:00:00Z20m

Tamara Day moves the small kitchen in a 1927 Tudor and outfits it with a large island and eating nook; she transforms a bedroom into a dining room, but her hopes of refurbishing the deck are dashed before she can even get started.

2019-01-17T02:00:00Z

2x09 Shower Showstopper

2x09 Shower Showstopper

  • 2019-01-17T02:00:00Z20m

Tamara takes on a behemoth 1927 Tudor house, but while she admires the home's original details, her dad discovers a problem. She uses a kitchenette to create a bar, revamps an uneven patio and enlarges the master bathroom to transform the 5,700-square-foot home into a showstopper.

2019-01-24T02:00:00Z

2x10 Catwalk Craziness

2x10 Catwalk Craziness

  • 2019-01-24T02:00:00Z20m

Tamara Day starts on a 1900 Kansas City Shirtwaist-style home containing a living room with a catwalk instead of a ceiling. She pulls up linoleum flooring and gives the damaged foyer staircase a facelift, but a boiler stack in the kitchen throws a wrench in her plans.

2019-01-31T02:00:00Z

2x11 When One Barn Door Closes

2x11 When One Barn Door Closes

  • 2019-01-31T02:00:00Z20m

After restoring a fourth bedroom in the 3100-square-foot Shirtwaist home, Tamara creates a reading nook and closet to complete the room. Then the Kansas City weather creates a problem in the front yard, while two brand new vanities might not fit in the master bath.

2x12 Bumming About the Plumbing

  • 2019-02-07T02:00:00Z20m

Tamara Day tackles a 1905 Kansas City Shirtwaist home that's short on bathrooms but not short on charm. She restores the front door, updates the fireplace and renovates the kitchen, but struggles with sewer and roof issues that cause her to rework her plans.

Tamara Day takes on a 1905 Kansas City Shirtwaist that has only one bathroom. She doubles the size of the walk-in closet and enlarges the master suite, but her hopes of updating the home's bedrooms start to sink when her contractor discovers a leak.

2019-02-21T02:00:00Z

2x14 Raise the Roof

2x14 Raise the Roof

  • 2019-02-21T02:00:00Z20m

Tamara Day gets creative renovating an expansive 1950 ranch-style home. She updates the exterior with faux stone and adds another floor to the 3,000-square-foot home, but rain and an old fireplace force her to rethink her plans and budget.

Season Finale

2019-02-28T02:00:00Z

2x15 Stairway to Master Suite Heaven

Season Finale

2x15 Stairway to Master Suite Heaven

  • 2019-02-28T02:00:00Z20m

Tamara Day uses her 1,400-square-foot second-story addition to create three new bedrooms in a 1950 ranch home; she guts the master suite to ref-rame it for a massive closet, but her plans to reuse the shower doors may fracture her design.

Season Premiere

2020-04-15T01:00:00Z

3x01 Tidal Wave of Tile

Season Premiere

3x01 Tidal Wave of Tile

  • 2020-04-15T01:00:00Z20m

Tamara revives a neoclassical Colonial by updating the kitchen, parlor and breakfast nook while preserving its historic charm. Then, she converts the 1,200-square-foot, unfinished attic into an incredible master suite.

2020-04-22T01:00:00Z

3x02 Cistern Act

3x02 Cistern Act

  • 2020-04-22T01:00:00Z20m

Tamara buys a 1910 Victorian farmhouse and wants to add a half bath to the first floor, but a misplaced staircase may pose a problem. On the second floor, she adds a massive master suite and a large kids' bedroom.

2020-04-29T01:00:00Z

3x03 Lady and the Damp

3x03 Lady and the Damp

  • 2020-04-29T01:00:00Z20m

Tamara takes on a water-damaged French Provincial in Leawood, Kansas, and must completely overhaul the neglected basement. Then, she infuses French flair throughout the house while creating a large open floor plan that’s perfect for entertaining.

2020-05-06T01:00:00Z

3x04 From Old to Bold

3x04 From Old to Bold

  • 2020-05-06T01:00:00Z20m

Tamara revives a 100-year-old Shirtwaist home while accenting the original woodwork. She decides the kitchen is too small and moves it to the dining room. Later, she uses bold design choices to fit the home into the young, contemporary neighborhood.

2020-05-13T01:00:00Z

3x05 Classic Meets Modern Farm

3x05 Classic Meets Modern Farm

  • 2020-05-13T01:00:00Z20m

Tamara turns a large, old farmhouse into a country living-style home. She creates an open floor plan, transforms the dreary master suite and adds country charm and character throughout the entire property.

Tamara uses her design expertise to modernize an outdated, 1970s Tudor home. She gives the kitchen a much-needed upgrade and renovates two uninspired living spaces on the first floor into statement rooms.

2020-05-27T01:00:00Z

3x07 Posthaste in a Shirtwaist

3x07 Posthaste in a Shirtwaist

  • 2020-05-27T01:00:00Z20m

Tamara renovates a 1908 Shirtwaist home that was abandoned by the previous renovator. She refurbishes original corbels for the walls and builds a custom range hood for the open plan kitchen. Later, she creates a charming den using wainscoting and tile.

2020-06-03T01:00:00Z

3x08 Pump Up the Basement

3x08 Pump Up the Basement

  • 2020-06-03T01:00:00Z20m

Tamara updates a 1978 Tudor home by brightening up and enlarging the dark kitchen. Then, she improves the flow in the master bedroom and transforms the basement into an awesome game room where the family can relax.

2020-11-10T02:00:00Z

3x09 Soffit Saga

3x09 Soffit Saga

  • 2020-11-10T02:00:00Z20m

Tamara takes on a 1979 property with a confusing style. She opens up sight lines by removing soffits in the living room and kitchen, and she pulls out the midcentury modern design with elements like shiplap and brass.

3x10 On the Wings of a Dovetail

  • 2020-11-17T02:00:00Z20m

Tamara renovates an '80s home in need of some TLC by adding her unique style to the front and back yards. Then, she removes dated elements throughout the house and creates a breathtaking kitchen and main suite bathroom.

2020-11-24T02:00:00Z

3x11 Race to the Finish

3x11 Race to the Finish

  • 2020-11-24T02:00:00Z20m

Tamara tackles a 1952 Traditional home with a massive open concept living space. She triples the size of the mudroom and chooses a stunning surround for the living room fireplace. Later, Tamara and her dad race to find the perfect dining table.

Tamara tackles a Colonial-style home with a yard that's been seriously neglected. She must tame the overgrown grounds before putting traditional Kansas City charm into the interior with a brand-new kitchen and main suite.

2020-12-08T02:00:00Z

3x13 On Par for Glory

3x13 On Par for Glory

  • 2020-12-08T02:00:00Z20m

Tamara renovates a 1960s Colonial home that's lacking character. She brings the property's potential to life by designing spaces to enjoy the outdoors and incredible views. Then, she creates a stunning kitchen and makes sure light pours into every room.

Season Finale

2020-12-15T02:00:00Z

3x14 Lofty Designs

Season Finale

3x14 Lofty Designs

  • 2020-12-15T02:00:00Z20m

A contractor friend asks Tamara to work her magic on a 1948 ranch house. She installs a herringbone walkway and solves a dilemma while whitewashing the brick. Then, she adds a study space and upgrades a shared bathroom for kids.

Season Premiere

2022-08-26T01:00:00Z

4x01 Family Renovation Recipe

Season Premiere

4x01 Family Renovation Recipe

  • 2022-08-26T01:00:00Z20m

Tamara turns a small galley space into a giant chef's dream kitchen.

2022-09-02T01:00:00Z

4x02 Flat Out Fab!

4x02 Flat Out Fab!

  • 2022-09-02T01:00:00Z20m

Tamara transforms a dated 1960s ranch with a stunning modern design.

2022-09-09T01:00:00Z

4x03 Tee-riffic Renovation!

4x03 Tee-riffic Renovation!

  • 2022-09-09T01:00:00Z20m

Tamara renovates a house on a golf course to create a couple's dream home.

2022-09-16T01:00:00Z

4x04 Neighborhood Glow-Up

4x04 Neighborhood Glow-Up

  • 2022-09-16T01:00:00Z20m

Tamara and an investor give the worst house on the block a glow-up!

2022-10-07T01:00:00Z

4x05 The Palace on the Pond

4x05 The Palace on the Pond

  • 2022-10-07T01:00:00Z20m

Tamara renovates a massive Tudor style palace on a pond.

2022-10-14T01:00:00Z

4x06 The Getaway Pad

4x06 The Getaway Pad

  • 2022-10-14T01:00:00Z20m

Tamara transforms a dilapidated 1910 home into a fabulous rental.

2022-10-21T01:00:00Z

4x07 Total Tudor Victory

4x07 Total Tudor Victory

  • 2022-10-21T01:00:00Z20m

Tamara totally transforms a 1927 Tudor from top to bottom.

4x08 Coffee and Tea in the Scullery

  • 2022-11-11T02:00:00Z20m

Tamara and team outdo themselves on the stunning details of this property.

2022-11-18T02:00:00Z

4x09 Tip-Top Tudor

4x09 Tip-Top Tudor

  • 2022-11-18T02:00:00Z20m

Tamara transforms a time-warped Tudor into a modern masterpiece.

2022-12-02T02:00:00Z

4x10 Feeling Blue

4x10 Feeling Blue

  • 2022-12-02T02:00:00Z20m

Tamara’s use of blue hues completely transforms a boring estate.

Season Premiere

2023-05-31T01:00:00Z

5x01 Next Generation Renovation

Season Premiere

5x01 Next Generation Renovation

  • 2023-05-31T01:00:00Z20m

A family has taken over their grandfather's palatial estate and is excited to live in the house for another generation, but first Tamara and her team need to update it.

2023-05-31T01:00:00Z

5x02 A Family Affair

5x02 A Family Affair

  • 2023-05-31T01:00:00Z20m

Tamara gets help from her father Ward, the kids and cousins, as she works tirelessly to renovate her sister's house.

2023-06-07T01:00:00Z

5x03 Manor Makeover

5x03 Manor Makeover

  • 2023-06-07T01:00:00Z20m

Tamara and her team take a completely gutted shell of an estate and transform it into a European styled chateau of a dream house.

2023-06-07T01:00:00Z

5x04 Tuscan Mansion

5x04 Tuscan Mansion

  • 2023-06-07T01:00:00Z20m

Tamara and her team completely renovate a massive Tuscan estate that is trapped in the 1990s; an entire interior gut along with a stunning backyard makeover turns a tacky Tuscan train wreck into a modern mansion masterpiece.

5x05 The Basement Makes a Statement

  • 2023-06-14T01:00:00Z20m

Tamara and her team take an enormous in-ground basement and turn it into a stunning living space complete with a media room, bar, bedroom and gym; she also updates the kitchen, pantry and backyard living space.

2023-06-21T01:00:00Z

5x06 Making a Mansion

5x06 Making a Mansion

  • 2023-06-21T01:00:00Z20m

Tamara helps a young couple bring historic architectural design to a giant addition they've added to their gorgeous historic home; combining the old with the new gives this estate all it needs for another 100 years.

2023-06-28T01:00:00Z

5x07 Rental Mansion Rehab

5x07 Rental Mansion Rehab

  • 2023-06-28T01:00:00Z20m

Tamara helps an investor take a dated beat-up mansion and turn it into rental property gold; this gorgeous estate gets a complete facelift from the porch to the pool to become a staycation dreamhouse.

5x08 A Father's Fairytale Castle

  • 2023-07-12T01:00:00Z20m

A single father wants to create a dream home that resembles a fairytale castle for himself and his three daughters; this massive renovation is stunning and filled with unique design surprises suited for royalty.

2023-07-19T01:00:00Z

5x09 Mouse Pad

5x09 Mouse Pad

  • 2023-07-19T01:00:00Z20m

Homeowners call in Tamara when they discover a mouse infestation.

2023-07-26T01:00:00Z

5x10 Concrete Castle

5x10 Concrete Castle

  • 2023-07-26T01:00:00Z20m

Tamara helps an investor get a cement fortress of a house ready for rental.

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