

Beer Budget Reno
2025– · A&E · 60 min · 1 season
S01E10 · Ghosts of Renos Past
Sun, 22 June, 2:00 am
Vanathy and Joe's home is bursting at the seams; they're battling against an inefficient use of space on their second floor, with outdated organization that doesn't function for their family with two young kids.
About
Everyone dreams of a home makeover, but budgets often get in the way. Enter Kristen Coutts, who specializes in life-changing renovations for those told they can't afford them. Armed with clever, cost-saving hacks, she transforms outdated spaces into fresh, functional homes—proving no budget is too small for a stunning upgrade.
Episodes
- E01
No Booty in this Kitchen
Sun, 6 Apr· 60 min - E02
Plywood Palace
Sun, 13 Apr· 60 min - E03
Nothing Ever Dries
Sun, 20 Apr· 60 minLeanne and Dan have spent their lives caring for others, from their two daughters to their own ageing parents. Now they're ready to invest in themselves by having Kristen renovate their two outdated and clunky bathrooms.
- E04
Multipurpose Mayhem
Sun, 27 Apr· 60 minMegan, Joel and their two kids love the charm of their 120-year-old house. But the quirks of their family room have them at a loss for its layout. They need Kristen to get creative to make this workhorse space function for the family.
- E05
Project Sister Sister
Sun, 4 May· 60 minSisters and Jaime and Alex live parallel lives, from back-to-back weddings, babies, and now home ownership just a few blocks apart. Their houses match in layout, but Jaime's is a fixer upper that's stuck in the 70s.
- E06
Labor of Love
Sun, 11 May· 60 minKristen is enlisted by her childhood friend to give her living space an overhaul; but with a shoestring budget and a baby on the way, Kristen faces a big challenge; Kristen helps Tina and PJ take back their living room from their son-doggie duo.
- E07
Bargain Basement
Sun, 1 June· 60 minKatie and Andy have had their house turned upside down by parenthood. Handy Andy renovated nearly everything in time for their baby's arrival, but the basement has been left in limbo. They need Kristen to take over to stretch their limited budget.
- E08
Grand Central Bathroom
Sun, 8 June· 60 minKristen works on a Beer Budget Reno for Stefanie; a mom of four kids aged 9 to 20. After losing her husband to cancer, Stefanie hit a standstill with their home renovations. Their family bathroom is an absolute zoo with all five of them fighting for shower, sink and mirror time. To get away from it all, Stefanie wants her bedroom to be a sanctuary and a fresh start. Kristen helps Stefanie to pick up her pink toolbelt again to carry on her and her husband's DIY legacy.
- E09
A Water Closet Is Not for Clothes
Sun, 15 June· 60 minKatherine and Justin love their new house, except for some disruptive quirks. Their big, awkward primary bath serves triple duty right off the kitchen as it houses the noisy laundry machines and makes it difficult to get down to business.
- E10
Ghosts of Renos Past
Sun, 22 June· 60 minVanathy and Joe's home is bursting at the seams; they're battling against an inefficient use of space on their second floor, with outdated organization that doesn't function for their family with two young kids.
Cast

Kristen Coutts
Kristen Coutts