The Weekender Season 1

In episode 1 of The Weekender, DIY expert Monica Mangin remodels Tess and Barry's neglected patio in the heart of New York City. Can she completely transform their outdoor space in just two days?

• Wood Fence Cover-Up: harmonizing mismatched wood-panel fences with lattice panels
• Concrete Block Planter: building a cinder block raised-bed planter
• Children’s Space: creating a tic-tac-toe game and outdoor chalkboard for the kids
• Instant Yard: beautifying a bare spot of dirt with artificial grass
• Touches of Nature: adding plants to the raised planter and patio space

In episode 2 of The Weekender, Monica helps refine the storage and style situations in Carla’s traditional row house — starting with some stubborn red tile.

• Tile Demo: removing red kitchen wall tile to make way for a new look
• Kitchen Update: painting walls and installing new pendant lights and tile
• Accent Wall: creating a wood-texture accent wall with exterior siding
• Thrift Shop Find: upcycling a secondhand sideboard for stylish kitchen storage
• Modern Media Unit: building a custom media unit for additional storage

In episode 3 of The Weekender, Monica introduces temporary, removable style to Sheldon and Davida’s apartment, proving that you don’t have to own a home to … well, to own it.

• Living Room Makeover: transforming a living room with temporary wallpaper
• Improved Storage: upcycling a bedroom dresser and creating custom shelves
• DIY Décor: turning gift bags and greeting cards into art and creating custom pillows
• Bookcase Upgrade: accenting a bookcase with a bright burst of color
• Custom Cornice: dressing up a sliding patio door with a DIY cornice

Can too much square footage be a problem? In episode 4 of The Weekender, Monica works with Aaron and Becca to create custom furniture pieces and make a large master bedroom a little cozier.

• DIY Table: building a unique console table from furring strips and patio stone
• Accent Wall: creating a focal point with a wall painted a deep, rich blue
• Faux Fireplace: adding a sophisticated anchor point to the bedroom sitting area
• Headboard Showpiece: creating a chevron-pattern wood headboard
• Accents: filling out the space with lights, furniture and a DIY magazine rack

Karen lives with her 3-year-old son in a unique loft space in Fishtown, Philadelphia, and occasionally rents out the space. In episode 5 of The Weekender, Monica helps her with new décor and makes the most of the available space.

• Stair Work: creating designs on wood stairs and building a stylish stair rail
• Loft Rail: constructing a railing around an upper loft bedroom
• Platform Bed: building a low-profile bed with a custom headboard for the loft space
• Easy Gallery Wall: installing wood trellises on the wall to display photography
• Privacy Curtain: installing a sliding curtain to block off bedroom space in the loft

When Jesse and Laura bought a barbeque restaurant, it came with a house. In episode 6 of The Weekender, Monica helps them with a makeover of their add-on home’s dining room and kitchen.

• Wall Update: repainting the room and creating a faux shiplap accent wall
• New Island: building a kitchen island with stock kitchen cabinets and a wood top
• Dining Table: creating a custom farmhouse-style table with a herringbone table top
• Wall Shelves: creating storage space with chunky pine boards and galvanized pipe
• Quick Character: installing DIY moulding for a vintage look

In episode 7, Monica uses paint, tile, storage and a few tricks to help Georgette, a first-time homeowner, turn a tiny corner kitchen into a mighty space.

• Cabinet Update: giving wood cabinets a traditional look with soft-green paint
• Breakfast Nook Update: painting walls a light gray to complement the cabinets
• Modern Mosaic: offsetting the traditional cabinets with a modern tile backsplash
• Bench Seating: building a corner bench seat with storage bins
• Artistic Touches: creating a world map wall decoration with vinyl decals

This week, Monica takes on … Monica? In episode 8, the host of The Weekender uses some bold patterns and DIY building projects to dress up her own master bathroom.

• New Paint: repainting walls, creating an accent wall and painting a vanity
• DIY Vanity: building a custom vanity with stock cabinets and a pine plank top
• Tile Install: adding subway tile to the walls and installing a bold-patterned tile floor
• Accent Wall Upgrade: using wood moulding to give the accent wall a striking pattern
• Towel Organization: creating a copper pipe storage ladder for towels

After two years of home renovation, Steph and Dan can finally move out of their temporary trailer and into their dream home, but they need ideas for all the open space. In episode 9 of The Weekender, Monica creates the bohemian farmhouse the homeowners are looking for.

• Farmhouse Dining: building a plank-look table top for a new farmhouse table
• Two Tones: painting walls with a cool-tone blue and an accent wall with a warm-tone beige
• Storage Space: building a media center with cabinet space, drawers and a reclaimed wood front
• DIY Curtain Rod: using galvanized pipe to create a custom curtain rod for a wall of windows
• Craft Project: creating unique, personalized hanging art with yarn-wrapped hoops

In episode 10 of The Weekender, watch Monica turn Olivia’s home studio into a single space to live, work and play — all with a single power tool.

• Backsplash: creating a kitchen backsplash with white-painted faux brick panels
• Mixed Materials Storage: building wood and copper pipe storage cubes for the wall
• Message Center: creating a custom whiteboard with a walnut-stained wood frame
• Coffee Table Hack: giving a fashionable look to a basic coffee table with lumber accents
• Easy Accent: using peel-and-stick pre-stained boards to create a quick, stylish accent wall

Monica’s two-day home transformations don’t end here. To get more easy remodeling tips and stylish DIY ideas, continue with The Weekender Season 2 and finish out the series with The Weekender Season 3 and The Weekender Season 4.