Real Renos

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  • 2017
  • 6 Seasons
  • 8.2  (8)

Real Renos was a home renovation television series that aired from 2003 to 2009, starring Jim Caruk. The show was produced by Ammo Content and featured Caruk, a renowned home reno expert, transforming outdated and dilapidated homes into beautiful and modern living spaces.

Each episode of the show focused on a particular home renovation project, showcasing the entire process from start to finish. Viewers followed Caruk as he met with homeowners to discuss their renovation goals and then worked with his team of skilled tradespeople to make those goals a reality.

Caruk was known for his no-nonsense approach to home renovation and his ability to work within budgets of all sizes. He was dedicated to delivering quality workmanship and ensuring customer satisfaction, which earned him a loyal following of viewers and clients alike.

The show was shot on location in various cities across Canada, including Toronto, Vancouver and Halifax. This allowed viewers to see a variety of homes in different stages of disrepair and transformation, giving them a comprehensive understanding of the renovation process.

The show also featured a number of useful tips and tricks for viewers looking to tackle their own home renovation projects. From advice on selecting paint colours to tips on how to save money on a renovation, Caruk shared his years of experience and expertise with viewers every step of the way.

One of the highlights of the show was its focus on sustainable and eco-friendly home renovations. Caruk often used materials and products that were sustainable and environmentally friendly, such as bamboo flooring, energy-saving lighting and low-VOC paint.

Real Renos was not just a show about home renovation - it was also a show about people. Each episode featured homeowners who were eager to transform their living spaces and Caruk and his team who were dedicated to making those dreams a reality.

As a result, the show was not only informative, but also heartwarming and inspiring. Viewers were able to witness the transformative power of home renovation and how it can dramatically improve a family's quality of life.

Real Renos was a popular show that ran for six seasons and over sixty episodes. Its success was due in large part to Caruk's expertise and his ability to connect with viewers. The show was widely regarded as one of the best home renovation programs of its time and is still fondly remembered by viewers today.

In conclusion, Real Renos was a home renovation television series that aired from 2003 to 2009, starring Jim Caruk. The show focused on a particular home renovation project in each episode, showcasing the entire process from start to finish. Caruk's dedication to quality workmanship and customer satisfaction, as well as his no-nonsense approach to home renovation, made him a beloved figure among viewers. The show was also known for its useful tips and tricks for viewers looking to tackle their own home renovation projects and its focus on sustainable and eco-friendly home renovations.

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Seasons
Extraordinary Ending
13. Extraordinary Ending
February 22, 2018
Another major renovation wraps up for Jim. The homeowner is ecstatic with
the result, and hopefully with time will forgive Jim for a not finishing in time for Christmas. Jim heads west for an unforgettable family reunion.
Long Time Coming
12. Long Time Coming
February 22, 2018
Another job complete for Jim - great clients and a great outcome. All the construction crises and a four month overrun are forgotten. But there's always next time, starting right now with a new complete gut, addition and Jim's startlingly optimistic forecast of "three to five months maximum."
Picture perfect
11. Picture perfect
February 22, 2018
A million dollar project is finally finished and the results are spectacular, the homeowners are thrilled and Jim is right on budget - almost. If only all his jobs could go this smoothly. Judge Jim takes a day off from the job sites to check in on some "superstars".
Making Me Nervous
10. Making Me Nervous
February 22, 2018
A giant fish tank forces Jim to get down and dirty. Elsewhere Jim cuts it close finishing a much needed bathroom for a very pregnant homeowner. And another project is painfully inching to its finish; will Jim end up with some homeless homeowners?
Due Dates
9. Due Dates
February 22, 2018
Jim is run off his feet with 5 jobs in full swing. There's an army at work on his million dollar project; another tension filled jobsite needs some ground rules; and Jim starts a tiny job with a very tight timeline.
Stairway To Heaven
8. Stairway To Heaven
February 22, 2018
Returning from a back-breaking vacation, Jim is greeted by a series of anxious homeowners; there's creative differences over a set of stairs and another delayed move-in-day. Jim drops in on his Dad.
Sick Of It
7. Sick Of It
February 22, 2018
Its errors all around on the jobsites: a homeowner plays contractor creating chaos, Jim's math skills muck him up, walls are built too high and to top it off, Jim is sick as dog.
No Means No
6. No Means No
February 22, 2018
6It's all going so well for contractor Jim Caruk, until one prickly project gets even pricklier when a neighborly dispute escalates - and tests Jim's customer service skills. Will the job finish before somebody snaps?
Totally In Control
5. Totally In Control
February 22, 2018
Jim 'lends a hand' on the job site. The exteriors are going well but inside there's a watery mess and an overdesigned bathroom. It's a relief for Jim to retreat outside and have some fun in the dirt.
Missing The Point
4. Missing The Point
February 22, 2018
4Contractor Jim Caruk gets caught between indecisive homeowners and restless trades. Things must keep moving, or the trades will be gone. If decisions don't come soon, Jim and the homeowners will face bigger delays than they bargained for.
Must Be Completed
3. Must Be Completed
February 22, 2018
With several huge projects well underway contractor Jim Caruk is already getting pressure on deadlines. Just as he tries to juggle managing the sites with quality time for his daughters, another big project comes along.
Digging Out
2. Digging Out
February 22, 2018
With several big jobs on the go contractor Jim Caruk is back in the thick of it. But with a brutal winter that keeps on storming, digging these monstrous job sites out seems to be all that's getting done.
Here We Go Again
1. Here We Go Again
February 22, 2018
Real renos is back and contractor Jim Caruk is still going strong, but the jobs he's taking on now make his old world look like a walk in the park. Between untouchable landscaping, a one-year delay and some major structural issues looming, Jim's off to a very bumpy start.
Description
  • Premiere Date
    November 17, 2017
  • IMDB Rating
    8.2  (8)