The Weekender Season 3

Rob and Corinne make up the YouTube-famous duo “ThreadBanger,” and they’re in over their heads with a fixer-upper. Monica helps calm their nerves and spruce up their new home with a few smart projects for the bedroom.

• Closet Upgrade: Framing an upsized closet space and installing stained shiplap planks
• Two-Part Paint Job: Giving the room a white base coat with a dark green accent block
• DIY Furniture: Building a custom oak bench for the bedroom accent wall
• Lamp Makeover: Using macramé to dress up some basic light fixtures
• Stained Glass: Making faux stained-glass doors with window film and photography gels

• Paint Transformation: Giving the room an outdoor feel with a dramatic green
• Wall Accents: Installing stained wood accent boards on the walls
• Mail Center: Repurposing a wood closet organizer into a mail organization center
• Wall Display: Creating a display piece for fan mail and art
• Epic Backdrop: Building a twin tree fort background with a cat-sized suspension bridge

Monica heads to Philadelphia to help Christina and Jason convert their seldom-used attic space into a functional bonus room, complete with a built-in daybed, bookshelves, matching desks and a cozy book nook.

• Paneling Makeover: Transforming '70s wood paneling with a coat of white paint
• Dual Desks: Building matching desks from stained-wood sawhorses and project panels
• Daybed Nook: Adding a built-in reading nook that doubles as a daybed
• Built-In Bookshelf: Building a bookshelf with wood boards and galvanized pipe
• Wall Update: Turning an outdated half wall into a modern faux wall with angled wood slats

The Weekender returns to Philadelphia to help a self-described “Cat Lady” add flair and functionality to a spare room by transforming previously unused space into a fun, feline-friendly hangout and guest room.

• Cat-Scratch Headboard: Building a scratching post headboard with door mat inserts
• Play Space: Turning thrift shop dresser drawers and crown molding into cat play platforms and a skywalk
• Radiator Makeover: Building a slatted wood cover to dress up a boring heating and cooling unit
• Suitcase Sleeper: Using furniture legs and lumber to turn a thrift shop suitcase into cat bunk beds
• Litter Box Upgrade (Bonus Project): Adding a pet door to a vintage trunk for a litter box cover-up
• Barn Door: Installing a sliding barn door kit to replace a builder-grade folding closet door

Monica is in Pennsylvania for an extended episode of The Weekender, helping a family of three with a full kitchen and dining area renovation and creating an inviting and open layout.

• New Flooring: Replacing an out-of-style floor with modern-style luxury vinyl tile
• Cabinet Upgrade: Installing new stock base, wall and pantry cabinets
• Countertop Makeover: Cutting butcher-block slabs to size for new kitchen countertops
• Backsplash: Complementing the new white cabinets with a light green glass tile backsplash
• Bench Seating: Creating built-in bench seating for family dining

Monica is in Fort Jones, California, to help Brian and Mary with a ranch house renovation, upgrading and updating their kitchen.

• Kitchen Demo: Clearing out the kitchen cabinets and floor to prepare for the remodel
• New Cabinets: Installing and painting new kitchen base cabinets black for a stylish backdrop
• Tile Floor: Installing a new black and white tile floor for a modern flair
• Breakfast Space: Creating a new breakfast bar with a butcher-block countertop and black pipe
• Backsplash: Making a quick and easy backsplash with rustic-look wall panels

Monica and the team are in South Philadelphia for a new challenge: turning a cramped workout space into a stylish and functional home gym.

• New Floor: Installing click-and-lock laminate wood flooring
• Paint Treatment: Adding interest to the walls with multicolored stripes
• Storage Space: Building a storage cabinet with small, false drawer fronts
• Mirrors and Stretching Bar: Framing wall mirrors and installing a stair rail for stretching
• Weight Storage: Creating a custom-built weight stand

The Weekender crew helps a family with a bathroom makeover, transforming a dated and dimly lit orange bathroom into a modern space.

• Orange Paint Cover-Up: Painting the walls with a bold charcoal gray to complement white tile
• DIY Shower Curtain Rod: Cutting and soldering copper pipe for a new curtain rod
• Custom Bathroom Vanity: Building a DIY vanity with slatted shelves for storage baskets
• Artistic Touches: Creating stamps to dress up the wall with bright designs
• New Lights: Installing a new vanity light to brighten the space

The Weekender is in West Orange, New Jersey, to help Ryan and Jacqui remodel their unused basement and create a multifunctional space with a workspace, guest bed and even a rock climbing wall.

• Basement Repaint: A new coat of neutral paint to lighten the room
• Bed Build: Building a tilt-out Murphey bed with cabinet storage to create a hideaway guest space
• Mudroom Space: Setting off the entry space walls with vinyl flooring planks
• Workspace: Using a stock cabinet and project panel to create a built-in desk under the stairs
• Climbing Wall: Using painted plywood and climbing rocks to create a scalable mountain range

Monica and her crew are in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, refurbishing an outdoor space for Steve and Sheri’s daughters, transforming it into a magical play area with Monica’s spin on the she shed.

• Wee Shed: Installing a storage shed that'll form the base for the play area
• Swing Set Cleanup: Refurbishing the swing set to match the shed
• Shed Floor: Giving the wee shed a barnwood-style vinyl sheet floor
• Kid-Style Paint: Painting the shed and playset a multicolor pastel paint design
• Desk Space: Adding a desktop to the wee shed with a plywood top and galvanized pipe supports

There are more weekends and more projects out there. Catch up on the first seasons of two-day makeovers with The Weekender Season 1 and Season 2 or see what’s next with The Weekender Season 4.