# House Rules season 2

The second season of Australian reality television series House Rules, also known as House Rules 2014, was confirmed in 2013 and began airing on 30 April 2014. The series is produced by the team who created the Seven reality show My Kitchen Rules and is hosted by Johanna Griggs.
This season of House Rules places six new teams renovating each other's homes and further challenges for the ultimate prize of a full mortgage payment.

## Contestant Teams

This season of House Rules introduced six new teams. All teams are from different states in Australia.
| # | Team | House | Relationship | Mortgage |
| 1 | Adam Dovile & Lisa Lamond | Melbourne, VIC | Engaged | $520,000 |
| 2 | Carole & Russell Bramston | Perth, WA | Empty Nesters | $290,000 |
| 3 | Candy Stuart & Ryan Pusic | Sydney, NSW | Partners | $400,000 |
| 4 | Maddi Carter & Lloyd Wright | Townsville, QLD | Soon to be married | $369,000 |
| 5 | Michael Bamford & Mel Chatfield | Adelaide, SA | Newly Dating | $380,000 |
| 6 | Brooke Strong & Grant Lovekin | Huon Valley, TAS | Partners, 7 kids | $258,000 |

## Elimination history

Teams' progress through the competition :
| Phase: | Interior Renovation (Phase 1) | Interior Renovation (Phase 1) | Interior Renovation (Phase 1) | Interior Renovation (Phase 1) | Interior Renovation (Phase 1) | Interior Renovation (Phase 1) | Interior Renovation (Phase 1) | Phase 2 and 3 | Phase 2 and 3 | Phase 2 and 3 | Exteriors (Phase 4) | Exteriors (Phase 4) | Exteriors (Phase 4) | Phase 5 | Grand Finale | Grand Finale |
| Phase: | NSW | WA | VIC | TAS | QLD | SA | Round Total (out of 150) | Unit Makeover | 24 hour fix-up | Round Total (out of 40) | Round 1 | Round 2 | Total (out of 40) | Charity House | Secret Room | Viewer's vote |
| Team | Scores | Scores | Scores | Scores | Scores | Scores | Round Total (out of 150) | Scores | Scores | Round Total (out of 40) | Scores | Scores | Total (out of 40) | Total (out of 20) | Final Results | Final Results |
| Adam & Lisa | 12 | 20 | — | 19 | 30 | 24 | 2nd (105) | 15 | 12 | 3rd (27) | 17 | 13 | 1st (30) | 1st (18) | 17 | Winners |
| Carole & Russell | 23 | — | 16 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 1st (107) | 14 | 14 | 2nd (28) | 14 | 14 | 3rd (28) | 2nd (17) | 19 | Runners-up |
| Candy & Ryan | — | 17 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 20 | 3rd (103) | 19 | 15 | 1st (34) | 13 | 16 | 2nd (29) | 3rd (16) | Eliminated (Episode 36) | Eliminated (Episode 36) |
| Maddi & Lloyd | 15 | 24 | 22 | 21 | — | 19 | 4th (101) | 12 | 15 | 3rd (27) | 11 | 12 | 4th (23) | Eliminated (Episode 32) | Eliminated (Episode 32) | Eliminated (Episode 32) |
| Bomber & Mel | 17 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 18 | — | 5th (97) | 8 | 10 | 5th (18) | Eliminated (Episode 28) | Eliminated (Episode 28) | Eliminated (Episode 28) | Eliminated (Episode 28) | Eliminated (Episode 28) | Eliminated (Episode 28) |
| Brooke & Grant | 18 | 15 | 16 | — | 19 | 23 | 6th (91) | Eliminated (Episode 24) | Eliminated (Episode 24) | Eliminated (Episode 24) | Eliminated (Episode 24) | Eliminated (Episode 24) | Eliminated (Episode 24) | Eliminated (Episode 24) | Eliminated (Episode 24) | Eliminated (Episode 24) |

## Competition Details
### Phase 1: Interior Renovation

The interior renovation round followed similar rules to season 1. New advantages such as being able to allocate zones for the other teams or receiving additional hints from the owners through an online chat or video, were awarded to the top scorers of the week. Also for the first time, judges scored and critiqued in front of the teams rather than receiving a recap of the comments from the host (Jo). The team with the lowest combined score is eliminated as the other teams progress to the next stage of the competition

#### New South Wales: Candy & Ryan

* Episodes 1 to 4
* Airdate — 30 April to 5 May 2014
* Description — Candy & Ryan from Emu Plains, New South Wales are the first team to hand over their keys for renovation.
Renovation 1 :
| Emu Plains, New South Wales |||||||
| House Rules |||||||
| Rule 1 | Style our home edgy & arty | Style our home edgy & arty | Style our home edgy & arty | Style our home edgy & arty | Style our home edgy & arty | Style our home edgy & arty |
| Rule 2 | Deliver one-off pieces and graphic patterns | Deliver one-off pieces and graphic patterns | Deliver one-off pieces and graphic patterns | Deliver one-off pieces and graphic patterns | Deliver one-off pieces and graphic patterns | Deliver one-off pieces and graphic patterns |
| Rule 3 | Showcase the bath in the master suite | Showcase the bath in the master suite | Showcase the bath in the master suite | Showcase the bath in the master suite | Showcase the bath in the master suite | Showcase the bath in the master suite |
| Rule 4 | Dish up citrus & concrete in our kitchen | Dish up citrus & concrete in our kitchen | Dish up citrus & concrete in our kitchen | Dish up citrus & concrete in our kitchen | Dish up citrus & concrete in our kitchen | Dish up citrus & concrete in our kitchen |
| Rule 5 | Give Candy crazy colour in a fun laundry | Give Candy crazy colour in a fun laundry | Give Candy crazy colour in a fun laundry | Give Candy crazy colour in a fun laundry | Give Candy crazy colour in a fun laundry | Give Candy crazy colour in a fun laundry |
| Team | Zone | Scores | Scores | Scores | Total (out of 30) | Running Total (Reno 1) |
| Team | Zone | Homeowner | Joe | Wendy | Total (out of 30) | Running Total (Reno 1) |
| Carole & Russell | Kitchen & Dining | 9 | 7 | 7 | 23 | 23 / 30 |
| Brooke & Grant | Master Bedroom, Ensuite & WIR | 6 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 18 / 30 |
| Bomber & Mel | Bathroom & Guest Bedroom | 7 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 17 / 30 |
| Maddi & Lloyd | Living Room, Pantry & Laundry | 6 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 15 / 30 |
| Adam & Lisa | Study, Entry, Linen & Family Room | 5 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 12 / 30 |
| Candy & Ryan | — | — | — | — | — | — |

#### Western Australia: Carole & Russell

* Episodes 5 to 8
* Airdate — 6 to 12 May 2014
* Description — Carole & Russell from Perth Hills, Western Australia are the second team to hand over their keys for renovation.
** Previous winner's advantage: Carole & Russell — As it was there renovation, they got to choose one luxury item to add to the house, they chose a spa.
** Previous loser's disadvantage: Adam & Lisa — Camping in the back yard in a tent during the renovation.
Renovation 2 :
| Perth Hills, Western Australia |||||||
| House Rules |||||||
| Rule 1 | Style us industrial chic | Style us industrial chic | Style us industrial chic | Style us industrial chic | Style us industrial chic | Style us industrial chic |
| Rule 2 | Create a butler's pantry with a barn door | Create a butler's pantry with a barn door | Create a butler's pantry with a barn door | Create a butler's pantry with a barn door | Create a butler's pantry with a barn door | Create a butler's pantry with a barn door |
| Rule 3 | Give us a stunning al fresco dining room | Give us a stunning al fresco dining room | Give us a stunning al fresco dining room | Give us a stunning al fresco dining room | Give us a stunning al fresco dining room | Give us a stunning al fresco dining room |
| Rule 4 | Vintage luxe our bedrooms | Vintage luxe our bedrooms | Vintage luxe our bedrooms | Vintage luxe our bedrooms | Vintage luxe our bedrooms | Vintage luxe our bedrooms |
| Rule 5 | Shower our bathrooms in champagne and chocolate | Shower our bathrooms in champagne and chocolate | Shower our bathrooms in champagne and chocolate | Shower our bathrooms in champagne and chocolate | Shower our bathrooms in champagne and chocolate | Shower our bathrooms in champagne and chocolate |
| Team | Zone | Scores | Scores | Scores | Total (out of 30) | Running Total (Reno 1 & 2) |
| Team | Zone | Homeowner | Joe | Wendy | Total (out of 30) | Running Total (Reno 1 & 2) |
| Maddi & Lloyd | Ensuite & WIR | 8 | 8 | 8 | 24 | 39 / 60 |
| Adam & Lisa | Guest Bedroom & Bathroom | 6 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 32 / 60 |
| Bomber & Mel | Living Room, Linen Closet & Front Deck | 6 | 6 | 7 | 19 | 36 / 60 |
| Candy & Ryan | Master Bedroom & Deck, Laundry & Hallway | 5 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 17 / 30 |
| Brooke & Grant | Kitchen & Pantry | 7 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 33 / 60 |
| Carole & Russell | — | — | — | — | — | 23 / 30 |

#### Victoria: Adam & Lisa

* Episodes 9 to 12
* Airdate — 13 to 19 May 2014
* Description — Adam & Lisa from Melbourne, Victoria are the third team to hand over their keys for renovation.
** Previous winner's advantage: Maddi & Lloyd — Allocating the zones for themselves and all other teams.
** Previous loser's disadvantage: Brooke & Grant — Camping in the back yard in a tent during the renovation.
Renovation 3 :
| Melbourne, Victoria |||||||
| House Rules |||||||
| Rule 1 | Create a modern showstopper | Create a modern showstopper | Create a modern showstopper | Create a modern showstopper | Create a modern showstopper | Create a modern showstopper |
| Rule 2 | Deliver a wow statement in every room | Deliver a wow statement in every room | Deliver a wow statement in every room | Deliver a wow statement in every room | Deliver a wow statement in every room | Deliver a wow statement in every room |
| Rule 3 | Give us earthy tones and pops of patterns | Give us earthy tones and pops of patterns | Give us earthy tones and pops of patterns | Give us earthy tones and pops of patterns | Give us earthy tones and pops of patterns | Give us earthy tones and pops of patterns |
| Rule 4 | Glam it up with mirrors and wallpaper | Glam it up with mirrors and wallpaper | Glam it up with mirrors and wallpaper | Glam it up with mirrors and wallpaper | Glam it up with mirrors and wallpaper | Glam it up with mirrors and wallpaper |
| Rule 5 | Make our bedroom a moody boudoir | Make our bedroom a moody boudoir | Make our bedroom a moody boudoir | Make our bedroom a moody boudoir | Make our bedroom a moody boudoir | Make our bedroom a moody boudoir |
| Team | Zone | Scores | Scores | Scores | Total (out of 30) | Running Total (Reno 1 to 3) |
| Team | Zone | Homeowner | Joe | Wendy | Total (out of 30) | Running Total (Reno 1 to 3) |
| Bomber & Mel | Entry and Kitchen | 8 | 7 | 8 | 23 | 59 / 90 |
| Maddi & Lloyd | Master Bedroom, Ensuite & WIR | 7 | 7 | 8 | 22 | 61 / 90 |
| Candy & Ryan | Living Room & Study | 6 | 6 | 7 | 19 | 36 / 60 |
| Brooke & Grant | Guest Bedroom & Laundry | 5 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 49 / 90 |
| Carole & Russell | Dining Room, Bathroom & Deck | 6 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 39 / 60 |
| Adam & Lisa | — | — | — | — | — | 32 / 60 |

#### Tasmania: Brooke & Grant

* Episodes 13 to 16
* Airdate — 20 to 26 May 2014
* Description — Brooke & Grant from Huon Valley, Tasmania are the fourth team to hand over their keys for renovation. Their house is the first in House Rules history to receive an extension. Four bedrooms belong to their children Hayden, Logan, Oliver, Patrick, Harrison, Riley & Mihayla.
** Previous winner's advantage: Bomber & Mel — They got to decide on which zone they wanted to renovate and an online call to the homeowners regarding the styling direction of the renovation
** Previous loser's disadvantage: Carole & Russell — Although Brooke & Grant and Carole & Russell both came equal last, Brooke & Grant do not participate in the renovation of their own home, therefore the loser's tent was given to the equal-lowest scorer.
Renovation 4 :
| Huon Valley, Tasmania |||||||
| House Rules |||||||
| Rule 1 | Style us 'country farmhouse' with rustic charm | Style us 'country farmhouse' with rustic charm | Style us 'country farmhouse' with rustic charm | Style us 'country farmhouse' with rustic charm | Style us 'country farmhouse' with rustic charm | Style us 'country farmhouse' with rustic charm |
| Rule 2 | Delight our kids with fantasy bedrooms | Delight our kids with fantasy bedrooms | Delight our kids with fantasy bedrooms | Delight our kids with fantasy bedrooms | Delight our kids with fantasy bedrooms | Delight our kids with fantasy bedrooms |
| Rule 3 | Come up with creative storage solutions x 7 | Come up with creative storage solutions x 7 | Come up with creative storage solutions x 7 | Come up with creative storage solutions x 7 | Come up with creative storage solutions x 7 | Come up with creative storage solutions x 7 |
| Rule 4 | Calm us all down with olive and miss tones | Calm us all down with olive and miss tones | Calm us all down with olive and miss tones | Calm us all down with olive and miss tones | Calm us all down with olive and miss tones | Calm us all down with olive and miss tones |
| Rule 5 | Indulge us with a claw foot slipper bath | Indulge us with a claw foot slipper bath | Indulge us with a claw foot slipper bath | Indulge us with a claw foot slipper bath | Indulge us with a claw foot slipper bath | Indulge us with a claw foot slipper bath |
| Team | Zone | Scores | Scores | Scores | Total (out of 30) | Running Total (Reno 1 to 4) |
| Team | Zone | Homeowner | Joe | Wendy | Total (out of 30) | Running Total (Reno 1 to 4) |
| Carole & Russell | Living Room, Toilet & Master bedroom | 7 | 8 | 8 | 23 | 62 / 90 |
| Candy & Ryan | Kitchen, Hayden & Logan’s Bedroom & WIR | 5 | 8 | 9 | 22 | 58 / 90 |
| Maddi & Lloyd | Entry, Mihayla’s bedroom, Dining & Shower | 5 | 8 | 8 | 21 | 82 / 120 |
| Bomber & Mel | Harrison & Riley’s Bedroom & Bathroom | 7 | 7 | 6 | 20 | 79 / 120 |
| Adam & Lisa | Oliver & Patrick’s bedroom & Laundry | 6 | 6 | 7 | 19 | 51 / 90 |
| Brooke & Grant | — | — | — | — | — | 49 / 90 |
* ^1 - For the Tasmania home renovation, there were a few minor changes made to the usual competition format. Unlike other renovated homes, a majority of the existing internal layout remained the same, meaning teams did not need to mark out their zone spaces. This house was also given an extension to accommodate a family of 9. Zones and room spaces for the extension were also pre-decided.
* During this renovation, some teams were allocated a kids' bedroom in their zone, and were given additional hints to what the kids want in their rooms, on top of the main five house rules.

#### Queensland: Maddi & Lloyd

* Episodes 17 to 20
* Airdate — 27 May to 1 June 2014
* Description — Maddi & Lloyd from Townsville, Queensland are the fifth team to hand over their keys for renovation.
** Previous winner's advantage: Carole & Russell — Allocating the zones for themselves and all other teams.
** Previous loser's disadvantage: Adam & Lisa — Camping in the back yard in a tent during the renovation.
Renovation 5 :
| Townsville, Queensland |||||||
| House Rules |||||||
| Rule 1 | Give us laid-back coastal paradise | Give us laid-back coastal paradise | Give us laid-back coastal paradise | Give us laid-back coastal paradise | Give us laid-back coastal paradise | Give us laid-back coastal paradise |
| Rule 2 | Add a splash of the Bahamas | Add a splash of the Bahamas | Add a splash of the Bahamas | Add a splash of the Bahamas | Add a splash of the Bahamas | Add a splash of the Bahamas |
| Rule 3 | Furnish our kitchen with a dream island | Furnish our kitchen with a dream island | Furnish our kitchen with a dream island | Furnish our kitchen with a dream island | Furnish our kitchen with a dream island | Furnish our kitchen with a dream island |
| Rule 4 | Layer in texture instead of colour | Layer in texture instead of colour | Layer in texture instead of colour | Layer in texture instead of colour | Layer in texture instead of colour | Layer in texture instead of colour |
| Rule 5 | Keep it organic | Keep it organic | Keep it organic | Keep it organic | Keep it organic | Keep it organic |
| Team | Zone | Scores | Scores | Scores | Total (out of 30) | Running Total (Reno 1 to 5) |
| Team | Zone | Homeowner | Joe | Wendy | Total (out of 30) | Running Total (Reno 1 to 5) |
| Adam & Lisa | Kitchen & Guest Bedroom | 10 | 10 | 10 | 30 | 81 / 120 |
| Candy & Ryan | Bathroom, Hall & Study | 8 | 8 | 9 | 25 | 83 / 120 |
| Carole & Russell | Living Room & Ensuite | 8 | 7 | 8 | 23 | 85 / 120 |
| Brooke & Grant | Master Bedroom. WIR, Linen & Deck 1 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 19 | 68 / 120 |
| Bomber & Mel | Entry, Dining Room, Laundry & Deck 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 97 / 150 |
| Maddi & Lloyd | — | — | — | — | — | 82 / 120 |
* ^2 - Adam and Lisa were awarded the first ever perfect score in the interior rounds for this renovation.

#### South Australia: Bomber & Mel

* Episodes 21 to 24
* Airdate — 3 to 9 June 2014
* Description — Bomber & Mel from Adelaide, South Australia are the sixth and final team to hand over their keys for the interior renovation phase. Four bedrooms belong to their children Abby, Kaitlin, Ethan & Jordan. The lowest scoring team overall will be eliminated.
** Previous winner's advantage: Adam & Lisa — A secret brief from the homeowners relevant to their zone
** Previous loser's disadvantage: Brooke & Grant — Although Bomber & Mel were the lowest scoring team in the previous week, they do not participate in the renovation of their own home and because it was their own home they got to choose who got the tent and they chose Brooke and Grant.
Renovation 6 :
| Adelaide, South Australia |||||||
| House Rules |||||||
| Rule 1 | Style us 'junk-shop chic' | Style us 'junk-shop chic' | Style us 'junk-shop chic' | Style us 'junk-shop chic' | Style us 'junk-shop chic' | Style us 'junk-shop chic' |
| Rule 2 | Give our family room a warehouse feel | Give our family room a warehouse feel | Give our family room a warehouse feel | Give our family room a warehouse feel | Give our family room a warehouse feel | Give our family room a warehouse feel |
| Rule 3 | Create kids' bedrooms that inspire creativity | Create kids' bedrooms that inspire creativity | Create kids' bedrooms that inspire creativity | Create kids' bedrooms that inspire creativity | Create kids' bedrooms that inspire creativity | Create kids' bedrooms that inspire creativity |
| Rule 4 | Bring a 'Whisky & cigar vibe' to our lounge | Bring a 'Whisky & cigar vibe' to our lounge | Bring a 'Whisky & cigar vibe' to our lounge | Bring a 'Whisky & cigar vibe' to our lounge | Bring a 'Whisky & cigar vibe' to our lounge | Bring a 'Whisky & cigar vibe' to our lounge |
| Rule 5 | up-cycle everything in our shed | up-cycle everything in our shed | up-cycle everything in our shed | up-cycle everything in our shed | up-cycle everything in our shed | up-cycle everything in our shed |
| Team | Zone | Scores | Scores | Scores | Total (out of 30) | Final Total (Reno 1 to 6) |
| Team | Zone | Homeowner | Joe | Wendy | Total (out of 30) | Final Total (Reno 1 to 6) |
| Carole & Russell | Abby’s Bedroom, Hallway, Bathroom & Linen | 7 | 7 | 8 | 22 | 1st (107) |
| Adam & Lisa | Entry, Master Bedroom, WIR & Ensuite | 7 | 8 | 9 | 24 | 2nd (105) |
| Candy & Ryan | Ethan’s Bedroom, Laundry & Lounge | 6 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 3rd (103) |
| Maddi & Lloyd | Kitchen, Dining Room & Kaitlin’s Bedroom | 6 | 6 | 7 | 19 | 4th (101) |
| Bomber & Mel | — | — | — | — | — | 5th (97) |
| Brooke & Grant | Jordan’s Bedroom, Family Room & Toilet | 8 | 7 | 8 | 23 | 6th (91) |
* During this renovation, some teams were allocated a kids' bedroom in their zone, and were given additional hints to what the kids want in their rooms, on top of the main five house rules. Abby was a clear favourite to bomber and mel. Bomber and mel have now split up and Mel and her daughter Abby live together in the house and Bomber and Jordan live together in a rental house, while Ethan and Kaitlin are living with their mum.

### Phase 2 and 3

Teams competed in two challenges. To make it a level playing field, all scores from the previous round were wiped clean. After both challenges were complete, scores are combined and the lowest scoring team is eliminated.

#### Phase 2: Unit makeover

* Episodes 25 & 26
* Airdate — 10 & 11 June 2014
* Description — Teams were each required to renovate a unit apartment in four days. The homeowners of the units each filmed a video brief for the teams to follow, outlining the styles and theme they wish to have in their homes. Teams must stay together during this challenge, meaning team's partners could not leave without the other. At the end, the highest scoring team will gain an advantage at the next challenge.
Renovation summary :
| Unit Makeover |||||||
| House Rules |||||||
| Rule 1 | Clear out the clutter | Clear out the clutter | Clear out the clutter | Clear out the clutter | Clear out the clutter | Clear out the clutter |
| Rule 2 | Amaze us with smart solutions for small spaces | Amaze us with smart solutions for small spaces | Amaze us with smart solutions for small spaces | Amaze us with smart solutions for small spaces | Amaze us with smart solutions for small spaces | Amaze us with smart solutions for small spaces |
| Rule 3 | Go for high impact design | Go for high impact design | Go for high impact design | Go for high impact design | Go for high impact design | Go for high impact design |
| Rule 4 | Follow our video briefs | Follow our video briefs | Follow our video briefs | Follow our video briefs | Follow our video briefs | Follow our video briefs |
| Rule 5 | You have four days | You have four days | You have four days | You have four days | You have four days | You have four days |
| Team | Unit Owner's brief | Scores | Scores | Total (out of 20) | Running Total (Phase 2) |
| Team | Unit Owner's brief | Joe | Wendy | Total (out of 20) | Running Total (Phase 2) |
| Candy & Ryan | Monica's "Edgy & Eclectic" | 9 | 10 | 19 | 19 / 20 |
| Adam & Lisa | Eleanor & Michael's "Modern Plantation" | 7 | 8 | 15 | 15 / 20 |
| Carole & Russell | Jack & Alice's "Tropical Resort" | 7 | 7 | 14 | 14 / 20 |
| Maddi & Lloyd | Maria's "Modern, Rustic Italian" | 6 | 6 | 12 | 12 / 20 |
| Bomber & Mel | Sulman & Sila's "Nepalese Heritage" | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 / 20 |

#### Phase 3: 24 Hour Fix-Up

* Episodes 27 & 28
* Airdate — 15 & 16 June 2014
* Description — For this challenge, teams headed back to their renovated homes and must fix or re-do one of the zones in 24 hours. With a $5000 budget, teams need to recreate the space/s to reflect their own style and also to impress the judges.
** Previous winner's advantage: Candy & Ryan — Received an additional $1000 to their budget.
Renovation summary :
| 24 Hour Fix-Up |||||||
| House Rules |||||||
| Rule 1 | Choose just one zone to work on | Choose just one zone to work on | Choose just one zone to work on | Choose just one zone to work on | Choose just one zone to work on | Choose just one zone to work on |
| Rule 2 | Impress with a unique vision | Impress with a unique vision | Impress with a unique vision | Impress with a unique vision | Impress with a unique vision | Impress with a unique vision |
| Rule 3 | Make is reflect your style | Make is reflect your style | Make is reflect your style | Make is reflect your style | Make is reflect your style | Make is reflect your style |
| Rule 4 | Your budget is $5000 | Your budget is $5000 | Your budget is $5000 | Your budget is $5000 | Your budget is $5000 | Your budget is $5000 |
| Rule 5 | You have 24 hours | You have 24 hours | You have 24 hours | You have 24 hours | You have 24 hours | You have 24 hours |
| Team | Zone | Scores | Scores | Total (out of 20) | Final Total (Phase 2 & 3) |
| Team | Zone | Joe | Wendy | Total (out of 20) | Final Total (Phase 2 & 3) |
| Candy & Ryan | Study, Entry, Linen & Family Room | 7 | 8 | 15 | 1st (34) |
| Carole & Russell | Master Bedroom, Deck, Laundry & Hallway | 7 | 7 | 14 | 2nd (28) |
| Adam & Lisa | Guest Bedroom & Laundry | 6 | 6 | 12 | 3rd (27) |
| Maddi & Lloyd | Master Bedroom, WIR, Linen & Deck 1 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 3rd (27) |
| Bomber & Mel | Kitchen, Dining Room & Kaitlin's Bedroom | 5 | 5 | 10 | 5th (18) |

### Phase 4: Gardens and Exteriors

The top 4 teams are challenged to transform the exteriors and gardens of each other's homes. Two teams are allocated to a home (that do not belong to them) and must renovate either the front or back yards, as well as improving the house exterior. For each house, the owners also left an exclusive item that must be used in the zone. The semifinals are held over two rounds and after both rounds are complete, the lowest scoring team is eliminated.

#### Round 1

* Episodes 29 & 30
* Airdate — 17 to 22 June 2014
* Description — In round 1 of the exterior renovations, the 4 remaining teams head to West Sydney and Perth Hills to transform the gardens and house exterior in 3+1⁄2 days. Teams are allocated to the front or back yard of either Candy & Ryan's or Carole & Russell's house.
Renovation summary :
| Round 1 |||
| House Rules | Candy & Ryan's (NSW) | Carole & Russell's (WA) |
| Rule 1 | Make our garden sleek & modern | Create a Bali-inspired bush haven |
| Rule 2 | Animate our entry with lights & water | Make it safe for our grandkids |
| Rule 3 | Give us shades of green, no flowers! | Carve out tranquil relaxing spaces |
| Rule 4 | Mix in timber, stone & metal accents | Light up our nights with a tropical vibe |
| Rule 5 | Choose your zone: front or back | Choose your zone: front or back |
| Team | House | Zone | Scores | Scores | Total (out of 20) | Running Total (Round 1) |
| Team | House | Zone | Joe | Wendy | Total (out of 20) | Running Total (Round 1) |
| Adam & Lisa | Carole & Russell's (Perth, WA) | Front Yard | 8 | 9 | 17 | 17 / 20 |
| Candy & Ryan | Carole & Russell's (Perth, WA) | Back Yard | 6 | 7 | 13 | 13 / 20 |
| Carole & Russell | Candy & Ryan's (Sydney, NSW) | Back Yard | 6 | 8 | 14 | 14 / 20 |
| Maddi & Lloyd | Candy & Ryan's (Sydney, NSW) | Front Yard | 5 | 6 | 11 | 11 / 20 |

#### Round 2

* Episodes 31 & 32
* Airdate — 23 to 24 June 2014
* Description — The teams continue on to round 2 of the exterior renovations in Townsville and Melbourne to transform the gardens and house exterior in 3+1⁄2 days. Teams are allocated to the front or back yard of either Maddi & Lloyd's or Adam & Lisa's house. At the end of this round, the lowest scoring team will be eliminated.
Renovation summary :
| Round 2 |||
| House Rules | Maddi & Lloyd's (QLD) | Adam & Lisa's (VIC) |
| Rule 1 | Make our garden 'Palm Springs cool' | Create a cottage garden with loads of charms |
| Rule 2 | Deliver a statement entrance | Add character with brick and fretwork |
| Rule 3 | Create a poolside paradise fit for a wedding | Delight us with a modern fresco backyard |
| Rule 4 | Give our dogs a lush open backyard | Screen out the neighbours |
| Rule 5 | Choose your zone: front or back | Choose your zone: front or back |
| Team | House | Zone | Scores | Scores | Total (out of 20) | Final Total (Round 1 & 2) |
| Team | House | Zone | Joe | Wendy | Total (out of 20) | Final Total (Round 1 & 2) |
| Adam & Lisa | Maddi & Lloyd's (Townsville, QLD) | Back Yard | 6 | 7 | 13 | 1st (30) |
| Carole & Russell | Maddi & Lloyd's (Townsville, QLD) | Front Yard | 7 | 7 | 14 | 3rd (28) |
| Candy & Ryan | Adam & Lisa's (Melbourne, VIC) | Front Yard | 8 | 8 | 16 | 2nd (29) |
| Maddi & Lloyd | Adam & Lisa's (Melbourne, VIC) | Back Yard | 6 | 6 | 12 | 4th (23) |

### Phase 5: Barnardos Charity House

* Episodes 33 to 36
* Airdate — 25 June to 2 July 2014
* Description — The top 3 teams give this old charity house a new interior makeover. The house belongs to the Barnardos Australia charity and is used as a holiday home for foster families. Rules for this challenge are very similar to the first interior renovations, where each team must renovate an allocated zone. This was selected through a random card draw. The winning two teams advance to the Grand Final, as one more is eliminated.
Renovation summary :
| Charity House - Shellharbour, NSW |||||
| House Rules |||||
| Rule 1 | Delight us with a fun, family beach house | Delight us with a fun, family beach house | Delight us with a fun, family beach house | Delight us with a fun, family beach house |
| Rule 2 | Make it safe and friendly for kids | Make it safe and friendly for kids | Make it safe and friendly for kids | Make it safe and friendly for kids |
| Rule 3 | Go for a relaxed, retro feel | Go for a relaxed, retro feel | Go for a relaxed, retro feel | Go for a relaxed, retro feel |
| Rule 4 | Keep it bright with 'pops' of colour | Keep it bright with 'pops' of colour | Keep it bright with 'pops' of colour | Keep it bright with 'pops' of colour |
| Rule 5 | Find creative, easy-care options | Find creative, easy-care options | Find creative, easy-care options | Find creative, easy-care options |
| Team | Zone | Scores | Scores | Round Total (out of 20) |
| Team | Zone | Joe | Wendy | Round Total (out of 20) |
| Adam & Lisa | Dining, Main Kids’ Bedroom, Laundry, Linen, Hall, Toilet & Deck | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| Carole & Russell | Living Room, Bathroom, Parents’ Bedroom & Ramp | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| Candy & Ryan | Entry, Kitchen, Games Area, Bedroom, Porch & Stairs | 8 | 8 | 16 |

### Grand Final: Final Renovation and Australia's Vote

* Episode 37
* Airdate — 6 July 2014
* Description — The final two teams completed one final challenge at their opponent's home, renovating a spare/secret room into a themed bar and spa area. The Australian public also voted for their favourite team to win. The winner was decided by a combination of the judges score, for the final project and overall viewer votes.
Renovation summary :
| Grand Final |||
| House Rules | Adam & Lisa's (VIC) | Carole & Russell's (WA) |
| Rule 1 | Transform our old shed into a bar | Transform our downstairs room into a bar |
| Rule 2 | Add a spa where we can party | Add a spa where we can party |
| Rule 3 | Give it James Bond style | Give us six star Bali luxury |
| Rule 4 | Make the room your ultimate design statement | Make the room your ultimate design statement |
| Rule 5 | You only have 4 days | You only have 4 days |
| Team | Secret Room | Scores | Scores | Total (out of 20) | Final Result (incl. Viewer's Vote) |
| Team | Secret Room | Joe | Wendy | Total (out of 20) | Final Result (incl. Viewer's Vote) |
| Adam & Lisa | WA Downstairs Room - Bar & Spa Entertainment Area | 8 | 9 | 17 | Winners |
| Carole & Russell | VIC Shed - Indoor/Outdoor Bar & Spa | 9 | 10 | 19 | Runners-Up |

#### Note

* ^1 - Final result combines both the judge's scores and the results from Australia's vote.

## Ratings
### Colour key

    – Highest rating during the season
    – Lowest rating during the season
| Wk. | Ep no. | Episode titles by stage of season | Episode titles by stage of season | Episode titles by stage of season | Air date | Viewers (millions) | Nightly rank |
| 1 | 1 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | NSW Renovation (Candy & Ryan) | Introduction | Wednesday, 30 April | 1.183 | #2 |
| 1 | 2 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | NSW Renovation (Candy & Ryan) | Renovation continues | Thursday, 1 May | 0.987 | #8 |
| 1 | 3 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | NSW Renovation (Candy & Ryan) | Renovation continues | Sunday, 4 May | 1.093 | #6 |
| 1 | 4 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | NSW Renovation (Candy & Ryan) | House reveal | Monday, 5 May | 1.085 | #8 |
| 2 | 5 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | WA Renovation (Carole & Russell) | Introduction | Tuesday, 6 May | 0.951 | #8 |
| 2 | 6 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | WA Renovation (Carole & Russell) | Renovation continues | Wednesday, 7 May | 0.964 | #8 |
| 2 | 7 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | WA Renovation (Carole & Russell) | Renovation continues | Sunday, 11 May | 1.058 | #5 |
| 2 | 8 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | WA Renovation (Carole & Russell) | House reveal | Monday, 12 May | 1.292 | #2 |
| 3 | 9 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | VIC Renovation (Adam & Lisa) | Introduction | Tuesday, 13 May | 1.029 | #6 |
| 3 | 10 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | VIC Renovation (Adam & Lisa) | Renovation continues | Wednesday, 14 May | 1.072 | #5 |
| 3 | 11 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | VIC Renovation (Adam & Lisa) | Renovation continues | Sunday, 18 May | 1.276 | #5 |
| 3 | 12 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | VIC Renovation (Adam & Lisa) | House reveal | Monday, 19 May | 1.487 | #2 |
| 4 | 13 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | TAS Renovation (Brooke & Grant) | Introduction | Tuesday, 20 May | 1.146 | #6 |
| 4 | 14 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | TAS Renovation (Brooke & Grant) | Renovation continues | Wednesday, 21 May | 1.272 | #2 |
| 4 | 15 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | TAS Renovation (Brooke & Grant) | Renovation continues | Sunday, 25 May | 1.264 | #4 |
| 4 | 16 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | TAS Renovation (Brooke & Grant) | House reveal | Monday, 26 May | 1.658 | #1 |
| 5 | 17 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | QLD Renovation (Maddi & Lloyd) | Introduction | Tuesday, 27 May | 1.312 | #1 |
| 5 | 18 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | QLD Renovation (Maddi & Lloyd) | Renovation continues | Wednesday, 28 May | 0.640 | #16 |
| 5 | 18 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | QLD Renovation (Maddi & Lloyd) | Renovation continues | Thursday, 29 May | 0.498 | #20 |
| 5 | 19 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | QLD Renovation (Maddi & Lloyd) | Renovation continues | Sunday, 1 June | 1.301 | #4 |
| 5 | 20 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | QLD Renovation (Maddi & Lloyd) | House reveal | Monday, 2 June | 1.652 | #1 |
| 6 | 21 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | SA Renovation (Bomber & Mel) | Introduction | Tuesday, 3 June | 1.446 | #1 |
| 6 | 22 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | SA Renovation (Bomber & Mel) | Renovation continues | Wednesday, 4 June | 1.377 | #1 |
| 6 | 23 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | SA Renovation (Bomber & Mel) | Renovation continues | Sunday, 8 June | 1.170 | #3 |
| 6 | 24 | Phase 1: Interior Renovation | SA Renovation (Bomber & Mel) | House reveal & Elimination | Monday, 9 June | 1.793 | #1 |
| 7 | 25 | Phase 2: Unit makeover | Phase 2: Unit makeover | Introduction | Tuesday, 10 June | 1.402 | #1 |
| 7 | 26 | Phase 2: Unit makeover | Phase 2: Unit makeover | Reveal | Wednesday, 11 June | 1.527 | #1 |
| 8 | 27 | Phase 3: 24 Hour Fix-Up | Phase 3: 24 Hour Fix-Up | Introduction | Sunday, 15 June | 1.407 | #4 |
| 8 | 28 | Phase 3: 24 Hour Fix-Up | Phase 3: 24 Hour Fix-Up | Reveal & Elimination | Monday, 16 June | 1.572 | #1 |
| 9 | 29 | Phase 4: Gardens & Exteriors | Round 1 | Introduction | Tuesday, 17 June | 1.484 | #1 |
| 9 | 30 | Phase 4: Gardens & Exteriors | Round 1 | Reveal | Sunday, 22 June | 1.515 | #2 |
| 9 | 31 | Phase 4: Gardens & Exteriors | Round 2 | Introduction | Monday, 23 June | 1.473 | #1 |
| 9 | 32 | Phase 4: Gardens & Exteriors | Round 2 | Reveal & Elimination | Tuesday, 24 June | 1.630 | #1 |
| 10 | 33 | Phase 5: Barnardos Charity House | Phase 5: Barnardos Charity House | Introduction | Wednesday, 25 June | 1.375 | #1 |
| 10 | 34 | Phase 5: Barnardos Charity House | Phase 5: Barnardos Charity House | Renovation continues | Monday, 30 June | 1.491 | #1 |
| 10 | 35 | Phase 5: Barnardos Charity House | Phase 5: Barnardos Charity House | Renovation continues | Tuesday, 1 July | 1.514 | #1 |
| 10 | 36 | Phase 5: Barnardos Charity House | Phase 5: Barnardos Charity House | Reveal & Elimination | Wednesday, 2 July | 1.518 | #1 |
| 11 | 37 | Grand Final | Grand Final | Live episode | Sunday, 6 July | 1.730 | #2 |
| 11 | 37 | Grand Final | Grand Final | Winner announced | Sunday, 6 July | 1.988 | #1 |
| Season Average - 1.248 ||||||||
$^a$ Ratings data used is from OzTAM and represents the live and same day average viewership from the 5 largest Australian metropolitan centres (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide).