Fix It for $100 Challenge
Give good things another go.
A tired chair. A strict materials budget. One honest transformation, with the work, time and every dollar out in the open.
Real projects / Real receipts / No hidden spend
Before
Directionpilot directionMaterials ceiling
$100
Materials stay under $100
Before, process and after
Receipts with each reveal
The chair with one more life in it.
Good bones, a worn finish, and a little patience. The green chair is the pilot's visual direction; the build and final reveal are still to come. We'll film the repair in a short time-lapse and post the receipt after the work is done.
From first sand to final coat
Each episode pairs a fast-forward build with the detail shots that explain what changed and why. The pilot clip will appear here when it's filmed.
The budget / planned allowance
An honest list beats a tidy guess.
These are planning estimates, not claimed purchases. Final amounts and receipt photos replace them after the pilot is built.
Material plan
Pilot / estimate- $8Material search
120-grit sanding sheets
Surface prep
- $9Material search
Wood filler and repair glue
Small cracks and loose joints
- $12Material search
Bonding primer
One coat for an even finish
- $25Material search
Forest-green furniture enamel
The color coat
- $11Material search
Brush and foam roller
A smoother finish, fewer marks
- $16Material search
Clear satin topcoat
Everyday protection
- $4Material search
Felt floor pads
Keep the good floor scratch-free
Planned total
$15 room under the cap
$85
The next project is yours to call
Make the comments part of the plan.
Send us the scuffed, wobbly, or just plain neglected thing you think deserves another shot. Then help choose which challenge gets the next $100.
Project submissions
What should we fix?
Please share a general area only. Don't send a home address, private customer details or anything unsafe to repair.
Audience vote / round 01
Pick the next $100 fix
Choose a direction. This preview keeps your selection in this browser; the public vote opens with the next episode.
- 01
A cabinet with a stubborn wobble
Repair the joints, keep the character.
- 02
A balcony corner going to waste
Make a small space work harder.
- 03
The curbside table with good bones
Clean it up without hiding its history.
Choose the project you would most like to see.
Reveal poll / pilot preview
Worth it or wasted money?
Once the chair is finished and the receipt is posted, the reveal ends with one question. Tell us how the plan looks to you so far.
The official reveal poll will run when the finished chair and receipt are published.
Follow every dollar
A small budget should still make a big difference.
See the work, check the numbers, then help choose what gets rescued next.