
Host and renovator Scott McGillivray shows homeowners with cash problems how to create rental suites in their home, as a way to generate additional revenue to defray mortgage costs. In each episode, McGillivray presents his client with two design options. After they pick the one that meets their needs, the host and his team of contractors renovate the space, with the meticulous McGillivray overseeing a sleek and cost-effective makeover.

A single father and filmmaker wants to find a home for himself and his son with a commercial rental to help off-set the costs.

Cliff and Thyrza can't agree on a design for their basement apartment.

Nadia and Gino are ready to finish their basement so they can start to profit from it.

Susan and Jeff want to rent their basement apartment.