
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.

Sherief, Christine, and their 4 kids have outgrown their small, 3-bedroom home. They need to upsize, but they can't afford to without an income property.

A couple wants to find an income suite to repay their debt from their wedding.

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.