Who pays for the remodeling on the TV show Trading Spaces?
For those who may not be familiar with the premise of the hit TV show, here’s a quick overview: A pair of neighbors agree to “trade spaces” for two days and completely redecorate a single room in the other’s abodes. At each team’s disposal is one professional interior designer, an on-site carpenter, a paltry $1000 budget, and an unlimited supply of elbow grease and artistic license. The challenge is seeing if the do-it-yourself teams can agree on a theme, stay under budget and on schedule, and create the breakfast nook or bedroom of their neighbors’ dreams. Hampering that cause is the sometimes yin-yang dynamic between well-intentioned friends and bossy designers with differing visions of domestic grandeur. We looked no further than the show’s official site (which we found by typing “trading spaces” in the Yahoo! search box) to locate your answer. In the