Brother vs. Brother
Season 6, Episode 6
The Finale
Hello, San Francisco! This season, we landed in one of the hottest real estate markets in the country. We reinstated the traditional Brother vs. Brother rules: We each buy, renovate, and sell a property, and the brother with the biggest net profit wins, with all proceeds going to charity. This time around, we chose Rebuilding Together—a nonprofit that revitalizes homes, communities, and lives—and added an extra layer to our brotherly competition. Because houses sell so quickly in the Bay Area, we bought ours online, sight unseen, which is unprecedented craziness for Brother vs. Brother! Luckily, we had our older brother, JD, on hand to officiate and keep our renos going smoothly.
For our final challenge of Season 6, we renovated the facades and drastically different landscaping of our houses: Drew’s tiny backyard versus Jonathan’s overgrown, junk-filled half-acre. Read on to learn about our inspiration and the design details we’re particularly proud of.
Resource Guide
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Company
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Product Code
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Company: Wayfair
Color/Pattern: Aric 1-Light Flush Mount
Product Code: CSTD5917
Product: Sconces
Company: Wayfair
Color/Pattern: Cyrano 1-Light Outdoor Sconce
Product Code: OREL6611
Product: Door Matt
Company: Wayfair
Color/Pattern: Hand Woven Black Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug
Product Code: DAX2337
Product: Planter - Large
Company: Wayfair
Color/Pattern: Basic Luxurious Black Rectangular Planter Box
Product Code: PRNN1035
Product: Planters
Company: Wayfair
Color/Pattern: Tania Mid Century 2 Piece Iron Pot Planter Set
Product Code: EHQ4096
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Company
Style
Product Code
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Company: Wayfair
Color/Pattern: Cyrano 1-Light Outdoor Sconce
Product Code: OREL6611
Product: Chairs
Company: Wayfair
Color/Pattern: Clapham 3 Piece Rattan Conversation Set with Cushions
Product Code: BNRS7351
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Company: Wayfair
Color/Pattern: NERO Round Handle Metal Lantern
Product Code: RY2850
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: OREL6611
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Company: Wayfair
Color/Pattern: Acapulco Arm Chair with Cushion
Product Code: DSAG1488
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: CHLH1005
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Product Code: DWL6932
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: SELV1001
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: IVYB5637
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: RRUR1089
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: LDER6110
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: JWI1112
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Company: Wayfair
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Company: Wayfair
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Product: Artwork
Company: Wayfair
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Company: Wayfair
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Company: Wayfair
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: AMSP1004
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: CSTD6655
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: ZPCD1951
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: BYST7313
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: PRNN1035
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: FRS1386
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: LYH11494
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: FYA2387
Product: Throw Pillow
Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: LYH11498
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: EHQ4096
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: FNDS1605
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: BL9143
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: AAN2157
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: UNRS1148
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: BCMH1161
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: VVRA1241
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: BLMV1850
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: RVZ2302
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: KTAN1642
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Company: Wayfair
Color/Pattern: 8-Burner Built-In Convertible Gas Grill with Cabinet
Product Code: MTAL1002
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: MNTP2001
Product: Serving Tray
Company: Wayfair
Color/Pattern: Handwoven Round Serving Tray
Product Code: BAYI8198
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Company
Style
Product Code
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Company: Wayfair
Color/Pattern: Bence Resin Outdoor Garden Bench
Product Code: MCRW4662
Product: Sconces
Company: Wayfair
Color/Pattern: Adele 2-Light Outdoor Flush Mount
Product Code: WLGN7066
Product: Planter
Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: VRDK1019
Product: Square Planter
Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: VRDK1018
Product: Door Matt
Company: Wayfair
Color/Pattern: Helsley Vertical Hello Doormat
Product Code: VRKG3155
Product: Faux Plant
Company: Wayfair
Color/Pattern: Artificial Desktop Succulents Arrangement in Terrarium
Product Code: TRNT4239
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Company
Style
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Company: Fiberon Decking
Color/Pattern: Symmetry (Graphite)
Product Code:
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: LDER5205
Product: BBQ
Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: HBL1264
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: JFP1548
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: BRSD2691
Product: Chairs
Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: BRYS9396
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: BRAY2582
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: XHX4647
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: LFMF3340
Product: Faux Plant
Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: DALD1338
Product: Dining Chairs
Company: Wayfair
Color/Pattern: Klara Stacking Patio Dining Chair with Cushion
Product Code: MUSN1035
Product: Lumbar Pillows
Company: Wayfair
Color/Pattern: Herringbone Indoor/Outdoor Lumbar Pillow (Set of 2)
Product Code: PWP6413
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Company: Wayfair
Color/Pattern: Repass Modern Papasan Chair
Product Code: VRKG6960
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: MNTP2326
Product: Dinnerware
Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: MNTP1101
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: HNP1050
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: MNTP1595
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: LIB1556
Product: Barware
Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: WDLN3172
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: WLAO3767
Product: Stool
Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: HEL1021
Product: Faux Plant
Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: BAYI6525
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: SGBH3291
Product: Wire End Table
Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: IVBX2007
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: BLMV1950
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: DNOS1477
Product: Ceramic Vase
Company: Wayfair
Color/Pattern: Ceramic Table Vase (Green)
Product Code: CLRB4140
Product: Serving Bowls
Company: Wayfair
Color/Pattern: Harrells 4 Piece Acacia Wood/Ceramic Pinch Bowl Set
Product Code: MNTP1782
Product: Throw Blanket
Company: Wayfair
Color/Pattern: Manases 100% Cotton Throw Blanket
Product Code: MCRR7120
Product: Area Rug
Company: Wayfair
Color/Pattern: Sophina Black Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug
Product Code: ZPCD3521
Product: Area Rug
Company: Wayfair
Color/Pattern: Bulkley Blue Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug
Product Code: IVBX3266
Product: Area Rug
Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: ZPCD5432
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Company: Wayfair
Color/Pattern: Artificial Wall Arrangement Succulent Plant in Planter
Product Code: MCRW1830
Product: Faux Plant
Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: BCHH6151
Product: Faux Plant
Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: BAYI3894
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: LGLY3325
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: ALCT3279
Product: Faux Tree
Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: WLAO3736
Product: Faux Plant
Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: BRYS9032
Product: Faux Plant
Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: TCFC1087
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Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: BZV4354
Product: Faux Succulent
Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: BL19916
Product: Faux Succulent
Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: DALD1416
Product: Faux Plant
Company: Wayfair
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Product Code: MCRW6296
Product: Faux Succulent
Company: Wayfair
Color/Pattern: Succulent Desk Top Plant in Pot
Product Code: NTC3756
Product: End Table
Company: Wayfair
Color/Pattern: Bence Plastic Coffee Table (White)
Product Code: MCRW4666
DREW’S CANYON HOUSE
I’ve been adding value all over the inside my house, so why stop now? My biggest challenge of this entire renovation was turning the pocket-size backyard into a luxurious oasis, without making it feel cramped. Compared to that feat, upgrading the facade—which included painting the stucco a soft blue to match the California modern ranch interior—was a breeze.
Drew's Before & After
JONATHAN’S HILLTOP HOUSE
My half-acre of land is a blessing and a curse: It offers lots of potential but also lots of unwanted surprises—its starting condition was just as rough as the interior’s, if you can believe it! I spent a sizable chunk of my budget on bushwhacking and junk removal, then got to work updating the siding and building a full-length multi-level deck in back. The final result is an eco-chic home worthy of its unbeatable views.
Jonathan's Before & After
