A family from the Dallas, Texas area aims to escape the summer city heat by scoring a bargain property on Cedar Creek Lake. A little bit of elbow grease goes a long way when the entire family pitches in to transform their new lake house into the perfect waterfront retreat. And with their dogs joining them, they add a few personal touches to make their four-legged friends feel right at home.

Amber and Jon are looking for a getaway near their home in Raleigh, N.C., and Lake Gaston fits the bill.

A couple with three children under the age of 3 have their hands full and need to move into a new home with more space; after they find a house large enough for their family, they start a major overhaul and need all hands on deck.

A family from the Dallas, Texas area aims to escape the summer city heat by scoring a bargain property on Cedar Creek Lake. A little bit of elbow grease goes a long way when the entire family pitches in to transform their new lake house into the perfect waterfront retreat. And with their dogs joining them, they add a few personal touches to make their four-legged friends feel right at home.

Amber and Jon are looking for a getaway near their home in Raleigh, N.C., and Lake Gaston fits the bill.

Denver natives search the city for a larger home for their family of four; unexpected discoveries, budget overages and new projects thrown into the mix force the couple to learn some lessons the hard way.

Mark and the guys volunteer to help a boy scout troop build a new lodge out of their old lodge while teaching them about the pioneer life.

In West Virginia, Mark and the guys salvage rare 170-year-old logs from a perfectly preserved log home; the pressure is on to keep these logs pristine as they take them down.

A grocer, client specialist, rancher, financial planner and teacher take the stage for their chance to achieve their long-delayed dreams.

In Ohio, two brothers build a high-end, off-grid vacation home on their family's cattle ranch.

A pro builder constructs an off-grid dream home for his family on a remote riverside plot of land in the heart of Canada's east coast.

A Missouri couple who have inherited property are now cleaning it up and building it out, but troubles multiply as hurricane rains flood the buildsite, a gigantic burn pile creates larger flames than expected, and materials arrive broken.

Two renovators purchase land in Colorado to build a new home away from home; they decide to use a rammed-earth process to construct all-natural walls; when winter comes early, they realize this process is more laborious than anticipated.

A family of four is building a luxury glamping escape overlooking the Texas Hill Country, but the build process is anything but glamorous; with the rain, challenging terrain and critters, they must work together to get to the finish line.

After experiencing a devastating tornado, a family wants to build an off-grid retreat overlooking Tennessee's Ocoee River; as amateur builders, they must rely on the help of friends and family, and each other, to reach the finish line.

A Connecticut couple renovates and expands a beloved little cabin in Weston to provide the space to spend more time with friends and family.

Carpenter Jeff Devlin and his fiancé Janelle spend their life savings to restore an 1800s inn and tavern back to its roots so visitors can stay in an authentic space just as it would have been for travelers during the foundation of the United States.

Tamara uses her design expertise to modernize an outdated 1970s Tudor home; she gives the kitchen a much-needed upgrade and renovates two uninspired living spaces on the first floor into statement rooms.

Tamara takes on a water-damaged French Provincial in Leawood, Kan., and must completely overhaul the neglected basement; she infuses French flair throughout the house while creating a large open floor plan that's perfect for entertaining.

Tamara renovates a 1908 Shirtwaist home that was abandoned by the previous renovator; she refurbishes original corbels for the walls and builds a custom range hood for the open plan kitchen, then creates a charming den using wainscoting and tile.

Tamara revives a neoclassical Colonial by updating the kitchen, parlor and breakfast nook while preserving its historic charm; a 1,200-square-foot, unfinished attic is converted into an incredible master suite.

Chip and Jo meet with a client who just purchased a 1950s bungalow hoping to make it her forever home after losing her husband to cancer.

A couple move from Oregon to Waco, Texas, and enlist Chip and Jo to transform their bland, outdated home.

NFL players reach out to Chip and Joanna to help renovate the home for a veteran to make it more accessible for him.

Chip and Jo return to their roots and work to give a home a clean, new look, until Jo decides she wants her sister and brother-in-law to buy the house.

Chip and Jo's clients are looking for a house with a view and plenty of room for their grandchildren; after a frustrating house hunt, Chip and Jo come to the rescue with a creative plan that'll give them the home of their dreams and incredible views.

NFL players reach out to Chip and Joanna to help renovate the home for a veteran to make it more accessible for him.

Chip and Jo return to their roots and work to give a home a clean, new look, until Jo decides she wants her sister and brother-in-law to buy the house.

Chip and Jo's clients are looking for a house with a view and plenty of room for their grandchildren; after a frustrating house hunt, Chip and Jo come to the rescue with a creative plan that'll give them the home of their dreams and incredible views.

A couple move from Oregon to Waco, Texas, and enlist Chip and Jo to transform their bland, outdated home.

In New England, Mark and the guys dismantle a 200-year-old barn; the barn is so big it takes extra hands to get the barn wood down and a crane to lift out the valuable beams.

Mark and the team take on a big challenge to save the last cabin from the old town of Roanoke, W. Va., and move it to a resort.

Having overcome life-altering setbacks, five talented acts take the stage, including a musical duo, dancer, singer, comedian and opera hopeful.

A 1906 timber-framed blacksmith barn from Spoke Hollow, Vt., is taken down and rebuilt as a blacksmith barn in the small town of Middletown Springs.

Manasseh and his mother, Nelly, return to Zambia to reconnect with family and tackle the unanswered questions in their own relationship; Manasseh gains a deeper appreciation of his Zambian heritage and makes peace with his own past.

A summer barn in Vermont is restored for a new generation.

A mother heads to Ghana to celebrate the lives of her parents; along with her daughter, she reflects on her decision to leave for a better life and learns more about her royal bloodline.

An 1840s German bank barn from Ohio is carefully taken down and rebuilt halfway across the country in Washington State as a rustic and scenic hang out spot on a beautiful piece of property.

A house flipping couple from San Diego have decided to cross the country to find their very own vacation home along the shores of Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island; they hope this property will provide their daughter lasting memories.

A woman is looking for a home in Isle of Palms, S.C., that is close to the beach and has enough space for family and friends; she finds a home that could be perfect, but it needs a lot of work, so she sets out to turn her dream into a reality.

A couple from Virginia Beach search the laid back community of Kill Devil Hills, NC, where they hope to find a beach house they can renovate and rent.

A couple fell in love with the vibe of Pawleys Island, S.C., and now is on the hunt for a getaway space of their own; they find the perfect spot, but the task of modernizing their new vacation home starts to threaten their budget.

A married couple living in Delaware have always dreamed of finding a property on the water; they're searching for a home they can transform into a gathering place for their family to enjoy time together.

A husband and wife house-flipping team decide to renovate a home in Okaloosa County, Fla., putting their skills and patience to the test as they try to turn their property into a dream home for buyers.

A couple looks for a beach retreat in Chesapeake Beach, Md.; they discover a house in a great location; they must expand the space to accommodate their family without expanding their tight budget.

A couple looks for a forever home in Topsail, N.C., and finds a property with potential that needs major renovations; with a long to-do list and constant changes to their original design plan, the project could prove to be more than they can handle.

A couple hunts for a new forever home near the beach in Mathews, Va.; they find a house that could be perfect for their family but it's a fixer-upper and their budget is tight; unexpected problems pop up during demolition.

A couple finds a fixer-upper in Wisconsin that overlooks Lake Michigan, and they're doing all the renovation work themselves; he's a contractor with experience renovating properties, and she's ready to join him and get her hands dirty.

Empty nesters find a home on Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, and leave snowy Indiana behind. He's a contractor and offers hands-on help during the renovation, but a major discovery during demolition disrupts the couple's plans.

A New Jersey couple seeks to fulfill a lifelong dream of purchasing a home near their families in New York's Southern Tier; they hope to find an outdated cottage they can renovate into a cozy escape where their young family can enjoy lake life.

Two brothers and their wives look for the perfect vacation home in Door County, Wisconsin, for their extended family of 30.

A Nashville couple wants a waterfront retreat on Alabama's Smith Lake to escape their hectic lives; they may have to take on major renovations to create space where they can make memories with their kids and entertain friends and family.

A family who loves the outdoors hopes to find a house along the Chain of Lakes; this former orange grove has become a vacation hot spot, so it might be tough to find a place with a price tag that leaves enough leftover to make it their own.

Two brothers and their wives look for the perfect vacation home in Door County, Wisconsin, for their extended family of 30.

A Nashville couple wants a waterfront retreat on Alabama's Smith Lake to escape their hectic lives; they may have to take on major renovations to create space where they can make memories with their kids and entertain friends and family.

A family who loves the outdoors hopes to find a house along the Chain of Lakes; this former orange grove has become a vacation hot spot, so it might be tough to find a place with a price tag that leaves enough leftover to make it their own.

A New Jersey couple seeks to fulfill a lifelong dream of purchasing a home near their families in New York's Southern Tier; they hope to find an outdated cottage they can renovate into a cozy escape where their young family can enjoy lake life.

Mark and the guys restore a log cabin that has been in the Brown family since 1856, using wood from the original cabin as well as old logs from a nearby barn and new logs from a local saw mill.

In West Virginia, Mark and the guys salvage logs from a fire-damaged home and use them to build a cabin for a client.

A singing waitress, guitar-shredding grandma, energetic dance instructor, comedic ad exec and flute-playing ironworker get their shot at fame.

Brett renovates a Spanish colonial revival; its original woodwork has been covered over with layers of paint; the team engages in painstaking work and hits some serious snags, but the result is a home that takes the owner's breath away.

Making a bathroom more accessible; restoring rotten wooden gutters.

Repairing cracked drywall; installing radiator baseboards.

Installing kitchen cabinet hardware; types of wallpaper and tools to remove it; how different amped receptacles can cause breaker trips.

Installing an 1800s antique pocket door with reclaimed hardware; building a Shaker-style-inspired end table; the technological advancements in induction cooktops.

Constructing a safe room in the basement; installing a composite deck; landscape plans are revealed; staying same in a tornado.

Renovation of the 1920s brick cottage wraps up; touring the interior and new front yard; the next project location is revealed.

A family of three moving from Colorado to Texas wants a slower pace and a big-acreage home with modern flair, unavailable where they're coming from.

Jordan and Rachel dream of moving to the country with their three children, and enlist the help of Chip and Joanna after their contract falls through on another property in hopes of a second chance at country living.

Designer Gray Benko turns homes in Charleston, South Carolina, into colorful masterpieces with the help of her dad, Grumpy, and her design partner Chelcie; together, they surprise and delight homeowners with playful transformations.

Storytellers share how they found and transformed an underappreciated motel in New Orleans, an old car dealership near a steel mill in Pennsylvania, and a small cottage on Fire Island, New York.

Actor Corbin Bernsen and his wife, designer Amanda Pays, renovate a 1910 Hudson Valley farmhouse; the property sits on 8 acres of farmland predating the Revolutionary War.

Owners share about a restored 1910 Craftsman family farm home in Williamston, MI, a barn home in Sonoma, CA that also serves as a business, and a home in Baja California Sur, Mexico nestled in the desert that's inspired by Mayan culture.

An engaged couple from Jacksonville are ready to start a new chapter together on the shores of North Hutchinson Island, Florida.

A Detroit couple renovates a home in a historic neighborhood.

A couple partners with their adult daughter to look for an outdated home along Barnegat Bay, N.J., that they can work on themselves to transform into a beach getaway to enjoy with the rest of their family.

A married couple whose been renting for years in Miami is finally ready to purchase their first home together; with the help of friends and family, they hope to transform the property they find into a sanctuary with spa vibes.

A couple looks for a cozy beach home in North Fork, N.Y. for their family of six to enjoy throughout the year.

A woman and her kids have been vacationing in Port Aransas, Texas, for years and are ready to own a piece of their favorite paradise; they find the perfect beach retreat for the family, but realize it will take updating to make it move-in ready.

After discovering Avon, N.C., during a beach vacation, a family of four searches for a fixer-upper to call their own; once they've found their hidden gem, it's all hands on deck as renovations become a family affair involving multiple generations.

After a recent medical scare, Nicole is ready to live life to the fullest in a home by the water in Moorehead City, N.C.; a tight budget and unforeseen problems might put a hiccup in her plan for the perfect beach retreat.

After renting vacation homes for many years, a couple finally buys a place of their own that needs a lot of work, but luckily he is a general contractor and ready to take on the challenge.

Newlyweds search for a beach-side bargain that they can renovate near Atlantic City, N.J., but it becomes a difficult prospect.

After a recent medical scare, Nicole is ready to live life to the fullest in a home by the water in Moorehead City, N.C.; a tight budget and unforeseen problems might put a hiccup in her plan for the perfect beach retreat.

After renting vacation homes for many years, a couple finally buys a place of their own that needs a lot of work, but luckily he is a general contractor and ready to take on the challenge.

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Newlyweds search for a beach-side bargain that they can renovate near Atlantic City, N.J., but it becomes a difficult prospect.

After discovering Avon, N.C., during a beach vacation, a family of four searches for a fixer-upper to call their own; once they've found their hidden gem, it's all hands on deck as renovations become a family affair involving multiple generations.

Mark and the team save a log cabin from a Virginia tobacco farm and turn it into a tasting room for a distillery.

Mark and the crew build a massive, complicated log home in the Blue Ridge Mountains; its unique design requires the creation of an entirely new kind of notch; the crew works with a local team of craftsmen to pull off this high-stakes build.

On the eve of finale, the judges choose between six performances, including a jump rope team, dancers, stand-ups and a jazz crooner.

Dixie and Jedi revisit some of their favorite builds, thrills and special projects, from working in freezing conditions and stealing an afternoon to fly-fish to finding time to get in a hockey game.

The Maine Cabin Masters offer a tour of their home turf and highlight some of their favorite areas, activities and cabins across the Pine Tree State.

The Maine Cabin Masters shake off the dust and count down their most historic camps, including an antique clam shack and a 100-year-old farmhouse.

A countdown the top 10 properties where the decks, porches and patios were the biggest wrecks before they were restored to give owners some fun in the sun.

A countdown of the top 10 camps that started as something other than a camp, from retooling old sheds and shipping containers, to getting medieval on a role-playing village.

Chip and Joanna Gaines have big ideas for transforming an old brick building into a boutique hotel; before demolition begins, they must make tough design decisions for the guest rooms, while preserving historical architectural elements.

Jo finalizes design for all four floors of the hotel, and Chip begins demo; they soon find that transforming century-old architecture into a 33-room boutique hotel brings unexpected challenges that require design pivots and an elevator.

Chip and Jo focus on the public spaces with distinctive design elements in the restaurant, lobby, library and group suite; Chip lands a rare find for the hotel library.

Completed wallpaper and tile provide hints at the hotel's future grandeur as the project enters into its final stages of construction; Chip and Jo meet with the hotel's new general manager to discuss preparations for opening day.

With construction finished, it's go-time for Jo and the team to style all three floors, as well as the rooftop restaurant, with custom furniture and antique finds before opening day, but their progress is hindered by unexpected elevator issues.

Before opening to the public, Chip, Jo and Ben walk each floor of the finished renovation to reveal a stunning transformation of the once dilapidated historical building into the spectacular Hotel 1928, Chip and Jo's biggest project yet.

A young family wants to help revitalize a once-thriving community.

Chip and Joanna travel to Robinson, TX, to find a farmhouse for a physician couple with three kids who are planning to adopt foster children; the project becomes tricky when the client gives unfavorable feedback followed by a dose of buyer's remorse.

Three homes in the Castle Heights neighborhood of Waco, Texas.

A couple tours the Western Hills neighborhood of Waco, Texas, in the search for a four-bedroom home with an open floor plan.

Chip and Jo help a husband-and-wife realtor team convert their old horse barn into a small apartment for their son while he's home from college.

A couple tours houses in Hubbard, Texas, looking for a four-bedroom, two-bath house with a large interior.

Chip and Joanna expand the footprint of the Silos grounds in Waco, Texas.

A couple narrow down their search to three homes that would work for their family of five, and task Chip and Jo with determining which house has the most renovation potential for their budget.

Chip and Joanna team up with their friend Jimmy Don to transform a bland little house into a modern mountain cabin for his son; special guest First Lady Laura Bush helps with the finishing touches.

Chip and Joanna expand the footprint of the Silos grounds in Waco, Texas.

A couple narrow down their search to three homes that would work for their family of five, and task Chip and Jo with determining which house has the most renovation potential for their budget.

Chip and Joanna team up with their friend Jimmy Don to transform a bland little house into a modern mountain cabin for his son; special guest First Lady Laura Bush helps with the finishing touches.

A couple tours houses in Hubbard, Texas, looking for a four-bedroom, two-bath house with a large interior.

After dismantling a New England barn, Mark and the crew spend six days reassembling it as a family retreat in South Carolina.

Grandma's cabin in Montana from last season is transformed into a cliff-side lodge.

After a bombshell reveal, the finalists perform in front of friends, family and industry leaders who could make their dreams come true.

Down in Virginia, the Barnwood Builders re-create an 18th-century log chapel and save an old barn using modern equipment that looks like it came from outer space; building a bench with a chainsaw artist; Johnny Jett learns to play golf.

The Barnwood Builders travel to Walton, West Virginia to save the barn that inspired Mark Bowe to start his business 25 years ago; Sherman makes a special gift and Alex visits a workshop that makes some of the finest pipe organs.

The Barnwood Builders travel to Weston, West Virginia to teach two young carpenter apprentices how to build a timberframe barn; along the way a 4H camper returns to the site to check out the cabin he and his fellow campers built with the guys.

The Barnwood Builders restore a timber frame home on a frozen field in West Virginia; Mark and Johnny visit an extraordinary mountain top retreat with a log home and timber frame pool house; Alex Webb builds a lord's table and bench at his workshop.

A family with a legacy of enjoying the lakes of Maine buys a 30-year-old gambrel garage with an efficiency apartment on the second floor.

After a tree falls onto the roof of a family camp, the mishap is chosen as an opportunity; the "Maine Cabin Masters" are called in to facilitate an expansion.

Chase and his team tackle a dilapidated island cabin with major rot issues; with a budget of $30,000 and six weeks to complete the project, the team must turn it into a secluded island retreat while maintaining all of the original rustic charm.

Thirty years after purchasing their lakeside home, grandparents need more space than their 100-year-old camp can provide for their growing family.

The Red Camp has been in the family for 60 years and is in need of some modern upgrades; the crew combats copper corrosion, critter nests and the dreaded camp curse, while raising the roof to give this waterside camp some upgrades.

While getting ready for Lance's wedding in Augusta, Maine, Chase gets a call from a friend who has a log cabin stuck in her backyard; Chase sees the cabin as a fun project for the team to work on and to present to Lance's bride.

A family loves their cozy, hilltop camp even though it lacks some basic amenities that make year-round visits difficult; the Cabin Masters employ all their skills to transform this unfinished gem from driveway to dock.

A winter storm and a fallen tree jeopardize to destroy a family's Bear Pond property; Chase and the Cabin Masters come to the rescue, preserving the camp's oddities and adding space for the soon-arriving next generation.

A Penobscot tribe member summons the team for needed upgrades to her cabin; they have to work fast to beat the start of moose hunting season and to honor the land and Penobscot culture.

A family buys a property with everything except a safe structure to call home; the team swoop in to save the day, combating a nor'easter along the way, to create a four season haven.

A sudden severe thunderstorm destroyed the Palumbo family's beloved camp, but they're ready to rebuild; the team hopes to grant them a miracle in the wreckage, with a bigger bathroom and a sunroom that feels connected to the rest of the camp.

The Cabin Masters help Chase's wife, Sarah, restore her late grandmother's cabin to preserve her memory; with only 12 weeks to build, the team works fast to update the interior with a new kitchen, bigger windows, and Chase's decorating style.

The masters remodel a 1960s cabin that needs more living space, but there's a catch: they can't build outside of the original footprint.

A sudden severe thunderstorm destroyed the Palumbo family's beloved camp, but they're ready to rebuild; the team hopes to grant them a miracle in the wreckage, with a bigger bathroom and a sunroom that feels connected to the rest of the camp.

The Cabin Masters help Chase's wife, Sarah, restore her late grandmother's cabin to preserve her memory; with only 12 weeks to build, the team works fast to update the interior with a new kitchen, bigger windows, and Chase's decorating style.

The masters remodel a 1960s cabin that needs more living space, but there's a catch: they can't build outside of the original footprint.

A family buys a property with everything except a safe structure to call home; the team swoop in to save the day, combating a nor'easter along the way, to create a four season haven.

Mark and the guys wade in water to save a dilapidated springhouse, then they rebuild it back at the bone yard.

Mark and the guys explore a pioneer settlement, where they save a classic log cabin and re-purpose its rare hand-cut sandstone chimney; Sherman helps local stonemasons turn the chimney into a fire pit.

As the remaining finalists leave it all on the stage, the judges must choose which act will take home the $100,000 grand prize.

Michael and Ashley revisit their most memorable antique finds - whether buried in the trash or hiding in an antique store.

When it comes to selling houses, bathrooms play a huge role in making a buyer's decision; Michael and Ashley talk viewers through six unique bathroom spaces and how they add value to a home.

From installing outdoor showers to planting lush, coastal landscaping, Michael and Ashley reveal some of their favorite and most memorable beach bungalow transformations.

An Upstate New York couple dreams of purchasing a home along the shores of Oneida Lake; however, finding an affordable property that overlooks the water and has plenty of space for their family may require some sweat equity and an ambitious plan.

After years of visits to the lake, the family of five is ready to find a forever home on Lake Amon G. Carter; their dream is to build a home with unlimited activities for all and unmatched views of the lake from every angle.

A decades long friendship explores uncharted waters when an agent helps her longtime friend buy and renovate a lake home; they've made countless memories on Lake Hartwell, so it's only fitting that's where he's looking to find his forever home.

The Wabash River winds its way through Indiana and Illinois; this family is looking for the perfect lakeside fixer-upper in the southwestern part of the valley; but the pitfalls of renovation may push their project over budget.

Wanting to be closer to the family, first-time homebuyers look for a place that won't break their budget and that's close to their favorite lakes; with houses selling for over a million dollars, they need a diamond in the rough to fix.

A family from the Dallas, Texas area aims to escape the summer city heat by scoring a bargain property on Cedar Creek Lake. A little bit of elbow grease goes a long way when the entire family pitches in to transform their new lake house into the perfect waterfront retreat. And with their dogs joining them, they add a few personal touches to make their four-legged friends feel right at home.

A first-time homebuyer has moved back to northeast Ohio to be closer to his family; he's searching for an affordable property that he can renovate into his forever lakeside retreat.

An Upstate New York couple dreams of purchasing a home along the shores of Oneida Lake; however, finding an affordable property that overlooks the water and has plenty of space for their family may require some sweat equity and an ambitious plan.

After vacationing in St. Pete Beach, Fla. for many years, a couple purchases an older condo in a prime location that needs a total gut job.

A family of avid beach-goers has outgrown their home on the Outer Banks of North Carolina and is looking for a home with more space that they can make renovations on themselves.

A Dallas couple hunts for a beach retreat that's large enough to share with their family and friends in Cape San Blas, Fla.; they find a bargain bungalow close to the water; but it comes with the price of needing a lot of work.

A married couple from San Jose are looking for a home in the remote town of Manchester, Cali.; inventory in this picturesque community is low, and finding a property that's also affordable is going to be tough, so all options are on the table.

After years of visits, a couple prepares to buy a weekend getaway home in Emerald Isle, N.C., and have a budget to create a luxurious outdoor space.

A couple wants to buy a beach property in Emerald Isle, N.C., and the perfect space needs sprucing up.

A married couple from San Jose are looking for a home in the remote town of Manchester, Cali.; inventory in this picturesque community is low, and finding a property that's also affordable is going to be tough, so all options are on the table.

After years of visits, a couple prepares to buy a weekend getaway home in Emerald Isle, N.C., and have a budget to create a luxurious outdoor space.

A couple wants to buy a beach property in Emerald Isle, N.C., and the perfect space needs sprucing up.

A Dallas couple hunts for a beach retreat that's large enough to share with their family and friends in Cape San Blas, Fla.; they find a bargain bungalow close to the water; but it comes with the price of needing a lot of work.

Mark and the guys take the 100 percent cabin to South Carolina where they rebuild it as a hunting cabin.

Mark and the guys have to build their own road to reach a cabin that has been overgrown for 11 years; while Rose never got to finish her dream cabin, Mark salvages some of its wood to make a rose inlaid table for her daughter.

Brett restores a Victorian bungalow for a military veteran and his daughter; the project grows in scale when unexpected problems are discovered, and the project turns into a complete restoration.

Tamara tackles the battered kitchen of her new property, an 1897 bungalow; she enlarges and modernizes the space while preserving traditional elements of the bungalow kitchen; Tamara and her father hunt for a suitably sized island.

Tamara transforms a bedroom as she continues renovating a bungalow; knowing buyers expect a master suite, Tamara annexes a second room to enlarge the tiny closet and add a bathroom; Tamara and her father find the perfect tub, but it's painted black.

After a contractor abandons an 1890s Craftsman-style home, Tamara Day steps in to finish its renovation; she repairs structural damage and tears down a load-bearing wall to enlarge the kitchen; an exterior iron staircase presents problems.

Tamara enlarges the master bedroom in the Craftsman-style home and creates a study with a unique light fixture; she cannot salvage enough antique tiles for the bathroom floor but finds a way to reuse the old glass in the master bath.

A cottage that's right out of a fairy tale, but needs some magic; enhancing the architectural style; a new kitchen and breakfast nook.

The owners want to pass a landmark home along to their daughters but they want to bring back any Victorian style that has been lost, re-imagine the small kitchen and add modern conveniences; Brett needs to determine the original color scheme.

After purchasing what they believed to be a 1903 American Foursquare home, a young couple enlists Brett to restore and update it; along the way, he uncovers clues that lead him to think that their home might not be what they thought it was.

A 1912 Transitional Victorian house is a hybrid of styles, combining Victorian flourish with arts and crafts simplicity; Brett manages to restore the home, blend two architectural styles and find space for a new bedroom for the owners' daughter.

Chip and Joanna's longtime friend Brett has a dream of living on a houseboat on Lake Waco, but his tight budget and space create plenty of design challenges.

The impending arrival of their baby determines the deadline for the renovation of a couple's ranch style house.

Matt and Samantha Hardy look to move from Austin to Waco, Texas, and purchase their first house together.

Andrew and Brittany are first-time buyers; they're looking for a home with plenty of space for their beloved pooches.

Newlyweds, who have outgrown the bachelor pad they live in, want to find a home that can reflect both of their individual styles.

A family is on the lookout for a spacious home for some lakeside fun.

A wounded veteran and his girlfriend call on Chip and Jo to help them convert their house in Waco into a dreamy farmhouse; while the land is beautiful and majestic, the house is small and built inside an existing barn.

Michael and Ashley have their work cut out for them while restoring a dilapidated 1914 fixer-upper; they create a breakfast nook and re-purpose a vintage wooden sign to help transform what was once a condemned eyesore into a quaint pink corner house.

Ashley buys a tiny home without consulting Michael, and he's shocked to discover it needs to move six miles across the island; as costs rise, they wonder if they'll be able to turn a profit.

The Cordrays turn an alley home once filled with cats into a getaway; this Galveston gem is highlighted with custom features including reclaimed wood walls and an upcycled stock tank bathtub.

Ashley and Michael take on a house in the historic district; it's their first renovation since Ashley became pregnant, and they hope to complete the massive project before the baby arrives.

Ashley buys a tiny home without consulting Michael, and he's shocked to discover it needs to move six miles across the island; as costs rise, they wonder if they'll be able to turn a profit.

The Cordrays turn an alley home once filled with cats into a getaway; this Galveston gem is highlighted with custom features including reclaimed wood walls and an upcycled stock tank bathtub.

Ashley and Michael take on a house in the historic district; it's their first renovation since Ashley became pregnant, and they hope to complete the massive project before the baby arrives.

Michael and Ashley have their work cut out for them while restoring a dilapidated 1914 fixer-upper; they create a breakfast nook and re-purpose a vintage wooden sign to help transform what was once a condemned eyesore into a quaint pink corner house.

The builders reclaim a rare one-room log schoolhouse full of history and give it a whole new life.

Working with a passionate client, the crew builds a huge double-pen log cabin on a platform 13 feet off the ground.

Aleksander returns to Serbia for the first time in almost 30 years, traveling with his son, Sebastian, to discover the places and people left behind during the Kosovo War; Sebastian searches for a better understanding of his heritage and his father.

A couple sets out to build a tree-house retreat in northern Georgia overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains; although the build calls for a mile-long, uphill trek with all of their materials, the end result is the ultimate childhood dream come true.

A nature-loving architect builds a modern California cabin that rivals the views of nearby Big Sur.

An eco-friendly couple are battling against the harsh winter weather to build a timber and straw-bale cabin in Maine.

In Washington State's Cascade Mountains, a couple builds their 2,400-square-foot dream cabin; the location gives them amazing views, but hauling heavy beams up dusty switchbacks on a six-month deadline pushes them to their limits.

A family attempts to build a 400-square-foot cabin situated on a small island in Northern Idaho; access to the property is limited, and rough waters make it difficult to bring materials in; it's a race to the finish as winter hits the island early.

Novice builder Danny Clark attempts to construct a 600-square-foot stone cabin in Vermont's White River Valley; the home is sure to be a true work of art, but his inexperience, the harsh winter and the unusual architecture push him to his limits.

Designer Rebecca Lineberry helps a homeowner restore the historic 1745 Dudley Woodridge Tavern in the charming seaside town of Mystic, Conn.

Designer Christina Salway and her husband, John Moskowitz, restore a former poet laureate's breathtaking home on the coast of Maine with the help of their son, dog, locals and friends.

Tamara buys a 1910 Victorian farmhouse and wants to add a half bath to the first floor, but a misplaced staircase may pose a problem; on the second floor, she adds a massive master suite and a large kids' bedroom.

Tamara updates a 1978 Tudor home by brightening up and enlarging the dark kitchen; she then improves the flow in the master bedroom and transforms the basement into an awesome game room where the family can relax.

Tamara turns a large, old farmhouse into a country living-style home; she creates an open floor plan, transforms the dreary master suite, and adds country charm and character throughout the entire property.

Tamara revives a 100-year-old Shirtwaist home while accenting the original woodwork; she decides the kitchen is too small and moves it to the dining room; later, she uses bold design choices to fit the home into the young, contemporary neighborhood.

NFL players reach out to Chip and Joanna to help renovate the home for a veteran to make it more accessible for him.

Musician Mike Herrera and his wife, Holli, move from Washington to Waco, Texas, so they can be closer to Holli's family; they need a house with plenty of space for their two children and a large music studio for Mike.

A couple tours homes in Hillsboro, Texas, in hopes of finding a larger house to accommodate their three growing sons.

Chip and Jo meet up with a friend who hopes to buy a modern-industrial-style loft with a guest bedroom and an office in downtown Waco; after finding the perfect spot, Chip and Jo get to work tackling their first downtown loft apartment.

After touring three houses in Waco, Texas, a couple want to buy one that is close to Baylor University.

A couple tours homes in Hillsboro, Texas, in hopes of finding a larger house to accommodate their three growing sons.

Chip and Jo meet up with a friend who hopes to buy a modern-industrial-style loft with a guest bedroom and an office in downtown Waco; after finding the perfect spot, Chip and Jo get to work tackling their first downtown loft apartment.

After touring three houses in Waco, Texas, a couple want to buy one that is close to Baylor University.

Musician Mike Herrera and his wife, Holli, move from Washington to Waco, Texas, so they can be closer to Holli's family; they need a house with plenty of space for their two children and a large music studio for Mike.

The team transports an Appalachian-style cabin to Colorado; they visit the Canyon of the Ancients Guest Ranch, where they explore the stone ruins of the ancestral Puebloans; they also rebuild the Virginia spring house with a living roof.

In the shadow of the New River Gorge Bridge, the builders use hand-hewn 19th-century beams to create a one-of-a-kind pavilion for the Wild Rock Community Center.

Alma and her daughter Amanda travel to Mexico to bond through their love of tradition, food and dance.

A mother returns to Slovakia, a country she left during a time of oppression, with her daughter. Together they explore their Slovak heritage and a daughter learns about the sacrifices made by her mother more than twenty years ago.

Aleck cherishes his Romanian roots but is unaware of his mom's past; after secretly escaping communist rule, Gabriela doesn't talk about her life in Romania; now, ready to open up, she takes Aleck to Romania to seek closure and embrace his identity.

A Georgia couple, who has renovated and sold seven Panama City Beach condos, is looking for a vacation home for keeps; they plan to spend all their free time on the Florida coast so they'll have to stretch their budget to renovate a beach house.

A Carolina family finds a deal on their new beach house on Pawleys Island, S.C.; a massive overhaul of the floor plan and expansions on both floors guarantees room for their growing family.

A Tennessee couple relocates their young family to a stretch of South Carolina beachfront; with backgrounds in real estate and restoration, they hope to find a deal and renovate the home into a coastal playground for themselves and their kids.

Adrienne and Steve are seeking a vacation home in St. Joe Beach, Fla.; they find a house with potential, but it needs extensive renovations; unforeseen structural issues and budget concerns threaten to throw a wrench in their plans.

A couple living in Seattle searches for a vacation getaway along the sands of Ocean Park, Wash, and waterfront homes in this Pacific coast community aren't cheap, so finding a deal could require some renovations.

With two active children and busy jobs, Stacey and Doug are hoping to find a beach house in the Outer Banks of North Carolina to give their family a place to relax and recharge.

A Connecticut house flipper is on the hunt for a property with a beach view that he can call his own; after years of renovating houses for others to use, he is ready to find a vacation home that he and his family can escape to for some quality time.

A couple looking for a forever home for their family of four find a charming house that needs a major upgrade in Grays Harbor County in Washington; to save money, they plan to tackle most of the renovations themselves.

A family searches for a beach retreat in Gulf Shores, Ala., but have different opinions on what type of house they should get.

After one trip to Lake Tillery, North Carolina, a couple decides to buy a lakefront vacation home there as an easy escape from their busy city lifestyle; they hope to put their own touch on a home where they can entertain family and friends.

A family looks for a vacation home on Logan Martin Lake, Alabama, in hopes of getaways filled with fishing, kayaking and relaxation.

A family finds a fixer-upper in Lake Country, Wisconsin, in hopes of turning it into a lakefront retreat with a boat dock. The house's outdated style and need for major repairs may break the budget, dashing their lakeside dreams.

An Atlanta couple fight budget restraints as they seek the perfect vacation home for their blended family in Jackson Lake, Ga.

A couple hopes to escape their busy LA lives with a quiet vacation home along Lake Tuscaloosa; they find a property with great potential and are ready to take on the renovations, but it may prove to be more work than expected.

A military family known for frequently relocating is looking for a lakefront property to act as a constant to keep them grounded; their waterfront getaway will be a spot where the kids can grow up making memories out on the water.

An Atlanta couple fight budget restraints as they seek the perfect vacation home for their blended family in Jackson Lake, Ga.

A couple hopes to escape their busy LA lives with a quiet vacation home along Lake Tuscaloosa; they find a property with great potential and are ready to take on the renovations, but it may prove to be more work than expected.

A military family known for frequently relocating is looking for a lakefront property to act as a constant to keep them grounded; their waterfront getaway will be a spot where the kids can grow up making memories out on the water.

A family finds a fixer-upper in Lake Country, Wisconsin, in hopes of turning it into a lakefront retreat with a boat dock. The house's outdated style and need for major repairs may break the budget, dashing their lakeside dreams.

Mark and the crew reuse logs from two tobacco barns to build a dramatic entrance for their client's property; the drive-through double corn crib requires a whole lot of teamwork and involves some of the trickiest notching they've ever done.

The guys take down a massive double-pen barn in Indiana; Mark visits a lodge built from a different barn they dismantled in nearby St. Meinrad.

Brett restores a Craftsman bungalow for a woman who started the project with her late husband; the homeowner is overwhelmed when she sees the house finally returned to its original beauty.

Brett restores a classic Spanish Colonial Revival that hasn't been touched in years; his challenge is to make the kitchen and bath more functional while staying true to the home's 1920s character.

Babyproofing a house by replacing old receptacles and installing cabinet locks and baby gates; the basics of caring for houseplants; how a septic system works and how to maintain it.

The team partners with Rebuilding Together Boston to repair a deck, construct a patio and install landscape lighting and new plantings.

Exploring what has been preserved and altered over the years; the plans for the second and third floors; how the homeowners envision using the outdoor space; the inefficient boiler; plans for future mechanical and plumbing systems; outdated kitchen.

Jill Goldberg sorts through colors and wallpaper ideas for the living room; old plaster walls are demolished; Kim Turner presents her first landscape plan; a certified arborist removes the old Silver Maple; the exterior back wall is taken down.

Tommy and Kevin replace a 100-year-old wooden beam with a new steel beam to provide support for the new addition; local examples of Arts & Crafts style houses; the old oil tank gets drained and removed; digging for the new foundation begins.

The new concrete foundation is poured; Emily, Roger and Kim try to find mature specimen trees for the yard; a precast concrete bulkhead is installed; Mark erects a concrete wall; the old foundation gets waterproofed with a synthetic rubber spray.

Dr Jeff Sanders, Michelle and their two teenagers are a fun, active family who enjoy entertaining, adventure and travel; they want to downsize to a casual country home with European flair in Waco, Texas.

Empty nesters Kelvin and Culetta want a home for their children and grandchildren, and get help from their professional football player son.

Gray, Chelcie, and Grumpy take on their tightest timeline yet: transforming a family's historic Charleston, South Carolina, home before their son's fourth birthday. From bold wallpaper to built-in bunks, this colorful makeover delivers just in time.

Storytellers reveal how they found and transformed an old, abandoned bank in Detroit, a seaside cottage on Cape Cod and a medieval-themed lodge in San Luis Obispo, California.

Owners share the story of a 1918 pre-Craftsman filled with colorful maximalism in Minneapolis, MN, a family home away from city life tucked in the valley of Topanga, CA, and a beachside shack that honors the memory of a loved one in Hollywood Beach, CA.

A native New Englander who grew up vacationing on the shores of York, Maine, is hoping to achieve his dream of owning a home in town; property in York isn't cheap, but having a place to build memories could be worth dealing with a major renovation.

A couple from Dallas searches for a rentable vacation property in Surfside Beach, Texas; they're working under a tight timeline because they hope to renovate the property before their extended family arrives from India.

A newly married woman gets to use her interior design skills to renovate her own beach house, creating a cozy getaway and a source of extra rental income for her family.

A couple looks for a beach house in Ventnor City, N.J. where they can make memories with their daughter on the Jersey Shore.