A couple looks for a beach home where they can watch their family grow for generations, however, beach homes on Long Island, N.Y., can run in the millions, so the family is ready to put in the work to keep renovation costs down.

A Michigan couple, with the help of their 17 and 20-year-old sons, use their previous experience renovating houses to completely transform a Panama City Beach, Fla., home into the beach retreat of their dreams.

Mark and his team take on their hardest build ever for their most important client: America's wounded warriors; the guys work side by side with veterans to construct a giant timber frame lodge for Project Healing Waters.

The builders square off against a stubborn old timber frame barn with wooden pegs, metal spikes, steel bolts, and a whole lot of beams; saving this barn is worth the effort because it will be rebuilt for a military veterans group.

The Lexington house renovation is complete, and host Bob Vila takes viewers on a property tour; Richard Tretheway reviews the heating, cooling, and bathroom finishes.

A bungalow in the Flamingo Park neighborhood is renovated.

Tamara Day sees great potential in a 1938 cottage with an unusual layout, unfinished renovations and no front door; she constructs a cathedral ceiling and creates two massive cedar corbels for the entrance.

Tamara Day struggles to install a full bath and enlarge the master suite as she continues to renovate the 1938 cottage; she creates a hidden playroom in the kids' bedroom but fails to win her father's approval on her plan for the backyard shed.

While renovating a French chateau, Tamara Day discovers that a recent renovation left the kitchen looking outdated and tacky; Tamara and her father go shopping for a Dutch door, then she restores plantation shutters.

While working on a French chateau, Tamara overhauls a master suite covered in the tackiest wallpaper she's ever ripped out of a home; to preserve a backyard kitchenette and cobblestone pavers, Tamara will be forced to make budget-wrecking decisions.

Tamara Day gets creative renovating an expansive 1950 ranch-style home; she updates the exterior with faux stone and adds another floor to the 3,000-square-foot home, but rain and an old fireplace force her to rethink her plans and budget.

Tamara Day uses her 1,400-square-foot second-story addition to create three new bedrooms in a 1950 ranch home; she guts the master suite to ref-rame it for a massive closet, but her plans to reuse the shower doors may fracture her design.

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 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.

Tamara and her dad help a recent widow, who loves to cook for her family, design her dream kitchen; Tamara takes a small galley space and turns it into a chef's giant dream kitchen, perfect for entertaining large family gatherings.

After being away from Waco, Texas, for six years, Will and Lauren return to raise their two daughters in the house of their dreams.

A couple tours three houses in Lorena, Texas, looking for a three-bedroom, two bathroom home, where they are hoping to offer their children a better life.

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 grand opening of the silos arrives; Chip and Jo look for someone to run the new Magnolia Bed & Breakfast, and find a retirement-age couple who may be the perfect candidates for the job.

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 raising a young family hope to find a 3-4 bedroom house with a large backyard in Waco, Texas; strange abodes visited include the Chicken House, the Outhouse and the Wizard of Waco house.

A young couple wants to settle into a family-sized house that has space for a playroom and home office.

A gorgeous stone mansion was wrecked by flooding and water damage, leaving it moldy and unsightly; Tamara and her team not only restore the estate to its former glory, but redesign the layout for a dramatic reveal.

Tamara and her team take a completely gutted shell of an estate and transform it into a European styled chateau of a dream house.

Jenny and Ramil are moving to Waco, Texas, from California to be closer to Ramil's mother; they are looking for something that needs work despite initial concerns.

After 17 years of working and living abroad in Pakistan, a couple returns home to Waco and enlists Chip and Jo to help renovate an 1890s farmhouse bought sight unseen; Chip and Jo implement the Moroccan and Scandinavian design styles.

Tamara and her team take a completely gutted shell of an estate and transform it into a European styled chateau of a dream house.

Jenny and Ramil are moving to Waco, Texas, from California to be closer to Ramil's mother; they are looking for something that needs work despite initial concerns.

After 17 years of working and living abroad in Pakistan, a couple returns home to Waco and enlists Chip and Jo to help renovate an 1890s farmhouse bought sight unseen; Chip and Jo implement the Moroccan and Scandinavian design styles.

A gorgeous stone mansion was wrecked by flooding and water damage, leaving it moldy and unsightly; Tamara and her team not only restore the estate to its former glory, but redesign the layout for a dramatic reveal.

The crew restores two cabins and builds a barn door for their blacksmith shop; Mark Bowe scouts an old log cabin and drives through a river to visit the fishing cabin he and his crew built two years ago.

Mark Bowe returns to the finished homes of some of his favorite "Barnwood Builders" jobs; after months of work, the 100 Cabin, Rose's Cabin, the Boy Scout cabin, and others are living new lives as modern homes.

Renovation of a bungalow in the Flamingo Park neighborhood.

Renovation of a bungalow in the Flamingo Park neighborhood.

Two animal lovers call on Chase Morrill and his team to transform their West Gardiner cabin into a pet sanctuary; the crew works to bring modern-day amenities into a cabin that's over 100 years old while maintaining its rustic appeal.

A couple buys a dilapidated cabin in Phillips, Maine, in hopes of keeping the area's fly-fishing traditions alive; Chase Morrill and his team pull out all the stops to fix a myriad of issues in just 11 weeks.

Chase Morrill and his team help a homeowner renovate a lake house with children in mind; with a budget of $30,000, the crew members are going to have to use their imaginations to impress their young clients.

The team helps Matthew Dix restore his grandfather's old shed to its former glory; with Dixie's grandmother waiting impatiently next door, the crew members visit every chance they get to put hammer to nails to restore the decrepit cabin.

After three women buy a cabin they describe as a diamond in the rough, they are determined to create the cabin of their dreams; with the help of Chase and the team, their diamond in the rough becomes a cherished gem for family gatherings.

Chase and his team take on a project along the Kennebec River in Caratunk, Maine; the team is challenged with taking a shell of a cabin and renovating it to create a small efficiency for family and friends to stay when they visit.

The Eldridge family owns a a dilapidated camp on Lake Cobbosseeconntee, and the Cabin Masters have agreed to rescue the family camp and restore their good name, but as the team begins, they realize this little job has some big problems.

The team takes on a family's 1800s cabin that has a personal connection to Chase and Ashley; it was previously renovated by their dad, Eric; they follow his lead by refurbishing the landscape, adding a bathroom and making better use of the space.

An eco-friendly couple fights an early winter to build a timber and straw-bale cabin in Maine.

Kolin Buzerak returns to his family's 100-acre property in Upstate New York to put down some roots; he plans to build an off-grid timber frame cabin with a full kitchen, living space, dining area, and open loft bedroom.

A newly blended family is building an eco-friendly straw bale house for their daughter in the mountains of Southwest Colorado; with winter fast approaching, the family races to finish when the build is threatened by torrential rains and cold nights.

A Georgia couple is ready to tackle their next off-grid build: the ultimate watchtower guest house in the Blue Ridge Mountains; building 30 feet off the ground presents its challenges.

First-time builders Shay and Shae set out to build a home using five shipping containers on a wooded lot in Oklahoma.

Naturalist builder Cat Taylor builds a remote sanctuary in the piney woods of Northwest Texas; she builds the two-story house using a cob mixture and adds touches of comfort to entertain family members.

A young family embarks on their biggest and most challenging build yet -- an in-earth cavern in the mountains of northern Georgia. But building on a mountain will be anything but easy as they deal with a rocky terrain, extreme heat and heavy rain.

A couple wants to build a country cottage on their remote family farm in southeast Georgia despite the fact that building that kind of structure in four months will be anything but easy.

An adventurous couple builds a home with self-sustaining features near the Ozark National Forest; they both have renovation experience, but building on the dangerous mountainside terrain in a location plagued by flash floods will be a challenge.

A young family embarks on their biggest and most challenging build yet -- an in-earth cavern in the mountains of northern Georgia. But building on a mountain will be anything but easy as they deal with a rocky terrain, extreme heat and heavy rain.

A couple wants to build a country cottage on their remote family farm in southeast Georgia despite the fact that building that kind of structure in four months will be anything but easy.

An adventurous couple builds a home with self-sustaining features near the Ozark National Forest; they both have renovation experience, but building on the dangerous mountainside terrain in a location plagued by flash floods will be a challenge.

Naturalist builder Cat Taylor builds a remote sanctuary in the piney woods of Northwest Texas; she builds the two-story house using a cob mixture and adds touches of comfort to entertain family members.

Mark Bowe and his assistant, Katherine, work in Texas while the guys build a cabin in Virginia with their favorite crane operator, Mark Battle, who is the best crane operator around; a visit to his finished barn turns up more than expected.

Mark Bowe and the crew start a new bone yard in Texas by building a timber-frame barn and two log cabins with some help from their new business partner; Mark gets his first look at the party barn they built in Texas.

Renovation of a bungalow in the Flamingo Park neighborhood.

A bungalow in the Flamingo Park neighborhood is renovated.

A walk through the castle reveals decades of damage and neglect that will be a restoration challenge for Chip and Jo, but the landmark's rich history inspires their determination to preserve the original architecture.

Jo develops her future vision for the castle with her styling team and commissions custom artisan pieces; Chip discovers new challenges regarding what can be salvaged and restored to original glory, and what is too far gone.

Jo develops new paint colors inspired by the castle's one-hundred-year history, and she and Chip make big decisions about interior flooring and tile, as well as the exterior stone walls, that dramatically advance renovations.

Unexpected water damage is a costly setback for Chip and Jo, but the installation of beautifully restored wood pieces and reclaimed tile from Europe start to restore the original grandeur of the castle.

In the home stretch of construction, Chip and Jo focus on perfecting the details of the castle; a design issue in the kitchen spurs Chip to insist on a last-minute change to fix countertops and windows; Jo gets a surprise at the Silos.

Chip and Jo finish a fully restored three-story castle originally built in the early 1900s; they reveal the final design and share what it took to blend a vintage sensibility with modern comfort.

Michael and Ashley purchase the worst house in Galveston Island's desirable East End Historic District; it has a decaying porch and extensive water damage, they have their work cut out for them to make a profit on the project.

The Cordrays tackle one of their most expensive projects ever in a town they both love; close to the beach and parade routes, the brick home exudes class, functionality and becomes one of Michael's favorite projects.

Ashley falls in love with an old Victorian that still has most of its original details with a high asking price.

Camelbacks are not common in Galveston, Texas, but the challenge is to make this one a historic head-turner; the Cordrays transform the attic into a cozy family space and build an outdoor sofa that a Gulf storm can't destroy.

Michael and Ashley turn a 1904 single-story bungalow into an adorable home with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and garage space; a built-in banquette, nostalgic cabinet casings, and an accent wall highlight the interior design.

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

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.

An outdoor enthusiast couple loves spending time at the beach in Westport, WA, and decides to buy a vacation home in the quaint town.

A couple searches for a beachfront vacation spot in Gulf Shores, Ala.; they find a house in their dream location but it needs a new look; with a tight budget and a long list of projects, they try to transform the old home into an updated charmer.

A beach-loving couple from Washington are hoping to reconnect with the ocean; they're looking for a home in Newport or Seal Rock, Oregon but many of the properties in their price range require remodeling, so it's important they find a great deal.

A couple looks for a beachside property in Surfside, Texas, to be their weekend getaway and a source of rental income, hoping to find a boho design to set their house apart.

Two siblings and their spouses have vacationed together for decades; they are now ready to buy and renovate a vacation house where their whole family can gather together on Hatteras Island, N.C.

A couple sets out to fix up a property along the scenic Pacific Northwest coastline in Ocean Shores, Washington, so they can pass along childhood memories of growing up by the beach to their daughter.

A couple from Charlotte looks for a beach getaway on South Carolina's Hilton Head Island; renovating the home before the prime rental season starts presents an even bigger challenge.

Two siblings and their spouses have vacationed together for decades; they are now ready to buy and renovate a vacation house where their whole family can gather together on Hatteras Island, N.C.

A couple sets out to fix up a property along the scenic Pacific Northwest coastline in Ocean Shores, Washington, so they can pass along childhood memories of growing up by the beach to their daughter.

A couple from Charlotte looks for a beach getaway on South Carolina's Hilton Head Island; renovating the home before the prime rental season starts presents an even bigger challenge.

A couple looks for a beachside property in Surfside, Texas, to be their weekend getaway and a source of rental income, hoping to find a boho design to set their house apart.

The team transforms the Boneyard by enclosing part of the shed with walls; they finish off the new space by covering one wall with multi-colored barn wood; Mark explores a German house barn and visits a log home built on a cliff.

The team gets creative while trying to make something worthwhile out of a lackluster cabin.

A bungalow in the Flamingo Park neighborhood is renovated.

A bungalow in the Flamingo Park neighborhood is renovated.

Tom Silva helps replace a skylight that is leaking water down into the kitchen below; Tom, Kevin O'Connor, Richard Trethewey, and Roger Cook ask "What is it?"; Peg Preble shows Kevin how to troubleshoot and repair a faulty three-way light switch.

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook heads to Oregon to help a homeowner improve her lawn, starting with a simple soil test; Richard and Kevin visit a local homecenter to identify several different types of water supply pipes.

Installing a low-cost in-ground sprinkler system; pouring new concrete footings for a backyard deck.

How to safely use hammers; repairing a pressure-assisted toilet; patching a hole using veneer plaster and blueboard.

Repairing a residential well pump and supply tank; repairing a small hole in vinyl siding.

How to transplant a spruce tree planted too close to a house; extending a staircase handrail.

New custom cabinets and appliances will help add more space in a cramped kitchen.

Lake Forest, Ill.; bathroom electric and plumbing; brickwork; asbestos.

An unexpected ask from an old friend prompts father-daughter builders Cappie and Alex to turn a shipping container into a luxurious sauna; a cherished teacher's wish results in a custom-built fire pit space.

Tamara helps a young couple bring historic architectural design to a giant addition they've added to their gorgeous historic home; combining the old with the new gives this estate all it needs for another 100 years.

A big beekeeping family wants a stylish oasis on their new property, Cappie and Alex transform a truck's concrete mixer into the ultimate beehive bungalow.

Tamara gets help from her father Ward, the kids and cousins, as she works tirelessly to renovate her sister's house.

A massive Tudor mansion located on a giant private pond gets a complete renovation from Tamara and her team of experts.

Tamara and her team completely renovate a massive magical castle with storybook designs and finishes; this house goes from a mystic mess to a dream home.

Tamara takes a dilapidated country estate that's been left untouched for decades and transforms it into a stellar rural homestead; every inch of the estate is reimagined by Tamara and her team leaving the homeowners thrilled with the final reveal.

A lovely stone house, built in 1865 and once owned by famed golf club maker Kenneth Smith, sits on a historic golf course waiting for Tamara's team to breathe new life into it; this investment property is a hole-in-one.

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.

Following Tamara Day and her father Ward as they work with both homeowners and savvy investors all around the Kansas City area by breathing life into dilapidated, bargain priced mansions and transforming them into beautiful homes.

Jodi and Dave are used to spending their vacations traveling in their RV with their three children, but are now looking for a getaway close to their home in Buffalo, N.Y.; they find a property along Lake Ontario in Niagara County, but it needs work.

A New Jersey family of five looks for a lakefront getaway in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains - they want a property they can put their personal stamp on, but with a limited budget, they need all hands on deck to keep costs down.

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.

When an expat returns to her Georgia hometown to find a lakeside retreat for her and her three young sons, a longtime friend joins her to help find the right property and spearhead the renovations needed to transform it into her perfect cabin.

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.

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.

When an expat returns to her Georgia hometown to find a lakeside retreat for her and her three young sons, a longtime friend joins her to help find the right property and spearhead the renovations needed to transform it into her perfect cabin.

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.

A New Jersey family of five looks for a lakefront getaway in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains - they want a property they can put their personal stamp on, but with a limited budget, they need all hands on deck to keep costs down.

While salvaging barn wood, the crew has to deal with a massive Ohio barn's dangerous roof; Mark Bowe finds a flooring company with a new idea for old wood; later, he visits an incredible timber frame home.

The crew rebuilds the Minor Hill cabin in Franklin, Tenn.; Mark Bowe checks out a log cabin addition to an 1806 stone home and tours a local whiskey distillery built inside a timber-frame barn.

The pros and cons of smart doorbells; painting wood paneling; tools; installing recessed lights.

Varieties of bricks; solderless connections; adding asphalt shingles to a roof.

Landscapers install plantings; the crew constructs a retaining wall and a picket fence around the vegetable garden; Bob lends a hand hanging drywall.

After a heavy rainstorm, Bob and Norm discuss gutter solutions; the crew panels the home office, and Bob travels to Vermont to visit the mill where the paneling is manufactured.

The homeowner reviews the renovation budget and the cost of interior finishes; host Bob Vila checks in with plasterers and travels to Williamstown to visit a historic 1770 Georgian Colonial.

Tom Silva installs a walkway lamp post, Bob Vila discusses home office finishes, and Norm Abram trims out the master bedroom.

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.

Pipe soldering; replacing two-prong receptacles; building, installing and painting deck stair railings.

Creating a landscape that can withstand heavy pedestrian traffic; options for water heaters; building a cutting board out of walnut, cherry and maple.

Chase and the crew are tasked with the relocation and land manifestation of a yurt on an island on Togus Pond; the team seeks to beat the ice and snow so they can have the yurt ready for the family to drop their fishing lines in the frozen pond.

Options for ground cover plants; different techniques for patching wall holes; patching brick holes; installing a new threshold.

Composting at home; custom built-in drawers, cubbies and shelves for a front hall closet; installing a concrete block retaining wall.

A woman's husband suddenly passed away before finishing their family cabin; Chase and the Cabin Masters team up with some green friends to make this family's perfect summer cabin dreams come true.

A couple tours three houses in the Wooded Acres neighborhood that can accommodate four children and a new baby.

David and Bishop, owners of an uninhabitable cabin, ask Chase and the crew to get fun and funky with a new build with a roofline that faces the water, lots of windows to enjoy the view, and enough space to host their beloved gatherings.

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

Tempers and temperatures flare up as all the hard work over the past year culminates at the Texas High School BBQ State Championship; four seniors battle hundred schools for the ultimate bragging rights for best in the state and scholarships.

A couple tours three houses in Waco, Texas, and although their wishlist is small, so is their budget.

San Diego transplants Mary and Dustyn are on the hunt for their family's dream home in Waco, Texas, and they're looking for a four-bedroom with a large yard and open space for hosting.

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.

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

A couple want an open-concept house with plenty of room for their children, which is closer to schools.

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

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 Magnolia employee from New York wants to make a permanent home in Waco, Texas.

Chip and Joanna have the challenge of designing a living space that is move-in ready within two months for friend, fellow designer and impending mother Kristen Bufton.

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.

A Magnolia employee from New York wants to make a permanent home in Waco, Texas.

Chip and Joanna have the challenge of designing a living space that is move-in ready within two months for friend, fellow designer and impending mother Kristen Bufton.

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.

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.

Half the crew is in Ohio to save an 1830s log home, while the other half is back in West Virginia to tear down an old log barn.

The crew saves an Ohio barn built with incredible craftsmanship; Mark scouts out another barn that turns out to be a keeper; he visits a massive timber-frame barn that was perfectly restored on its original site and converted into a restaurant.

Putting a garden to bed before winter; painting a kitchen cabinet; installing exterior front door trim made out of PVC.

Rebuilding a chicken barn that was lost to a fire, including reframing, hooking up new electrical wiring, connecting a utility sink and hanging an exterior door.

A timber-framed Ohio barn from the 19th century is dismantled and rebuilt as a home addition in the small town of Shelby, Ohio.

Following a devastating fire, a community rebuilds a beloved café from the ashes, using a team of craftsmen, artisans and a pre-Civil War era Maryland barn as its timber-framed heart and soul.

An early 1900s cabin that's intimately tied to Maine's history and legacy puts the team to the test as they try to re-create its original look and feel.

Lifelong Mainers bought their Belgrade cabin in 1987 and have maintained it over the years, but the list of needed repairs continues to grow; the team gives the camp much-needed life by rebuilding its front wall and replacing the heating system.

The team jumps at the opportunity to buy a friend's 100-year-old farmhouse in Manchester, Maine, and transform it into their headquarters; they plan to create a showroom, offices and a special space for designing and creating custom pieces.

Two newlyweds call on the Cabin Masters to expand the 1957 Great Pond cabin they inherited to include enough space for their family, which includes three children, their spouses and six grandchildren.

Greg and Denise purchase a cabin on the shore of Messalonskee Lake; this is one of the largest budgets the crew has ever had to work with, so the team works hard to help the couple transform this picturesque diamond in the rough into a polished gem.

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 Chadwick family has purchased a cabin built in 1906 and need the Cabin Masters help for a remodel; with an eight-week deadline, the team must fix a rotting ceiling, update the interior and create a custom outdoor bar and fire pit.

The oversized lot makes this 1920's home a great purchase, but Ashley and Michael must reverse a boring 80's renovation with the historic feel of handcrafted doors, shiplap ceilings and original floors that get a fun checkerboard pattern.

Short term rentals are a Galveston staple, especially one a block from the beach; the Cordrays build a deck worthy of the ocean view, build a kitchen island with ship grate, and create an outdoor seating area.

Buying a newer home isn't the Cordray's norm, but adding their iconic character, style and functionality never gets old; they build a privacy fence for the deck, a herringbone design focal wall, and raise and make over the original kitchen cabinets.

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.

The Cordrays renovate Michael's childhood brick bungalow for his supportive mom; they add a new fireplace, handmade window treatments, upgraded kitchen hardware and a surprise.

The tables are turned when two real estate agents decide to buy and renovate their own spot on the water after years selling lakefront properties.

A Huntsville, AL, couple seeks a weekend getaway along the shores of Guntersville Lake; the couple loves the outdoors and wants a place to spend quality time with their daughter, but they don't want to break the bank transforming their property.

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 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 Huntsville, AL, couple seeks a weekend getaway along the shores of Guntersville Lake; the couple loves the outdoors and wants a place to spend quality time with their daughter, but they don't want to break the bank transforming their property.

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 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.

The tables are turned when two real estate agents decide to buy and renovate their own spot on the water after years selling lakefront properties.

The guys turn a new storage shed into an 1800s log cabin, then drive it to Round Top, Texas; Mark gets a lesson from a local silversmith; the team visits historic structures built around the state by 19th-century pioneers.

Mark and the guys take down a dangerous barn for their new neighbors and build a replica of Abraham Lincoln's boyhood cabin; Graham learns to make bentwood furniture; the teams visits a stunning opera house.

Options available on drill drivers; using a voltage tester; extending an existing patio.

Working with a young woodworker to set up a workshop in a garage; building a workbench, setting up tools and storage and building a birdhouse.

Newlyweds want to find a first house with three bedrooms, a big kitchen, and a big backyard in the Mountainview area of Waco, Texas.

Jenny and Ramil are moving to Waco, Texas, from California to be closer to Ramil's mother; they are looking for something that needs work despite initial concerns.

With their children grown, a couple agrees it's time to downsize their home as they enter retirement; priorities include a large kitchen, a nice living space and the right location.

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.

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

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.

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.

A couple looking for a beach retreat in Chesapeake Beach, Md., discover a house in a great location, but the trick will be expanding the space to accommodate their family without expanding their tight budget.

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 couple combs the picturesque Washington coastline to find the perfect beach side retreat on Whidbey Island.

A New Jersey couple finds a fixer-upper steps from the beach; they've renovated homes before, and they'll put their skills to use to give this shore house a totally unique retro feel.

An Alabama couple looks for a vacation home along the shores of Panama City Beach, FL.

A Maryland couple searches for a beachfront property in Hampton, Virginia, where they can make seaside memories with their daughters. She looks for ways to cut costs on the renovation without sacrificing style.

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

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 yearns to return to the beaches of Tampa Bay and wants to find a property that won't break the bank; they're ready to put in the work, but they must find a balance between renovating while living in the home.

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

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 yearns to return to the beaches of Tampa Bay and wants to find a property that won't break the bank; they're ready to put in the work, but they must find a balance between renovating while living in the home.

A Maryland couple searches for a beachfront property in Hampton, Virginia, where they can make seaside memories with their daughters. She looks for ways to cut costs on the renovation without sacrificing style.

One half of the team restores a huge log cabin at the Boneyard, the other half teaches some young men how to build a cabin in Tennessee; Mark scouts a cabin built with pine logs; the guys visit a shop filled with old-time treasures.

Mark Bowe visits finished cabins he helped build in Montana, Texas, South Carolina, West Virginia, and North Carolina; a big surprise awaits Mark in Gatlinburg, Tenn.

Identifying and caring for holly plants; how dishwashers work; troubleshooting dishwashers when they don't drain properly; turning Christmas ornaments.

Table saw blades; extending WiFi service; replacing a tub drain; the team offers its New Year's resolutions.

Outdoor enthusiasts John and Heather are looking for a vacation retreat for their family on Lake Oconee in Ga., and they find a fixer-upper in an ideal setting.

Tamara Day tackles a large 1905 Colonial with seven sun porches; she overhauls an ugly kitchen and a dining room with tacky orange carpet; unsupported floors and a strange noise during demolition slow her plans and may cost her big money.

In the second phase of Tamara's 1905 Colonial renovation, she creates a 900-square-foot master suite and converts one of the home's seven sun porches into a closet; her budget takes a hit when she needs to install a new HVAC unit.

A Washington couple searches the region's lakes for a waterfront retreat close to the Pacific Ocean in Port Orchard; They hope to renovate a cozy cabin into a dreamy escape for their young family.

Tamara Day starts on a 1900 Kansas City shirtwaist-style home containing a living room with a catwalk instead of a ceiling; she pulls up linoleum flooring and gives the damaged foyer staircase a facelift.

After restoring a fourth bedroom in the 3100-square-foot shirtwaist home, Tamara creates a reading nook and closet to complete the room; the weather creates a problem in the front yard, while two brand new vanities might not fit in the master bath.

Tamara Day tackles a 1905 Kansas City shirtwaist home that's short on bathrooms but big on charm; she restores the front door, updates the fireplace and renovates the kitchen, but she struggles with sewer and roof issues.

Tamara Day takes on a Kansas City shirtwaist house that has only one bathroom; she doubles the size of the walk-in closet and enlarges the master suite, but her hopes of updating the home's bedrooms start to sink when her contractor discovers a leak.

Tamara Day moves the small kitchen in a 1927 Tudor and outfits it with a large island and eating nook; she transforms a bedroom into a dining room, but her hopes of refurbishing the deck are dashed before she can even get started.

Tamara takes on a behemoth 1927 Tudor house; she uses a kitchenette to create a bar, revamps an uneven patio and enlarges the master bathroom to transform the 5,700-square-foot home into a showstopper.

Tamara takes on a 1979 property with a confusing style; sight lines get opened in the living room and kitchen; a midcentury modern design emerges with elements like shiplap and brass.

An '80s home gets some new unique style added to the front and back yards, and dated elements throughout the house are removed, creating a stunning kitchen and main suite bathroom.

A couple wants to find a unique house with several acres of land, a big kitchen and space for entertaining.

After living in five homes in six years, a couple is ready to settle down in the Hewitt area of Texas.

The grand opening of the silos arrives; Chip and Jo look for someone to run the new Magnolia Bed & Breakfast, and find a retirement-age couple who may be the perfect candidates for the job.

A couple that loves the charm of small-scale living wants to find a place with the character of an older home.

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

A single foster mother wants to find the ideal environment to raise children, and gets help from her twin sister for the decision.

Chip and Jo add a fresh, functional design to a dated ranch home in Waco.

The Redlich Family has taken over their parents gorgeous but dated home; Tamara and her team update this family gem into a stunning home for generations to come.

Tamara and her team take an enormous in-ground basement and turn it into a stunning living space complete with a media room, bar, bedroom and gym; she also updates the kitchen, pantry and backyard living space.

A California couple looks for a three bedroom, two bathroom house with an open floor plan and big yard for their family in sleepy Crawford, Texas.

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.

Tamara and her team take an enormous in-ground basement and turn it into a stunning living space complete with a media room, bar, bedroom and gym; she also updates the kitchen, pantry and backyard living space.

A California couple looks for a three bedroom, two bathroom house with an open floor plan and big yard for their family in sleepy Crawford, Texas.

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.

The Redlich Family has taken over their parents gorgeous but dated home; Tamara and her team update this family gem into a stunning home for generations to come.

The builders salvage a barn near one of America's oldest pine forests in Brookville, Pa.; Mark and Sherman visit a mill that turns reclaimed wood into spectacular products; Mark finds the perfect example of a hand-painted barn-wood billboard.

The builders create a timber-frame barn for a private collection of American muscle cars in Columbus, Texas; Mark visits one of the biggest barns he's ever seen, finds the oldest live oak tree in the state and explores some local history.

Mark McCullough discusses how he became a mason; why wood rots on houses, how to prevent it and how to repair it; heat pump technology.

Light fixtures; repairing a crack in plaster; raising a drywell in a driveway that is sinking below grade.

The Cabin Masters have a $50,000 budget to renovate a camp four-times the size of their usual builds; the client turns out to be a member of Ryan's favorite band; after weather delays, the crew asks for an extension on their deadline.

A couple's Belle Island camp has a long, multi-generational history within their family spanning nearly 100 years, and they call on the Cabin Masters to bring it into the present day while preserving it for the next generation.

The team pays tribute to an entomologist by restoring two rustic cabins in her 113-acre Wakefield Wildlife Sanctuary; with a budget of $35,000, they restore the cabins by adding composting toilets, hand pumps, propane heaters, and cook stoves.

In New Sharon, Maine, Chase and his team help Rod save his rundown camp from falling into the pristine Kimball Pond; he'd like to patch up the holes and get his wife to come back to the camp, which means it's going to need a lot of work.

A couple calls on Chase and his team to help save their mountain camp which was leveled by a tornado; with an emphasis on outdoor entertaining, the team adds an open second floor while racing to wrap it up before the first snow falls.

Agassiz Village provides underprivileged and at-risk kids an opportunity to experience a camp surrounded by the beauty of Maine; with support from the community, Chase and his team take on the big project with a small budget to help the camp.

A family enlists Chase and the team to update their 30-year-old cabin, bunkhouse and boat house in Lincolnville, Maine; the team faces surprises around every corner as they race to finish the renovations in time for the family to enjoy the summer.

The Hamill family hope that Chase and the Cabin Masters can improve the livability of their rustic 1963 Mount Vernon cabin, which has no kitchen, bathroom or electricity.

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.

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

Professional tree-house builder Michael "Murph" Murphy wants to build a cottage retreat for his family in Washington; he enlists his friends to create natural siding and a massive fishing net for lounging above the living space.

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 couple looks to bring the shores of Key West to their donkey sanctuary in Missouri; despite having experience with building off-grid properties, they face new challenges as they attempt to construct a double container home deep in the woods.

A couple plans to build a unique outdoor living space in Colorado by using donkeys to get materials to the top of their steep build site, but their plans go haywire.

From the edge of an active volcano in Hawaii and the Appalachian Mountains to the deserts of New Mexico and upstate New York, builders battle harsh conditions to construct innovative, self-sufficient homes in remote areas.

Deep in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, a Georgia family is building a remote A-frame cabin retreat.

A Texas couple teams up with two South African canvas tent experts to create their dream glamping experience; but they soon find the build is anything but luxurious; with rain, heat, and critters, they have to work together to reach the finish line.

From the edge of an active volcano in Hawaii and the Appalachian Mountains to the deserts of New Mexico and upstate New York, builders battle harsh conditions to construct innovative, self-sufficient homes in remote areas.

Deep in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, a Georgia family is building a remote A-frame cabin retreat.

A Texas couple teams up with two South African canvas tent experts to create their dream glamping experience; but they soon find the build is anything but luxurious; with rain, heat, and critters, they have to work together to reach the finish line.

A couple plans to build a unique outdoor living space in Colorado by using donkeys to get materials to the top of their steep build site, but their plans go haywire.

In Leicester, N.C., three young interns save an extremely remote cabin in the hills; in W.Va., the young men are put to the test during the restoration.

The Barnwood Builders head back to Brookville, Pa., to save the frame of a bank barn that sits dangerously close to a road; Mark visits an old log lodge resort and scouts an amazing timber frame barn built in 1895.

The cast reflects on the 20th anniversary of "Ask This Old House," including how the show was made and its legacy.

Jenn Nawada talks about how she became a landscape designer; cost-effective ways to save money on a heating bill; replacing a vinyl kitchen floor.

Chip and Joanna Gaines go big with their next project to revive a lake house estate stuck in the 1960s; Chip tackles major structural room shifts to accommodate Jo's blend of two very different design styles.

Chip and Jo come up with ways to highlight the outdoors in the living space and make it a feature of Jo's mid-century modern and Spanish revival design, as well as maximize the cliffside view of the property.

Chip and Jo focus on custom millwork projects designed to reinvigorate the home's mid-century modern character in nearly every room of the house; Chip and Jo also decide to add a water feature to the outdoor courtyard.

Chip and Jo merge mid-century modern and Spanish revival design styles with custom metal and plaster texture in the primary bath and volcanic ash floor tile in the recreation room; Jo questions a decision about copper gutters.

Jo finalizes the design for a show-stopping mid-century modern staircase for the grand entry; Chip restores the home's original hardwood flooring and installs one-of-a-kind features that define the kitchen, library and outdoor areas.

Chip wraps up construction and Jo starts styling the house; Jo plans a big surprise for Chip on reveal day; special guests Tim Tebow and Robert Griffin III.

Ashley and Michael take a gamble on a 1979 property as old homes become harder to find in a saturated market- with fewer historical details to honor, they must get creative with their designs.

Michael and Ashley save a family's two-story 1800s home from a flip that would have been a flop; they restore the original features while working to preserve the property's historical integrity.

The oversized lot makes this 1920's home a great purchase, but Ashley and Michael must reverse a boring 80's renovation with the historic feel of handcrafted doors, shiplap ceilings and original floors that get a fun checkerboard pattern.

The Cordrays decide on a main kitchen entry for a tiny backhouse, salvaging the original sink and a few other antique surprises; Ashley and Michael try their hand at homemade tile, which turns out to be their favorite project yet.

In renovating a very old, very unique backhouse, the Cordrays create a kitchen where there once was a porch, build an office space that used to be an attic, and find a distinct dining solution perfect for a small home.

A growing family finds a seaside fixer upper in Surfside Beach, Texas.

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 couple that's relocating from the Washington, D.C.. area to Wildwood, N.J., finds the perfect beach house for their family of five; it needs serious renovating, and while they have a big budget, they also have a big wish list that means compromise.

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.

A father and son hope to leave the cold winters of Chicago behind by making a move to the Crystal Coast of North Carolina; with experience renovating homes, they don't mind putting in work as long as they're close to the beach for a great price.