Families tackle the tough job of transforming their new vacation properties into relaxing getaways. With a little imagination and a lot of muscle, they'll turn their affordable beach home into a vacation oasis.
Cast:John Beach
A couple finds a charming house needing a major upgrade in Grays Harbor County, Washington. To save money, they plan to tackle most of the renovations, but issues and budget constraints could sink their hopes of creating a perfect space.
A NYC couple purchases a fixer-upper only a short ferry ride away on the Jersey Shore, but once renovations begin, they discover so many problems that they wonder if they might be in over their heads.
A couple that's relocating to Wildwood, New Jersey 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 may force them to compromise.
A couple finds a home in a perfect location along the Outer Banks of North Carolina, but once renovations begin, they discover they might have gotten more than they bargained for.
After 20 years of renting on North Carolina's Outer Banks, two high school sweethearts are determined to purchase their forever home; their challenge will be transforming a charmer into a dream home without breaking the bank.
A couple with two kids finds a fixer-upper near the beach in Mathews, Virginia that could be perfect for their family. However, unexpected problems that pop up during demolition threaten to double their already-tight budget.
A couple loves spending time at the beach in Westport, WA, and decides to buy a vacation home there. The house they choose needs a major overhaul, but their limited budget may prevent them from creating the perfect retreat.
An Ohio couple is ready to trade in cold winters for the sunny skies of St. Petersburg, Fla.; they find a fixer-upper with potential to be exactly what they're looking for, but unforeseen structural issues threaten to throw a wrench into their perfect plans.
A couple finds a home with potential in St. Joe Beach, Florida. Luckily, they own a construction company and are up for the challenge of extensive renovations, but unforeseen structural issues and budget concerns threaten their plans.
A couple looks for a forever home in Topsail, North Carolina, and find a property that needs major renovations. With a long to-do list and constant changes to their design plan, the project could prove to be more than they can handle.
A couple looking to trade in the hustle and bustle of life in New York for the sun and surf of Flagler Beach, FL, finds find the perfect oceanfront property, but it's in need of a major overhaul, and they have a limited budget.
A woman looks for a forever home in Isle of Palms, South Carolina that's close to the beach and has room for family and friends. She finds a place that could be perfect but needs a lot of work, and she sets out to turn her dream into a reality.