Beachfront Bargain Hunt Renovation

Fishing for a Fixer-Upper

Stephanie and Virginia's wish list for a vacation home in Galveston, Texas, includes an elevated deck and close proximity to fishing. They're working with a local agent to help them reel in a winner, but permit problems and unforeseen issues threaten to prevent them from making their dream renovations a reality.

Making Memories in Maryland

Frequent visitors to the popular beach town of Ocean City, MD, decide to take a big chance and invest in property for their family. After finding a place they feel can be made their own, they begin renovations and quickly discover this home on the water has more surprises than they bargained for.

Gulf Shores Gut Job

A couple gears up to make the coastal paradise of Gulf Shores, AL, their forever home. The couple hunts for a bargain and lands the perfect place in need of big-time renovations. With a tight budget and a long list of projects, will they be able to turn it into the home of their dreams?

Galveston Getaway

This couple is ready to find a beach home of their own after years of visiting relatives on the sunny shores of Galveston, TX. They find a house that has the potential to be a perfect getaway for the family, but it's in need of serious work. With an ambitious list of renovation projects, will budget constraints mean they need to scale back on their dreams?

Revamp on the Outer Banks

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. Their budget allows them a fixer-upper in need of work but they'll have to take on the renovations themselves. Will their skills be enough to turn this diamond in the rough into the beach house of their dreams?

Florida Engagement Renovation

Newly engaged couple Missy and Devon are looking to purchase their first home together in Ormond-by-the-Sea, Florida. Because of their tight budget, they have to settle for a fixer upper and get their hands dirty taking on a lot of the work themselves. With their wedding only months away, the project threatens to be too much to handle for this young couple.

Getting Set in Narragansett, Rhode Island

After renting vacation homes in Narragansett, Rhode Island, for many years, a couple finally buys a place of their own that needs a lot of work. Luckily he is a general contractor and ready to take on the challenge. But with a tight budget and long list of reno projects that need to get done, will they be able to create the vacation oasis they've always dreamed of?

Smilin' on Anna Maria Island

After years of vacationing in the area, a woman and her grandmother are ready to purchase a home of their own in the coastal community of Anna Maria Island, FL. They find a home that could be the perfect family beach oasis after a serious facelift, but the ladies have a tight budget. Will they be able to turn their fixer-upper into the dreamy seaside shack they envisioned?

Makeover in Margate, New Jersey

Sharon hunts for a beachfront home where she and her kids can rediscover the magic of the Jersey Shore. Sharon and her daughter Delaney find a promising property by the water, but it needs an overhaul. With a tight budget and big wish list, they hope to pull off all of the renovations and create the family retreat of their dreams.

Cape Charles Charmer in Virginia

A woman and her daughters relocate from Virginia Beach, VA, to the quaint beach town of Cape Charles. They find a charming fixer upper that will be perfect for their family but it's in need of some serious repairs. Will the mounting projects and renovation costs turn out to be more than they've bargained for?

Bring It On in Brigantine, NJ

After spending many summer days vacationing on the Jersey Shore, a couple is ready to buy a getaway of their own in Brigantine, NJ. They find a perfect house for their family of four, but it needs significant renovations, and unforeseen construction challenges could derail the family's plans to turn the fixer upper into the vacation home of their dreams.

Back to the Beach on the Jersey Shore

A couple looks for a beach house in Ventnor City, New Jersey, where they can make memories with their daughter on the Jersey Shore. They find a property that needs a lot of work and hope they can turn it into the perfect beach retreat without breaking the bank.

Supersizing in St. Petersburg, Florida

A newly engaged couple loves their Florida lifestyle and desires to be on the water in St. Petersburg, which means they must take on a renovation project. However, when they decide to incorporate a big addition, they push the timeline closer to their impending nuptials.

Surfside Revive in Texas

A couple wants a budget-friendly getaway with great views and room for their growing family in Surfside Beach, TX. They find the perfect property, but it will take a lot of elbow grease to get the seaside fixer up to date.

On the Hunt for a St. Pete Beach Retreat

After vacationing in St. Pete Beach, Florida, for years, a couple purchases an older condo in a prime location that needs a total gut job. However, managing a long-distance project from their home in New York poses a challenge.

Three's Company on the Gulf Coast

A family searches for a beach retreat in Gulf Shores, AL. While they have different opinions on what type of house they should get, they all agree they want to live near the beach. After an extensive search, they find the home that's a perfect fit but it's in need of serious updates. Will a tight budget and unforeseen hiccups throw a wrench into this family's fixer upper project?

A Coastal Cottage in Hampton, Virginia

A couple that dreams of raising their two sons along the shores of Hampton, Virginia, finds a waterfront property in need of serious updating. With a long punch list and unexpected snags along the way, they hope to turn the fixer-upper into the home of their dreams.

A Texas-Sized Renovation on South Padre Island

A couple and their four kids are looking for a vacation retreat on South Padre Island in Texas. After recently renovating a rental property in the area, they've decided they are ready to get their hands dirty again. They find a home with plenty of potential, but will their wealth of renovation ideas break the bank?

Living Large on Long Island, New York

A couple looks for a cozy beach home in the North Fork of Long Island, New York, for their family of six to enjoy throughout the year. They find a diamond in the rough and have big plans to update the look and transform it into a bright, welcoming space. However, with a limited renovation budget and endless ideas, will the project go off without a hitch?

Good Ol' Reno in Gulf Shores, Alabama

A couple searches for a beachfront vacation spot in Gulf Shores, AL. They find a house in their dream location but the dated home needs a brand new look to fit their colorful style. With a tight budget and a long list of reno projects, will they be able to transform the old home into an updated charmer?

North Carolina Renewal

After a recent medical scare, Nicole is ready to live life to the fullest in a home by the water in Morehead City, NC. After enlisting her father to help with the search, they find a fixer-upper that could be just what the doctor ordered. But a tight budget and unforeseen problems might put a hiccup in her plan for the perfect beach retreat.

Oceanfront Oasis

Outdoor enthusiasts Nick and Krystin are looking for an oceanfront property in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. They find a place with great potential, but with little experience renovating homes and a growing list of problems, the couple starts to wonder if their dream home will ever become a reality.

Relocation Renovation

A NYC couple looks to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and 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.

Cape San Blas Bliss

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

Out of Date in the Outer Banks

A couple with two active children and hectic jobs hopes to find a beach house in North Carolina's Outer Banks to give their family a place to relax and recharge. They find a home in a perfect location, but its out-of-date style means it will need to be renovated from top to bottom. They're up for the challenge, but as construction begins they discover they might have gotten more than they bargained for.

Paradise in Pawleys Island

While vacationing in Pawleys Island, SC, a couple fell in love with its friendly, laid-back beach vibe and now is on the hunt for a getaway space of their own. They find the perfect spot for them and their three dogs, but the monumental task of modernizing their new vacation home starts to threaten their budget.

Chesapeake Beach Build

A couple looks for a beach retreat in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, where they can escape the daily hustle and bustle and relax with their six-year-old son. They discover a house in a great location, but the trick will be expanding the space to accomodate their family without expanding their tight budget.

Washington Coast Charmer

A couple that's looking for a forever home for their family of four finds a charming house that needs a major upgrade in Grays Harbor County, WA. To save money, they plan to tackle most of the renovations themselves, but unforeseen issues and budget constraints could sink their hopes of creating the perfect space.

Florida Fix Up

An Ohio couple is ready to trade in cold winters for the sunny skies of St. Petersburg, Florida. 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.

Wowing in Wildwood

A couple that's relocating from the Washington, DC, area 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.

Texas Transformation in Port Aransas

A woman and her kids have been vacationing in Port Aransas, TX, for years and are ready to own a piece of their favorite paradise. When they find the perfect beach retreat for the family, they realize it will take a lot of updating to make it move-in ready. Can this family team handle the renovations and create the getaway of their dreams?

Outer Banks Transformation

After 20 years of renting on North Carolina's Outer Banks, two high school sweethearts are determined to purchase their forever home. They find a fixer-upper that's perfect for their family, but the challenge will be transforming this charmer into a dream home without breaking the bank.

Makeover in Mathews, Virginia

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 of four but it's a fixer-upper and their budget is tight. Some unexpected problems pop up during demolition that threaten to double their budget. Will this couple be able to overcome their obstacles and finish their project without breaking the bank?

Westport Wonder

An outdoor enthusiast couple loves spending time at the beach in Westport, WA, and decides to buy a vacation home in the quaint town. The house they choose needs a major overhaul, but their limited budget may prevent them from turning the property into the perfect retreat.

Major Makeover in Maryland

A couple hunts for a family beach house in St. Mary's County, Maryland, and finds a smaller home in the perfect location. However, initial renovations reveal this project may take more than what they were prepared for in order to make it their ideal getaway.

St. Joe Beach Overhaul

Adrienne and Steve are hunting for a vacation home in St. Joe Beach, Florida. They find a house with potential, but it needs extensive renovations to work for their family. Luckily, they own a construction company and are up for the challenge, but unforeseen structural issues and budget concerns threaten to throw a wrench in their plans.

Tough Times in Topsail

A beach-loving couple looks for a forever home in Topsail, North Carolina, 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.

Florida Retreat

Vicky and Rome are looking to trade in the hustle and bustle of life in New York for the sun and surf of Flagler Beach, Florida. They find an oceanfront property perfect for their new lifestyle, but it's in need of a major overhaul. With a limited budget, the couple attempts to turn their new home from behind the times to best on the block.

A Forever Home in Isle of Palms

After relocating from the Midwest to Isle of Palms, South Carolina, Wendy is looking for her forever home. She has her heart set on a property that is close to the beach and has enough space for family and friends. She finds a home that could be perfect for her, but it needs a lot of work, so she sets out to turn her dream into a reality with a tight budget and a growing renovation list.

An Unforgettable Renovation on Florida's Forgotten Coast

A couple is escaping winter in Minnesota by looking for a beach house along Florida's so-called Forgotten Coast. Finding the perfect place is only half the battle as they plan to take on the majority of renovation work themselves.

Lookin' for Low-Cost Renovations in the Low Country

A couple from Charlotte is looking for a beach getaway on South Carolina's Hilton Head Island. It will be difficult finding a property in a seller's market, but renovating the home before the prime rental season begins will be an even bigger challenge.

Boho on the Beach in Texas

A couple looks for a beachside property in Surfside, TX, to be their weekend getaway and a source of rental income. They ditch the typical beach aesthetic for a boho design to set their house apart and must race to finish renovating before renters arrive.

Texas-Sized Renovation on North Padre Island

A Texas bar owner looks for a peaceful oasis by the water on North Padre Island. She wants to score a deal on a fixer-upper that is ripe for a remodel, and she plans to save even more cash by tackling the renovations herself.

Family Reno on Dauphin Island

A couple looks for an escape from Las Vegas on the coast of Alabama's Dauphin Island. They want a property that offers plenty of room for improvements, but they must find a way to add their personal touch while keeping costs down.

A Thrifty Reno in Virginia

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.

Hull of a Renovation in Massachusetts

A Massachusetts couple searches for a vacation home in the coastal community of Hull. They want a place close to the beach with plenty of space, but the local market is costly and finding a property in their price range could require major renovations.

A Major Renovation in Gulf Shores

When renovations are halted on a local property in Gulf Shores, Alabama, a couple seeks to transform it into a welcoming home that serves as a getaway for vacationing women.

Debating in Panama City Beach

An Alabama couple looks for a vacation home along the shores of Panama City Beach, FL. They hope to find a property overlooking the water with plenty of space, but they question how many projects they're willing to take on in order to stay within budget.

A Frugal Family in Ocean Shores

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

All Hands on Deck on Whidbey Island

A couple combs the picturesque Washington coastline to find the perfect beachside retreat on Whidbey Island. Because they're doing the majority of the renovation, they must rely on the help of their four sons to speed things up while keeping costs down.

A Forever Home on Tampa Bay

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 Dream in Brigantine

A couple searches for a spacious beach house along the shores of Brigantine, New Jersey, that's close to the water and has the potential to generate rental income.

Skydivers and Screwdrivers in New Jersey

A thrill-seeker and his girlfriend search for a beach house in the New Jersey summer town where he vacationed as a kid. They get renovation help from a contractor he met through his love of extreme sports, like skydiving and BASE jumping.

Weekend Warriors in the Outer Banks

A couple looks for a family beach getaway in the Outer Banks along the shores of Avon, North Carolina. The family of do-it-yourselfers tackles the home's major projects and repurpose as much as they can to keep renovation costs down.

Generations on Long Island

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

Vacation Renovation in Texas

A married couple from Houston hunt for a family getaway in the laid-back town of Surfside Beach, Texas. They've renovated homes before and aren't afraid of a little work, especially if it means snagging a beach house at an affordable price.

Beachfront Forever Home

A couple looks for a forever home large enough for the whole family along the shores of Rocky Point, New York. They'll need to put all their time and sweat into overhauling a fixer-upper to achieve their dream of owning a home close to the beach.

Connecticut Coast Renovation

An empty nester father searches for a forever beachfront home close to his boat on the Connecticut coastline. He hopes to keep the budget low with a construction crew made up of him and his three daughters.

Boats, Bathrooms and Windows in Lusby

A Washington, DC, couple is looking for a weekend getaway in the nautical hot spot of Lusby, Maryland. Waterfront homes can be pricey, but they hope to find a deal on a property they can transform into their own personal paradise.

Cutting Costs on the New Jersey Coast

A New Jersey family sets their sights on Ocean County, where canal homes allow residents to enjoy the ocean and the bays created by a barrier island. After years of visiting family and friends, buying a home will give them a place to call their own.

From Lifeless Studs to a Modern Beach House

A Connecticut house flipper is on the hunt for a property with a beach view that he can call his very 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.

Remote Retreat in Manchester, California

A married couple from San Jose are looking for a home in the remote town of Manchester, California. 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.

Blue Toes and Shower Woes in Avon North Carolina

After discovering Avon, NC 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.

Making a Splash on the Brunswick Islands

A beach-loving family from Raleigh looks for their own slice of waterfront heaven on the North Carolina coast. After a lifetime of working hard, they finally get the chance to make their dreams come true.

A Flippin' Tough Renovation

A husband and wife house-flipping team take on their biggest challenge yet when they decide to renovate a home in Okaloosa County, FL. Their skills and patience will be put to the test as they try to turn their property into a dream home for buyers.

Vacation Renovation in Ocean Park Washington

A couple living in Seattle is searching for vacation getaway along the sands of Ocean Park, Washington. Waterfront homes in this Pacific coast community aren’t cheap, so finding a deal on the perfect property could require some renovations.

Revamping a Home to Host Family on the Delaware Coast

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

Outer this World Renovation

To celebrate their anniversary, a couple decides it's finally time to purchase and renovate the beach house of their dreams in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. They'll need the help of friends, as well as some creativity in order to get things done.

Dreaming of a Suite Life by the Beach in Lusby, MD

A Virginia couple finds an excellent deal on a beach house in Lusby, Maryland. They rework the floor plan to create an expanded primary suite and complete the transformation into their dream vacation getaway.

A Beach Home Blowout Renovation on Pawleys Island, SC

A Carolina family finds a steal of a deal on their new beach house on Pawleys Island, South Carolina. A massive overhaul of the floor plan and dramatic expansions on both floors guarantees there will be plenty of room for their growing family.