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.

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

Brett restores a 1913 Craftsman bungalow for a young couple with a baby on the way; he must find a way to bring back the natural wood in the house while making it bright and welcoming.

Brett helps an engaged couple restore their 1901 neoclassical-Victorian home, including a new kitchen and bathroom; Brett removes additions to create a spacious kitchen, adding original elements to make this the home of the happy couple's dreams.

Upgrading a fireplace; different landscape tools and how to maintain them for spring; building a bathtub tray out of zebrawood.

Replacing a leaking gas oven; creating a pollinator garden at home; applying wireless electricity technology to electric vehicle chargers in future homes.

Assembling the roof on the ground; a lift helps raise the roof into place; the technique of Lazure painting, a watercolor style of painting interior walls; refinishing oak veneer; installing wood paneling in the living room; screening trees.

Tommy installs the shiplap; using reclaimed granite, Kevin helps Roger's crew lay a second set of steps for the walkway; Roberto finds and cuts a marble slab for the kitchen island; Mark builds the cast stone mantel surrounding for the new fireplace.

Installing the marble in the kitchen island; laying the first giant stones for the fieldstone wall; hanging wallpaper over a secret door; how the radiant floor heating, air conditioning and supplemental heating system work; extra-large dog door.

The Arts and Crafts house in Arlington is near completion and the guys come to take a last look and celebrate with the homeowners; touring the yard; Tommy and Norm check out the addition at the back of the house; touring the updated first floor.

Chip and Joanna work with the Aguilar family to find a forever home that fits their family of four and reflects their personal style.

After falling in love with a house, Joanna wants to convince Chip to fix up the old Victorian into a bed and breakfast.

A couple gears up to make the coastal paradise of Gulf Shores, Ala. their forever home with a house in the perfect place that needs big time renovations.

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, Fla.; they find an oceanfront property perfect for their new lifestyle, but it's in need of a major overhaul.

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 couple from Washington, DC searches the shores of Maryland's Chesapeake Bay for a bargain beach house that they can make their own; a problem uncovered during demolition threatens to increase their already tightened renovation budget.

A couple hunts for a family beach house in Maryland and settles on a smaller home in the perfect location; initial renovations reveal this project may take more than what they were prepared for in order to make it their ideal getaway.

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.

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.

After recently renovating a rental property, a couple and their four kids are ready to get their hands dirty again on a vacation retreat.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

After recently renovating a rental property, a couple and their four kids are ready to get their hands dirty again on a vacation retreat.

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 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.

Chase Morrill and his team attempt to save a historic cabin which was owned by a famous Maine politician, but they unearth a surprise that may derail the whole project.

The crew members take on a historic clammers' shack; they clear out animal droppings, trash and old machinery; in order to make a big transformation without changing the camp's outside look, the builders get creative while battling a rising tide.

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.

Ashley Morrill and her team of builders find themselves rebuilding an old oyster shack for a working oyster farm in Edgecomb, Maine; forced into immediate action, the team starts its preliminary work with snow still on the ground.

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 gets a call from retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Travis Mills, who is building a retreat to help combat-injured veterans and their families; the builders must turn a cottage into an ADA-compliant event center for veterans and their families.

As they settle into their homesteads, the Hanna-Riggs, the Lopers and the Halls face the harsh realities of life without modern conveniences.

After the families attempt to cook their first hot meal, the Lopers bring the community together to help with needed repairs on their home.

As tensions rise between the Lopers and Halls after an auction, the Hall sisters decide to host an ice cream social for the frontier families.

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.

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 couple tours three houses in Waco, Texas, and with their generous budget, they have many options to suit their tastes.

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

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

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

A bachelor leaves New York to return to his roots in Waco, Texas, with a close proximity to Lake Waco.

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

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

A bachelor leaves New York to return to his roots in Waco, Texas, with a close proximity to Lake Waco.

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

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

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

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 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.

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.

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

After spending years renting on Lake Wedowee in Alabama, Chris and Jenny are ready to purchase a vacation home for their family.

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

After spending years living all over the world, Teresa and Jeremy find the perfect vacation home for their family in Texas.

A couple inherit a quaint cabin; Chase and his team focus on transforming the former fish and lobster shack into a fun family cabin.

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 found their own slice of heaven overlooking Lake Annabessacook, only to find out it needs more work than they could provide; the team takes the building out of its current 1950's decor and updates it with modern touches.

Chase and his brother-in-law, Ryan, are inspired by a visit to the Allagash Brewing Company where their client works; they brew up some ideas to redesign the cabin while using items from the brewery as well as custom pieces to transform it.

A family has created lasting memories of their cabin overlooking Harpswell Sound, but the cabin is in need of some work to see the next 20 years and beyond; Chase and the team expand it to accommodate the next generation.

With winter fast approaching, the team works feverishly to finish a play cabin for the Kennebec Valley YMCA in Augusta, Maine; also, Ryan decides it's time to build the workshop that Chase Morrill has always wanted.

A family calls on Chase and his team to turn their camp into a vacation cabin that will serve as a central part of their lives for generations to come; the team creates a work of art that includes pine walls and ceilings and extra sleeping space.

In Oakland, Maine, Chase and his team take on a project on McGrath Pond that has been empty for 15 years; while it seems like a pretty straightforward renovation, starting a project this late in the season raises a lot of challenges.

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.

A couple fell in love with the views of Greenville Junction, Maine, but the cabin they purchased is in need of some serious work; Chase and the team create a working bathroom and kitchen as well as additional sleeping space.

Joanna Gaines joins as guest judge to help choose the champion.

The crew helps Jedi turn a pontoon boat into a cabin boat, complete with a deck, a bathroom and a bedroom; from glued-down carpet to stereo testing, this floating build is packed with laughs, surprises and one seriously creative challenge.

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.

Joanna Gaines joins as guest judge to help choose the champion.

The crew helps Jedi turn a pontoon boat into a cabin boat, complete with a deck, a bathroom and a bedroom; from glued-down carpet to stereo testing, this floating build is packed with laughs, surprises and one seriously creative challenge.

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 couple fell in love with the views of Greenville Junction, Maine, but the cabin they purchased is in need of some serious work; Chase and the team create a working bathroom and kitchen as well as additional sleeping space.

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.

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.

Jeff and his team renovate a historic home with a long history, an elegant stone home established, and create and indoor-outdoor space.

Jeff and his team take on the Yardley Tavern; while renovating the mudroom, the team makes a historic find that gives clues to the structure's past.

Jeff and his team return to an 18th-century farmhouse where they had previously remodeled the kitchen; this time around, the team transforms a barely-used pass-through room into a functional and historically-correct dining room.

In over their heads with a one-time inn steeped in history, homeowners call on Jeff to turn two rooms into a tavern-like entertaining space; Jeff and the team find issues when they uncover the fireplace and try to install an exposed beam.

Jeff and the team head to Chester County, Pa., to remodel an early 19th-century manor house; they work to preserve the home's history while updating a neglected dining room and a kitchen with an awkward layout to make them modern and functional.

Jeff and his team transform an unused attic into an elegant main suite in a 1770s home; they refinish the original wide plank floorboards and use salvaged wood to build bathroom vanities; Jeff uses historical techniques to handcraft barn doors.

Jeff and the team head to Schwenksville, Pa., to renovate an 18th-century farmhouse; they hope to uncover the home's historic finishes as they work to modernize a second floor bathroom and adjoined bedrooms.

A veterinarian purchased a 1798 farmhouse and feels like she spends little time in its two most historic rooms; Jeff transforms one area into a home office and the other into a sunroom to give her the perfect space for entertaining.

After selling their lake house in Indiana, a couple from Apollo, Pennsylvania searches for a weekend getaway closer to home; Lake Erie offers the perfect mix of convenience and charm with great food and wine.

Lisa and Angela are co-workers and friends that are searching for a house with the help of their daughters Daniele and Allie, and are hoping to find the perfect vacation home to share between their two growing families.

A couple dreams of finding waterfront property with rental potential on Douglas Lake in Tennessee; they are ready to get their hands dirty and make it their own in hopes that they can host friends, family and even renters for extra income.

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.

College sweethearts are ready to find a vacation home for their family on Alabama's Smith Lake; they're shown several properties but each will require some work.

An Iowa couple searches for lakefront property with potential that they can transform into the perfect picturesque getaway for them and their large family.

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 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.

Chip and Joanna Gaines seek a home in Waco for Devon and Hannah Jonklaas; the Jonklaases want a home with lots of acreage and lots of bedrooms; Devon, a biochem professor, wants to be close to work and to Hannah, who's expecting.

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

After falling in love with a house, Joanna wants to convince Chip to fix up the old Victorian into a bed and breakfast.

Chip and Jo take "Fixer Upper" outside of Texas for the first time; getting creative with logistics and design challenges, they begin to transform a 1960s cottage into a retreat for the entire family.

Chip and Joanna take on a historical project for Courtney and Joey Scrivano, who are ready to upgrade from their modest loft to a house where they can raise their new baby; the 1927 Tudor home is outdated and lacks a true master suite.

Soon-to-be empty nesters want to find a home close to Baylor University, where their children will be attending college.

Chip and Jo take "Fixer Upper" outside of Texas for the first time; getting creative with logistics and design challenges, they begin to transform a 1960s cottage into a retreat for the entire family.

Chip and Joanna take on a historical project for Courtney and Joey Scrivano, who are ready to upgrade from their modest loft to a house where they can raise their new baby; the 1927 Tudor home is outdated and lacks a true master suite.

Soon-to-be empty nesters want to find a home close to Baylor University, where their children will be attending college.

After falling in love with a house, Joanna wants to convince Chip to fix up the old Victorian into a bed and breakfast.

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 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.

While the previous owners kept the house in good condition, the home still needs more usable space and more light for new homeowners with a baby on the way.

In a unique neighborhood of 1920s-era English cottages, homeowners want Brett to bring their home back to its original splendor before they move in.

Brett tackles a historic Victorian home built by Andrew McNally of Rand McNally publishing fame; to retain the home's grandeur, Brett relocates the kitchen and entryway; he tackles the main bedroom and bath, which have lost their original style.

Brett restores an expansive 1929 English Tudor home in order to bring back its charm and some original details that were lost during previous renovations; he also must create an updated kitchen that will cater to all the homeowners' modern day needs.

Joanna takes on her first reno in New York, blending warm and neutral colors with soft textures to create a modern workspace with hints of historic charm. She has only eight weeks to complete an inspiring office for her friend Hoda Kotb's new business.

Joanna takes on the challenge of turning two small spaces into key parts of a busy and creative home. With moody paint color, nostalgic wallpaper and charming details, Jo creates an inviting mudroom and a cozy, inspiring art studio.

Joanna collaborates with a longtime design employee to create a magical playroom full of surprises and multifunctional spaces thoughtfully designed to stay relevant as the kids grow older.

Joanna revives a primary bath and connecting sunroom with a classic design and a color palette that feels original to the old home, adding baseboards, clay tiles with vintage tones and a space-saving vanity.

Joanna renovates two connected plain box rooms into his and hers home offices that reflect a young couple's personalities; blending old-world character and simple elegance, Jo designs spaces that feel moody yet masculine and French-inspired.

With her youngest child, Crew, moving to the big kids' room, Joanna expands her kitchen into Crew's old bedroom and creates the butler's pantry of her dreams.

A couple wants Chip and Joanna to help them renovate their ranch which has been abandoned for a decade.

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.

A couple wants to find a home in the area of McGregor, Texas, and would like to find a house with four bedrooms and an open kitchen.

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.

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 Harringtons purchased a tranquil plot of oceanside property in Phippsburg way back in the 1950s; Joe Harrington, a Maine Basketball Hall of Famer, clears a parcel so he can construct a camp of his own to add to the family's legacy.

Chase and the Cabin Masters team attempt to restore a family camp that sisters Charlene Andersen and Pennilyn Dudley fondly recall many stories of from the last 50 years.

Meet the Cannons -- they need a new roof, additional sleeping space and, most importantly, higher ceilings; the Cabin Masters transport a very heavy stone hearth, Jedi and Ashley race to assemble a set of stools, and the guys prank Ashley.

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

Ryan picks up a rundown tiny cabin for a rock-bottom price that the crew decides to transform into a customizable, one-of-a-kind retreat that they can auction off for charity.

Gardiner Area High School is in need of an outdoor classroom for their earth sciences program, so they call on some of their notable Gardiner Tiger alumni; the crew builds the room to be an optimal learning space with plenty of storage.

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

Ryan picks up a rundown tiny cabin for a rock-bottom price that the crew decides to transform into a customizable, one-of-a-kind retreat that they can auction off for charity.

Gardiner Area High School is in need of an outdoor classroom for their earth sciences program, so they call on some of their notable Gardiner Tiger alumni; the crew builds the room to be an optimal learning space with plenty of storage.

Meet the Cannons -- they need a new roof, additional sleeping space and, most importantly, higher ceilings; the Cabin Masters transport a very heavy stone hearth, Jedi and Ashley race to assemble a set of stools, and the guys prank Ashley.

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.

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.

As they settle into their homesteads, the Hanna-Riggs, the Lopers and the Halls face the harsh realities of life without modern conveniences.

As tensions rise between the Lopers and Halls after an auction, the Hall sisters decide to host an ice cream social for the frontier families.

As the families struggle with the frontier's gender roles, the Lopers and Hanna-Riggs learn what 1880s life would have been like for their families.

After weeks of tension, the Halls and Lopers attempt to clear the air; Mia has a rough first day as the homestead community's new teacher.

With temperatures dropping, the families must focus on fully stocking their winter pantries and harvesting an entire acre of wheat by hand.

Time is running out as the families rush to complete all their homestead goals -- but will they vouch for their neighbors to secure their land?

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.

Gray, Grumpy, and Chelcie help a retired couple revive a 1915 home in a historic waterfront neighborhood. They design with the home's history in mind, including a kitchen reno, eccentric wallpaper, and bold colors to delight their grandkids.

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.

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.

Gray, Grumpy, and Chelcie transform a Charleston duplex into a cheerful single family home -- just in time for the homeowner's birthday. With purple trim, green walls, and yellow cabinets, these brave homeowners embrace Gray's most colorful designs yet.

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, jaw-dropping transformations.

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.

Michael and Ashley create a charming, cozy bungalow with a coastal style by adding a hanging bed, a nautical-themed 8-foot custom dining table, and handcrafted concrete countertops.

Preserving the historic charm of a 140-year-old duplex is priority No. 1 as the Cordrays keep the original interior paint, reuse original exterior siding in the kitchen, and turn a contemporary shed into an outdoor sitting area.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Preserving the historic charm of a 140-year-old duplex is priority No. 1 as the Cordrays keep the original interior paint, reuse original exterior siding in the kitchen, and turn a contemporary shed into an outdoor sitting area.

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 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.

At the center of Rancho San Julian is the headquarters building known as the Casa; Elizabeth cooks in its kitchen, making rolled flank steak and a cheesecake to enjoy at a dinner with friends.

While Austin is away at a bull sale, Elizabeth and the boys enjoy a slow morning; on days like these, Elizabeth loves making a special breakfast for them; she's making some of their favorites: ableskivers and a rustic baked egg dish with salsa.

Ever since she was young, Elizabeth's favorite place on the ranch has been a scenic hilltop overlook known as The Rosa; she and Austin plan to cut out early from their daily work to enjoy a casual dinner at the special spot during sunset.

Rancho San Julian has been in Elizabeth's family for generations; her cousins are visiting the ranch to catch up and lend a hand; Elizabeth cooks dinner for everyone featuring chicken marsala and molten chocolate cake.

Every summer on the ranch, Elizabeth and Austin have their boys tackle a big project; they're starting to paint the corrals, and Elizabeth prepares a picnic with blueberry pie, pesto caprese sandwiches and elderberry spritzer.

Whenever Elizabeth Poett's cousin comes to the ranch, it's a casual fun time centered around food; Elizabeth makes honey-glazed wings, artichoke dip and potato fritters for the occasion.

Using fresh produce from a neighbor's farm, Elizabeth Poett makes dinner for her family: chile rellenos with poblano peppers and fresh corn, as well as a four-layer carrot cake with maple cream cheese frosting.

When Elizabeth Poett wants to cook with seafood, she heads to the Santa Barbara Harbor and picks up shrimp to serve with grilled steaks for a birthday dinner; for dessert, Elizabeth makes a peach buckle with caramel sauce.

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 wants to find a property on Fripp Island, N.C., and after finding a place, demolition leads to discoveries.

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.

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 California couple looks to buy and renovate an outdated beachfront vacation home in Morro Bay; using their artistic skills, they modernize the home that will be a gathering spot for them and their five adult children.

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

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 Philadelphia couple who both grew up spending their summers at the Jersey shore are looking to buy a beach house. They plan to put in a lot of sweat equity to keep the budget low and create a dream getaway for their growing family.

Mark and Mary are looking for a lake house that can serve as a meeting place for their large family; they customize an Ohio lakefront home for their large family.

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 upstate New York couple is taking the leap in the Finger Lakes region; with their young daughter and son in tow and relatives nearby, they're excited to transform a charming fixer-upper into a place for lasting family memories.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

An upstate New York couple is taking the leap in the Finger Lakes region; with their young daughter and son in tow and relatives nearby, they're excited to transform a charming fixer-upper into a place for lasting family memories.

A couple enlists the crew to build a log chapel which will be used as a venue for weddings in Waynesboro, Va; Mark tours an old Texas church and visits a 1795 log-built bed and breakfast where they famously make pickles on the side.

In Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania, the crew saves one of the biggest barns they've ever seen; also, an extraordinary early 19th century bank barn made of stone and an old pioneer springhouse and root cellar.

Brett strips away strange remodels and restores the beauty and functionality to a 1890s Victorian.

Brett helps a young family restore their home, which has been in the family for generations, to its architectural glory while simultaneously creating modern functionality.

Insulating an attic; irrigation repairs; adding an asphalt parking spot.

Planting a sun and shade garden; the importance of gutter downspouts; adding street visibility to a farm by remounting an original farm sign and engraving an 1800s granite post.

Kevin introduces the city of Detroit; Kevin meets the homeowners for a tour of the first and second floor; Tommy is in the back yard, assessing some of the repairs needed; plumbing issues in the basement; suggestions for upgrading the electricity.

Kevin meets Detroit's Mayor to learn about the city's efforts to revitalize neighborhoods; Wes Kasperski installs an alarm system to keep the house protected during renovation; Frank works with Tommy and Kevin to blow in new insulation from the roof.

Richard checks the plumbing stack and Tommy investigates a leaky parapet; Kevin and Tommy work with Frank and his friends to demo the kitchen walls and investigate whether a beam is needed; a tree with a large root system threatens the foundation.

Tommy teaches techniques to remove peeling paint in the living room while Richard and Frank begin rough plumbing repairs in the basement; Tommy shows Kevin the issues with the leaded stained-glass windows before restoration.

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.

Chip and Jo take "Fixer Upper" outside of Texas for the first time; getting creative with logistics and design challenges, they begin to transform a 1960s cottage into a retreat for the entire family.

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.

Five teams with assigned architectural styles, brownstone, midcentury, coastal, chalet and villa, each build gathering places as the first corner of their miniature worlds; host Oliver Hudson is joined by guest judge, stylist Brad Goreski.

The teams return to double their gingerbread villages with shops and cafés; guest judge Christina Tosi joins as the charm, cheer and chaos unfold because it's the Olympics of gingerbread, and one team won't make it to the next round.

Host Oliver Hudson helps guide the remaining teams as they tackle their toughest challenge yet: making their gingerbread move! Guest judge D'Arcy Carden joins to help decide which teams make it to the finale, and which team goes home.

Joanna Gaines joins as guest judge to help choose the champion.

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.

Outdoor enthusiasts Nick and Krystin wonder if their dream home in Jacksonville Beach, Fla., will ever become a reality.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Raising the largest timberframe they have ever built by combining wood and steel in Texas; battling hundred degree temperatures, and Mark explores a renovated inn with the Junk Gypsies.

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.

Needing to get out of the city, a Las Vegas couple and their son head to southern Utah to build a modern A-frame; but with strong winds, winter storms and a challenging terrain, they must work together to build their dream getaway.

A couple plans to build their home out of straw bales in the Arizona desert in only six months; using Earthship architecture as their motivation, they hope to make this structure modern, durable and unique.

A couple head to Arkansas with their kids to build a dream mountain getaway; while the views of this location are breathtaking, this build is anything but a breeze; the family has to work together through severe weather to get this job done.

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; the novice builders face material delays, hurricanes and wildlife.

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.

John and Margie Bowman are excited to return to Texas after leaving Oklahoma, and look at three homes with Chip and Joanna in the McGregor neighborhood just outside of Waco.

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

A couple wants a home in the Viking Hills neighborhood, but current residents seem hesitant to ever leave.

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.

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

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.

Chip and Jo take "Fixer Upper" outside of Texas for the first time; getting creative with logistics and design challenges, they begin to transform a 1960s cottage into a retreat for the entire family.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chip and Jo take "Fixer Upper" outside of Texas for the first time; getting creative with logistics and design challenges, they begin to transform a 1960s cottage into a retreat for the entire family.

The crew visits the oldest statewide 4H camp in the country and teach a team of teenagers how to build a log cabin; Mark and Sherman compete as archery coaches, and Johnny learns the pioneer craft of paper marbling.

Building a log cabin kitchen near Alexandria, Va.; and a 10,000-year old mammoth tusk.

The first five teams kick off the competition as Terrell Ferguson, Johnny Weir and Pepa critique their routines for technique and creativity.

A mom starting a new chapter in her life hopes to spend more time with her children and grandchildren at the beach; she'll use her skills as a retired art teacher to help renovate her outdated Ocean City, NJ vacation home.

A Massachusetts couple that started a business rehabbing classic and rundown homes to resell to new families, finds an outdated beach home to renovate along the state's beautiful and historic south shore.

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 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.

Chase and the team transform a quaint cabin and its accompanying railroad caboose; they enlarge the main cabin with more sleeping space, indoor plumbing and an updated kitchen, and they create more bunk space and storage space in the caboose.

Chase and the team are challenged to take a former garage and turn it into a home that will comfortably accommodate six siblings and their 17 kids; they race to convert the cramped camp into a real cabin the family can enjoy for years to come.

A couple found an isolated cabin and fell in love with idea of owning and restoring it; Chase and the team have their hands full trying to repair and restore this cabin that's only accessible by hiking or by boating across the lake.

Chase and his crew help a newlywed couple turn a wedding gift into an alpine ski bungalow; Chase and his team gut the camp and start from scratch to transform it into a beautiful bungalow that the newlyweds will enjoy for generations to come.

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.

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.

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.

Chase and the team seek to transform a family's 1950s lobster shack into a cabin that will create a lifetime of memories for generations to come; they re-imagine the cabin's interior layout, preserve a mural and add an exterior widow's walk.