Restoring Galveston

Upstairs, the Cordrays' new home gets a kid-friendly playroom with a climbing wall slide and storefront windows, as well as a homework space with desks that grow as the kids grow, and a library with wallpapered shelves and a vintage sliding ladder.

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

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 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.

A 1915 home gets an updated layout while keeping the classic lines of beadboard throughout; the addition of a mudroom cabinet, open kitchen shelving and a workable laundry room are sure-fire ways to bring in potential buyers.

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.

Ashley and Michael transform a neglected bungalow into a coastal retreat ideal for a weekend getaway offering the best of Galveston without ever leaving the comforts of home.

Ashley and Michael let the fun and games begin as they tackle his and hers shotgun homes in a friendly competition to bring style and new life back to these two unique houses located just a couple blocks from the beach.

Michael and Ashley look back at their most memorable underdog remodels, including properties that were abandoned for decades, scheduled for demolition or destroyed by weather.

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

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 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.

Michael and Ashley offer tips for creating the ideal kitchen and explain why it's the heart of the home. Looking back at some of their most dramatic transformations, they share the spaces that became kitchen masterpieces.

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

Ashley and Michael's latest project is all about fun and games. They transform the upstairs of a two-story home into a creative play zone for kids while constructing an elegant retreat downstairs, creating a home that has something for the whole family.

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.

Michael and Ashley remodel a property with problematic additions into a cohesive and spacious home, converting awkward spaces into a flowing floor plan with custom elements throughout.

Ashley and Michael transform an alley home that was once filled with cats into a stylish getaway. The property is highlighted with custom features, including reclaimed wood walls and a repurposed stock tank bathtub.

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.

Ashley and Michael buy a shack from 1898 that's been abandoned for decades. With multiple problems, a tight budget and their second baby on the way, they face big challenges to transform it into a neighborhood gem.

Ashley and Michael find a charming 1930s bungalow close to the beach and jump at the opportunity to turn it into a vacation rental. With beach season approaching and a baby on the way, they must work hard and fast to get the house ready in time.

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 buys a house that's on the city's demo list that needs to be saved.

Ashley and Michael aim to turn a tiny dilapidated 1940s-era clapboard house into a beach getaway for a small family to enjoy on the weekends.

Michael overpays for a house that claims to be a Victorian but lacks details from the era; Ashley and Michael need to make this home look like a Victorian again without going over their budget, and they only have six weeks before the baby arrives.

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

Ashley and Michael take on a rundown, family-owned 1939 craftsman. The project is an emotional journey for the duo as the bland home is transformed into a breath-taking abode with room expansions and some inspired flooring choices.

Michael and Ashley learn that a coveted property is for sale while crabbing off the Galveston coast. Knocking down walls and restoring the original staircase is only the beginning of their biggest undertaking yet as they begin converting the 1899 duplex into a single-family home.

Michael surprises Ashley when an 1893 raised cottage that he purchased before seeing the full interior. The duo soon finds themselves in over their heads when they realize it's not quite the hidden gem Michael thought it was.

Ashley and Michael see hidden potential in a fire-damaged Victorian and decide to save it from demolition. They're opening up the formerly cramped space by turning a breezeway into a brand-new kitchen before turning trash into treasure while repurposing an old safe.

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