Restoring Galveston

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.

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 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 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.

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

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

To balance design, family and functionality, Michael and Ashley build a staircase with custom newel post, add a fireplace with an old-wood mantel, build legs for their 12-foot island, and put 5-foot cast iron kitchen sinks in their primary bathroom.