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Venture into the Spanish countryside to explore an enchanting villa. A cliffside retreat that is ultra-modern. In rural Quebec, a cabin that resembles a pair of binoculars perched on a cliff, and finally a woodland retreat in Portugal.

A Norwegian mountain cabin that is so remote it is only accessed by helicopter. A family retreat embedded into rocks in the Californian desert. In Brazil, an epic jungle lodge.

In the Cotswolds, UK, a unique home built into a lake. Lake Ontario, a home that resembles an ocean liner, and then to Portugal, where in land, a ruin has been transformed into a minimalist's dream with a pool concealed in the roof.

Debbie, Kevin, and their three children are a newly-blended family. To bring this new family together, Brian and Sarah build an irresistible treehouse village in their backyard.

Aarati & Dave both work from home, forcing their living room to be a triple duty working/living/children's play area. Brian and Sarah create a flexible structure, install a sleek and sophisticated plunge pool, and create an outdoor fireplace lounge.

Couple Farzana & Reyan have maxed out all living space in their city-sized bungalow, leaving no room for Reyan's at-home stained-glass business or Farzana's writing. Brian and Sarah build Reyan a spacious studio and construct an inspiring deck area.

Becki, Shawn and their 3 kids just moved from the city to a smaller country home. To extend their living space, Brian and Sarah build a new deck, a fire pit area, and a 3-season living space, in their first ever barn rehab.

Janet's love for her nine grandkids is endless. But so is the chaos they bring inside her home when they come visit. To take that energy outside, Brian and Sarah build a fun kid-zone in the backyard, but also a sophisticated adult area for Janet.

Ali and Hana have two very talented young children - and a very noisy and crowded house. To give everyone in this family their own space, Brian and Sarah turn an old garage into a kids' music and arts hangout.

Susan's energetic son, Harrison, has no space to dance at home without getting under his mom's feet. Brian and Sarah build a hang-out / dance space for Harrison and create a California-inspired pool and lounge area for Susan.

Newlyweds Cheryl and Gavin love their new home, but Cheryl doesn't love the sound of Gavin's woodworking in the garage. Brian and Sarah help by building a dedicated wood shop and some chic new living space in their urban backyard.

Melissa and Lee's 3 boys need more room for sports, and Mom needs more peace and quiet! So Brian and Sarah turn the underused backyard into a sports court, a new lounge space, and a luxurious, 3-season Mom's retreat.

Steve and Tanya are Realtors who just bought their forever home a few doors down from Tanya's parents. To complete their dream home, Brian and Sarah build a dream cottage retreat in their backyard.

Breanna & Nick's life revolves around socializing and physical activity. Brian and Sarah convert an old, underused shed into a beautiful, zen'd out yoga studio and create backyard partying, lounging and dining areas.

Andrea and David are foodies, but hosting in their "builder basic" yard is no fun. Brian and Sarah make their farm-to-table dreams come true, with a veggie garden, dining room, BBQ zone, and a play space for their 2 kids.

Lynna is a single mom with three teenage kids and the time has come for her to have the back garden of her dreams. Brian and Sarah deliver in spades, with a 3 season hang-out, lush new landscaping, and a beautiful greenhouse.

Nicole and Charles have 3 kids, and their neighborhood parties are getting too big for their front porch. So Brian and Sarah add more entertaining space in the backyard, plus a 4-season garage conversion with a nautical theme.

Jamie Feilden's 60-acre farm doubles as a charity for urban youth. To fund it, he now plans two prefabricated elliptical cabins on a remote slope. They'll feature timber decks, open-plan living, and green roofs—though weather may delay the build.