Magnolia Network

In South Dakota, Cappie and Alex transform a 20-foot shipping container into a stunning backyard space with barnwood accents, a misting system, and custom details -- creating a warm, inviting place to gather, relax, and celebrate.

A couple race to finish a modern, off-grid lodge overlooking the south shore of Lake Superior.

A couple builds a rainforest retreat within the edge of an active volcano on Hawaii's Big Island.

Kolin Buzerak returns to his family's 100-acre property in Upstate New York to put down some roots; he plans to build an off-grid timber frame cabin with a full kitchen, living space, dining area, and open loft bedroom.

A retired couple seeks a beachfront condo to rent out and to host their big family with lots of grandchildren; they entrust a contractor to make cosmetic updates to an outdated unit to turn it into their dream beach getaway.

Colin and Justin's cottage needs to be jacked up to fix its tilt.

Colin and Justin get their hands dirty as they get digging and landscaping to remedy the barren, overgrown landscaping surrounding the cabin; with all the renos and beautifying on the inside, they want to show the outside some loving too.

Colin and Justin want their deck to run around the entire cottage.

Tired of sleeping in a nearby hotel for weeks, Colin and Justin are desperate to finish their first bedroom and move into the cottage.

Colin and Justin design a bunkie, but it may be too big to fit on their private road.

Justin wants a regular toilet, but Colin wants a composting toilet.

Colin and Justin want their deck to run around the entire cottage.

Tired of sleeping in a nearby hotel for weeks, Colin and Justin are desperate to finish their first bedroom and move into the cottage.

Colin and Justin design a bunkie, but it may be too big to fit on their private road.

Justin wants a regular toilet, but Colin wants a composting toilet.

Colin and Justin want their deck to run around the entire cottage.

Tired of sleeping in a nearby hotel for weeks, Colin and Justin are desperate to finish their first bedroom and move into the cottage.

Colin and Justin design a bunkie, but it may be too big to fit on their private road.

Justin wants a regular toilet, but Colin wants a composting toilet.

In Redlands, Calif., Brett restores a 1941 modern ranch for a couple who inherited the home; he modernizes the kitchen and opens up the living and dining room, then he surprises the couple by adding a feature found in the original blueprints.

Brett's clients purchase their first home together, a 1923 Mediterranean Revival, and they want to restore it after years of small updates by the former homeowners; during demolition, Brett discovers the house is suffering from severe termite damage.

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.

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.

Homeowners Steven and Gina call in preservationist Brett Waterman to restore their recent purchase, a French Normandy-style cottage, which was neglected for 30 years; Brett tackles the home's leaky roof, rotten windows and missing floorboards.

A couple seeks Brett's help restoring their 1900 Victorian farmhouse in time for their wedding; they're hoping Brett can design a rustic kitchen, update the laundry area and add light to the interior rooms that were closed off by past modifications.

Empty nesters search for a cozy cottage they can make their own along Lake Ontario's sprawling New York shoreline. With a modest budget, they aren't afraid of a fixer-upper, but they are hopeful they can find something with direct lakefront access.

Chase has two big projects to juggle; the kids have big ideas for their four bedrooms on the second floor, while the basement has walls needing demolition and new floors that need to be poured if he's to keep on schedule for the future family room.

The cabin masters and Morrill family take on their most ambitious project yet; Chase discovers local stoneworkers; he embraces the kids' artistic side; guests from Maine arrive to lend a hand.

A family finds the perfect lakefront location with a not-so-perfect house in Vermont. Their carpentry skills come in handy for the full gut renovation, as costly foundation repairs add up.

Chase has two big projects to juggle; the kids have big ideas for their four bedrooms on the second floor, while the basement has walls needing demolition and new floors that need to be poured if he's to keep on schedule for the future family room.

The cabin masters and Morrill family take on their most ambitious project yet; Chase discovers local stoneworkers; he embraces the kids' artistic side; guests from Maine arrive to lend a hand.