Cottage Life

Uncover the origins of an LA zombie fire and a deadly Indian bridge collapse. See how superheated water fuelled a monster hurricane in Acapulco, then find out how biblical-level floods unleashed a rare, soil-dwelling mud bug plague across Australia.

Dust off a 57-foot Roman mosaic rattled loose by a Turkish earthquake, then encounter a lost cargo ship off the Israeli coast. Unlock an otherworldly boat during a Mexican drought and spot an Iron Age dagger embedded in a collapsed Polish cliff.

A ship is found abandoned but undamaged in the middle of the ocean; a mysterious glowing orb chases locals down a railway track in Arkansas; Amelia Earhart vanishes on her pioneering round-the-world trip.

Budding entrepreneurs get three minutes to pitch their business ideas to five multimillionaires who are willing to invest their own cash to kick-start the businesses in the original "Shark Tank." After each pitch, the Dragons have the opportunity to ask questions about the venture. The entrepreneurs don't always have to answer, but of course what they choose not to address could very well affect t

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Challenge long-held beliefs about Viking leadership, weaponry, and brutality; inspect a warriors tomb full of clues in Sweden, a sword of unparalleled quality in Norway, and a pile of headless skeletons in the UK that reveal unimaginable violence.

On Aug. 10, 2020, hurricane-force winds blast through Iowa battering the city of Cedar Rapids; this rare derecho packing powerful straight line winds takes the city by surprise and leaves behind a trail of destruction.

On Aug. 17, 2020, a series of lightning strikes ignite multiple fires around Napa Valley; fanned by intense winds, the fires rapidly intensify into the LNU Fire Complex.

In The City Barn, the plan is to fix the roof and make the house accessible for thirteen-year-old Jake; When the reno gets delayed, the Holmes' begin a second job and find out how a little leak turned into a huge disaster for the homeowners.

Structural issues at both houses mean the Holmes' have to divide and conquer; Michael tackles the roof and the structural issues at The City Barn; Mike finds issues when taking down a load-bearing wall at The Flood House.

The Flood House is on its way to completion; the showpiece gas fireplace with custom mantle brings Barb to tears; More structural issues are found at The City Barn, causing Mike and the team to worry.

New cottages built on a lake retreat; a four season retreat.

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Contractor Mike Holmes joins forces with his children, Michael and Sherry, to continue his legacy of making it right and helping homeowners in need.

The Holmes team surprises superfan Michael, who has autism, with news that he's part of the crew; his family gets a life-changing upgrade that will open up their tired bungalow and give them more room for living.

Dealing with toxic fallout after a hot real estate market forces Jason and Alisha to buy a house without getting a home inspection; the Holmes team transforms a moldy, radon-filled eyesore into a cozy, healthy place to raise a family.

Craftsmen pool their talents and resources to restore heirlooms and treasured antiques such as music boxes, vases and clocks to prove that anything can be restored to their former glory.

Suzie sews up a purse that once held an immigrant's hopes and dreams; Dom and Will rebuild an heirloom Noah's Ark windmill; Amanda and Julie give a sweet doll a long-awaited makeover.

Julie and Amanda revive a 74-year-old teddy bear that's been a pal to three generations of one family; Jonathan restores a Jamaican seamstress' treasured fabric shears; Suzie polishes up a schoolboy's book bag.

With the waterways open, Alaskans navigate rivers for key resources.

Uncover the origins of an LA zombie fire and a deadly Indian bridge collapse. See how superheated water fuelled a monster hurricane in Acapulco, then find out how biblical-level floods unleashed a rare, soil-dwelling mud bug plague across Australia.

Uncover the fallout from a terrifying nuclear missile program and a failed living weapon. Learn how abandoned military experiments created unexpected breakthroughs, from the materials used in modern computers to new ways of sensing the world.

Examine a cluster of colourful, unexplained crafts in the Hawaiian sky with Jennifer. Explore the legend of the star people with local experts, gaze through a vast telescope, and see if these visitors are real or just tales told in paradise.

Winter has arrived and the NWS homesteaders must face a set of backwoods challenges.

Uncover the fallout from a terrifying nuclear missile program and a failed living weapon. Learn how abandoned military experiments created unexpected breakthroughs, from the materials used in modern computers to new ways of sensing the world.

In The City Barn, the plan is to fix the roof and make the house accessible for thirteen-year-old Jake; When the reno gets delayed, the Holmes' begin a second job and find out how a little leak turned into a huge disaster for the homeowners.