Lakefront Bargain Hunt Renovation

A couple with renovation know-how is looking for a fixer-upper lake house near Weiss Lake in Alabama. They find a place they can put their stamp on but quickly discover it has many hidden problems in the walls and under the floor.

A water-loving family renovates their new vacation property on Lake Tawakoni in Texas. They hope their big plans to open up the kitchen, remodel the bathrooms and build a multi-level deck will all fit into their budget.

College sweethearts are looking for a vacation home for their family on Alabama's Smith Lake. They're ready to put in the required effort, but they find that major renovation projects will eat up most of their budget.

Business partner brothers face a long to-do list and several structural issues while working on a lakefront fixer-upper in Coventry, RI.

A Minnesota couple searches for a vacation home in northeast Texas that reminds them of their home state. They find a lakefront property may be their dream home, but its current state requires quite a bit of TLC.

Amber and Jon find the perfect getaway on Lake Gaston, North Carolina. The house is a perfect price and location, but its condition is less than ideal. Renovations go smoothly until safety concerns start to strain the budget.

In Texas, Dan and Emily find a dated waterfront home on Cedar Creek Lake with tons of potential. They hope their budget will be enough to give them the open floor plan and modern farmhouse look they desire.

Two friends and their daughters want a vacation home on Lake Arrowhead, GA, that their growing families can share. The property they choose needs major work, and the mother-daughter duos hope to create a cozy retreat for everyone.

A family of six looks for a vacation home on Maryland's Deep Creek Lake. They have an architectural background and are ready to put in some sweat equity, but can they build the perfect family retreat without breaking the bank?

A couple buys a lake house near Apple Valley Lake in Ohio and customize it with an updated kitchen, a wall of windows and plentiful outdoor entertaining areas for their large family.

An outdoorsy couple finds a fixer-upper vacation retreat for their family on Georgia's Lake Oconee. As they overhaul the old floor plan, they try to stay on budget to create their dream lake home.

After spending years renting on Lake Wedowee in Alabama, a contractor and his wife are ready to purchase a vacation home for their family. Will they find a charming lakefront home that can be renovated without busting the budget?

A Globetrotting couple finds the perfect Texas vacation home for their family. However their new lakefront home is in need of some TLC. Can they make this lakefront property their dream house without busting their budget?