Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation

A family searches for a beach retreat in Gulf Shores, AL. While they have different opinions on what type of house they should get, they all agree they want to live near the beach. After an extensive search, they find the home that's a perfect fit but it's in need of serious updates. Will a tight budget and unforeseen hiccups throw a wrench into this family's fixer upper project?

A couple that dreams of raising their two sons along the shores of Hampton, Virginia, finds a waterfront property in need of serious updating. With a long punch list and unexpected snags along the way, they hope to turn the fixer-upper into the home of their dreams.

A couple and their four kids are looking for a vacation retreat on South Padre Island in Texas. After recently renovating a rental property in the area, they've decided they are ready to get their hands dirty again. They find a home with plenty of potential, but will their wealth of renovation ideas break the bank?

A couple looks for a cozy beach home in the North Fork of Long Island, New York, for their family of six to enjoy throughout the year. They find a diamond in the rough and have big plans to update the look and transform it into a bright, welcoming space. However, with a limited renovation budget and endless ideas, will the project go off without a hitch?

A couple looks for a beach house in Ventnor City, New Jersey, where they can make memories with their daughter on the Jersey Shore. They find a property that needs a lot of work and hope they can turn it into the perfect beach retreat without breaking the bank.

A newly engaged couple loves their Florida lifestyle and desires to be on the water in St. Petersburg, which means they must take on a renovation project. However, when they decide to incorporate a big addition, they push the timeline closer to their impending nuptials.

A couple searches for a beachfront vacation spot in Gulf Shores, AL. They find a house in their dream location but the dated home needs a brand new look to fit their colorful style. With a tight budget and a long list of reno projects, will they be able to transform the old home into an updated charmer?

After a recent medical scare, Nicole is ready to live life to the fullest in a home by the water in Moorehead City, NC. After enlisting her father to help with the search, they find a fixer-upper that could be just what the doctor ordered. But a tight budget and unforeseen problems might put a hiccup in her plan for the perfect beach retreat.

Outdoor enthusiasts Nick and Krystin are looking for an oceanfront property in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. They find a place with great potential, but with little experience renovating homes and a growing list of problems, the couple starts to wonder if their dream home will ever become a reality.

A NYC couple look to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and purchase a fixer-upper only a short ferry ride away on the Jersey Shore. But once renovations begin, they discover so many problems that they wonder if they might be in over their heads.

A Dallas couple hunts for a beach retreat that's large enough to share with their family and friends in Cape San Blas, Florida. They find a bargain bungalow close to the water, but it comes with the price of needing a lot of work.

A couple with two active children and hectic jobs hopes to find a beach house in North Carolina's Outer Banks to give their family a place to relax and recharge. They find a home in a perfect location, but its out-of-date style means it will need to be renovated from top to bottom. They're up for the challenge, but as construction begins they discover they might have gotten more than they bargained for.

While vacationing in Pawleys Island, SC, a couple fell in love with its friendly, laid-back beach vibe and now is on the hunt for a getaway space of their own. They find the perfect spot for them and their three dogs, but the monumental task of modernizing their new vacation home starts to threaten their budget.