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Episode Guide
  • May 18, 7:00 am
    Although Exhausted, The Mackey's Prepare to Move In and Set a Date for a Housewarming Party

    DRH-1908
    After nearly a year of building and sweat equity, the Mackey's must prepare for an inspection to obtain an occupancy permit. Although exhausted, Shannon and Stephen tackle the countless details needed to make their home move-in ready. Mea

  • May 11, 7:00 am
    After Ten Months of Building, the Mackey's Need Help Finishing Projects in Order to Obtain an Occupancy Permit

    DRH-1907
    Ten months after work began on their dream home, the Mackey's construction loan deadline is counting down fast. They are desperately trying to finish the work on time to get the critical occupancy permit. Realizing that he can't do it all

  • May 04, 7:00 am
    Pressure Mounts as Stephen Begins Work on Railings and Tile Installation

    DRH-1906
    The Mackey's have just three months before their construction loan expires. With a seemingly endless list of things that need to be done, there's danger of missing the deadline and busting the budget. Stephen starts installing railings an

  • April 27, 7:00 am
    Stephen Finishes Wiring and Tackles the Wine Tasting Bar

    DRH-1905
    With the Mackey's dream house running more than two months behind schedule, Stephen is under pressure to complete the wiring before Shannon gives birth. When baby Duncan finally makes his appearance, the Mackey's proudly show him and their

  • April 20, 7:00 am
    The Home's Timber Frame is Completed, While the Mackey's Enter a Sweat Equity Phase

    DRH-1904
    The frame for the Mackey's new home is now complete, but the delay in starting construction results in bad timing for their sweat equity phase. Although he doesn't have much experience, Stephen decides to save money by doing all the AV wiri

  • April 13, 7:00 am
    Timber Frame Assembly, Dormer Window Installation and Septic System Problems at the Construction Site

    DRH-1903
    The massive beams for the Mackey's timber frame home finally arrive, but assembly is threatened by the rainy weather. When the framing is finally finished, the Mackey's mark the occasion with special touches, including a hand carved beam wi

  • April 06, 7:00 am
    Excavation, Concrete Foundation and Other Delays at the Mackey's Dream House

    DRH-1902
    After more than a month in delays, the Mackey's finally have a building permit and waste no time completing the excavation. Work on the concrete foundation begins, but there's a sudden disaster when some wall ties snap. They encounter mor

  • March 30, 7:00 am
    Embarking on the Construction of a 4300 Square Foot Timber Frame Home and Starting New Careers as Winemakers

    DRH-1901
    The Mackey's are embarking on their dream to start a career as winemakers, while building a new home and vineyard on the site of an old cattle ranch in northern Virginia. They plan to keep their full-time event planning jobs in the meantim

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About This Show

Building their house is a dream, but finishing it might be a nightmare. Over a season, Dream House follows families as they crack through rocky terrain, battle the elements, build on extreme angles, contend with opinionated contractors and watch as their money is stretched to the max –– to ultimately build their dream house.