When Fixer Upper show producer Michael Matsumoto and his wife Jessie decided to leave L.A. and put down roots in Waco, they didn't have to look far to find real estate and home improvement specialists to help them in their relocation. Even more so than most of Chip and Jo's clients, the Matsumotos knew what they were getting into. Or did they?

The Little Shack on the Prairie. Maybe this wasn't such a good idea after all? Michael and Jessie were interested in the rustic, country setting of Crawford, Texas, just outside Waco, but this second stop in Chip and Joanna's tour of homes may have been a little more rustic than they bargained for. The "shack" in Chip's nickname for this property was, in this case, not hyperbole. Remarkably, the Matsumotos were not deterred. But clearly it would take some powerful Fixer Upper magic to turn this into a viable home for four.

Fixer Upper magic delivered. Even Fixer Upper insiders Michael and Jessie were amazed by this final reveal. Chip and Joanna took the original structure, deconstructed it, repurposed materials, reworked the interior, and built new add-ons to create an ideal family home for Michael, Jessie and their two young kids. 

A drawing card for the property was the beautiful surrounding land. It pretty much had to be. Clearly it wasn't turn-key convenience, move-in ready appeal or the amenities.