Three years ago, as nonstop travel schedules and six-day workweeks became the new norm for Drew and Jonathan Scott, the Property Brothers stars decided they needed a place to decompress. They were looking for a hangout house where they could relax and recharge. They also decided they wanted it in a sunbaked, vacation-y place where their Canadian parents could come for extended visits.

Targeting Las Vegas, NV, for its real estate deals, dry heat, and proximity to older brother JD, who lives in town, the twins pounced when a four-bedroom, 4,000-square-foot home in foreclosure hit the market. It’s just 10 short minutes from the airport, making it easy for mom Joanne, and dad Jim to visit. “We have these chaotic lives pulling us in every direction. Having a place where we can all come together means the world to us,” says Jonathan. “The closeness of our family will never change, no matter what happens,” adds Drew. “If it did, our mother would kick our butts.”

The outdoor dining area features a TV, double-sided fireplace, and built-in bench seating. The 2008 property didn’t always look like this. It had its drawbacks—generic tan walls, a mostly dirt backyard—but the pair transformed it in five months. Now tricked out with value-adds like an infinity pool and a two-bedroom casita for spillover guests, it’s a party-ready spot for the entire Scott clan.

Swapping three windows and a hollow-core back door for a 10-foot-by-22-foot collapsible windowed wall instantly made the whole house more sociable. “We just open the accordion wall, and the living room and pool area become one enormous entertaining space,” says Drew. The low Bernhardt coffee table and Nathan Anthony sectional don’t obscure the views, and the sofa’s extra-deep cushions allow the 6'5" brothers to stretch out in comfort. Jonathan designed the walnut shelving unit that showcases mementos from family trips to India, Greece, and Scotland. Softening up the travertine-tiled floor: a wool and silk rug from Jaipur Rugs.