Chip and Joanna Gaines in front of the the Barker's newly remodeled home.

After years of living in downtown Waco, homebuyers Jordan and Rachel Barker wanted to get back to a simpler life and move to the country with their three kids. After an initial contract on a country home fell through, Chip and Jo took them on a home search that led to this large home in a quiet setting and with great views — but with some serious renovation challenges. Chip dubbed this house "The Worm House" because the brick surfaces, both inside and out, were painted in a white finish with a mottled pattern that did, undeniably, resemble worms.

The home's exterior is thoroughly transformed with a new roof, new front door, dormer, cedar-wrapped columns, natural wood accents and fresh landscaping. The "wormy" brick exterior is now painted in soft off-white.

The home came with a large great room just inside the front entrance, but it had a dated look, worn carpet, and the "worms" even more in evidence on the fireplace and interior brick wall.