Portland couple Sophie and Donovan made the big decision to give up their downtown apartment and move to the suburbs before their wedding. Their wish list includes an open layout and large yard for Baxter, the dog. One year later, they are married and finished with their phenomenal home renovations featuring a contemporary kitchen opened to the dining room.

A young couple Jamie and Ben have saved enough money to move out of his mother’s house into their own place. Their home buying requirements are a garage and a gourmet kitchen, plus plenty of head room for 6’7” Ben. After looking at some houses, they realize they might have to make some compromises. So what do you do when you buy a house without a garage? Build one.

Doug needs more room for his family of three daughters in Cincinnati, OH. He has a large budget to buy a larger place with bedrooms for all. After looking at several options, he decided to buy a well-priced mid-century modern with an amazing view and location. There were so many structural issues that he ended up replacing the house with a new rustic modern home, designed to fit well with the natural setting.

After their move from Minnesota to Tampa, FL, home buyers Sara and Weber look for a four bedroom home to fit their family. Their chosen home needed renovations that exceeded expectations, but the results include a fully updated kitchen which now opens to the living space.

On House Hunters, Barry shows off the fixer-upper he bought when he transferred to Syracuse.

To escape the hustle and bustle of New York City, fashion model Filippa looks for a Puerto Rico vacation home with a beautiful view and a large entertainment space. Filippa ended up doing a huge renovation and quickly realized the biggest challenge was shipping all materials from the mainland. Her dedication paid off with a resulting sanctuary that takes advantage of the view at every turn.

Meet Tom and Kelsey, a young married couple who wants to move out of his parent’s house. They have a limited budget, so are in the market for a fixer upper with two bathrooms and a large kitchen. See what they bought and how the renovated their horror-movie bathroom.

Alex and Liz were forced by job changes to downsize their home in Roswell, GA. They need a room for each child and a gourmet kitchen, though there was an opportunity to renovate because of Alex’s construction background. See where they ended up, including an updated gourmet kitchen and more open floor plan. Turns out smaller can be better!

Jake and Rudi, a couple in Los Angeles, CA, look for a home to renovate in the Hollywood Hills. They purchase a house that they quickly renovated into their dream home, complete with a swimming pool in the backyard. Though they planned to stay in place for a long time, not six months later their friends made an offer that couldn't be refused.