Life Under Renovation
Streaming Now on Discovery+
Five extraordinary families across the country take on the ambitious task of building their dream homes. Using self-shot footage, they capture the real-life experience of renovating with all the struggles and successes that lead to breathtaking reveals.
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Five extraordinary families across the country take on the ambitious task of building their dream homes. Using self-shot footage, they capture the real-life experience of renovating with all the struggles and successes that lead to breathtaking reveals.
Episodes
S1 | E1
It's All on the Line
In the series premiere, three families undergo major home renovations. The McAllisters' bathroom addition puts Mom over the edge, Will and Ross sleep on the floor of their historical reno and the Cuviljes work on creating a safer home for mother, Bettye.
S1 | E2
Time Is of the Essence
Some unexpected news forces the Adkinsons to move their family into the house sooner than anticipated. Then, the Norths have only a few weeks to make their sight-unseen property livable, and Mike feels the pressure to restore his family's cherished home.
S1 | E3
A Change of Plans
With repairs eating their budget, Will and Ross take a drastic gamble in hopes of making extra cash to restore their mansion. Then, the Adkinsons must improvise after their old plan is thrown out the window, and the Norths scramble to fulfill a promise.
S1 | E4
Laundry for Ten, Bunkie for One
The McAllisters set their sights on renovating their laundry room for their family of ten. Meanwhile, the Adkinsons face their new reality of raising two toddlers in an unfinished house, and the Norths are in a mad dash to complete the backyard bunkie.
S1 | E5
Making Good on Promises
With wedding season fast approaching, Will and Ross race to transform their mansion into a high-end events space. Then, the Cuviljes restart renovations on their main bedroom suite, and after weeks of living at home, the Adkinsons reach a breaking point.
S1 | E6
Family Is Everything
On this season finale, the families race to complete their life-changing renovations. The Adkinsons work to reunite their family, the Cuviljes face the end of a 10-year renovation and the McAllisters multitask in preparation for their caseworker's visit.