—Shortly after graduating college in 2001, Marnie Oursler purchased a broken-down house in Bethany Beach, Del., restored it herself and sold it for a six-figure profit. That convinced her to continue her family's extensive pedigree in the real estate business -- her father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather were all builders -- and now Oursler constructs and renovates coastal properties in and around Betheny Beach. DIY Network follows her during various restorations as she creates beautifully classic homes that can withstand hot summers, high tides and hurricane seasons for years to come. From making the most of ocean views to customizing sand-friendly spaces, Marnie takes beach houses that have been around forever and gives them modern amenities while preserving their charm.

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Season 112 of 13 Episodes

Builder Marnie Oursler takes on a dilapidated A-frame cottage that sits two blocks from the beach; a crumbling foundation requires the cottage to be lifted 20 feet in the air to reset the unsafe structure.
A couple transports a 60-year-old house to a plot of land near the beach, and it's up to Marnie and her team to completely renovate the home while keeping its rustic charm and integrity from the 1960s.
In Bethany Beach, Del., a former ship's captain and his wife decide to buy a classic beach cottage a block away from the water; the home's interior has structural flaws and an awkward layout.
In Bethany Beach, Del., Tom and Kim's spacious backyard gets overrun by flooding during thunderstorms, and the couple enlists Marnie to make the yard flood-proof and to transform the impractical space into a stunning outdoor living area.
In Dewey Beach, Del., a couple's home has become cramped as their family continues to grow; with an open-concept layout, Marnie aims to preserve the integrity of the house while improving the flow and maximizing space for this growing family.
In Bethany Beach, Del., Marnie attempts to update a couple's townhouse but the discovery of water damage may affect her ability to make the most of its dazzling view.
Karen's canal-side home has an enormous backyard and attractive deck area, but its choppy layout isn't functional; Marnie has big plans for this vast beach home, including a complete indoor and outdoor kitchen renovation and new open-concept layout.
In South Bethany, Del., Jay and Christine enlist Marnie to update and renovate their back deck by adding a stunning new outdoor shower, state-of-the-art outdoor kitchen and entertaining areas for all.
In Dewey Beach, Del., a couple invests in a 50-year-old abandoned home, and they decide to hand the reins over to Marnie in the hopes she'll turn the fixer-upper into a safe vacation destination for their two boys.
In Bethany, Del., Chris and Danielle's cottage is too cramped for their family of five; Marnie attempts to convert the wasted deck space and bare backyard into a spacious beach escape, but an unlucky pipe break brings the renovation to a halt.
A determined couple finds a 1960s gem of a beach home with a breezeway running through its center; Marnie faces one of her toughest challenges yet as she attempts to create a modern, fresh look without altering the structural design of the house.
In Lewes, Del., a family is torn between selling their house or renovating it; Marnie seeks to expand the family's lovely beach house while maintaining its historic charm.

Shortly after graduating college in 2001, Marnie Oursler purchased a broken-down house in Bethany Beach, Del., restored it herself and sold it for a six-figure profit. That convinced her to continue her family's extensive pedigree in the real estate business -- her father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather were all builders -- and now Oursler constructs and renovates coastal properties in and around Betheny Beach. DIY Network follows her during various restorations as she creates beautifully classic homes that can withstand hot summers, high tides and hurricane seasons for years to come. From making the most of ocean views to customizing sand-friendly spaces, Marnie takes beach houses that have been around forever and gives them modern amenities while preserving their charm.

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