—Families search for the lakefront properties of their dreams without breaking the bank. After couples tour several affordable homes with beautiful views of the water and select which one they are willing to overhaul, they purchase the vacation homes that need a little work. With a bit of imagination and a lot of muscle, they transform their lakefront properties into the relaxing getaways they have always envisioned.

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A couple expecting their first child together look for a vacation home on Kentucky's beautiful Lake Barkley. They want to do their own renovations, but they must be done before mom has to go back to work once the baby is born.
A young Ohio couple wants to leave busy Columbus behind and find an Ohio waterfront home large enough for their future family. To stay on budget, they will need to look for a rundown home they can renovate into their perfect forever home on Buckeye Lake.
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A couple expecting their first child together look for a vacation home on Kentucky's beautiful Lake Barkley. They want to do their own renovations, but they must be done before mom has to go back to work once the baby is born.
After years of flipping homes, a couple is searching for an affordable lakefront property to call their own. Despite a competitive market, they're confident their skills will help them find and create a lakeside oasis to enjoy with friends and family.
A married couple from Detroit own a rental property in Northern Michigan, but with steady bookings and busy lives, they rarely get to enjoy it. Now they're looking for a vacation escape to share with family and friends whenever they want.
A family finds the perfect lakefront location with a not-so-perfect house in Vermont. Their carpentry skills come in handy for the full gut renovation, as costly foundation repairs add up.
Empty nesters search for a cozy cottage they can make their own along Lake Ontario's sprawling New York shoreline. With a modest budget, they aren't afraid of a fixer-upper, but they are hopeful they can find something with direct lakefront access.
A couple who owns a construction company searches the shores of Lake Lemon, IN for an out-of-date home. They want to use their skills to turn it into the perfect vacation home to entertain their lake-loving teenagers, adult kids, and first grandchild.
A young couple searches for a multifamily home on Minnesota's Lake Superior. They hope to live on one floor and also have income generating rentals. With the support of an investor and their own skills they hope to renovate for well under their budget.
Two best friends and business partners have flipped many houses together, but now they plan to renovate one for themselves. Lake property here is pricey, so these buyers will look for a bargain that they can transform into the perfect lake escape.
A Hudson Valley couple, looking for a deal on a waterfront vacation spot for their whole family only a few hours from them in the Finger Lakes of New York, will need to renovate an outdated home to get themselves the lakeside retreat of their dreams.
A retired military couple wants to move from Maryland to find a forever home n Michigan's Duck Lake. They're willing to put in some sweat equity for renovations with hopes they can inspire their children and grandchildren to make frequent visits.
After running a flipping business with his parents, a man and his fiancée are now looking for their first home along the lakes of the Delaware River Region of New Jersey. They plan to renovate the property themselves with help from his family.

In Texas, Dan and Emily find a waterfront home on Cedar Creek Lake that has tons of potential but needs a lot of work.
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A family with three young kids finds its forever lake home in Otter Tail County, Minn.; however, it is far from turnkey and the massive and complex renovation may derail the lakeside living dreams.
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College sweethearts are ready to find a vacation home for their family on Alabama's Smith Lake; they're shown several properties, but each will require some work.
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A Nashville couple wants a waterfront retreat on Alabama's Smith Lake to escape their hectic lives; they may have to take on major renovations to create space where they can make memories with their kids and entertain friends and family.
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A married Brooklyn couple searches for a vacation home in the Adirondack Park region of upstate New York; they love the multi-seasonal appeal of the area, but many of the properties within their budget need significant renovations.
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An Upstate New York couple dreams of purchasing a home along the shores of Oneida Lake; however, finding an affordable property that overlooks the water and has plenty of space for their family may require some sweat equity and an ambitious plan.
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Families search for the lakefront properties of their dreams without breaking the bank. After couples tour several affordable homes with beautiful views of the water and select which one they are willing to overhaul, they purchase the vacation homes that need a little work. With a bit of imagination and a lot of muscle, they transform their lakefront properties into the relaxing getaways they have always envisioned.

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