The Barnwood Builders build a timber-frame pavilion behind their showroom; Mark wants to build these outdoor living structures as kits using a notching system; while Ryan cooks, Mark visits the Sheriff's cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains.

In Corry, Pennsylvania, the Barnwood Builders save one of the biggest barns they've ever seen; along the way, Sherman shares farming stories with the barn owner, and Mark explores the nearby wetlands designed for conservation.

The Barnwood Builders head back to Brookville, Pa., to save the frame of a bank barn that sits dangerously close to a road; Mark visits an old log lodge resort and scouts an amazing timber frame barn built in 1895.

Tamara seeks to transform a multi-family 1892 brick Craftsman into a single-family dwelling while keeping its original details; she and her father attempt to recover a vintage pocket door trapped inside a wall and update the home's electricity.

Tamara continues working on an 1892 Craftsman and struggles to add a master bathroom; then, she finds a way to reuse floor boards as a porch swing, but her plan to reuse a claw-foot bathtub hits a snag because of a narrow doorway.

Tamara Day tackles a 1905 Kansas City shirtwaist home that's short on bathrooms but big on charm; she restores the front door, updates the fireplace and renovates the kitchen, but she struggles with sewer and roof issues.

Tamara Day takes on a Kansas City shirtwaist house that has only one bathroom; she doubles the size of the walk-in closet and enlarges the master suite, but her hopes of updating the home's bedrooms start to sink when her contractor discovers a leak.

Tamara tackles a Colonial-style home with a yard that's been seriously neglected; she must tame the overgrown grounds before putting traditional Kansas City charm into the interior with a brand-new kitchen and main suite.

Tamara and her team transform a charming 1927 Tudor into an absolute masterpiece, complete with a new, more comfortable, more functional and colorful kitchen and expanded main bathroom.

Following Tamara Day and her father Ward as they work with both homeowners and savvy investors all around the Kansas City area by breathing life into dilapidated, bargain priced mansions and transforming them into beautiful homes.

Touring three homes in Woodway, Texas, to find a move-in ready place in the city's reputable school district.

Chip and Joanna team up with their friend Jimmy Don to transform a bland little house into a modern mountain cabin for his son; special guest First Lady Laura Bush helps with the finishing touches.

A California couple looks for a three bedroom, two bathroom house with an open floor plan and big yard for their family in sleepy Crawford, Texas.

The Cordrays' new home gets a kid-friendly playroom with a climbing wall slide, storefront windows, a homework space with desks, a library with wallpapered shelves and a vintage sliding ladder.

Ashley and Michael buy a shack from 1898 that's been abandoned for decades; with multiple problems, a tight budget and their second baby on the way, they face big challenges to transform it into a neighborhood gem.

Buying a newer home isn't the Cordray's norm, but adding their iconic character, style and functionality never gets old; they build a privacy fence for the deck, a herringbone design focal wall, and raise and make over the original kitchen cabinets.

The Cordrays restore the 100-year-old apartment above their garage, turning it into Michael's office and a guest house; bright colors and patterns breathe life into the space and vintage touches throughout add to the character.

Ashley and Michael let the fun and games begin as they tackle his and hers shotgun homes in a friendly competition to bring style and new life back to these two unique houses located just a couple blocks from the beach.

The Cordrays enhance a 1903 Craftsman for a 98-year-old who has lived in the home since the 1950s; together they restore the main bedroom and kitchen to their former glory.

Chip and Joanna work with the Aguilar family to find a forever home that fits their family of four and reflects their personal style.

Chip and Jo add a fresh, functional design to a dated ranch home in Waco.

A couple tours homes in Hillsboro, Texas, in hopes of finding a larger house to accommodate their three growing sons.

Chip and Joanna work with the Aguilar family to find a forever home that fits their family of four and reflects their personal style.

Chip and Jo add a fresh, functional design to a dated ranch home in Waco.

A couple tours homes in Hillsboro, Texas, in hopes of finding a larger house to accommodate their three growing sons.

The Cordrays enhance a 1903 Craftsman for a 98-year-old who has lived in the home since the 1950s; together they restore the main bedroom and kitchen to their former glory.

Mark and the guys create a rustic family gathering place in Franklin, Tenn. for a homeowner who loves 19th century hand-hewed craftsmanship; the property sits on a former horse farm that now serves as a dog rehabilitation camp.

The guys revive a 19th century cabin taken down in Ripley, W.Va; for a break, they to the state fair; they go to the Barnwood Living backlot, where they're challenged to make a 30-foot timber frame enclosure using only spare parts.

A couple enlists the crew to build a log chapel which will be used as a venue for weddings in Waynesboro, Va; Mark tours an old Texas church and visits a 1795 log-built bed and breakfast where they famously make pickles on the side.

Chase and his team take on a project along the Kennebec River in Caratunk, Maine; the team is challenged with taking a shell of a cabin and renovating it to create a small efficiency for family and friends to stay when they visit.

Chase and his brother-in-law, Ryan, are inspired by a visit to the Allagash Brewing Company where their client works; they brew up some ideas to redesign the cabin while using items from the brewery as well as custom pieces to transform it.

Ashley Morrill and her team of builders find themselves rebuilding an old oyster shack for a working oyster farm in Edgecomb, Maine; forced into immediate action, the team starts its preliminary work with snow still on the ground.

The team travels to a secluded piece of land close to Desert Pond to help a couple turn their shack into a relaxing retreat; the couple has big plans, which means the crew will be stretched with a $30,000 budget and four weeks to finish the project.

The team takes on a family's 1800s cabin that has a personal connection to Chase and Ashley; it was previously renovated by their dad, Eric; they follow his lead by refurbishing the landscape, adding a bathroom and making better use of the space.

After relocating back to Maine, a family has been cramped in their small cabin overlooking Great Pond; the team want to expand the footprint of their home by adding a second story and re-imagining the interior layout.

A family wants to turn their boathouse-turned-cabin into a summer retreat; with the camp located directly on the water, the Cabin Masters will have to figure out how to reinforce it, address uneven walls and create more space for this family of four.

An outdoor enthusiast works to build his dream retirement home in the Idaho mountains, but weather and material shortages slow his timeline.

In an effort to spend more time with their kids, a couple sets out to build a treehouse in remote Maryland.

An eco-friendly couple fights an early winter to build a timber and straw-bale cabin in Maine.

A couple plans to build their home out of straw bales in the Arizona desert in only six months; using Earthship architecture as their motivation, they hope to make this structure modern, durable and unique.

In Washington State's Cascade Mountains, a couple builds their 2,400-square-foot dream cabin; the location gives them amazing views, but hauling heavy beams up dusty switchbacks on a six-month deadline pushes them to their limits.

A couple looks to build an eco-friendly, off-the-grid geodesic dome, cooled using geothermal caves, with a view of Tennessee's South Cumberland Mountain Range; uncertain weather; an intricate design; treacherous mountain paths.

John Beal is ready to leave the city behind and embrace an off-the-grid life in Isla Mujeres, Mexico; Beal hires Richart Sowa and his son, Eden, to build an eco-friendly private floating island made from recycled plastic bottles.

A couple looks to bring the shores of Key West to their donkey sanctuary in Missouri; despite having experience with building off-grid properties, they face new challenges as they attempt to construct a double container home deep in the woods.

A family is determined to build an off-the-grid cabin along Idaho's Salmon River; the family members take on Class 5 rapids to portage out materials, and they must race to complete their cabin before low tide hits and they can't return home.

A young cabin builder creates a one-of-a-kind cabin in the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York during the winter months; because of the new and complicated design, the crew must adapt to the environment.

A couple looks to bring the shores of Key West to their donkey sanctuary in Missouri; despite having experience with building off-grid properties, they face new challenges as they attempt to construct a double container home deep in the woods.

A family is determined to build an off-the-grid cabin along Idaho's Salmon River; the family members take on Class 5 rapids to portage out materials, and they must race to complete their cabin before low tide hits and they can't return home.

A young cabin builder creates a one-of-a-kind cabin in the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York during the winter months; because of the new and complicated design, the crew must adapt to the environment.

John Beal is ready to leave the city behind and embrace an off-the-grid life in Isla Mujeres, Mexico; Beal hires Richart Sowa and his son, Eden, to build an eco-friendly private floating island made from recycled plastic bottles.

The guys travel to West Alexander, Pa., the heart of farm country, to save a classic bank barn; Johnny visits a local farmer and her pasture-raised animals; Mark drops by a local farmers' market to buy goodies for the crew.

Mark Bowe and his designer Karen Tillery take steps to realize his dream of building a small village of finished antique structures in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.

In Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania, the crew saves one of the biggest barns they've ever seen; also, an extraordinary early 19th century bank barn made of stone and an old pioneer springhouse and root cellar.

Betsy Sweeny restores West Virginia's McLain House to its former glory.

A designer and her husband restore an 1854 home with a rich history in Geneva, Ill.; the two transform this neglected house that's been abandoned for years into their very own forever home.

The children of missionaries need to find a retreat for their parents in Waco, Texas.

After looking at houses for months with no luck, Gayle and Tim Jackson need help to find a new place for their family of four that has four bedrooms and three bathrooms that, ideally, can be renovated within their budget.

Newlyweds, who have outgrown the bachelor pad they live in, want to find a home that can reflect both of their individual styles.

A couple narrow down their search to three homes that would work for their family of five, and task Chip and Jo with determining which house has the most renovation potential for their budget.

Andrew and Brittany are first-time buyers; they're looking for a home with plenty of space for their beloved pooches.

A couple raising a young family hope to find a 3-4 bedroom house with a large backyard in Waco, Texas; strange abodes visited include the Chicken House, the Outhouse and the Wizard of Waco house.

A couple wants to find a unique house with several acres of land, a big kitchen and space for entertaining.

Sharon hunts for a beachfront home where she and her kids can rediscover the magic of the Jersey Shore.

A couple hunts for a new forever home near the beach in Mathews, Va.; they find a house that could be perfect for their family but it's a fixer-upper and their budget is tight; unexpected problems pop up during demolition.

Newly engaged couple Missy and Devon are looking to purchase their first home together in Ormond-by-the-Sea, Fla., and because of their tight budget, they settle for a fixer upper and get their hands dirty taking on a lot of the work themselves.

A couple that's relocating from the Washington, D.C.. area to Wildwood, N.J., finds the perfect beach house for their family of five; it needs serious renovating, and while they have a big budget, they also have a big wish list that means compromise.

After renting vacation homes for many years, a couple finally buys a place of their own that needs a lot of work, but luckily he is a general contractor and ready to take on the challenge.

After years of vacationing in the area, a woman and her grandmother are ready to purchase a home of their own in the coastal community of Anna Maria Island, Fla.

A newly engaged couple loves their Florida lifestyle and wants to be on the water in St. Petersburg, which means they have to take on a renovation project.

An outdoor enthusiast couple loves spending time at the beach in Westport, WA, and decides to buy a vacation home in the quaint town.

After years of vacationing in the area, a woman and her grandmother are ready to purchase a home of their own in the coastal community of Anna Maria Island, Fla.

A newly engaged couple loves their Florida lifestyle and wants to be on the water in St. Petersburg, which means they have to take on a renovation project.

An outdoor enthusiast couple loves spending time at the beach in Westport, WA, and decides to buy a vacation home in the quaint town.

After renting vacation homes for many years, a couple finally buys a place of their own that needs a lot of work, but luckily he is a general contractor and ready to take on the challenge.

The Barnwood Builders head to Carthage, Maine where they save a barn from the 1840s; as they uncover the craftsmanship of the old New England style barn, they have fun kayaking, canoeing, searching for crawdads and even enjoying some lobster rolls.

A unique pre-Civil War cabin is taken apart and restored, highlighting the pioneer craftmanship while adding a contemporary flair.

In Leicester, N.C., three young interns save an extremely remote cabin in the hills; in W.Va., the young men are put to the test during the restoration.

After purchasing what they believed to be a 1903 American Foursquare home, a young couple enlists Brett to restore and update it; along the way, he uncovers clues that lead him to think that their home might not be what they thought it was.

Frank and Tamiko prep the guest room for painting; Tommy repairs crown molding in the living room; installing plumbing fixtures; Tommy and Frank fit an interior door into an old opening; a fireplace facelift using 100-year-old pottery.

Kevin and Tommy pull up to the completed Russell Woods project to reflect on their time in the city and restoration efforts; an overview of the furnace, water heater and water filtration system; selling the property; feedback from homebuyers.

A project dedicated to the Generation Next Initiative, working with apprentices, schools, and non-profits to promote the building trades in the younger generation; Mike Rowe joins the crew; the family plans to make accommodations for their children.

Tom finishes the forms for the new foundation and pours the concrete with a new intern; Richard gets the house safe for demolition; Roger and his apprentice save roses and lilacs from being trampled by construction; mold is found in the basement.

The new addition foundations are poured and backfilled; installing a beam to support the new opening from the dining room to the kitchen; the interior designer helps with decisions; Tommy and Kevin discuss the new apprentices.

Building a new subfloor; hunting for an old clawfoot tub; Tom demonstrates how to check porch level and build a hip roof; Project JumpStart; Tommy teaches the apprentices how to calculate the cuts needed to make the rafters.

A couple that loves the charm of small-scale living wants to find a place with the character of an older home.

Chip and Jo take on a project that is close to their hearts.

After vacationing in St. Pete Beach, Fla., for many years, a couple purchases an older condo in a prime location that needs a total gut job.

A couple looking for a forever home for their family of four find a charming house that needs a major upgrade in Grays Harbor County in Washington; to save money, they plan to tackle most of the renovations themselves.

A couple fell in love with the vibe of Pawleys Island, S.C., and now is on the hunt for a getaway space of their own; they find the perfect spot, but the task of modernizing their new vacation home starts to threaten their budget.

After 20 years of renting on North Carolina's Outer Banks, two high school sweethearts are determined to purchase their forever home; their challenge will be transforming a charmer into a dream home without breaking the bank.

A couple tours three houses in Lorena, Texas, looking for a three-bedroom, two bathroom home, where they are hoping to offer their children a better life.

Chip and Jo help a newlywed couple overhaul a long-abandoned home.

After a bombshell reveal, the finalists perform in front of friends, family and industry leaders who could make their dreams come true.

As the remaining finalists leave it all on the stage, the judges must choose which act will take home the $100,000 grand prize.

Musician Mike Herrera and his wife, Holli, move from Washington to Waco, Texas, so they can be closer to Holli's family; they need a house with plenty of space for their two children and a large music studio for Mike.

A couple wants to find a home in the area of McGregor, Texas, and would like to find a house with four bedrooms and an open kitchen.

Jenny and Ramil are moving to Waco, Texas, from California to be closer to Ramil's mother; they are looking for something that needs work despite initial concerns.

Musician Mike Herrera and his wife, Holli, move from Washington to Waco, Texas, so they can be closer to Holli's family; they need a house with plenty of space for their two children and a large music studio for Mike.

A couple wants to find a home in the area of McGregor, Texas, and would like to find a house with four bedrooms and an open kitchen.

Jenny and Ramil are moving to Waco, Texas, from California to be closer to Ramil's mother; they are looking for something that needs work despite initial concerns.

As the remaining finalists leave it all on the stage, the judges must choose which act will take home the $100,000 grand prize.

Mark Bowe reveals how.

Mark Bowe revisits all the wedding-related projects the guys have helped create; from log chapels to dance floors, the.

Raising the largest timberframe they have ever built by combining wood and steel in Texas; battling hundred degree temperatures, and Mark explores a renovated inn with the Junk Gypsies.

A mother heads to Ghana to celebrate the lives of her parents; along with her daughter, she reflects on her decision to leave for a better life and learns more about her royal bloodline.

A blended family of eight finds a vacation home on Lake Martin, Ala.; the property needs major renovations, but he's a contractor and is ready get to work to help the family realize their lakeside living dreams.

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.

A New Jersey couple seeks to fulfill a lifelong dream of purchasing a home near their families in New York's Southern Tier; they hope to find an outdated cottage they can renovate into a cozy escape where their young family can enjoy lake life.

A family of six looks for a vacation home on Deep Creek Lake, Md., but the lakefront property of their dreams needs some major renovations.

After one trip to Lake Tillery, North Carolina, a couple decides to buy a lakefront vacation home there as an easy escape from their busy city lifestyle; they hope to put their own touch on a home where they can entertain family and friends.

Chip and Jo meet up with a friend who hopes to buy a modern-industrial-style loft with a guest bedroom and an office in downtown Waco; after finding the perfect spot, Chip and Jo get to work tackling their first downtown loft apartment.

A wounded veteran and his girlfriend call on Chip and Jo to help them convert their house in Waco into a dreamy farmhouse; while the land is beautiful and majestic, the house is small and built inside an existing barn.

A bachelor leaves New York to return to his roots in Waco, Texas, with a close proximity to Lake Waco.

Empty nesters Kelvin and Culetta want a home for their children and grandchildren, and get help from their professional football player son.

The grand opening of the silos arrives; Chip and Jo look for someone to run the new Magnolia Bed & Breakfast, and find a retirement-age couple who may be the perfect candidates for the job.

After touring three houses in Waco, Texas, a couple want to buy one that is close to Baylor University.

After being away from Waco, Texas, for six years, Will and Lauren return to raise their two daughters in the house of their dreams.

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.

Water enthusiasts Matt and Heather find a vacation property close to their Dallas home on Lake Tawakoni in Texas, and they plan to open up the kitchen, remodel the bathrooms, build a multi-level deck and fix up the boat dock.

Lisa and Angela are co-workers and friends that are searching for a house with the help of their daughters Daniele and Allie, and are hoping to find the perfect vacation home to share between their two growing families.

A couple with renovation know-how is looking for a fixer upper lake house near Weiss Lake in Alabama, and find a place with hidden problems in the walls and under the floor.

Water enthusiasts Matt and Heather find a vacation property close to their Dallas home on Lake Tawakoni in Texas, and they plan to open up the kitchen, remodel the bathrooms, build a multi-level deck and fix up the boat dock.

Lisa and Angela are co-workers and friends that are searching for a house with the help of their daughters Daniele and Allie, and are hoping to find the perfect vacation home to share between their two growing families.

A couple with renovation know-how is looking for a fixer upper lake house near Weiss Lake in Alabama, and find a place with hidden problems in the walls and under the floor.

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.

Mark Bowe recalls places where the guys have taken in local history over the years; they visit Colorado's Canyons of the Ancients, explore how pioneers built cabins with shorter trees in Texas, and Mark sees a Virginia church built by his ancestor.

Honoring the craftsmanship of the American pioneer is at the heart of every job, so Mark Bowe revisits some of the most talented artisans the guys have ever met, including woodworkers, blacksmiths, leather makers, glass blowers and more.