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A Rustic Retreat and a Puppy Paradise 42 Photos
Scott helps two homeowners upgrade their secluded but run-down lakefront home into an inviting — and pet-friendly — vacation getaway.
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A Rustic Retreat and a Puppy Paradise 42 Photos
Scott helps two homeowners upgrade their secluded but run-down lakefront home into an inviting — and pet-friendly — vacation getaway. Take the Photo Tour
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See Episode GuideBoathouse Delight
A mother-daughter duo purchased a boathouse on the water that needs some serious repairs. Scott and Debra bring in a unique vision to capitalize on the home's layout and location as they transform the rundown relic into a bohemian beauty.
Fantastic Farmhouse
A firefighter and his daughter hope to turn their underused and dated country farmhouse into a money-making vacation rental. They recruit Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni to bring the home up to date while maintaining its rustic farm charm.
Spectacular Ski Chalet
A couple's recently purchased mountain bungalow is in need of major repair, so Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni step in to renovate the property into a luxurious and income-producing ski chalet.
Austrian Oasis
A daughter wants to help turn her father's outdated cabin into a villa that features inspiration from Austrian castles. Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni get ready to create a true European vacation experience for the property's future guests.
Four Season Funhouse
After buying a lakefront fixer-upper, a father and son realize they've bitten off more than they can chew. Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni step in to help them update their boring investment into a money maker that's all about the fun and games.
Paradise Point
A couple with a baby on the way needs to turn their family vacation home into a money-making rental. Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni jump in to help with an amazing transformation that will preserve the love and charm of previous generations.
Rustic Retreat
After making an investment in an outdated cabin, two homeowners quickly realize that they need help. They bring in Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni to transform this country property into a family-friendly homestead with modern amenities.
Canoe Cabin Retreat
A woman's house in the Northern woods feels less like a getaway and more like a boring suburban home, so she brings in Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni to transform the downtrodden property into a lucrative, canoe-themed adventure destination.
Beach Paradise
With million-dollar views and golden sand dunes right outside, a couple's beachside bungalow has a lot to offer. Unfortunately, the inside leaves much to be desired, so Scott and Debra plan to give this little piece of paradise a beach-inspired facelift.
Country Club Cottage
A pair of homeowners want to spruce up the family vacation home in hopes of attracting renters and creating a nest egg. Scott and Debra tee up a golf theme that turns their unattractive brown box into a country club-inspired vacation rental.
Funky Farmhouse
A couple needs some major help with turning their rundown farm into a hot vacation rental. Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni tap into their rancher skills to turn their historic home into a truly funky farmhouse.
Retro Retreat
The owners of a rundown lakeside cabin desperately need some help with the repairs. They turn to Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni to give this waterfront home a 1980s-inspired facelift that will turn it into a fun and profitable vacation property.
Bird Watcher’s Paradise
A couple has a family vacation home on the riverfront that is in desperate need of some TLC. Using the abundant local wildlife as inspiration, Scott and Debra get to work turning the home into a profitable vacation rental with a focus on nature.
