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See Episode GuideThe Daggett Camp
A family from Maine works together to save the historic "Daggett Camp" cabin once owned by a famous politician in the 1930s. Builder Chase Morrill and his team attempt to save the camp in time, but a hidden surprise threatens to derail the whole project.
Not-So-Pleasant Camp on Pleasant Pond
Builder Chase Morrill and his team are called in to renovate a neglected camp for a growing family. Right away, the unusual footprint proves troublesome when they try to create a second bedroom inside. Outside, the steep slope becomes a challenge just hours before the reveal. The team is challenged overcome these obstacles in time for the family's end-of-summer party.
Not-So-Pleasant Camp on Pleasant Pond
Builder Chase Morrill and his team are called in to renovate a neglected camp for a growing family. Right away, the unusual footprint proves troublesome when they try to create a second bedroom inside. Outside, the steep slope becomes a challenge just hours before the reveal. The team is challenged overcome these obstacles in time for the family's end-of-summer party.
Dilapidated Island Cabin
Builder Chase Morrill and his team tackle a 1930s dilapidated island cabin with major rot issues. With a budget of $30,000 and six weeks to complete the project, the team works to transform the cabin and turn it into a secluded island retreat while maintaining its original rustic charm.
A Cabin for the Bride
Chase Morrill and his team are back home in Augusta, ME, getting ready for the wedding of one of their own, Lance, when Chase gets a call from an old friend who has a little log cabin stuck in her backyard. He sees the cabin as a fun project for the team to work on and present to Lance's lovely bride after the wedding, so with no budget and Lance as the foreman, landlord and overall malcontent, the team disassembles the log cabin and moves it onto his property. With the wedding quickly approaching and Lance busy building outhouses and goose pens for his fiance, the team must work fast in order to finish before Lilly walks down the aisle.
The Daggett Camp
A family from Maine works together to save the historic "Daggett Camp" cabin once owned by a famous politician in the 1930s. Builder Chase Morrill and his team attempt to save the camp in time, but a hidden surprise threatens to derail the whole project.
Not-So-Pleasant Camp on Pleasant Pond
Builder Chase Morrill and his team are called in to renovate a neglected camp for a growing family. Right away, the unusual footprint proves troublesome when they try to create a second bedroom inside. Outside, the steep slope becomes a challenge just hours before the reveal. The team is challenged overcome these obstacles in time for the family's end-of-summer party.
The Hiltz Camp
Builder Chase Morrill and his team are deep in the woods of New Sharon, Maine, to help homeowner Rod save his rundown camp from falling into the pristine Kimball Pond. He'd like to patch up the holes and get his wife to come back to the camp, which means it's going to need a lot of work. Chase will need all hands on deck to get this build done in time and under his $20,000 budget.
Family's Empty Nest
A family has the resources to give their Lincolnville, Maine, cabin the love it deserves now that their four children are almost done with college. However, the crew has their hands full with this job because the cabin has been neglected for 25 years and corners were cut in the original build.
Family's Empty Nest
A family has the resources to give their Lincolnville, Maine, cabin the love it deserves now that their four children are almost done with college. However, the crew has their hands full with this job because the cabin has been neglected for 25 years and corners were cut in the original build.
The Hiltz Camp
Builder Chase Morrill and his team are deep in the woods of New Sharon, Maine, to help homeowner Rod save his rundown camp from falling into the pristine Kimball Pond. He'd like to patch up the holes and get his wife to come back to the camp, which means it's going to need a lot of work. Chase will need all hands on deck to get this build done in time and under his $20,000 budget.
Family Fishing Cabin
Chase Morrill and his crew work to save an old cabin in Oakland, Maine, that Eric purchased from his father. Eric hopes that the renovation will give the cabin many more years of life so he can share his childhood memories there with his own children. Chase and his team pull out all the stops to get this project done before winter comes and brings construction to a halt.
Clearwater Camp
Chase Morrill and his team of builders take on a cabin in Industry, ME, that hasn't been touched since the 1970s. They discover that 40 years of Maine winters have not been kind to this place, and issues arise once the snow melts and they start digging into the project. Between the snow delays and their $45,000 budget, this project is sure to come down to the wire.
Bunganuc Creek Landmark
Builder Chase Morrill and his crew take on a historic clammers' shack that's one nor'easter away from falling into Bunganuc Creek. Designer Ashley joins the guys for a renovation that consists of opening up boarded windows as well as clearing out animal droppings, years of trash and old machinery. In order to make a big transformation without changing the look of the outside, they get creative while battling the rising tide that touches the camp. The team has their work cut out for them with this rebuild, and they know everyone in town is watching closely as they work on this historic landmark.
Veterans' Retreat
Chase Morrill and his team of builders take on an unusual project from retired United States Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills. Through his foundation, Travis is building a retreat in Maine to help combat-injured veterans and their families adjust to their new normal. Chase and the crew are tasked with turning a simple lakeside cottage into an ADA-compliant event center for the veterans and their families. The key feature will be a huge commercial-grade deck that can accommodate up to 40 guests at a time. With only eight weeks until the first guests arrive and the camp buried under two feet of snow, the team will have to get creative to finish this project on time.
Kids' Dream Lake House
Chase Morrill and his team help a DIY homeowner jump-start his project and renovate a cabin near Damariscotta, Maine, with kids in mind. With a budget of $30,000 and short time frame, the builders have to use their imagination to keep the homeowners happy while still impressing their youngest clientele yet.
The Hiltz Camp
Builder Chase Morrill and his team are deep in the woods of New Sharon, Maine, to help homeowner Rod save his rundown camp from falling into the pristine Kimball Pond. He'd like to patch up the holes and get his wife to come back to the camp, which means it's going to need a lot of work. Chase will need all hands on deck to get this build done in time and under his $20,000 budget.
Pilsbury Family Rafting Cabin
Builder Chase Morrill and his team take on a project along the Kennebec River in Caratunk, Maine. They're challenged with taking a shell of a cabin that was moved to its current property from Lake Moxie and renovating it to create a small efficiency home for family and friends to stay when they visit. The timeline and budget aren't the only challenges the team will face, however, as the remote location provides its own set of problems.
Oyster Farm Shack
Builder Chase Morrill, his sister, Ashley, and their team find themselves rebuilding an old oyster shack for a working oyster farm in Edgecomb, Maine. Forced into immediate action by their shortest timeline to date while working with a budget of $25,000, the team must start their preliminary work with snow still on the ground.
The Morrill Family Bunkhouse
Chase Morrill and his team of builders head to their family camp to take on the old army barracks that has served as overflow sleeping for over 40 years. With the family expanding and sleeping space at a premium, the guys try to save the structure to accommodate family reunions for years to come. With a budget of $20,000, a lot of reclaimed materials and help from family members, the team races to pull off this renovation before the family reunion.
Heirloom Home on the Shore
Builder Chase Morrill and his team are in West Bath, Maine, to work on a family camp on the coast of the New Meadows River. After 40 years of use, the third-generation owners have decided to add facilities and more appropriate living quarters for the large family reunions they host each year. Chase has to figure out how to get down to the camp before taking it apart, which calls for some high-end stonework. The crew also springs into action to build something special for the family dog.
Dilapidated Island Cabin
Builder Chase Morrill and his team tackle a 1930s dilapidated island cabin with major rot issues. With a budget of $30,000 and six weeks to complete the project, the team works to transform the cabin and turn it into a secluded island retreat while maintaining its original rustic charm.
Dated Cabin Turned Retreat
Builder Chase Morrill and his team take on a dated and dysfunctional cabin in Belgrade Lakes, one of Maine's most desirable regions. With a budget of $40,000 and six weeks to finish the project, the team works to turn this Long Pond cabin into the perfect family retreat.
Not-So-Pleasant Camp on Pleasant Pond
Builder Chase Morrill and his team are called in to renovate a neglected camp for a growing family. Right away, the unusual footprint proves troublesome when they try to create a second bedroom inside. Outside, the steep slope becomes a challenge just hours before the reveal. The team is challenged overcome these obstacles in time for the family's end-of-summer party.
130-Year-Old Island Cabin
Chase Morrill and his team tackle the renovation of a 130-year-old cabin located on an island. With a budget of $40,000 and a time frame of six weeks, Chase and his team attempt to overcome the challenges of building on an island to make sure the cabin is around for another 100 years.
The Morrill Family Bunkhouse
Chase Morrill and his team of builders head to their family camp to take on the old army barracks that has served as overflow sleeping for over 40 years. With the family expanding and sleeping space at a premium, the guys try to save the structure to accommodate family reunions for years to come. With a budget of $20,000, a lot of reclaimed materials and help from family members, the team races to pull off this renovation before the family reunion.
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