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Giving Old Homes New Life
Ashley and Michael Cordray save houses in their hometown of Galveston, TX.
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Giving Old Homes New Life 00:44
Ashley and Michael Cordray save houses in their hometown of Galveston, TX.
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Meet Michael and Ashley 01:01
Get to know Michael and Ashley as they save homes in Galveston, TX.
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Restoring Original Hardware 00:48
Ashley shows how she restores the original hardware in historic homes.
About The Show
Ashley and Michael Cordray own a real estate and renovation company that specializes in restoring homes from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They're working with homes near the brink of destruction in their hometown of Galveston Island, Texas, with hopes of preserving the island's history and architectural styles.
About the Hosts
Michael & Ashley Cordray
Michael and Ashley love old homes. Especially ones that seem hopeless. By restoring the community's historic homes, they are bringing some shine back to Galveston, Texas. Their life may seem a bit crazy, but to them, it’s perfectly normal.
Episodes
See Episode GuideEast End Stunner
Ashley and Michael take on a house in the historic district that's been abandoned for decades. It’s their first renovation since Ashley became pregnant, and they hope to complete the massive project before the baby arrives.
Run Down Family Rental
Ashley and Michael take on a rundown, family-owned 1939 craftsman. The project is an emotional journey for the duo as the bland home is transformed into a breath-taking abode with room expansions and some inspired flooring choices.
Tiny Craftsman
Michael and Ashley revisit a house they tried to purchase a year ago and find the small, 1920s craftsman has been stripped of all its original features. Now, the Cordrays add modern flair to the island property while working to preserve its antique charm.
Mystery House
Michael surprises Ashley when an 1893 raised cottage that he purchased before seeing the full interior. The duo soon finds themselves in over their heads when they realize it's not quite the hidden gem Michael thought it was.
Soda Pop Shop
The Cordray family has been in Galveston for over a century, and for 50 years they ran a corner drug store. Now, Ashley wants to bring it back. With a baby due in a few weeks, however, Michael doesn’t think it's a good time to open a new business.
Duplex Conversion
Michael and Ashley learn that a coveted property is for sale while crabbing off the Galveston coast. Knocking down walls and restoring the original staircase is only the beginning as they convert the 1899 duplex into a single-family home.
Fire Salvaged Victorian
Ashley and Michael see hidden potential in a fire-damaged Victorian and decide to save it from demolition. They're opening up the formerly cramped space by turning a breezeway into a brand-new kitchen as well as repurposing an old safe.
Southern Charmer
Michael has overpaid on a house that claims to be a Victorian which lacks details from the era. Ashley and Michael need to make this home look like a Victorian again without going over their budget, and they only have six weeks before the baby arrives.
Destined for Demo
With four houses under construction and her baby fast approaching, Ashley's feeling extremely overwhelmed. When Michael announces he bought a new house that's on the city's demo list, she realizes this unique 1930s bungalow needs to be saved.
The Pink Shack
Michael and Ashley have their work cut out for them while restoring a dilapidated 1914 fixer-upper. Together they create a light-filled breakfast nook and repurpose a vintage wooden sign to help transform an eyesore into a quaint pink corner house.
Dream House
Michael and Ashley stumble upon a pre-1900s Victorian after some curbside dumpster diving. They hit New Orleans for some perfect vintage decor then return to combine two rooms into one spacious kitchen and make this the dream house worth of its own name.
1913 Beach Bungalow Restoration
Michael and Ashley find a rundown 1913 beach bungalow that's about to be demolished. They transform the small kitchen into a modern space with vintage touches and restore the original hardwood floors and shiplap walls.
The Weekender
Ashley and Michael aim to help restore Galveston's reputation as America's "Playground of the South" by turning a dilapidated tiny house into a beach getaway for a family to enjoy on the weekends, and this renovation has them working overtime.
Run Down Family Rental
Ashley and Michael take on a rundown, family-owned 1939 craftsman. The project is an emotional journey for the duo as the bland home is transformed into a breath-taking abode with room expansions and some inspired flooring choices.
East End Stunner
Ashley and Michael take on a house in the historic district that's been abandoned for decades. It’s their first renovation since Ashley became pregnant, and they hope to complete the massive project before the baby arrives.
Southern Charmer
Michael has overpaid on a house that claims to be a Victorian which lacks details from the era. Ashley and Michael need to make this home look like a Victorian again without going over their budget, and they only have six weeks before the baby arrives.
Coastal Cottage
Michael finds a 1931 craftsman bungalow that's near the beach, and after seeing it, they know they have to buy it. When their baby arrives before the house is completed, however, they find themselves struggling to finish the project.
Yellow Victorian
Ashley falls in love with an old Victorian that still has most of its original details, but the asking price is high. They decide to take on the project despite the slim profit margin to help to restore the neighborhood with a beautifully renovated home.
The Weekender
Ashley and Michael aim to help restore Galveston's reputation as America's "Playground of the South" by turning a dilapidated tiny house into a beach getaway for a family to enjoy on the weekends, and this renovation has them working overtime.
Run Down Family Rental
Ashley and Michael take on a rundown, family-owned 1939 craftsman. The project is an emotional journey for the duo as the bland home is transformed into a breath-taking abode with room expansions and some inspired flooring choices.
Tiny Craftsman
Michael and Ashley revisit a house they tried to purchase a year ago and find the small, 1920s craftsman has been stripped of all its original features. Now, the Cordrays add modern flair to the island property while working to preserve its antique charm.
Mystery House
Michael surprises Ashley when an 1893 raised cottage that he purchased before seeing the full interior. The duo soon finds themselves in over their heads when they realize it's not quite the hidden gem Michael thought it was.
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