Big Texas Fix is now Restoring Galveston
Ashley and Michael are helping bring the shine back to Galveston, Texas — repairing and restoring the community's historic homes with hopes of preserving the island's history and architecture.
Restoring Galveston Videos
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
About the Hosts
Michael and Ashley Cordray
Michael and Ashley Cordray love old homes. They are helping bring the shine back to Galveston, Texas by repairing and restoring the community's historic homes with hopes of preserving the island's history and architecture.
Episodes
See Episode GuideDuplex 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.
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.
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.
The Kettle House
Michael and Ashley get the opportunity to renovate a bizarre Galveston icon that may harbor a few surprises inside. The spaceship-shaped landmark is soon brimming with life as the Cordrays bring their unique charm to the one-of-a-kind house.
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.
Budget Bungalow
Michael sees potential in a Victorian bungalow that has been eaten away by termites, leaving catastrophic damage. With so much neglect to repair, Michael and Ashley have an extremely tight budget which forces them to do more DIY projects than ever.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Budget Bungalow
Michael sees potential in a Victorian bungalow that has been eaten away by termites, leaving catastrophic damage. With so much neglect to repair, Michael and Ashley have an extremely tight budget which forces them to do more DIY projects than ever.
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.
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 Kettle House
Michael and Ashley get the opportunity to renovate a bizarre Galveston icon that may harbor a few surprises inside. The spaceship-shaped landmark is soon brimming with life as the Cordrays bring their unique charm to the one-of-a-kind house.
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.
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