Destination America

Experienced married flippers take on confident design students.

An experienced mother-daughter team face off against a father-daughter duo.

Flipping newlyweds face off against a husband and wife; sets and pairs, twisted traditional and a metallics project.

Flipping cousins against engaged DIYers; convertible design, industrial chic and symmetrical design.

Design-savvy Jersey girls against competitive craftsmen; finding three items that can fit together in one room.

Father-daughter designing team throw down against a crafty couple; farmhouse chic, mash-up project and rags to riches.

A couple with three children and a hectic home life want a vacation getaway at the beach; they think the low-key atmosphere on Dauphin Island, Alabama, is the perfect location for their new home.

An Ormond Beach, Fla., couple is ready to find a vacation home in Surf City, N.C.; they really enjoy Surf City's quieter, more secluded beach vibe and are ready to buy a beachfront home where their friends and family can frequently visit.

Tyler and Madi own and operate a seafood catering business in Carolina Beach, N.C., and are tired of renting a place with their dog.

A couple moves their family of seven from Japan to Norfolk, Va., to follow her job transfer; after seeing a picture of the beach during their research, they've got their hearts set on finding a house on the water.

After years of saving and countless trips to Mexico, Kenn and Paddy are ready for the life-changing adventure of running their own business.

A Connecticut family looks for a beach house to help them spend more time together; they love nearby Stonington, and with its unique maritime history they think it's the perfect location for their new vacation home.

An active couple from Herndon, Va., has been visiting Ocean City, Md., for years and enjoys all the activities the area has to offer and are now ready to buy a vacation home with amenities that help them stay in shape and plenty of space for guests.

Although a couple love visiting their family in Destin, Fla., they have grown tired of spending on hotel stays; with their toddler growing up quickly, they feel now is the best time to ditch pricey hotels and buy a place of their own.

After visiting the Wildwoods of New Jersey for years, a Pennsylvania couple with two kids decides it's time to purchase a beachfront vacation home right on the water.

Kristine and Tim live in Westfield, N.J., but dream of raising their two girls by the water; the family has set their sights on finding their very own piece of the beach with a view of the bay in the nearby community of Barnegat Bay Island, N.J.

Chris and Rowena live in East Kingston, N.H. with their three children and love Hampton Beach, but are tired of sitting in traffic during the commute, so owning beachfront property would give them more time together as a family.

A military family is ready to buy their first house and hope to provide the same beach life for their kids as they had growing up; looking at familiar stomping grounds along Florida's Emerald Coast, they've narrowed their search to Gulf Breeze.

Two sisters and their husbands search for a vacation home in the Gulf Shores area of Alabama; with seven kids between them, it may be tricky to find a property with not only enough space but also an affordable price tag.

After losing out on two different houses in Ocean Isle, this couple is hoping that a third attempt will be their last so that they can enjoy the beach life with their two young children.

A traveling nurse who has always dreamed of living near the water searches in Myrtle Beach, S.C., for a beachy retreat from her busy life on the road.

A Houston couple wants to find a slice of paradise to enjoy weekend vacations in Surfside Beach, Texas.

After visiting the Wildwoods of New Jersey for years, a Pennsylvania couple with two kids decides it's time to purchase a beachfront vacation home right on the water.

Kristine and Tim live in Westfield, N.J., but dream of raising their two girls by the water; the family has set their sights on finding their very own piece of the beach with a view of the bay in the nearby community of Barnegat Bay Island, N.J.

Chris and Rowena live in East Kingston, N.H. with their three children and love Hampton Beach, but are tired of sitting in traffic during the commute, so owning beachfront property would give them more time together as a family.

A military family is ready to buy their first house and hope to provide the same beach life for their kids as they had growing up; looking at familiar stomping grounds along Florida's Emerald Coast, they've narrowed their search to Gulf Breeze.

Two sisters and their husbands search for a vacation home in the Gulf Shores area of Alabama; with seven kids between them, it may be tricky to find a property with not only enough space but also an affordable price tag.

After losing out on two different houses in Ocean Isle, this couple is hoping that a third attempt will be their last so that they can enjoy the beach life with their two young children.

A traveling nurse who has always dreamed of living near the water searches in Myrtle Beach, S.C., for a beachy retreat from her busy life on the road.

A Houston couple wants to find a slice of paradise to enjoy weekend vacations in Surfside Beach, Texas.

After years of saving and countless trips to Mexico, Kenn and Paddy are ready for the life-changing adventure of running their own business.

A Connecticut family looks for a beach house to help them spend more time together; they love nearby Stonington, and with its unique maritime history they think it's the perfect location for their new vacation home.

An active couple from Herndon, Va., has been visiting Ocean City, Md., for years and enjoys all the activities the area has to offer and are now ready to buy a vacation home with amenities that help them stay in shape and plenty of space for guests.

Although a couple love visiting their family in Destin, Fla., they have grown tired of spending on hotel stays; with their toddler growing up quickly, they feel now is the best time to ditch pricey hotels and buy a place of their own.

Noah Cappe takes on the dill donut sundae at the South Florida Fair in West Palm Beach, a BBQ lumpia sandwich at the Washington County Fair in Utah and the cereal-infused Saturday Morning Pizza at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Noah Cappe heads to the Vermont Maple Festival to dine on maple-infused carnival offerings; he celebrates the Mardi Gras Po'boy at the Great American Foodie Fest in Las Vegas and the stacked spam burger at the Riverside County Fair in Indio, Calif.

Noah Cappe visits the Washington County Fair in Utah; he's off to the Clark County Fair in Nevada for Pretzel French Toast; Noah heads to the North Florida Fair in Tallahassee for their Grape Gems, a candy-coated fruity treat!

Noah Cappe heads to the Houston Rodeo for their Cajun smoked tater; Noah visits the Clark County Fair in Nevada for some home cooking on a bun and goes back in time at the Medieval Fair of Norman, Okla., for the coronation of the crown cannoli.

Noah Cappe feels the brotherly love at the RiverRink Festival in Philadelphia with the ultimate crab fries; he checks out the South Florida Fair for the pizza supreme blossom and Las Vegas' Great American Foodie Fest for divine lobster 'n waffles.

Noah Cappe tries new coastal classics at the LA County Fair in Pomona, like the caviar cream cake; Noah sinks his teeth into the bloody Mary burger at the Macon County Fair in Illinois and fried maple cookies 'n cream at the Vermont Maple Festival.

Noah Cappe enjoys the snacks at the State Fair Meadowlands in New Jersey, including the big dill stick, cheeseburger mofongo and a bacon chocolate churro; he tries surf and turf at RiverRink Fest Philadelphia and pizza dippers in medieval Oklahoma.

Noah Cappe gets a good start to his day at the Macon County Fair in Illinois with the Big Biscuit; he takes a bite out of street food at the Ninth Avenue Food Festival in NYC and rings in the 4th of July at the Big Butler Fair in Pennsylvania.

Noah Cappe starts his midway adventure with the challenge burrito at the Big Butler Fair in Pennsylvania; it's off to the State Fair Meadowlands in New Jersey to sample jibaritos and the Macoupin County Fair in Illinois for the breakfast shoe.

Tearing into the Carnivore, filled to the brim with smoked brisket, pork and chicken; eating the Ragin' Cajun hoagie before sampling a fried fruit tart and Big Banana Pop; the World Series Burger; chile relleno burrito; birthday cake popcorn balls.

Dana and Joey enjoy spending time with their family out on the water; since Joey loved growing up on Tim's Ford Lake, he decides to share that same experience with his three children.

Chicago city dwellers Alex and Brennan look to escape from the hustle and bustle of their busy lives with a place on Lake Michigan that feels more like the country.

Pam and Rick live in Maryland with their two children; after years of visiting Pam's family in central New York, they discover Seneca Lake and its wineries, waterfalls and picturesque farmland.

Desmond and Khristy love being close to the water but wish they had a lake right in their backyard.

A long-distance couple settle down and buy a home together in New York; she wants an old house with history, while her partner prefers a modern home with amenities.

After a hurricane destroyed their previous vacation home on the Florida gulf, a couple is ready to try again; they have trouble choosing between a beachside high-rise or a cozy bungalow with a pool.

A young family is ready to purchase their first home in Mandeville, La.; she wants a big, fancy place to show off how far they've come, but he wants a more modest home in the country that's closer to work.

A couple looks to purchase their first home in Bloomington, Ind. And, while one doesn't mind a fixer-upper, the other would rather have a place that's move-in ready.

A pilot is moving back to Charleston, S.C., and looking for a new home with help from her best friend; she wants a coastal-chic penthouse condo with deep water views, but her friend thinks a single-family home would be better.

A newlywed couple looks to purchase their first home together in Atlanta -- she's always wanted to own a single-family home, but he's looking for a multifamily investment property so they can build wealth.

A family searches for their first home in the ultra-competitive Bay Area of San Francisco.

A single man is ready to become an adult and purchase his first home in Los Angeles; he's looking for two bedrooms for a potential roommate and something turnkey, but it may be a tall order for his budget.

A woman and her daughter -- feeling outnumbered by the seven boys in their blended family -- are looking for a waterfront getaway in Mobile Bay, Ala.

Growing up in the area of Orange Beach, Ala., Jamie and Jamie spent a lot of time on the sand, but their life with three children has made it difficult to catch a break on the beach.

After four years of living 45 minutes apart, a couple decides to purchase an oceanfront rendezvous in Point Pleasant Beach, N.J., where they can also produce rental income when they're not there.

Jodi and Michael are currently renting a home in Virginia Beach, Va.; they have a baby on the way and are finally ready to purchase a place of their own, as long as it's close to the water.

Rick, Christina and their son Devon love what San Diego has to offer, but they miss their family and the nature of New York state.

After spending the past several years traveling all around the country for work, Steven and Erin realize their family needs to settle down in one location as their boys grow older.

After 20 years away, Sloan returns to the lake he grew up on to purchase a home with his girlfriend, Krystal.

A Syracuse, N.Y., family looks for the perfect spot for family getaways along the shores of Star Lake in the Adirondack region.

Self-made couple Nancy and Scott, having worked toward a lakefront home their entire lives, prepare to reward themselves with a family home on Lake Sinclair, Ga.

Kandi grew up in Warsaw, Indiana, and spent her summers vacationing along the nearby shores of Tippecanoe Lake with her family.

College sweethearts are looking for their first home together along the stunning shores of Lake Erie.

A Tenn. family searches for a lakefront home on Smith Lake, Ala.

Greg and Lisa are siblings from Godfrey, Ill. and are looking to purchase a lakefront home with their families in a gated community, but he's still a little hesitant that this would be a practical purchase for their families.

Veterinarians and former avid boaters Mike and Jen want the perfect lakefront retreat in Innsbrook, Mo.

After 20 years away, Sloan returns to the lake he grew up on to purchase a home with his girlfriend, Krystal.

A Syracuse, N.Y., family looks for the perfect spot for family getaways along the shores of Star Lake in the Adirondack region.

Self-made couple Nancy and Scott, having worked toward a lakefront home their entire lives, prepare to reward themselves with a family home on Lake Sinclair, Ga.

Kandi grew up in Warsaw, Indiana, and spent her summers vacationing along the nearby shores of Tippecanoe Lake with her family.

College sweethearts are looking for their first home together along the stunning shores of Lake Erie.

A Tenn. family searches for a lakefront home on Smith Lake, Ala.

Greg and Lisa are siblings from Godfrey, Ill. and are looking to purchase a lakefront home with their families in a gated community, but he's still a little hesitant that this would be a practical purchase for their families.

Veterinarians and former avid boaters Mike and Jen want the perfect lakefront retreat in Innsbrook, Mo.

Rick, Christina and their son Devon love what San Diego has to offer, but they miss their family and the nature of New York state.

After spending the past several years traveling all around the country for work, Steven and Erin realize their family needs to settle down in one location as their boys grow older.

After four years of living 45 minutes apart, a couple decides to purchase an oceanfront rendezvous in Point Pleasant Beach, N.J., where they can also produce rental income when they're not there.

Jodi and Michael are currently renting a home in Virginia Beach, Va.; they have a baby on the way and are finally ready to purchase a place of their own, as long as it's close to the water.

After vacationing and hosting their wedding reception there, a Charlotte, N.C. couple decides to move to the South Carolina low-country barrier island, Isle of Palms.

A Pittsburgh couple decides on a life in the Florida Keys after their honeymoon in Key West, with the dream of raising their daughter in a place with year-round sunshine.

A Florida family is tired of Key Largo's traffic and lack of outdoor activities for their children, so they search for homes farther south in the Florida Keys with enough space to park their camper and boat.

A recently married Florida couple moves to their hometown on Marco Island, Fla. After having lived on the mainland in Naples for some time.

Alex and Jen lead a hectic life in St. Louis with their four children and have always dreamed of living at the beach, so when Alex's job offered him a chance to relocate, the couple jumped at the chance to raise their kids in nearby Isle of Palms.

Kevin and Jenny have been living in Savannah, Ga. with their three kids, but an upswing in new construction has turned this once quiet town into a crowded city, so the family heads to Skidaway Island, Ga. to get back to nature.

Amanda and Gary want a change of pace from their busy hometown of Harrisburg, Pa. and decide to relocate to James Island, S.C.

Terry and Sandy have been bringing their kids from Cincinnati to Topsail Island, N.C. for more than 20 years, and now with the youngest out of the house, the couple is ready to make a permanent move to the quaint island they love.

Hunt and Julie lead a hectic life in Trenton, N.C., and are looking to finally pause and relax permanently in their favorite vacation spot on Topsail Island, N.C.

A couple decides to live the life they've always wanted by trading the mountains of Utah for the beaches of Merritt Island, Fla.

A family of five looks for a lakefront vacation home on Douglas Lake in eastern Tenn.

Raymond and Christine move from California to Florida because of a job opportunity and look for a lakefront location in Winter Haven.

Tom and Dana live just outside Atlanta and have three kids, but a very hectic home life has them looking for a place to get away to and relax.

Dean, Maura and their two daughters love living in the small town of Moses Lake, Wash., with its abundance of outdoor activities, and after five years of living a short drive from the shore, the family wants to make the move to the waterfront.

A family is ready to buy a home after years of living in a cramped apartment in Atlanta; she's looking for a large, single-family home with plenty of space and wow factor, while he wants a townhouse with little maintenance.

An engaged Rhode Island couple is in no hurry to get married, so she got approval to buy a home without him knowing, but while he's looking for something to renovate, she wants something that is move-in ready.

A couple looks to buy their first home together in super-expensive San Francisco, but one prefers historic charm and no noise, while the other wants a modern loft in the center of downtown.

After surviving a health scare, buyers in the Washington, D.C., area want a bigger home to grow their family; she wants to spend more to get a move-in ready new build, while he'd rather pinch pennies and buy a fixer.

In the midst of a healthy midlife crisis, a single empty nester fulfills her dream of moving to Portland, Ore.; she wants to go big, but her best friend wants her to keep it simple since she's also starting a new business.

A newly single mother and her two daughters are looking for a new home in Jonesboro, Ark.; she wants an open floor plan and a big yard, but her mother thinks she needs something smaller and easier to take care of.

A Tampa judge with a real estate addiction is ready to buy another home, preferably in her dream neighborhood.

A couple seek a bigger place in Puyallup, Wash.; she thinks they should build from scratch, he wants to keep costs low so they can afford to create the cellar of his dreams.

A couple who met as teenagers in Ocean City, New Jersey, have always dreamed of having a vacation home there and with a baby on the way, they need to find a place before their little bundle is born.

A family of four Texas natives looks for a vacation home in the beach town of Galveston; they have decided now is the perfect time to invest in their own piece of paradise and are setting out to find the perfect place of their own.

A family of six that recently moved to Gold Beach, Ore., loves the area and its proximity to the beach, but the apartment they're renting is getting tight on space.

Kansas City residents Adam and Jami want to find a vacation home in Gulf Shores, Ala.; they're looking for a home that gives them the freedom to enjoy all the wholesome fun Gulf Shores has to offer on their own schedule.

A bachelor from South Carolina wants to move to Oahu.

An Oregon couple wants to raise their children on Oahu's beautiful beaches.

A newlywed couple relocates from Texas to Oahu, Hawaii.

A mother from Arizona decides to join her daughter in Oahu.

After graduating from college in Honolulu and falling in love with the bustling city, a Seattle woman decides to stay put and find a home in Oahu.

Two friends leave New York City for Oahu's beaches.

Newlyweds are determined to buy a home steps away from the beach.

A newly engaged couple has grown tired of rough Ohio winters and follows a job opportunity to Oahu.

A couple seeks a home in Oahu, Hawaii, to raise their children.

A young military family from the Midwest is ready for an Oahu lifestyle.

A newlywed couple relocates from Texas to Oahu, Hawaii.

A mother from Arizona decides to join her daughter in Oahu.

After graduating from college in Honolulu and falling in love with the bustling city, a Seattle woman decides to stay put and find a home in Oahu.

Two friends leave New York City for Oahu's beaches.