When Warren and Tricia bought a recently remodeled house in the perfect neighbourhood, they dreamed of hosting large family holiday gatherings. But soon after moving in, the reality of living in a small house with a tight layout and tiny kitchen set in, and their party plans were put on hold. Now with a three-year-old and a newborn, they need space and function more than ever, so they enlist Drew and Jonathan to take on a major renovation. But as the walls come down, remnants of previous bad renovations surface: illegal electrical, water damage and mold - and Warren and Tricia are forced to make some tough design compromises to stay on budget.
Johnny and Jacqui's dated and dysfunctional kitchen would be a problem for most families, but with a seven-year-old-son and five rescue dogs in their house, mealtimes have become chaotic and stressful. They can't move because they live close to a fantastic park for the dogs and they don't want to disrupt their son's schooling. Desperate for a solution to create a more functional space for their unique family, they enlist Drew and Jonathan to help solve their canine conundrum. As the renovation progresses, a structural support issue surfaces, potentially saddling the homeowners with a $50,000 overage.
Yosemite and Charlie bought their house three years ago with the dream of being the entertainment hub for their friends. They live for having friends over for games nights and dinners. But reality soon kicked in and their house's warts surfaced - dangerous trip hazards, a cut-off kitchen and a game room that resembles a frat house. Now, after saving for years they are ready to embark on their first ever major renovation. But they have big dreams and keep asking for extras, so when problems surface in the renovation, Drew and Jonathan are forced to walk a fine line of trying to give them everything they want while keeping the budget from skyrocketing.
Krystal and Ben moved back to their childhood neighbourhood with the goal of giving their five-year-old daughter the chance to grow up around her extended family, many of whom live close by. But the 1950s house they bought hasn't undergone any significant renovations since it was built, and that's a problem. While Ben is all in, Krystal is skeptical about their purchase, as the list of things to fix and remove - mould, asbestos, old wiring and plumbing, outdated windows - is daunting. When Drew and Jonathan open up the walls, they discover a few unwanted surprises that threaten to push the build way over budget, and shatter Krystal's hopes of being the family hub for the holidays.
Jessica and Jeff bought a house in the location of their dreams, close to good schools for their two kids, but it needs a full gut and remodel before they can even think about moving in. After getting endless bids on the renovation from many contractors and designers, they have more questions than answers. Turning to Drew and Jonathan, the new homeowners ask the brothers to add an additional bathroom to the main floor - no small feat given the tiny footprint. The proposed solution means Jessica and Jeff must make a tough decision that will drastically alter the layout of their house and makes them question whether their expectations for fit and function are unrealistic.