Lakefront Bargain Hunt: Renovation

After selling their lake house in Indiana, a couple from Apollo, Pennsylvania searches for a weekend getaway closer to home; Lake Erie offers the perfect mix of convenience and charm with great food and wine.

The Wabash River winds its way through Indiana and Illinois; this family is looking for the perfect lakeside fixer-upper in the southwestern part of the valley; but the pitfalls of renovation may push their project over budget.

After years of visits to the lake, the family of five is ready to find a forever home on Lake Amon G. Carter; their dream is to build a home with unlimited activities for all and unmatched views of the lake from every angle.

A couple dreams of finding waterfront property with rental potential on Douglas Lake in Tennessee; they are ready to get their hands dirty and make it their own in hopes that they can host friends, family and even renters for extra income.

After spending years renting on Lake Wedowee in Alabama, Chris and Jenny are ready to purchase a vacation home for their family.

After years of hard work, a real estate agent uses the fruits of her labor to purchase an investment property that can be flipped for dual purposes; a new home for her daughter that will one day transition into an excellent rental property.

An Iowa couple searches for lakefront property with potential that they can transform into the perfect picturesque getaway for them and their large family.

A Huntsville, AL, couple seeks a weekend getaway along the shores of Guntersville Lake; the couple loves the outdoors and wants a place to spend quality time with their daughter, but they don't want to break the bank transforming their property.

A married couple is on the hunt for a property on Oklahoma's Skiatook Lake, with plans to transform it into the ultimate lakeside retreat; a place to create lasting memories and eventually pass down to future generations of their family.

Two couples team up to buy their dream vacation house on Deep Creek Lake, Md.; their agreed upon must-haves include water views and space for nine people but finding a property that both couples agree on may be a challenge.

A Nashville couple wants a waterfront retreat on Alabama's Smith Lake to escape their hectic lives; they may have to take on major renovations to create space where they can make memories with their kids and entertain friends and family.

In Texas, Dan and Emily find a waterfront home on Cedar Creek Lake that has tons of potential but needs a lot of work.

A first-time homebuyer has moved back to northeast Ohio to be closer to his family; he's searching for an affordable property that he can renovate into his forever lakeside retreat.

A Minnesota couple searches for a vacation home in Texas that reminds them of their home state, and their agent finds a lakefront property that needs quite a few repairs.

Minnesota is known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes and there's no better place to find the perfect house on the perfect lake; with lakefront prices at an all-time high, this couple will need to create their dream retreat with some hands-on renovations.

The tables are turned when two real estate agents decide to buy and renovate their own spot on the water after years selling lakefront properties.

A family looks for a vacation home on Logan Martin Lake, Alabama, in hopes of getaways filled with fishing, kayaking and relaxation.

A Dallas family wants to escape the city's summer heat by transforming a lake house into the perfect waterfront retreat in Cedar Creek Lake, Texas; they also add a few personal touches, so their four-legged family members can feel right at home.

A Washington couple searches the region's lakes for a waterfront retreat close to the Pacific Ocean in Port Orchard; They hope to renovate a cozy cabin into a dreamy escape for their young family.

An Upstate New York couple dreams of purchasing a home along the shores of Oneida Lake; however, finding an affordable property that overlooks the water and has plenty of space for their family may require some sweat equity and an ambitious plan.

After one trip to Lake Tillery, North Carolina, a couple decides to buy a lakefront vacation home there as an easy escape from their busy city lifestyle; they hope to put their own touch on a home where they can entertain family and friends.

A couple head back to their favorite spot from their college days to search for a vacation home near Deep Creek Lake, Md.; they're searching for a fixer-upper they can customize with easy lake access.

Outdoor enthusiasts John and Heather are looking for a vacation retreat for their family on Lake Oconee in Ga., and they find a fixer-upper in an ideal setting.

A couple finds a fixer-upper in Wisconsin that overlooks Lake Michigan, and they're doing all the renovation work themselves; he's a contractor with experience renovating properties, and she's ready to join him and get her hands dirty.

Lisa and Angela are co-workers and friends that are searching for a house with the help of their daughters Daniele and Allie, and are hoping to find the perfect vacation home to share between their two growing families.

New parents look to escape their busy New York City lives with a move to Wolf Lake, a small, rustic lake community in upstate New York; the properties they consider require significant renovations and may break the bank.

A New Jersey family of five looks for a lakefront getaway in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains - they want a property they can put their personal stamp on, but with a limited budget, they need all hands on deck to keep costs down.

A family who loves the outdoors hopes to find a house along the Chain of Lakes; this former orange grove has become a vacation hot spot, so it might be tough to find a place with a price tag that leaves enough leftover to make it their own.

An Atlanta couple fight budget restraints as they seek the perfect vacation home for their blended family in Jackson Lake, Ga.

A family finds a fixer-upper in Lake Country, Wisconsin, in hopes of turning it into a lakefront retreat with a boat dock. The house's outdated style and need for major repairs may break the budget, dashing their lakeside dreams.

Empty nesters find a home on Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, and leave snowy Indiana behind. He's a contractor and offers hands-on help during the renovation, but a major discovery during demolition disrupts the couple's plans.

A family with three young kids finds its forever lake home in Otter Tail County, Minn.; however, it is far from turnkey and the massive and complex renovation may derail the lakeside living dreams.

Mark and Mary Lynn search for a lake house with enough room to serve as a meeting place for their large family.

After spending years living all over the world, Teresa and Jeremy find the perfect vacation home for their family in Texas.

College sweethearts are ready to find a vacation home for their family on Alabama's Smith Lake; they're shown several properties but each will require some work.