Restoring Galveston

The Cordrays decide on a main kitchen entry for a tiny backhouse, salvaging the original sink and a few other antique surprises; Ashley and Michael try their hand at homemade tile, which turns out to be their favorite project yet.

The Cordrays renovate Michael's childhood brick bungalow for his supportive mom; they add a new fireplace, handmade window treatments, upgraded kitchen hardware and a surprise.

Michael and Ashley get the opportunity to renovate the Kettle House in Galveston, Texas; the spaceship-shaped landmark harbors a few surprises inside; it is soon brimming with life as the Cordrays bring their unique charm to this one-of-a-kind house.

The Cordrays look to balance function with history as they tackle a living room, bathroom and dining room remodel for a young couple and their three children in their 1896 Victorian home in Galveston, Texas.

In renovating a very old, very unique backhouse, the Cordrays create a kitchen where there once was a porch, build an office space that used to be an attic, and find a distinct dining solution perfect for a small home.

Ashley and Michael buy a shack from 1898 that's been abandoned for decades; with multiple problems, a tight budget and their second baby on the way, they face big challenges to transform it into a neighborhood gem.

Michael surprises Ashley with an 1893 raised cottage he purchased before seeing the interior; they find themselves in over their heads after realizing it's not quite the hidden gem Michael thought it was.

Ashley and Michael transform a neglected bungalow into a coastal retreat ideal for a weekend getaway offering the best of Galveston without ever leaving the comforts of home.

Michael and Ashley stumble upon a 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 a dream house worthy of its own name.

Ashley and Michael take on a house in the historic district; it's their first renovation since Ashley became pregnant, and they hope to complete the massive project before the baby arrives.

Buying a newer home isn't the Cordray's norm, but adding their iconic character, style and functionality never gets old; they build a privacy fence for the deck, a herringbone design focal wall, and raise and make over the original kitchen cabinets.

Michael overpays for a house that claims to be a Victorian but 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.

Ashley and Michael aim to turn a tiny dilapidated 1940s-era clapboard house into a beach getaway for a small family to enjoy on the weekends.

The Cordrays bring beauty, impeccable design and increased value to this renovation by adding a bedroom, vintage doors to separate the kitchen from the living space and retro tile found under the house for a one-of-a-kind backsplash.