Dream House Episode Guide

Episode Guide

• Although Exhausted, the Mackeys Prepare to Move in and Set a Date for a Housewarming Party

  The Mackeys prepare to move in and host a party.

• Anticipation

  The lights are tested and the power connected in the new house.

• The Architects

  Budget concerns; hiring an architect.

• Artwork for the House

  Friends create artwork; tile-making party.

• The B.O.A.R. Meeting

  Board of Architectural Review.

• Baby on Board

  A couple building their dream home in Boulder, Colo. welcome their first child.

• Beach House Bummer

  A couple must remodel their entire kitchen.

• Beaufort Bound

  Georgia couple searches for a new home.

• The Big Dig

  Tree roots cause problems during the excavation.

• The BOAR's Back

  Board of Architectural Review.

• Boss Lady

  Her first job as a general contractor is her own dream house.

• Brandon's Big Day

  Brandon's dream house is finally complete.

• Bring on the Color

  Siding is completed; the family takes a vacation in France; construction begins on the steel deck.

• The Builder

  Choosing a builder.

• The Builders

  Building contractors; plumbing fixtures/tile.

• Building ... At Last

  Clearing land; pouring a foundation.

• Building the Walls

  The construction of the foundation is met with many challenges.

• The Building Trades

  Workers interact to complete the house on time.

• Bulletproof

  The house is six months behind schedule, but construction is in full swing.

• Burnin' Down the House

  Anita and Brad Feder have trouble with the budget for their house; electricians discuss lighting options; steel work at the home is behind schedule; Anita makes some decisions without Brad.

• Busting the Foundation Budget

  The contractor tries to stay on budget, as more unexpected costs add up.

• California Dreamin'

  Three college friends invest in a dilapidated San Diego beach house.

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• Cementing Friendship
• Cheryl Takes Charge

  Cheryl returns from Mexico.

• Chimneys and Windows

  Leaded-glass window.

• Chuck Goes Shopping

  Builder shops for supplies; spiral staircase.

• Chuck Takes Over as Contractor

  Hand-painted tiles; Italian mosaic.

• The Closing

  Stucco; painting; finishing wood floors; carpet installation; closing on a house.

• The Conclusion?

  Disagreements over kitchen design; finished renovation.

• Concrete Pour

  A couple turn the corner and finish tearing down their old home and start building their new one.

• Concrete Pumping Problems

  Problems occur while the team pumps concrete to finish the garage.

• Condomania

  Exterior window casings and rock; interior and closet doors; countertops and cabinets.

• Confrontation

  Tension between Robert and Cheryl escalates.

• Control Issues

  The focus shifts to interior lighting as the couple take matters into their own hands.

• Cost Cutting

  Cutting costs; interior designers.

• Cuts & Bruises

  The couple are on the verge of finishing their home.

• Deadline Looms

  Six weeks to go and 43 doors to install.

• Decisions, Decisions

  Shopping for supplies; installing shingle siding.

• Delays

  Delays; landscape designer; stained glass; spiral staircase is installed.

• Demolition Dangers

  Geno struggles to tear down the back deck; a contractor discovers that the family was living in a death-trap.

• Design Decisions

  A designer helps Kelli focus on her Thanksgiving dinner plans.

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• Digging In

  Excavation begins on a restaurant.

• Down to the Wire

  A bevy of tradesmen work away on landscaping and installing cabinets throughout the house.

• Down to the Wire

  A couple has 30 days to get their house ready to move in to.

• Drawn to the Journey

  A couple with a baby on the way decide to build their own home.

• Dream House 3

  Delays; a new crew; the family considers moving out.

• Dream House 3

  The family moves out; the framing crew digs through plan changes.

• Dream House 3

  Mortgage loan deadline approaches; furniture and accessories arrive; the house is presented to the public.

• Dreamhouse on the Coast of Massachusetts

  Man builds a home on the coast of Massachusetts.

• Dressing the House

  Problems with the design budget arise; the unique design of the home impacts every decision the designers make.

• Emily's Indecision

  Daughter has big ideas for house.

• End of Demolition, Begin Construction

  The Rush family begins to see their dream house take shape.

• Excavation, Concrete Foundation and Other Delays

  A family faces more delays as the foundation is laid.

• Experience Required

  A lack of experience affects the budget and timeline.

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• Faulty Floors; Raising the Walls

  Silene and Geno Rush begin to fall further behind deadline on their dream house.

• Finally

  The couple moves in to their dream house.

• Financing

  Financing/mortgages; clearing and excavating.

• Finding an Interior Designer

  Hiring an interior designer; state-of-the-art heating system.

• Finished but Not Done

  The house passes the final inspection but things still need to be completed before the housewarming.

• The Finishes That Wouldn't End

  Building a custom house; trim; cabinets; fireplace.

• Finishing the Kitchen; Racing the Load Deadline

  60 custom made cabinets are installed and Geno tries to finish up the tiling on the Rush's dream house.

• Finishing Touches

  Counter tops; landscaping mistakes.

• Five Floors Up

  A couple race to meet their building deadline.

• Foundation Flaws

  A couple trying to build their dream home run into trouble when excavation reveals 'bad dirt' at the build site.

• Foundation Problems and Solutions

  Rocky soil and a steep slope cause problems for laying a foundation.

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• Goodbye Old House, Hello New

  Applying for a building permit; installing a septic system; house is prepared for razing.

• A Grand Convergence

  Staining woodwork; stone masons work on the fireplace.

• Ground Break

  A couple considers the high costs of building their dream home.

• Groundbreaking

  Christopher and Tina are determined to build their home on a very steep hillside in Boulder, Co.

• Grounding Issues

  Problems persist due to lack of communication; the inspector has problems with the electrical wiring.

• Hauling Concrete

  A couple building their dream home faces a setback when the trucks hauling concrete can't climb their steep driveway.

• Heat Wave

  Framing progress.

• Heating, Cooling and Fixtures

  A sub-contractor causes more problems for Geno.

• Here Comes the Rain

  Hard rain floods the basement of the dream house.

• Home at Last

  The last steps in constructions are completed.

• Home for the Holidays?

  The Cains are two weeks from moving in, and the railings are still an issue; custom closets are installed.

• The Home is Finished

  Unresolved issues; pitfalls when building.

• The Home's Timber Frame Is Completed While the Mackeys Enter a Sweat Equity Phase

  The pressure is on as Stephen does the AV wiring.

• The Honeymoon is Over

  Clashing over the kitchen design.

• House Emerges

  A house begins to emerge from the concrete foundation.

• House of Many Colors

  The landscaping process begins; lighting changes slow the schedule; the house is painted and carpeted in bold colors; kitchen issues.

• The House Takes Shape

  Foundation; windows.

• The Impossible Lot

  A steep triangular lot poses challenges to architects and contractors.

• In Sickness and in Health

  Pouring the foundation.

• Initial Steps

  Project overview; suburban development.

• The Inspection

  House inspection.

• Inspection Blues

  Interior work is at a standstill while exterior work continues.

• Is the End in Sight?

  A San Diego investment house.

• Kitchen Choices

  Analyzing a renovation budget.

• Living With Construction

  Being at a construction site.

• Long Day's Journey

  Changes continue to hamper progress on the house.

• Meet the Builder

  Couple decides to remodel home after difficult winter.

• Meet the Builder

  Expensive remodeling project.

• Meet the Cains
• Meet the Cefai Family

  Remodeling problems and solutions.

• Meet the Sandbergs

  A ranch house becomes a two-story home.

• Missed Schedule

  Delays hinder the building process; granite countertop; tile.

• A Missing Person

  Robert leaves the project; Cheryl tries to finish the house.

• The Missing Piece

  Front-porch modification; metal roofing; interior layout.

• Mondo Condo

  The threat of a view-blocking condominium looms.

• Money and Demolition

  A couple experiences sticker shock.

• Money, Money, Money

  Construction/mortgage loans.

• Money Pit

  A San Diego beach house quickly becomes a money pit.

• More Chaos

  The back foundation wall cracks and must be rebuilt.

• More Choices

  Stability of the foundation; exterior of the home.

• More Snags; Time and Money
• The More Things Change

  Air-return grate; brick patio.

• The Move

  Tour of the finished house.

• Neighborly Ways

  Choosing custom house plans.

• Neighbors Notice

  Newcomers to a historic district face scrutiny.

• A New Beginning

  Delays persist in spite of site supervisor hiring.

• No HVAC

  Construction oversight.

• Not a Happy Holiday

  Designing the kitchen and family room; budget concerns; the holiday season arrives.

• Off to Mexico

  Construction delays; new job in Mexico.

• Phase 1 Construction

  Plumbing supplies; drainage plan; rotten wood.

• The Phoenix Rises

  Soil problems; friends help with building/decorating.

• The Plan

  Developing a plan; stock vs. customized plans; zoning.

• Planning the Finish

  Meeting the interior designer; landscaping begins.

• Pouring the Floors

  Contractor James Casanova prepares for the final appearance by the troublesome concrete pumper truck.

• The Pressure Increases

  The construction process slows; plumbing.

• Pressure Mounts as Stephen Begins Work on Railings and Tile Installation

  Stephen begins tile installation.

• Problems, Problems Everywhere!

  A nail-gun accident and bad plumbing are just two of the headaches plaguing a dream home.

• Putting on the Roof

  After numerous delays, the roofers finally get started.

• Race to the Finish

  Kelli Smith and James Ladd try to get the house ready for a big party that's only a month away.

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• Racing the Clock

  A new crisis arises that might be the one to crumble Tina and Christopher Herr's plans to move into their dream house.

• Racing the Loan Deadline

  With the expiration of the construction loan looming, Christopher and Tina rush to complete their home.

• Racing to the Finish

  Fixing the stairs and installing custom cabinetry are only a few of the numerous things that must be done before Brandon can move into his house.

• Raising the Walls

  A house is ready for a major transformation.

• Reality Sets In

  Staying within budget.

• Roof Trouble

  No one takes responsibility for problems with the house.

• Rush Home Demolition Begins

  Silene and Geno handle as much of the demolition as possible by themselves.

• Sealing the House

  Sealing a house with a roof and new windows.

• Sealing the House for Winter

  Building deadlines; restoration store; preparing for a New England winter.

• The Second Year

  Construction enters its second year.

• Setting the Deadline

  The difficulties faced by the Cain family as they try to build their dream home in Riverside, Ill.

• Shift Change

  The roof gets completed, but concrete problems threaten the foundation.

• Shopping

  Buying a rug; shopping for appliances; building costs.

• A Shorter Chimney

  Neighbors dispute the height of a chimney.

• Slow Going

  Progress on the San Diego house is slow going.

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• So Close and Yet So Far

  The Feder family has a number of details that need to be completed before they can move into their new home.

• The Squabble

  Guest cottage; gable; living room; bedroom.

• St. Clarice's Fire

  The builder, painter and homeowner go about their various tasks.

• Steady Progress

  The kitchen gets started; stucco is applied.

• Stephen Finishes Wiring and Tackles the Wine-Tasting Bar

  Finishing wiring; tackling the wine-tasting bar.

• Stone Walls and Windows

  Covering stucco with granite.

• Stone Walls and Windows

  Re-covering stucco walls with granite; replacing 33 windows.

• Strained Budget, Frayed Nerves

  Despite a strained budget and numerous delays, homeowners try to keep their Wheaton house.

• Styrofoam Dreams
• That Sinking Feeling

  The Cains prepare to move in; tile problems continue; changes to the landscaping.

• They're Here

  The Beaufort house is finished.

• Three-Ring Circus

  Homeowners near the final stages of construction.

• Three Stories Up, Two Steps Back

  Framing has begun, but problems arise; design decisions have an effect on an overtaxed budget.

• Tile Shortage

  The Cains worry that the house they are building may be too small; selecting countertops; installing the steel roof.

• Time to Frame

  Framing begins on the Illinois dream house.

• To Be or Not to Be

  The work crew 'fast tracks' the design.

• Tower of Babble

  A couple decides how to handle concrete problems as the lighting plans begin.

• Train Wreck

  Difficulties and delays overwhelm the Landrys.

• Trimming the Budget

  A shipment of roofing materials has to be turned away due to the treacherous driveway.

• Trouble With Trenches

  A newly dug trench causes trouble.

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• Unconventional Choices

  Epoxy-finished walls; mirrored ceilings; basement master suite.

• Unexpected Costs

  Silene and Geno are thrilled to see progress on their dream house but they are faced with a major hit to their budget.

• Unexpected Costs

  Unexpected costs take a chunk out of a young investor's money.

• Unpleasant Surprises

  Demolition and excavation continues and with it some unpleasant surprises.

• The Waiting Game

  The house nears completion as the Landrys contemplate their move-in date.

• Wall Goes Up, Wall Comes Down

  A house in Boulder, Colo. runs into construction snags.

• Walls of Glass

  The Cains hope to move into their home by Thanksgiving.

• The Wedding

  Village board decides the fate of the chimney; wedding plans.

• Welcome to Controversy

  History of Bruno's house.

• The Wheels Come Off

  Going over budget.

• Winter Weather and Roofing Woes

  The Colorado winter puts a couple's dream home behind schedule.

• Winter Woes

  The dream house must be closed in before winter arrives.

• Wiring the House

  The cost of custom design touches and luxury items; challenges of building a home.

• World Without End

  Bruno decides the house is too small.

• Worth the Wait

  The Feder family moves into their spacious new home before it is finished.