With a growing family, this Southern California couple needs more space. He dreams of a do-it-yourself fixer-upper, but she worries that his perfectionist approach could mean a major project would take forever to finish.

Two empty nesters are searching for a historic home on the North Shore of Boston. He is hoping to find a fixer-upper chock full of character, but she has reservations since he has been known to make changes without looping her in.

A couple decides to renovate their first home in Denver but soon learn that old houses come with expensive problems, like replacing 70-year-old pipes. With setback after setback they begin to worry they've taken on too much.

This family is ready to leave their condominium. He's all about finding the perfect vibe, but she's worried they'll wind up in a money pit. And once renovations start, problems pile up and they both struggle to stay positive.