Ep 10. Family Reno on Daughin Island

The episode "Family Reno on Dauphin Island" of Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation season 5 follows a family who want to turn their newly purchased beach house into their dream vacation home. The family, consisting of a mother, father, and two daughters, have always dreamed of owning a beachfront property, and after years of saving, they finally found a fixer-upper that fits their budget. Despite the house being in a less-than-perfect condition, the family remains optimistic and eager to begin the renovation process to turn the property into their own slice of paradise.

The episode begins with the family meeting with real estate agent Nicki, who showed them the house before they bought it. The house, located on Dauphin Island in Alabama, has stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico, but it also needs a lot of work. The family has a budget of $175,000 to renovate the house, and Nicki introduces them to contractor Stephen, who specializes in beachfront renovations.

The family shares their wish list with Stephen, which includes a kitchen open to the living room for better family bonding, a larger deck, and a fun game room for their daughters. Stephen tells the family that he can do all of that within their budget but warns them of the potential for unforeseen expenses due to the fact that it's an older house with a renovation history.

The family gets to work right away, and the first priority is to gut the living room and kitchen area. They get stuck in, and soon it's out with the old and in with the new. Stephen suggests adding a wall to create a dedicated game room for the kids, and the family loves the idea. Meanwhile, the kitchen and living room are transformed into the open space they dreamed of.

As they continue working on the house, the family runs into a problem: a live electrical wire in the wall where they're putting in the shuffleboard for the game room. Thankfully, they see the danger in time, and Stephen calls in an electrician to fix the problem.

The next challenge the family faces is the deck, which needs to be replaced entirely due to the wear and tear of harsh Gulf Coast weather. They plan on keeping the footprint of the old deck, but they're upgrading to a more durable, composite decking material. As with everything else, the family pitches in to help, and they're all getting stronger as they go.

The final project for the family is the master bedroom and bathroom. They want to add to the existing space and create a master suite that opens to a private balcony overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Stephen informs them that the addition will be the most expensive part of the renovation, but the family deems it worth it.

The family gets creative with their decorations, finding deals at local flea markets and antique shops. They've set aside funds for interior design, but they also want to bring their own unique touches to the home.

In the end, the family completes their dream renovation for a total cost of $165,000, leaving them a little bit of wiggle room in their budget. The home boasts a stunning view of the Gulf of Mexico from the newly upgraded deck and master suite. The fun game room is perfect for family bonding, and the open living room and kitchen area makes for a perfect gathering space. The family is thrilled with the final product and can't wait to make more memories in their beautiful beachfront home.