Ep 10. New Nest for a Growing Family

In the season 3 episode 10 of Fixer Upper, titled "New Nest for a Growing Family," Chip and Joanna Gaines work with a couple who have three young children and are in need of a larger home. The couple, Chad and Joanna (not to be confused with the show's host), currently live in a cramped house that was fine for them when they got married, but now with three children, they've outgrown it.

The episode starts with the Gaines meeting the family at their current home to discuss their needs and wants for their new home. Chad and Joanna explain that they want a larger home with more bedrooms for their growing family, a backyard for the kids to play in, and a space for Chad's home office. Joanna takes note and tells them that she has the perfect house in mind for them.

The new house is a ranch-style home with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The Gaines see a lot of potential in the house and believe it can be transformed into the perfect family home for Chad and Joanna. However, the house needs a lot of work, including a complete kitchen and bathroom renovation, new flooring throughout the entire house, and a backyard overhaul.

As they begin the renovation process, the Gaines discover several unexpected issues that need to be addressed. The house has outdated wiring that needs to be replaced, and the plumbing is in desperate need of an upgrade. Despite these setbacks, Chip and Joanna work tirelessly to ensure that the project stays on track and meets the couple's needs.

To create a home that's perfect for a growing family, Joanna focuses on adding custom touches that make the house feel welcoming and practical. She designs a custom-built bench for the entryway where the family can put on and take off shoes and jackets, installs a built-in desk in Chad's new home office, and adds plenty of storage throughout the house.

The kitchen and dining room, which is the centerpiece of the home, gets a major renovation to create a space that's perfect for family gatherings. Joanna adds a large island with plenty of seating and storage, new appliances, a new backsplash, and updated lighting fixtures.

In the backyard, Chip and Joanna create a family-friendly space with a new deck, a sandbox for the kids, and a playhouse that Chad and Joanna can enjoy with their children. They repurpose some old items to create unique decor elements, such as turning an old coffee table into a bench for the backyard.

Throughout the episode, viewers get to see the transformation of the home from start to finish. They watch as Chip and Joanna work tirelessly to create a beautiful home that's perfect for a growing family. The end result is a stunning home that's both functional and stylish, and perfect for the family's needs.

Overall, "New Nest for a Growing Family" is a heartwarming episode that showcases the importance of creating a home that's perfect for a family's needs. The Gaines work hard to ensure that Chad and Joanna get the home of their dreams, and viewers get to see all the hard work pay off in the end.