Ep 1. Bare Bones vs. Moldy Mansion

In season 6, episode 1 of Texas Flip N' Move titled "Bare Bones vs. Moldy Mansion," finds the flipping siblings, Donna and Toni with their team competing against Randy and Casey, a father and daughter duo, in a bidding war to buy two homes at a public auction in Fort Worth. The catch is that neither team knows what is behind the doors of the homes they are bidding on. It could be a total makeover or a complete tear-down.

The first home, which Donna and Toni are successful in bidding, turns out to be a run-down and incomplete property that they dub the "Bare Bones" house. It is a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, with a partially completed addition and a detached garage that would need to be converted into a living space. Despite its flaws, the sisters see the potential in the property as it sits on a spacious lot and boasts a charming and traditional exterior.

On the other hand, Randy and Casey are successful in their bid for a 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom home that is aptly named the "Moldy Mansion." As the name suggests, the house has extensive water damage, mold, missing walls, and rats, making it a major project even for seasoned flippers like Randy and Casey. But the father and daughter duo do not seem to be intimidated by the extensive repairs and instead see the property's size and historical charm as positive attributes that could eventually turn into a considerable profit.

The episode follows both teams as they begin their projects, with their different approaches and styles of flipping on full display. Donna and Toni choose to focus on the exterior of the Bare Bones house, aiming to take advantage of its traditional charm and give it better curb appeal. They install a porch, replace the damaged windows and repaint both the exterior and interior. Additionally, the sisters plan to convert the detached garage into an additional living space to increase the home's value.

Randy and Casey have a more considerable challenge ahead of them with the Moldy Mansion. With extensive water damage and mold, the team has to replace entire walls, the roof, and the insulation to bring the home up to living standards. They also opt for a complete redesign of the layout, making the property more open and flowy. Furthermore, the team takes advantage of the mansion's historical features like its hardwood floors and decorative molding to add value to the home, showcasing that style and charm can make up for previous damages.

Throughout the episode, both teams face unexpected snags, making it clear that flipping houses is not as straightforward as it seems. For Donna and Toni, their decision to flip the garage into an additional living space hits a roadblock when the inspector comes by and tells them that they will need another permit to convert it. The team ends up having to delay the project for a full month, making it clear that the flipping process is not always smooth and free of setbacks.

As for Randy and Casey, their challenge comes in the form of an unexpected expense resulting from their initial plan to keep the historical touches intact. They discover the flooring underneath the carpet is in worse condition than initially thought, forcing them to halt their current plans and have to spend more money to keep their vision of a refurbished mansion alive. However, they soon realize that flipping is about flexibility and reevaluating their plans according to the situation at hand.

The episode concludes with both teams debuting their finished projects, which are both dramatic transformations from the rundown properties they purchased at the auction. The Bare Bones house has been transformed into a charming, yet modern, welcoming home that boasts the kind of future prospective buyer's dream about. As for the Moldy Mansion, Randy and Casey have managed to transform a severely damaged property into a beautiful, restored historical property that still holds on to all its character traits.

In conclusion, Texas Flip N' Move season 6 episode 1 titled "Bare Bones vs. Moldy Mansion" is educational and entertaining. It highlights the challenges and surprises that flipping houses presents, as well as the importance of matching the right property to the right team. Fans of design shows and home renovation shows will find this episode, and indeed the entire series, captivating and enjoyable.