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Before they took on the epic renovation of an entire resort, the Baeumler's got their feet wet building their family's lake house. Bryan and Sarah look back at the super-tight timeline in which they had to buy, build and design their dream getaway.
Builder Bryan Baeumler is finally living his dream of building a lakeside retreat, but before he can get started, he and his wife Sarah butt heads over location and design. Then, Bryan must come up with a plan to transport materials to his remote site.
Bryan finds himself injured at a critical stage in the build, but just when he's back on his feet, Bryan must leave Adam and Sarah in charge on site. Then, the project hits a major setback when Adam discovers that lumber is missing.
Bryan battles Mother Nature as he tries to finish the roof, while Rebecca and Sarah's relationship hits a breaking point. Then, the Baeumlers enlist the help of a friend to work on the deck, and Bryan and Sarah clash over the interior finishes.
Sarah's reluctance to build their cottage in the wilderness proves to be a valid concern as the wildlife gets too close for comfort. Then, Bryan and Sarah get heated in choosing a look for the fireplace, and Bryan struggles to tile the floor on schedule.
Stepping up as lead designer, Sarah joins Darren to face-off with Bryan over the siding and stresses about a key bathroom element that won't be ready in time. Then, Bryan comes up with modifications to make the cabinets and appliances fit in their spaces.
With his deadline looming, Bryan realizes the light at the end of the tunnel is further away than planned as final touches pull the crew in all directions. When the cottage is completed, Bryan and Sarah recount the most-memorable moments of the build.
