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Big Beach BuildsShortly after graduating college in 2001, Marnie Oursler purchased a broken-down house in Bethany Beach, Del., restored it herself and sold it for a six-figure profit. That convinced her to continue her family's extensive pedigree in the real estate business -- her father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather were all builders -- and now Oursler constructs and renovates coastal properties in and around Betheny Beach. DIY Network follows her during various restorations as she creates beautifully classic homes that can withstand hot summers, high tides and hurricane seasons for years to come. From making the most of ocean views to customizing sand-friendly spaces, Marnie takes beach houses that have been around forever and gives them modern amenities while preserving their charm.No live or upcoming content available at this time
S2, EP8 "Sun Room to Fun Room"A couple's house in Bethany Beach, Del., has been in the family for decades, but it's becoming cramped as their family grows; now, it's up to Marnie to bring the house into the 21st century and to make it comfortable enough for three generations.
S2, EP7 "Seaside Spectacular"In Bethany Beach, Del., a family calls on Marnie to save their cramped 1980s beach house; Marnie's mission is to drag it into the present with a nautical makeover and make it look as beautiful as the beaches around it.
S2, EP6 "Pie-Shaped Problem House"A couple loves to host family members at their home in Dewey Beach, Del., but no one wants to stay in their tiny, awkwardly shaped guest house; Marnie decides to go bold with her design choices to transform their house into a fun beach getaway.
S2, EP5 "Big Beach Dreams"Marnie's friend, Leslie, has achieved her dream of buying a beautiful house on the beach, but it needs a lot of work; now, Leslie needs Marnie's help to turn it into the beach home and entertaining hub she's always dreamed about.
S2, EP4 "A House Built on Sand"A couple's beach cottage in Dewey, Del. is just a few steps to the beach, but the house has no curb appeal and feels dated; Marnie comes in for a face lift, but during demolition, she finds that the foundation is sinking into the sand.
S2, EP3 "Bethany Beach Bunks"A family with a new baby is bursting out of their cramped bungalow in Bethany Beach, Del.; Marnie creates more space for the family by opening up the kitchen, relocating a laundry room and building magical bunk beds to accommodate the children.
S2, EP2 "No Longer Grandma's House"After inheriting his family's cottage in Bethany Beach, Del., a man realizes it looks like grandmother still lives in the home; Marnie steps in with a plan to bring the house up to date that includes ripping out the old wood paneling.
S2, EP1 "Blown-Out Beach House"The Thornton family has enjoyed many summers at their beach house; although the location is perfect, the cottage has an awkward layout for their growing family; Marnie maximizes the home's space.
S1, EP13 "Save It or Sell It"In Lewes, Del., a family is torn between selling their house or renovating it; Marnie seeks to expand the family's lovely beach house while maintaining its historic charm.
S1, EP12 "Rare and Recycled"A determined couple finds a 1960s gem of a beach home with a breezeway running through its center; Marnie faces one of her toughest challenges yet as she attempts to create a modern, fresh look without altering the structural design of the house.
S1, EP11 "Bethany Beach"Tina and Jim just bought a cottage at Bethany Beach, Del., and ask Marnie to upgrade the first level of their home, opening it up and making it brighter.
S1, EP10 "Boxed in at the Beach"In Bethany, Del., Chris and Danielle's cottage is too cramped for their family of five; Marnie attempts to convert the wasted deck space and bare backyard into a spacious beach escape, but an unlucky pipe break brings the renovation to a halt.
S1, EP9 "From Soaked to Saved"In Dewey Beach, Del., a couple invests in a 50-year-old abandoned home, and they decide to hand the reins over to Marnie in the hopes she'll turn the fixer-upper into a safe vacation destination for their two boys.
S1, EP8 "Backyard Beauty"In South Bethany, Del., Jay and Christine enlist Marnie to update and renovate their back deck by adding a stunning new outdoor shower, state-of-the-art outdoor kitchen and entertaining areas for all.
S1, EP7 "Open-Concept Canal Home"Karen's canal-side home has an enormous backyard and attractive deck area, but its choppy layout isn't functional; Marnie has big plans for this vast beach home, including a complete indoor and outdoor kitchen renovation and new open-concept layout.
S1, EP6 "Beauty and the Beach"In Bethany Beach, Del., Marnie attempts to update a couple's townhouse but the discovery of water damage may affect her ability to make the most of its dazzling view.
S1, EP5 "Big Family, Bigger Beach Home"In Dewey Beach, Del., a couple's home has become cramped as their family continues to grow; with an open-concept layout, Marnie aims to preserve the integrity of the house while improving the flow and maximizing space for this growing family.
S1, EP4 "Flood-Ridden to Fabulous"In Bethany Beach, Del., Tom and Kim's spacious backyard gets overrun by flooding during thunderstorms, and the couple enlists Marnie to make the yard flood-proof and to transform the impractical space into a stunning outdoor living area.
S1, EP3 "Captain's Paradise"In Bethany Beach, Del., a former ship's captain and his wife decide to buy a classic beach cottage a block away from the water; the home's interior has structural flaws and an awkward layout.
S1, EP2 "The Beach Gut"A couple transports a 60-year-old house to a plot of land near the beach, and it's up to Marnie and her team to completely renovate the home while keeping its rustic charm and integrity from the 1960s.
S1, EP1 "Amazing A-frame"Builder Marnie Oursler takes on a dilapidated A-frame cottage that sits two blocks from the beach; a crumbling foundation requires the cottage to be lifted 20 feet in the air to reset the unsafe structure.
Shortly after graduating college in 2001, Marnie Oursler purchased a broken-down house in Bethany Beach, Del., restored it herself and sold it for a six-figure profit. That convinced her to continue her family's extensive pedigree in the real estate business -- her father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather were all builders -- and now Oursler constructs and renovates coastal properties in and around Betheny Beach. DIY Network follows her during various restorations as she creates beautifully classic homes that can withstand hot summers, high tides and hurricane seasons for years to come. From making the most of ocean views to customizing sand-friendly spaces, Marnie takes beach houses that have been around forever and gives them modern amenities while preserving their charm.
Original Air Date: Jan 13, 2016
Genres: RealityTV Series
Rating: TVG
Playback: HD
2 seasons available on demand (21 episodes)
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