Brett tackles a historic Victorian home built by Andrew McNally of Rand McNally publishing fame. To retain the home's grandeur, Brett relocates the kitchen and entryway. Then, he tackles the main bedroom and bath, which have lost their original style.

1887 Victorian Mansion

Brett Waterman

1955 Mid-Century Ranch

1954 Modern California Ranch

A 1912 Transitional Victorian house is a hybrid of styles, combining Victorian flourish with Arts and Crafts simplicity. Brett manages to restore the home, blend two architectural styles and find space for a new bedroom for the owners' daughter.

1912 Transitional Victorian Arts and Crafts

A classic midcentury modern ranch was designed by a prominent architect and almost all of its original details and fixtures are still intact. Brett aims to preserve these elements while giving the home much-needed updated functionality.

Brett helps a young family preserve the beautiful, original mid-century woodwork and cabinetry of their 1955 ranch home. He creates more light and functionality in the kitchen and totally reimagines a 1990s-style bathroom remodel.

In a unique neighborhood of 1920s-era English cottages, one of them doesn't fit in. Brett brings this house back in line with the others, reclaims its original character through a number of discoveries and makes it more user friendly for the homeowners.

1928 English Cottage

A couple needs Brett's help to restore their Craftsman bungalow.

1923 Craftsman Bungalow

Brett restores a Victorian's lost style for a multigenerational family.

1899 Queen Anne Victorian

Brett tackles a Victorian that needs a living room and kitchen restoration.

1893 Victorian

In each hour episode, preservationist Brett Waterman transforms one character filled house for a couple or family who owns it. Brett focuses on homes with fascinating stories and unrealized potential hidden beneath neglect, bad renovations, and ugly additions.

1887 Victorian Mansion

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