Desperate Landscapes

Showing homeowners properties around the world that match the cost of their current home. A couple sees what they can afford in three enticing locations that fit their lifestyle.

Actress Monica Potter has returned to Cleveland, Ohio to buy and restore her childhood home, which has remained unchanged for three decades. Together with her feisty mother and three outspoken sisters, she's leading a massive renovation of the lake house, bringing back its original glory along with contemporary touches. From the furniture and mementos of her youth, to some hidden history, Monica uncovers more than she ever expected coming home.

Real-life cousins Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri seek out deserving neighborhood heroes then surprise them with amazing home makeovers.

Interior designer Danielle Bryk sets out to build her sister and brother-in-law's lake house from the ground up. She works with local contractors and uses environmentally friendly techniques to bring the home to life in just four months.

Renovation, design and real estate pros Chip and Joanna Gaines are paired with Waco/Dallas, Texas-area buyers to renovate the wrong house that's in the right location.

Fancy swapping the hustle and bustle of city life for an idyllic rural retreat? The team help a host of well-known faces find their dream homes in the glorious British countryside.

Chelsea and Cole DeBoer of "Teen Mom 2" fame flex their renovation and home design skills as they convert homes to meet the needs of client, and spotlight their burgeoning business in their hometown of Sioux Falls, SD.

Designer Natalie Papier, muralist Racheal Jackson and abstract artist Frankie Zombie take an art-forward approach to creating beautifully curated spaces for their clients by exploring the intersection of art and interior design.

The property show that helps prospective buyers find their dream home in the country.

Diverse architectural styles in vibrant Nashville present the canvas for sisters Alana and Lex LeBlanc, who help clients transform homes they've outgrown into hot properties that can fetch top dollar. "Everyone dreams of finding that perfect place to call home," Alana says. "But not everyone can afford their dream home until they've sold a house that no longer suits their needs." So the ladies compare neighborhood home prices and craft the best resale plan for the homeowner's current property. Then, with a goal of selling high and getting clients the dollars they need to purchase their new home, the sisters and their crew tackle whole home renovation projects that include moving walls, adding fresh paint and accessorizing.

Follow iconic screen star Pamela Anderson as she leaves her Hollywood life behind, returns to her roots on the coast of Vancouver Island, and embarks on a massive restoration of her grandmother’s legacy property. Joining Pamela’s journey is a talented team of designers, architects and contractors who work with her through the stresses and struggles of this extraordinary renovation.

Sommartorpet was a Swedish home improvement television programme broadcast by Sveriges Television. It was broadcasted in the summer and based around the renovation of an old house.