Amber and Jon are looking for a getaway near their home in Raleigh, NC, and Lake Gaston fits the bill. With assistance from their broker, they find a house with a price that's as perfect as the location but the condition of the home is less than ideal. Luckily, Jon is a contractor and with help from some friends they dive head first into the project. All is going smoothly until safety concerns start to strain the budget. Will Amber and Jon be able to make their getaway dream a reality?

College sweethearts are ready to find a vacation home for their family on Alabama's Smith Lake; they're shown several properties but each will require some work.