The new homeowners want to return their home to its proper look and style, so they ask Brett to put in a new kitchen that retains the original cabinetry and style, but also provides better functionality for a modern family.

An unusual cottage looks like it's right out of a fairy tale, but it's lost some of its magic over the years. Brett adds details to the home to enhance the architectural style. Then, he creates a kitchen and breakfast nook fit for a storybook cottage.

A midcentury modern home has lost some of its original personality over the years. After discovering Japanese influence in the home's exterior, Brett restores it while reworking the interior to include a sliding wall entrance to a large kitchen.

A 1906 Victorian lost some of its charm due to additions and modifications. Brett solves the mystery behind a decorative ring on the front of the house and returns interior details, like the fireplace and staircase, to their original glory.

Brett takes on the massive challenge of returning a large 1926 Tudor Revival home to its former glory. In this huge project, he restores the exterior, entryway, living room, kitchen, main bedroom, bathroom and a traditional ladies' dressing room.

With their first child on the way, homeowners are looking for more usable space and light in their 1911 Craftsman cottage. Brett finds a way to give them both while bringing the original character and charm back to their home.

An active family of six loves their old Queen Anne Victorian home, but the house has seen better days. Brett needs to completely reimagine the layout, which includes moving the main bedroom to make way for a larger kitchen.

In this special episode, Brett explores Craftsman-style architecture. He revisits a 1913 Craftsman owned by an expecting couple, a 1922 Transitional with pink aluminum siding and a late 1927 with an exciting hidden treasure.

Brett explores the history and charm of Colonial style with two of his favorite restorations. He revisits a 1928 Spanish Colonial owned by a busy professional musician and a 1918 Dutch Colonial that's hiding some of its beautiful, original features.

In this special episode, Brett explores the enduring popularity of farmhouse style. He revisits a 1900 Victorian Farmhouse owned by a couple about to be married and a 1910 Arts and Crafts farmhouse where the architectural style has been covered up.

Brett explores the beauty of Arts and Crafts-style architecture with some of his favorite restorations. He revisits a 1915 home for a family of 10, a 1906 home built by a prominent family and a 1916 home that's been in the family for three generations.

In this special episode, Brett explores the enduring charm and history of cottage-style architecture. He revisits a whimsical 1926 French Normandy in a unique neighborhood and a 1920 English cottage that lost its character after past alterations.

Brett explores the unique history and beauty of ranch-style architecture in this special episode. He revisits a 1947 postmodern ranch owned by an Air Force veteran, a 1946 California ranch owned by a local fire chief and a historic 1937 Spanish ranch.

Brett explores the history and charm of Victorian bungalow-style architecture with two of his favorite restorations. He revisits a 1901 bungalow that starts in rough shape but gets a big transformation, and a 1905 home owned by a high school friend.

In this special episode, Brett explores the timeless glamour of midcentury modern-style architecture. He revisits a 1955 California ranch with an original kitchen, a 1941 modern owned by the same family since 1951 and a sprawling 1952 ranch.

Brett explores the history and beauty of bungalow-style architecture in this special episode. He revisits a 1924 Arts and Crafts where the owners started the restoration but never finished, and a charming 1930 Spanish bungalow owned by a single mom.

Brett explores the beauty of Victorian-style architecture with two of his favorite restorations. He revisits a traditional 1890 Victorian with a hidden porch and a 1901 Neoclassical Victorian, restoring charming, intricate details that had been lost.

In this special episode, Brett explores the history and beauty of Spanish-style architecture. He revisits a charming 1923 Mediterranean Colonial, a newlywed couple's 1923 Spanish Eclectic and a 1934 Spanish Colonial Ranch with a rich history.