Restoring Galveston Season 3, Episode 5: Stump House

The Move

Ashley buys a tiny home without consulting Michael, and he's shocked to discover it needs to move six miles across the island. As costs rise, they wonder if they'll be able to turn a profit.

Beach Please

Ashley and Michael find a charming 1930s bungalow close to the beach and jump at the opportunity to turn it into a vacation rental. With beach season approaching and a baby on the way, they must work hard and fast to get the house ready in time.

Money Shack

Ashley and Michael buy a shack from 1898 that's been abandoned for decades. With multiple problems, a tight budget and their second baby on the way, they face big challenges to transform it into a neighborhood gem.

Grandma's House

Ashley and Michael take a gamble on a 1979 property as old homes become harder to find in a saturated market- with fewer historical details to honor, they must get creative with their designs.

The Clayton

When Ashley and Michael get an inside tip on an 1866 Victorian home that may have been designed by famed Galveston architect, Nicholas Clayton, they jump at the chance to restore it; at 3,500 square feet, this is the biggest house they have ever purchased, and it will be a huge undertaking to honor the historical integrity of the house, while still staying within their tight budget.

Circa House

Michael and Ashley purchase the worst house in Galveston Island's desirable East End Historic District; it has a decaying porch and extensive water damage, they have their work cut out for them to make a profit on the project.

Half-Lot Problems