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Scott helps two homeowners upgrade their secluded but run-down lakefront home into an inviting — and pet-friendly — vacation getaway.
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See Episode GuideScott Knows Best: Art Gallery Cottage Vs. Scott's Lodge
A pair of homeowners bring in Scott and Debra to convert an abandoned art studio into a sophisticated, gallery-inspired vacation rental. Then, Scott and Sabrina have big plans to turn one of their cottages into a posh retreat with a mountain lodge style.
Executive Waterfront Retreat
Two ambitious homeowners recently purchased a million-dollar home, but it needs some serious work. Contractor Scott and Designer Debra now need to turn it into a successful, income-producing vacation property to help pay for the investment.
Luxury Latin Lodge
Three sisters have a rundown family vacation property that's been neglected for years. Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni celebrate the siblings' South American heritage by turning the dilapidated home into a Spanish-themed, income-producing retreat.
Country Club Cottage
A pair of homeowners want to spruce up the family vacation home in hopes of attracting renters and creating a nest egg. Scott and Debra tee up a golf theme that turns their unattractive brown box into a country club-inspired vacation rental.
Four Season Funhouse
After buying a lakefront fixer-upper, a father and son realize they've bitten off more than they can chew. Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni step in to help them update their boring investment into a money maker that's all about the fun and games.
Paradise Point
A couple with a baby on the way needs to turn their family vacation home into a money-making rental. Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni jump in to help with an amazing transformation that will preserve the love and charm of previous generations.
Retro Retreat
The owners of a rundown lakeside cabin desperately need some help with the repairs. They turn to Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni to give this waterfront home a 1980s-inspired facelift that will turn it into a fun and profitable vacation property.
Bird Watcher’s Paradise
几公顷s a family vacation home on the riverfront that is in desperate need of some TLC. Using the abundant local wildlife as inspiration, Scott and Debra get to work turning the home into a profitable vacation rental with a focus on nature.
Rustic Retreat
After making an investment in an outdated cabin, two homeowners quickly realize that they need help. They bring in Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni to transform this country property into a family-friendly homestead with modern amenities.
Boathouse Delight
A mother-daughter duo purchased a boathouse on the water that needs some serious repairs. Scott and Debra bring in a unique vision to capitalize on the home's layout and location as they transform the rundown relic into a bohemian beauty.
Scott Knows Best: Tech-Savvy Cottage Vs. Scott's Lodge
Scott upgrades the operating system to transform a lakeside rental into a tech-savvy retreat. Meanwhile, Scott and Sabrina reveal their stunning cottage with a mountain lodge theme.
Boathouse Delight
A mother-daughter duo purchased a boathouse on the water that needs some serious repairs. Scott and Debra bring in a unique vision to capitalize on the home's layout and location as they transform the rundown relic into a bohemian beauty.
Scott Knows Best: Tech-Savvy Cottage Vs. Scott's Lodge
Scott upgrades the operating system to transform a lakeside rental into a tech-savvy retreat. Meanwhile, Scott and Sabrina reveal their stunning cottage with a mountain lodge theme.
Historic Lodge
A couple hopes to generate some additional income with their 150-year-old cabin, but it needs a lot of work to make it livable again. They lean on Scott and Debra to help preserve its historic feel and create a classic homestead experience for renters.
Scott Knows Best: Luxury Lodge Vs. Scott's Boathouse
Scott McGillivray and his go-to designer Debra take on a million-dollar lakefront mansion with a big problem -- it only has one bedroom. Meanwhile across the lake, a winter storm puts Scott's boathouse project on ice.
Historic Lodge
A couple hopes to generate some additional income with their 150-year-old cabin, but it needs a lot of work to make it livable again. They lean on Scott and Debra to help preserve its historic feel and create a classic homestead experience for renters.
Scott Knows Best: Luxury Lodge Vs. Scott's Boathouse
Scott McGillivray and his go-to designer Debra take on a million-dollar lakefront mansion with a big problem -- it only has one bedroom. Meanwhile across the lake, a winter storm puts Scott's boathouse project on ice.
Bird Watcher’s Paradise
几公顷s a family vacation home on the riverfront that is in desperate need of some TLC. Using the abundant local wildlife as inspiration, Scott and Debra get to work turning the home into a profitable vacation rental with a focus on nature.
Retro Retreat
The owners of a rundown lakeside cabin desperately need some help with the repairs. They turn to Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni to give this waterfront home a 1980s-inspired facelift that will turn it into a fun and profitable vacation property.
Paradise Point
A couple with a baby on the way needs to turn their family vacation home into a money-making rental. Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni jump in to help with an amazing transformation that will preserve the love and charm of previous generations.
Rustic Retreat
After making an investment in an outdated cabin, two homeowners quickly realize that they need help. They bring in Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni to transform this country property into a family-friendly homestead with modern amenities.
Four Season Funhouse
After buying a lakefront fixer-upper, a father and son realize they've bitten off more than they can chew. Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni step in to help them update their boring investment into a money maker that's all about the fun and games.
Spectacular Ski Chalet
A couple's recently purchased mountain bungalow is in need of major repair, so Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni step in to renovate the property into a luxurious and income-producing ski chalet.
Scott Knows Best: California Beach House Vs. Scott's Boathouse
Scott and Debra bring good vibrations to a rundown cottage as they turn it into a Malibu-style beach house. Then across the lake, it's all hands on deck as Scott and Sabrina transform their boathouse into a resort-ready party pad.
Spectacular Ski Chalet
A couple's recently purchased mountain bungalow is in need of major repair, so Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni step in to renovate the property into a luxurious and income-producing ski chalet.
Scott Knows Best: California Beach House Vs. Scott's Boathouse
Scott and Debra bring good vibrations to a rundown cottage as they turn it into a Malibu-style beach house. Then across the lake, it's all hands on deck as Scott and Sabrina transform their boathouse into a resort-ready party pad.
