Join host Jason Lake as he takes on cottage upgrades, from rough planning to final construction. These one-of-a-kind projects include decks that capture a perfect view, docks with great lake access, and striking gazebos ideal for entertaining.
Check out a long-neglected dock that even the family dog won't set foot on. Watch as Colin comes up with a gorgeous renovation plan, including new landings, stairs, and railings, to bring this '70s-style vacation home into the modern era.
30 minutes
Cheer as Colin restores harmony to a married couple who are divided over the state of their dock. Learn from this determined DIYer's mistakes and watch as he rebuilds both his wife's confidence and her enjoyment of their lakeside retreat.
30 minutes
Scramble down to a precarious new construction site as Colin builds a cliffside deck made for watching the sunset. Take in the amazing new features he includes, from perfectly fitted landings to hundreds of stairs and custom-cut handrails.
30 minutes
Put on your best pirate gear as Colin constructs a gazebo in the trees for two young buccaneers and their parents. Explore this unique build, which features a cool rope bridge, a slick slide, and even an attic loft where tired kids can nap in style.
30 minutes
Meet Colin's first water-skiing teachers, who need a hand upgrading their existing dock. Watch him realize his plan to repay their kindness with a luxe waterfront ski-boat area, complete with shore and floating docks, ramps, and a boat canopy.
30 minutes
Investigate the sad state of an old crib dock with Colin and Jacqui, a homeowner armed with a pink tool belt and the determination to repair and re-deck this disaster zone. Review their ambitious plans and see if they satisfy the nosy neighbours.
30 minutes
Haunt the century-old inn that Colin's in-laws own, and investigate the state of its dilapidated porch. Kick back as Colin rebuilds this troubled area amid the frightening groans of his mother-in-law and the ghosts that live in the old building.
30 minutes
Dive into Colin's plan to upgrade his buddy Gord's party zone. See how a custom-crafted, one-of-a-kind gazebo takes shape, and marvel at the gorgeous design, which proves that great things really do come in small packages.
30 minutes
Take a shortcut to success when Colin whips up a quick, lightweight, removable metal pole dock for a busy family of five. Discover how this simple, one-day project revamps dock life for parents Bryan and Michelle and their three young sons.
30 minutes
Watch your step as Colin reworks a rickety riverside dock that's already sent two people to the hospital. Observe the project, from demolition to final product, and learn the advantages of using rotproof recycled plastic lumber instead of wood.
30 minutes
Welcome the shade in a cool gazebo built entirely from found wood. Join Colin as he harvests his own logs in a nearby forest to build a brilliant, low-cost alternative to an aluminum pop-up canopy on John's sun-kissed property.
30 minutes
Get to know contractor Tom Stead as he pitches in to help Colin construct a massive dock made entirely of steel. Review the plans for this behemoth of a project, which needs to be stable and sturdy enough to support a beautiful boathouse.
30 minutes
Peek through the Swiss-cheese-like holes in Len's rapidly rotting dock. Then stand by as Colin spends just one week completing the homeowner's long-unfinished renos, including new stairs to replace a set that's been neglected for 30 years.
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