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Bryan and Sarah Baeumler share how their story began with the establishment of their Canada-based renovation company in this "prequel" to Renovation Island.
2020
Husband-and-wife duo Bryan and Sarah Baeumler take on the tumultuous world of client builds; Sarah must quickly learn how to juggle strict budgets and high expectations from homeowners.
Bryan must deliver a tough reality check, and Sarah struggles with the clients' design choices.
2020
Sarah takes over as full-time project manager, and she and Bryan search for two renovation properties in the town's most established locations. After locking down the projects, Sarah's new skills are put to the test by each home's challenges and demands.
As more hidden problems arise at one of the properties, Bryan makes a game-changing decision that affects the whole project. Meanwhile, the Baeumlers try to balance work and home life as their annual family vacation is threatened by a huge roadblock.
While Bryan desperately attempts to catch up on weeks of construction delays, Sarah struggles to fit her design preferences within the budget. Both challenging projects continue to keep the Bauemlers on edge.
Electrical work proves to be a challenge for the Baeumlers and their longtime electrician. Bryan has major concerns about a build's expanding budget, causing him to re-evaluate the project, while Sarah proves herself as the build comes to a dramatic end.
More new family routines and hard construction deadlines challenge the Baeumlers. When Bryan makes an important design decision without consulting Sarah, a worker gets caught in their crossfire and progress is slowed.
Holidays and weather delays keep the Baeumlers on their toes when they are forced to solve constant issues at the finishing stage. As Bryan and Sarah attempt to finish the exterior of the house, the frustrated electrician also deals with a setback.
After many challenges and setbacks, Bryan and Sarah finally complete the Highview build. This project -- as with many others -- has been quite a learning experience, but the Baeumlers are still unsure if their business venture will prove to be a success.
2021
Bryan and Sarah Baeumler butt heads over their new lakeside retreat.
Bryan finds himself injured at a critical stage in the build, but just when he's back on his feet, Bryan must leave Adam and Sarah in charge on site. Then, the project hits a major setback when Adam discovers that lumber is missing.
Bryan battles Mother Nature as he tries to finish the roof, while Rebecca and Sarah's relationship hits a breaking point. Then, the Baeumlers enlist the help of a friend to work on the deck, and Bryan and Sarah clash over the interior finishes.
Sarah's reluctance to build their cottage in the wilderness proves to be a valid concern as the wildlife gets too close for comfort. Then, Bryan and Sarah get heated in choosing a look for the fireplace, and Bryan struggles to tile the floor on schedule.
Stepping up as lead designer, Sarah joins Darren to face-off with Bryan over the siding and stresses about a key bathroom element that won't be ready in time. Then, Bryan comes up with modifications to make the cabinets and appliances fit in their spaces.
With his deadline looming, Bryan realizes the light at the end of the tunnel is further away than planned as final touches pull the crew in all directions. When the cottage is completed, Bryan and Sarah recount the most-memorable moments of the build.
Sarah Baeumler
Self - Host
Bryan Baeumler
Self - Host / Renovator
2021
Builder Bryan Baeumler convinces his wife Sarah to uproot their growing family and head to the country where he plans to build their dream home. Bryan begins renovation on the new house while his family -- including their newborn daughter -- live there.
The Mansion
2004
Bryan is forced to leave town, and the timing couldn't be worse as Mother Baeumler is left to battle with Mother Nature on her own. Then, Bryan returns home to a damp disaster.
As winter looms, Bryan makes major repairs to the existing part of the house and disrupts the sleeping arrangements for the entire family. Then, Sarah and Bryan's arguments get heated as they butt heads over design features in the great room and kitchen.
Bryan pushes to complete the drywall, but electrical and staircase hiccups force him to slow down. As the long winter continues, Bryan comes home to some unfortunate surprises after the family's vacation.
With spring on the way, Bryan must fix the stained limestone on the exterior of the house and fulfill Sarah's request to resurrect the old doors for the playroom. Then, the new addition is ready for hardwood, but Bryan might not be ready for the bill.
The main floor tiles finally arrive for installation, but Bryan's electrician makes a costly error. Then, Sarah goes rogue with a design feature when Bryan leaves for a trip.
The crew makes the final push to complete the addition, and Sarah must pick new lights at the eleventh hour. Then, the Baeumlers reveal their living spaces in the finished addition.
With the addition complete, Bryan is itching to keep the renovation momentum going. Meanwhile, Sarah and Bryan try to nail down the layout in the old part of the house, and Bryan pushes to vault the ceiling.
