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Episode 12
Save It or Sell It
Like a favorite childhood toy (or those jeans from college), sometimes we simply outgrow the things we love most. My clients, Eileen and Scott, were beginning to feel that way…
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Episode 11
Rare and Recycled
Nowadays, when people think of the beach, they often think of purchasing a lot with a small, outdated home, knocking it down, and starting from scratch. And while I love…
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Episode 9
From Soaked to Saved
Many people fantasize about purchasing a run-down fixer-upper with great bones and turning it into the home of their dreams. And while doing so is often the best way to purchase…
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Episode 8
Backyard Beauty
Nabbing a home right on the water is the ultimate dream for any ocean lover. And for homeowners Christine and Jay, that dream was finally a reality. But as the…
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Episode 7
Open-Concept Canal Home
There’s nothing more peaceful than falling asleep and waking up to the sound of water outside your window. As water lovers, our souls crave that connection, to be and exist as…
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Episode 6
Beauty and the Beach
Episode 7 of Big Beach Builds was one of my favorite builds of the season, mostly because of the amazing views we had the entire time from Margie and Scott’s…
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Episode 5
Big Family, Bigger Beach Home
I cannot believe we’re already on episode 5 of Big Beach Builds! Is it just me, or is the season flying by? On this episode, I worked with homeowners Kristen…
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Episode 4
Flood-Ridden to Fabulous
One of my favorite things about living at the beach is the truly outdoor lifestyle that it encourages and embodies. From the earliest hint of warmth in the spring to…
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Episode 3
Captain’s Paradise
Episode 3 of Big Beach Builds, “Captain’s Paradise,” could not have been more appropriately named. We filmed this episode in the middle of a severe storm that flooded much of the…
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Episode 2
The Beach Gut
The second premiere night episode of Big Beach Builds, “The Beach Gut,” was an incredibly unique project for one major reason – my clients, Jaime and John, didn’t move into…
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Episode 1
Amazing A-Frame
Wow – I can’t believe that after almost two years of dreaming, planning, working, and waiting, Big Beach Builds FINALLY premiered Monday night with episode 1: “Amazing A-Frame” (read my episode 2…
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Episode 8
Let the Games Begin
Bethany Beach holds a lot of wonderful memories for the Morgan family. They have owned a house in Bethany for more than 20 years, and they gather all three generations…
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Episode 7
A Canal Charmer
South Bethany is a beach town that positively oozes charm and relaxation. Tucked within a network of little canals, South Bethany is both oceanside and bayside – a combination that’s…
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Episode 6
A Beach Bungalow with Style
Robin and Tom fell in love with Dewey Beach over a decade ago, and they’ve spent years vacationing there as a family. A few years ago, they purchased their very…
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Episode 5
A Happy Hub
This episode was extra special to me because the house I was working on belongs to one of my best friends! Leslie lives just a couple doors down from me…
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Episode 4
A Summer Stunner
For Chris and Nancy and their four children, summers are for enjoying sunny days at the beach and evenings together at their beach cottage. They live in Portland, Oregon most…
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Episode 3
Full Hearts, Full House
For my clients Sarah and Brian, life is very full at the moment. They’re a young couple with a growing family – a toddler, a newborn and two dogs to…
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Episode 2
Out of the ‘80s and Into 2018
Despite sitting only a half-mile from the ocean, Brian and Susan’s beach house didn’t look beachy at all. Its natural charm was hidden behind an overgrown yard, dark colors and…
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Episode 1
A Smart Space Plan for a Growing Family
There is a special magic to gathering together several generations of a family under one roof. For my clients Dade and Jodi, the beach home in Fenwick Island, Delaware that…
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Big Beach Builds
Having grown up in a family of builders, contractor Marnie Oursler is using her pedigree to give outdated beach homes a new lease on life. From gorgeous decks that make the most of ocean views, to beach glass inspired kitchens and customized sand-friendly spaces, she’s taking classic beach houses that have been around forever and giving them modern updates while still preserving their charm. Whether you have all the money in the world, or a modest budget, Marnie will make your beach living dreams come true.