The team rebuilds the home of a Hawaiian family and a nonprofit learning center that the family has run for more than 11 years.
The team rebuilds the home of a Hawaiian family and a nonprofit learning center that the family has run for more than 11 years.
The team rebuilds the home of a Hawaiian family and a nonprofit learning center that the family has run for more than 11 years.
Eleven years ago Momi Akana a single mother of three children Keahi (14), Kuulei (12) and Maka (8), on welfare, started the Kieki O Ka Aina (KOKA) Family Learning Center, a non-profit organization that supports the native Hawaiian community. In the early stages, Momi was using her food stamps to buy snacks for the center and all of her other resources to create programs for struggling moms and their kids. The top floor of…more
The decking and railing of the Akana home will be made of composite recycled grocery bags, along with other plastic and reclaimed wood from furniture manufacturers in an approximate 50/50 mix to make decking materials. In addition, the wood used will not be from endangered rainforest trees, so as to protect these natural varieties. While Ty and the designers, local builder Brookfield Homes and hundreds of volunteers and …more
Before Jenessa was diagnosed with pediatric cancer in 2006, the Byers had dreams of renovating their home. But as soon as the cancer appeared, the renovations became the least of their worries. An outdated and dirty heating system only heats a part of the home, and the wiring is exposed throughout the house, making it dangerous for the children to be around. In addition, mold and toxins have caused health concerns to both…more
Elder Gloria Brown yearned for the betterment of her children, her community and herself. She worked hard to move her family of four out of the projects and, in time, she became a proud homeowner. Just as her life seemed to assemble, tragedy struck the family not once, but thrice. First, a flood devastated their home. Then it was destroyed by a fire. The fire was caused by kids throwing firecrackers that nearly destroyed …more
Julie Carter suffers from a genetic disorder known as Chiari Malformation, as does her 21-year-old daughter, Jade. She fears her other two daughters may have it as well. Julie and Jade have had several brain surgeries costing over $500,000. This condition has over 85 symptoms -- which make it very easy to misdiagnose and causes depression and chronic fatigue. Julie is so consumed with helping others to become aware of thi…more
For the past five years the Yazzie family has been living in a mobile home that has no running water or heat, and only half the trailer with functioning electricity. Seeing that his family's mobile home had no heat, at 13 years of age, son Garrett tapped his scientific intuition to create a solar heater and a water heater. To create these, he used recycled materials, including an old car transmission and 69 aluminum cans,…more
Dan and Dawn Miller purchased their 20-acre land to create a safe haven for animals. The Millers are well known and passionate champions for all animals, and have committed their lives to saving and placing hundreds of unwanted and abused animals, many of which were close to being put to death in shelters. Their dream property, however, would soon turn into a nightmare, as the family suddenly began to suffer from respirat…more
Victor Marrero is a single father of five sons. He has a bad heart condition, has suffered serious heart attacks and has been laid off twice in the last few years. He is currently disabled, leaving the family in a huge financial squeeze and with a home that's falling apart. They're a hard working, loving family whose only hope of survival is each other. All five sons have been working hard in attempt to help their father,…more
The team builds a house big enough for Vicki and Erik Swenson-Lee, who raise four nieces and nephews in addition to their three daughters; the family goes on a Disneyland vacation during the construction.
The team builds a house big enough for Vicki and Erik Swenson-Lee, who raise four nieces and nephews in addition to their three daughters; the family goes on a Disneyland vacation during the construction.
Vicki and Erik Swenson-Lee were living a normal and financially stable life until tragedy struck on September 22, 2006. Vicki's sister, Teri Lee, was murdered in her home by Teri's estranged ex-boyfriend, leaving behind four children. Vicki and Erik took in their four nieces and nephews to become part of their immediate family, since the children's father was killed in a car accident in 2001. Their current home is too sm…more
Having overcome a great deal of pain and hardship in the past several years, it's time for this family to be rewarded for their strength and courage. While Ty and the team work on rebuilding their home, the Swenson-Lee family will go on vacation in Disneyland.
Ty and his gang will rebuild the house of Stockdale family and make it accessible for Ryan, Karia Stockdale and their 4 kids as they all are suffering from a devastating disease known as Eosinophilic Enteropathy.
Ty and the gang set to work remodeling the Vitale home which was built on a weak foundation and is in danger of collapsing. They also work to make the home handicapped-accessible for the Vitale's son, Louie Angelo, Jr.
Swim teacher Connie Chapin has been working on improvements to her pool and home to bring it up the code, but if it's not fixed soon she will lose her home and her business. Ty and the gang arrive to remodel and save her business and home.
Ty and his gang will renovate the house of Ray-Smith family of Milbridge. The dangers lurking in this house are scary, and the family has come to realize the entities in the house are merely trying to help them understand how unsafe their home is and that it is time to do something about it.
Ty and the gang will build a safe and ‘cool’ home for Woodhouse Family. Kim Woodhouse’s ten-year-old daughter, Kayla Woodhouse feels no pain, and this precarious rare condition can kill her. In 1997 she was diagnosed with Hereditary Sensory Autonomic Neuropathy, a rare neurological disorder that lowers sensitivity to pain and temperature. Which means that Kayla's cooling functions -- sweating -- don't kick in until …more
The team makes over the home and facility of a Maryland widow who operates a therapeutic riding program.
Renee Sherrard-Luther runs a therapeutic horse riding program called Freedom Hills Riding Program from her home. Her husband recently died and now she must maintain the stables and her family by herself. The riding facility as well as the home need many renovations. Ty and the gang head to Maryland to help restore the facility and the home.
Renee Sherrard-Luther runs a therapeutic horse riding program called Freedom Hills Riding Program from her home. Her husband recently died and now she must maintain the stables and her family by herself. The riding facility as well as the home need many renovations. Ty and the gang head to Maryland to help restore the facility and the home.
The team makes over the home and facility of a Maryland widow who operates a therapeutic riding program.
The team rebuilds a home for a New Hampshire family who lost everything in a flood.
The team rebuilds a home for a New Hampshire family who lost everything in a flood.
The team rebuilds a home for a New Hampshire family who lost everything in a flood.
Ty and the gang remodel the home of Daniel Gilyeat, a decorated U.S. Marine and loving father. Daniel served two tours in Iraq and lost his left leg while out on a mission. Daniel and his children are sent on a vacation to California, while Ty and the gang remodel the house to make it handicap accessible.
Ty and the gang remodel the home of Daniel Gilyeat, a decorated U.S. Marine and loving father. Daniel served two tours in Iraq and lost his left leg while out on a mission. Daniel and his children are sent on a vacation to California, while Ty and the gang remodel the house to make it handicap accessible.
Ty and the gang will renovate the house of Patricia and Patrick John Hughes and make it a safer and more accessible home for the Hughes' blind and disabled son, Patrick Henry. Meanwhile, the Hughes family will go on vacation to London.
Ty and the gang will renovate the house of Patricia and Patrick John Hughes and make it a safer and more accessible home for the Hughes' blind and disabled son, Patrick Henry. Meanwhile, the Hughes family will go on vacation to London.
Ty and the designers will help the Lucas family by building them a safe home that will be help Joseph Nathan with his autism and allow Michael Henry to preserve the Virginia culture he loves so much.
The Turner family of Fairmont, West Virginia learn that Ty and the designers will be remodeling their home to create enough space for their blended family of seven to enjoy.
Ty and the designers will build a beautiful house in seven days for Boettcher family. Meanwhile, the family goes on vacation to the Hilton Wikaloa in Hawaii.
The Gaudet family from Mobile, Alabama, whose Down's Syndrome-afflicted son has inspired them to help adults with special needs and disablities, get a makeover to rebuild their home that was severely damaged by hurricane Katrina.
The Latif family of Wilmington, Delaware received the exciting news that Ty and the gang will build them and their next door neighbor, Rose Chatman, new homes in just seven days.
The team transforms a run-down duplex into a larger, safer home for a pastor, his wife and their children, all of whom work to make their New Mexico community a better place.
The team transforms a run-down duplex into a larger, safer home for a pastor, his wife and their children, all of whom work to make their New Mexico community a better place.
Gerald’s hard work together with the community had quickly transformed the once known "the war zone" into a new and better place, now dubbed "God's block." As crime rates decreased and the community began getting media attention, Gerald purchased two other duplexes that would be used to create the "Mission Outpost," a place where broken people could recover from their troubles. With an open-door policy, the Outpost serv…more
Gerald Martinez, was offered a job at a church in Albuquerque where he has already spent a lot of time helping out in the troubled communities of Albuquerque. Gerald with his wife, Liesa, and seven kids moved from Colorado to New Mexico, into a run-down duplex that is just minutes from the church but, is surrounded with criminals, drug dealers and prostitution. Despite all filthy surrounding Gerald manifests his concern f…more
Ty and the gang come to the aid of a family in Rhode Island whose lives are dedicated to helping abandoned foster care children and fix their current home, which contains dangerous levels of lead. While their home is being rebuilt, the Silva family go on vacation to Disney World.
Ty and his gang will renovate the home of the Giunta family from Maynard and make it handicapped accessible for Paul Giunta who lives with his parents in a retirement development. The gang will renovate the Paul's home so he can move back with his family.
The team heads to New Orleans to help an extended family rebuild their homes and their church after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.
The team helps parts of an extended family in New Orleans rebuild their homes, and rebuilds a church after Hurricane Katrina; the Ten Tenors perform.
The team helps parts of an extended family in New Orleans to rebuild their homes, and rebuilds a church after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.
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