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Renovation Resort - Season 3 Episode 4 - Battle of the Bunkies
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00:02This program is rated G and considered acceptable for all ages.
00:30In the end, Taylor and Mare Dad's Japanese-inspired design scored their first win.
00:35Beautiful!
00:36Which means this competition is officially tied.
00:41Go for it!
00:42Now the teams enter uncharted territory and there's no playbook for what comes next.
00:47Got no bunkies in Texas.
00:51The ultimate renovation competition is back.
00:55We built four brand new lake houses from the ground up.
00:59Now, four powerhouse designer-contractor duos from across North America will take on the ultimate renovation competition.
01:07Their mission to turn these blank slates into amazing vacation destinations in just eight weeks.
01:14The team with the best lake house will be crowned renovation resort champions.
01:19And take home $100,000.
01:24I'm Brian Baumler.
01:25And I'm Scott McGillivray.
01:27Let the lake house battle begin.
01:29This is Renovation Resort.
01:39Coming from a big win from the kitchen and dining, we want to keep this momentum going and we want
01:44another win.
01:46I'm going in beast mode.
01:48We're doing this.
01:48Yeah.
01:49We're winning.
01:50I'm ready to go.
01:52What you got for me, Scott?
01:53Where's Brian though?
01:54Yeah, I don't know.
01:57Hello.
01:57Just stop.
01:58It's only one of you.
01:59I thought I'd show you what an improvement looks like for once.
02:03For the past few weeks, you've been working hard on your lake houses.
02:07You've also fixed up the shoreline.
02:09Your primary bedrooms and bathrooms are done.
02:11The kitchens are done.
02:13So you're probably wondering what comes next.
02:19And you also might be wondering, or perhaps you don't care, but where is Brian?
02:24Hey, Brian.
02:26Hey, Brian.
02:27Oh.
02:28What's happening right now?
02:30Whoa.
02:33Watch my house.
02:37Hi.
02:38Watch where you're going.
02:45You guys miss me?
02:47Yeah.
02:47Yes.
02:48Oh.
02:48Hi, Scott.
02:49Oh, hi, Brian.
02:50You found your way back.
02:51I want to show you something.
02:56You guys ready for a surprise?
02:58Not really.
03:01Woo!
03:04Oh!
03:06Hey.
03:06It's wood.
03:07What are these shenanigans about and how does it affect me?
03:10What is that for?
03:11You're probably wondering what this is.
03:13Yeah.
03:14Yeah.
03:15This week your challenge is to build bunkies.
03:18Wow.
03:19What is a bunkie?
03:20Good question.
03:21Like an underground bunk?
03:22Not an underground bunk.
03:24It's a bunker.
03:26A bunkie is a standalone multipurpose structure that provides additional living space for your lake house.
03:31We have to build it.
03:33You and me.
03:33Yes.
03:34I've never built anything in my life.
03:35We are handing you everything you need to build your new bunkie.
03:38But the function of the new space, well, that's going to be up to you.
03:42There's a platform set up between your lake house and the shoreline.
03:47We've given you materials with instructions.
03:49You've got one week to complete this test.
03:51I'm sorry.
03:52You said one week?
03:53You have one week.
03:54But the kits are ready to go.
03:56And they're all the same.
03:58Now, we want to make sure that these don't just complement your lake house,
04:01but we want them to steal the spotlight and become the place that everybody wants to hang out when they
04:06come here.
04:07Okay.
04:08We know this is a surprise.
04:09So we're not asking you to carve money out of your $150,000 lake house budget.
04:15We are giving each team an additional $10,000.
04:19Okay.
04:21To finish these spaces.
04:23Does everybody understand the assignment?
04:25Yeah.
04:26The battle of the bunkies starts now.
04:29Go for it.
04:30Let's go.
04:31Come on, Thomas.
04:33Bunky, Bunky, Bunky.
04:35Build yourself a Bunky.
04:37Asking the teams to fabricate a Bunky, design, implement that design, and impress us in only a week.
04:44It's a big ask.
04:45This is wild.
04:46I can't believe we have to build a Bunky.
04:50I'm just going to try to go as fast as we can so we can get a head start on
04:53the inside.
04:54We're going to fly at this.
04:56Sack those ones together.
04:57Okay.
04:58Got no bunkies in Texas.
05:02But we're going to learn to make one.
05:05I'm really not interested in building this thing, like, at all.
05:09Directions say we have minimal fasteners and each of the logs interlock together.
05:14So it should be a fairly simple project, but it's a lot of work to do.
05:19Mm.
05:19This is going to take a long time.
05:22So I'm going to need Shalanda to put on her gloves and grab a hammer.
05:26Mm-mm.
05:29Still out.
05:30Okay, hold on a sec.
05:34I've never built a Bunky before, so this is new.
05:37This is new.
05:38I don't know what to do.
05:39It's a ton of work for just how limited time we have.
05:43I know.
05:43I'm scared.
05:44Not only do we have to figure out how to build this monkey, figure out what pieces of wood we're
05:49even using.
05:50We should just be putting things in piles because so we know what to do.
05:52I know.
05:53But I don't know how to...
05:55Oh, my gosh.
05:56We also have the pressure of Thomas beside us, who is building it in, like, the flash.
06:02And we're still trying to figure out what pieces go where.
06:06Mar, that doesn't go there.
06:07I just keep looking over there, seeing what he's doing so I can copy it.
06:10If you grab two more of the doorway ones, that'd be great.
06:13Yeah, no problem.
06:19Beast mode.
06:23We are flying through this.
06:26Thomas is definitely holding up his end of the bargain.
06:29I'm looking at the other teams and they're not even started.
06:33Okay.
06:40Camera like you mean it.
06:42Don't hit my hand.
06:44This is how long it takes to do one.
06:45Look at them.
06:46They got so many.
06:47I know.
06:48I'm trying.
06:51It's in.
06:51There we go.
06:55Thomas basically got a whole house.
06:58He has a commercial complex with units for sale already.
07:04And we have three little logs.
07:06And I'm tired.
07:08Keep hammering.
07:09I'm keeping hammering.
07:14Oh, my back hurts.
07:22We're ahead.
07:23Can we just take a break for a moment?
07:25You've earned it.
07:25I could use a break.
07:27What's going on?
07:28What are you thinking here?
07:29So, I'm trying to think design for the Bunky and how we can really make an impact.
07:33I was thinking we turned the Bunky into a fun hangout kind of games area.
07:38I like this.
07:39A little space that's away from the house to, you know, have a little fun for the family.
07:43I want to embrace these interior wood panel walls.
07:46So, let's paint them a soft gray to give it a modern cabin feel.
07:49Then, we'll build a big bench that runs the length of the Bunky.
07:53Padded and cozy so it can double as a day bet.
07:55On either side, open cubbies for storage and a mini fridge tucked in.
08:00I'll add a game table in the center and fill the walls with vintage board games, cards, and quirky accessories
08:05to give it some personality.
08:07I got even more stuff to do now.
08:09Let's get back to work.
08:10Okay.
08:11I'm glad you're on board.
08:14Alyssa, I've come up with a perfect idea.
08:16What is it?
08:17I'm thinking we create this space that's a creative getaway for all of the guests.
08:23Ooh.
08:23Think of our family.
08:24What do we love?
08:25Music.
08:26Yeah.
08:27And performing.
08:28Right.
08:29Let's bring that all into this cabin.
08:31I'm thinking we hand paint the floors maybe in a checkered pattern.
08:35Let's add some curtains to the back of the wall.
08:37I love the idea of hanging instruments from the ceiling.
08:40We can fill the space with tons of different artistic elements so the guests can be inspired.
08:45We'll add some sort of day bed against the wall.
08:47I also love the idea of a hanging chair to relax in.
08:51Our experiences at Lakehouse's growing up has really inspired us to create a beautiful setting here but also a very
08:58comfortable one.
08:59We're all just very creative and have a true love for creating an atmosphere that people feel special in.
09:06See ya.
09:09We've got so much to do in my mind is on getting to designing this thing.
09:14It's coming.
09:15Whew.
09:16Shallan is tired.
09:17Not third person Shallan.
09:20Tell me what your vision is.
09:22I'm thinking a junk canoe thing.
09:25Junk canoe is this Bahamian street parade full of costumes and music and just a party vibe.
09:32And I feel like that would be perfect for this little bunkie.
09:35How about I add a mural?
09:39I love that.
09:40A Liz original.
09:41Yeah.
09:41I'll do it.
09:42A bunkie reminds me of a Bahama beachfront hut so I want to enhance that feeling starting with our coral
09:48color on the door and window shutters.
09:51Inside the heart of our bunkie will be the feature wall with one of your beautiful custom murals.
09:57Let's whitewash the walls and bring them to life with colorful Bahamas and junk canoe themed artwork.
10:02Then we'll add a bar to really nail that party vibe.
10:06I think I'll layer in fun furniture and tons of musical instruments.
10:10I love all the design ideas but there ain't gonna be no party if we don't get this thing finished.
10:15So here your hammer.
10:16Let's go.
10:17Can I dance while I hammer?
10:18Yeah, let's go.
10:19Hey.
10:20Hey.
10:21Hey.
10:21Hey.
10:22There we go.
10:23Look how fast they are.
10:24I don't know.
10:25I'm trying.
10:26Yeah, we're a little behind.
10:27What?
10:28There's not low.
10:28A whole bunkie in a week is just, it's, it's, I'm at a loss of words.
10:34I am stressed out.
10:36Stop comparing.
10:37Let's go.
10:37Our team is so behind.
10:41Hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on.
10:42It's crooked.
10:43Taylor's bunkie face is gonna keep me up at night.
10:55I feel like we have an opportunity with this bunkie to create sort of a bonus room that we wouldn't
11:00have had the chance to do in our lake house.
11:02So I'm thinking, because you and I are both very health conscious, what do you think of the gym?
11:09Love it.
11:09My friends and I will never stay at a vacation rental that doesn't have a gym of some sort.
11:14Yeah, same.
11:15I'm actually a certified personal trainer.
11:17Get out.
11:17Yeah.
11:18It could be like, Moonlight Bay, class Murda's training session.
11:21Yeah, I can come here and train people and make some side money on the weekend.
11:24Yes.
11:24All right.
11:25What's the plan?
11:26I want to create a gym space that's an extension of our lake house.
11:29So let's continue the dark motif.
11:32Add slatted panels, two arched shelves, a full length mirror with lights.
11:36Then we'll stock it with gym equipment and add a cheeky nail sign to finish it off.
11:42All right, shall we?
11:43Okay, let's get to work.
11:48Building a bunkie is fairly straightforward.
11:52Thank you, thank you.
11:55Finishing the bunkie is the most difficult part.
11:57Yeah.
11:58So first I'm going to start by priming the wall and then I can get started on the mural.
12:03I'm thinking huge mask.
12:06Yes.
12:07Super wide.
12:08And then the rest can be like radiating outside of it.
12:12But keep the mask like dead center.
12:14The mask is such a big cultural significance in the Bahamian Junkanoo parades.
12:20That's going to be a wow factor when Scott and Brian come in, especially Brian.
12:24He's going to immediately understand the Junkanoo thing.
12:27Exactly.
12:28I can help you whitewash.
12:29You focus on making that the thing.
12:35I see, I see.
12:37I'll take my time and make sure I do it exactly.
12:40It's consistent.
12:41So we start here, go down, go up.
12:43Don't just start going all over the place.
12:45Black stain, you know, might have to do two coats.
12:48So I got a bench to build.
12:49You're on it.
12:50No problem.
12:51Better put your astronaut suit on.
12:53Okay.
12:56Look at this.
12:57It's a progress on the bunkies.
12:58I like that.
12:59The battle of the bunkies is on.
13:00My curiosity has peaked.
13:02Well, let's go check in and see what they're up to.
13:04Okay.
13:08Even though we're behind Thomas and Tatiana, we've always been like a slow and steady win.
13:14I don't know if we're slow and steady.
13:16We're not behind.
13:16They're just ahead.
13:18I don't even want to think about that.
13:19I am beside myself.
13:21Merida, Taylor.
13:22Hi.
13:23How are we doing?
13:23How's our bunkie build coming along?
13:25It's coming along well.
13:27It's good.
13:27Right?
13:27Yeah.
13:28It's coming along.
13:29We thought we'd start with you because we noticed you're a little further behind than everybody.
13:34We're just taking your feedback and I'm going a little bit slower.
13:37I want to make sure what we're doing is right the first time, not having to redo work.
13:40Oh.
13:41I will say it is a little daunting, but we just got to focus on what we're doing.
13:45What's the overall plan then?
13:46How's this going to connect to the main house?
13:48Merida and I are both very health conscious people.
13:51So we have the opportunity to actually build a gym in this small area.
13:55What I know from hospitality, people that travel that are health conscious and more and more people are into health
14:00and wellness.
14:01Yeah.
14:01They want to come here and experience nature, but they also want a place to work out.
14:04So all the neighbors are probably going to be over here at some point as well.
14:07For sure.
14:07Brian has admitted eventually he's going to start using a gym one day too.
14:11I'm wasting away.
14:13I'll just grab my dumbbell and get out of here.
14:17Good luck.
14:19This is the hottest fashion straight off the runway from Dallas, Texas.
14:23Cute.
14:24Real cute.
14:25Twirl.
14:27Get to work.
14:29What is happening here?
14:31See what I put it together like this?
14:33Oh, wow.
14:35Wow.
14:36You have no idea how happy it makes me to see you so invested in Bunky life.
14:42Yes.
14:43Even though we didn't know what that was.
14:45Yeah.
14:45So now that you've learned what a Bunky is, what is your idea for a Bunky?
14:50We're going Junkanoo.
14:52Oh.
14:53Wow.
14:54I wish I had my whistle.
14:56Let's call this the Bunkanoo.
14:57Oh, actually, that's kind of cute.
14:59It is.
15:00The Bunkanoo Junkanoo.
15:01Yeah, that's kind of cute.
15:01I like that.
15:02I take that.
15:02That is a theme.
15:03The cottage country is probably going to learn something new.
15:06Yes.
15:06Tell us about Junkanoo.
15:07Junkanoo is a Bahamian tradition started with enslaved people who were celebrating their resilience.
15:12And it is about fun and enjoyment and freedom.
15:15And it's something I enjoyed growing up going to the Bahamas in the summers.
15:20It is a full party for every sense.
15:23Yes.
15:24How is this going to turn into Junkanoo?
15:26What's it going to be used for?
15:27It's going to be a place for people to sip, relax, listen to music.
15:31Just like a place to vibe.
15:34Yeah.
15:34Liz is about to do one of her custom murals that you guys already loved when we did the land
15:39challenge.
15:40Oh, I'm excited for that.
15:42We're about to blow you away.
15:43So the entire bunkie will be a mural or?
15:46Just the back wall.
15:47People are going to want to book immediately.
15:49What is that?
15:50It's brand new.
15:50It's fresh.
15:50It's exciting.
15:51Are you ready to bring it?
15:53Are you ready to receive it?
15:55We'll take it.
15:55All right.
15:55Have a good one.
15:56That's going to be a party.
15:57Do you have a whistle?
15:59No, no.
15:59You need a whistle.
16:02Coming off of last week with the kitchen, there was so much to do.
16:06I love that the only project for me are these floors.
16:09Looks like a rug, but not a rug.
16:11It's floor and it's paint and stain.
16:13I'm excited.
16:14Hello.
16:15Here we are.
16:15Hello.
16:16Hello.
16:17Our first guest.
16:18Your first guest and what can we expect?
16:20Welcome.
16:21What am I looking at here?
16:22This is a place where you can come, pick up a guitar, paint a picture, write in your
16:27journal.
16:28Remember that time I found your journal and then I found out all those things you were
16:31writing about me?
16:32Yes, I do.
16:33I just wish I could be like him.
16:34Remember all that?
16:35Yeah.
16:36Yeah, that was cute.
16:37So you're starting with an inlay on the floor that painted and stained?
16:41We're going to be painting and staining, yes.
16:43Have you ever done this before?
16:45Not with stain, so it should be interesting.
16:47I've only done it with paint before, so.
16:49What's concerning you right now?
16:51Because the main focus is the floor, I'm worried of timing-wise for that because it's
16:56like we can't step on the floor and get it dirty and get it chipped and all that.
17:00So are you saying you don't think you'll be able to hit the deadline?
17:02We're going to get it done.
17:03Well, yes.
17:03Melissa, we're getting this done.
17:04Obviously.
17:05Yes.
17:05There's a lot of work to do here.
17:07Yeah.
17:08You better get creating.
17:10We will.
17:11Thank you for inspiring us.
17:12Yes.
17:13They were talking to me.
17:14I really hope it's not going to look all streaky.
17:18Longer strokes.
17:19Okay, backseat driver.
17:21Tatiana and Thomas.
17:22Oh, hello.
17:23What's happening?
17:24Tatiana's working.
17:25Thomas is watching.
17:26Supervising.
17:27We're switching it up.
17:28We're staining the exterior.
17:29The whole thing is going to be this color?
17:31The whole thing.
17:32That's a huge amount of work.
17:33It's going to be bold.
17:34Tell us what's going on.
17:35There's some framing.
17:35There's some MDF.
17:36Yep.
17:37So what we're doing here is a 30 inch day bed.
17:41This is going to be some shelving for games and stuff like that.
17:44And this is going to be the mini fridge.
17:46I feel like this is where your carpentry skills are really going to pay off.
17:49I hope so.
17:50How are we going to see this bunkie tied in with your main lake house?
17:54What is missing from the main house?
17:57We thought of an amenity space where people can break off.
18:00Right.
18:00If people want to go to bed early or if they're allowed there, this is kind of the space to
18:05come and hang out.
18:06All right.
18:06There's like 2,600 houses that are short term rentals in this area.
18:11And there's actually only a few that are doing above 70,000 annually.
18:16There are specific amenities that we've actually thought about to increase your ROI.
18:21So strategically, with everything that I've thought out, I feel like it's going to put you in one of the
18:26top performers.
18:26Come on.
18:27This is a moment right here we need to remember.
18:29This is the very first time a competitor has done local market research in a competition about a short term
18:36rental property.
18:37She's after my heart.
18:39Wow.
18:39She's after my heart.
18:40You know that.
18:41The fact that you're calculating the ROI on everything you do, that is a huge competitive advantage.
18:47I love that.
18:48But don't let it distract you from actually completing the work.
18:51We still got a lot to do and we got good competition.
18:54All right.
18:54We'll leave you to it.
18:55You have a big agenda.
18:57Let's get back to work.
19:09What is this?
19:13Oh God.
19:15Guys!
19:16What?
19:17Come down here!
19:18What's going on?
19:20Oh no.
19:22Another one?
19:22Y'all already know it's more work.
19:31Open it.
19:32Fine.
19:33God.
19:35Oh.
19:37This week's design detour goes beyond the bunkie.
19:40Oh.
19:41Oh.
19:41Your challenge now extends into the outdoor space around you.
19:44Make it cohesive with your overall theme.
19:47A true extension of your bunkie and lake house.
19:50Get ready teams.
19:52It's time to take your vision outside.
19:54Scott and Brian.
19:57I told you it was going to be more work.
19:59I'm as frustrated as a bull during flat season.
20:02Does that mean super frustrating?
20:04Yeah.
20:05What does that mean?
20:06Let's get to work everyone.
20:08Wow.
20:09You know what we're going to do?
20:10I have no idea.
20:11With this design detour, we have so much added pressure now.
20:15We got a bunch more work to go.
20:17For this design detour, it would be nice to see their yards and their bunkies work together.
20:23Almost like an extension of each other.
20:25They need to turn these bunkies into a destination.
20:28Outdoor space now?
20:29Really?
20:30This space has to have a lot of color.
20:32I'm thinking a beautiful stone fire pit.
20:35Yoga mats with a privacy board.
20:37Okay.
20:38I love the idea of the stone work to be in a circle so that it feels like you're gathering
20:43around the fire together.
20:44The chairs around the fire pit, I'm thinking a bright teal.
20:47We're definitely going to need a deck out here for easy access in and out.
20:51Yeah, totally agree.
20:51I do like the idea of a lounging area.
20:55You could lounge out and enjoy the water.
20:58So what do you think? Outdoor shower as well?
21:00It's a great idea with the lake.
21:01A lounge chair or two in there.
21:03They've got to go here.
21:04Facing the water.
21:05And take advantage of this view.
21:07For sure.
21:08And I want to make a tumbling tower.
21:10Life size.
21:11Okay.
21:12Can you make that for me?
21:14Adding a lot to the list here, but okay.
21:16I don't know how we're going to get this done.
21:24Woo!
21:25I love it.
21:26Look at that.
21:28My grandfather, he loved Junkanoo so much that Junkanoo came down the street and he dropped that cane and started
21:36dancing when he heard the whistle.
21:39That makes me tear up.
21:42I brought up something for me.
21:44My daughter's mural, so.
21:47The last mural I created before I came here was for my daughter's nursery.
21:52The theme was like this flower garden.
21:57And then seven days after our baby shower, I went to the hospital and gave birth to her and she
22:04didn't have a heartbeat.
22:06So that mural sat abandoned for a very long time.
22:10That's kind of when it hit me that the mural was really significant.
22:15So I guess she lives in all of my art where she was my best creation, I guess.
22:35It is absolute chaos on site today.
22:38There's a lot happening.
22:39We're hustling to meet our deadlines.
22:41So it's all hands on deck.
22:44We're trying to build fences and lay grass.
22:46Everything is just happening all at once.
22:48It's total chaos, Brian!
22:50It is!
22:52Do you want it right up to the lid?
22:53Just like that.
22:54I'm a Red Seal carpenter, which you can use all over the world.
22:57It means I'm a journeyman.
22:59It means I'm qualified.
23:00Okay, watch your fingers.
23:03I used to just walk onto construction sites, be like, hey, you need a carpenter.
23:06I have like a quarter inch gap.
23:09That's what we want.
23:10Okay.
23:11That's perfect.
23:11I knew at a young age that I wanted to be a general contractor and most general contractors are carpenters.
23:17Oh, man.
23:18There is no electrical.
23:19There is no plumbing without the carpenters.
23:22Time for a nap.
23:33Do you want me to get you another box?
23:35No.
23:36Because we don't have enough.
23:38That was it.
23:39Unfortunately, we ran out of flooring.
23:41That sucks.
23:42I know.
23:43Like a box, literally.
23:45Scott and Brian are going to call us out for that immediately, which I don't want.
23:48I know.
23:48That's like an immediate L.
23:49Yeah.
23:49We need to figure out a solution and pivot.
23:52Okay.
23:52Okay.
23:55Oh, shoot.
23:56If we were kids again in this creative cabin, we would be having a ball.
24:01How is this going to work?
24:02I got to put my thinking cap on.
24:07Younger, Melissa would be swinging on that swing.
24:10Get it to the side as much as you can.
24:12I am.
24:13And being told what to do.
24:19I feel like a little kid.
24:22Adding an outdoor shower will help increase our amenities.
24:27Coming in from the lake, have a nice little shower out there.
24:29Why not?
24:31It's going to be something that stops the scroll that guests see when they're looking to book their short-term
24:37rental.
24:38I think it's a smart choice.
24:39Hold on.
24:40Can I finish the shell first for those little knickknacks on there?
24:48This looks so good.
24:50We came to the best possible solution on how to cover this gap.
24:54I will paint it black and it'll be consistent with the rest of the form.
24:58Yes, let's do that.
24:59I honestly think this looks better than if you had finished it with the material.
25:04You got the edge.
25:05Hold on.
25:05Let me get under it.
25:06There we go.
25:07These bunkies are meant to be their own self-contained units.
25:11And what better way to solidify that than for them to generate their own power.
25:17I feel the energy.
25:19I'm absorbing the sun.
25:21We're going to install some solar panels on the roof and a battery.
25:24So any power that's consumed in there is completely renewable.
25:27Just take those two wires and touch them to your tongue.
25:29See if the panel's working.
25:32See if the panel's working.
25:32It only needs, what, two hours to charge the battery full?
25:35Yeah, two hours to one kilowatt.
25:36I'm going to need this.
25:38What are you doing?
25:41You're not getting any power unless you bring us that ladder back.
25:52At this point in the competition, these teams are exhausted.
25:57They've already run the marathon.
25:58They just need to get over the line now.
26:01And they're going to have to dig deep and find that energy.
26:04It's not done.
26:05Okay, because it's so short.
26:07Of course. Yeah, it's not done.
26:08This tumbling tower that you decided to do is taking way longer than I thought.
26:13These all need to individually be sanded on all six sides, edges beveled.
26:20Yeah, yeah, yeah. No, for sure.
26:21You know what I mean?
26:21Because you started this project, I feel the stress.
26:23I'll do this?
26:24Yeah. I don't want to feel that stress.
26:26How do you turn this on?
26:29Shutters are found all over the Bahamas
26:31to protect from hurricanes.
26:34There is now hurricane glass and they're not necessary,
26:36but they still remain such an important part of the culture.
26:39We definitely wanted to include that on the exterior.
26:46Okay, this bunkie's a little tricky.
26:49It's a smaller space and I really want it to feel like us.
26:52Styling a room is my absolute favorite part of my job.
26:56Maybe a day bed is what we're thinking.
26:58Nothing too big.
26:59It has to be something that's comfortable.
27:00Ooh, I like that.
27:03That's so pretty.
27:04This one has a trundle.
27:06Oh.
27:07The memories.
27:08Remember when you would sleep on the trundle at the cottage?
27:10Yes, I do.
27:12You didn't want to sleep on it.
27:13I love how this one, you can see through it
27:16and it feels so beautiful and airy.
27:18This is an upgrade, but I want to sleep in it.
27:20I think this is the one.
27:23Is that what the laser?
27:24That's crooked.
27:25Just look at the laser.
27:26That's all you got to look at right now.
27:27We don't have time to be polite.
27:28We're just getting it done.
27:32There's no time.
27:33We need time.
27:38Look what I have.
27:39Yay!
27:40The trundle.
27:41Just like the old days.
27:42It looks so perfect in the room.
27:44The size.
27:45I love it so much.
27:46I'm going to go get the mattress and I'm going to start making the bed.
27:48You're not going to help me?
27:49No.
27:49Okay.
27:53Liz.
27:54What?
27:55I forgot about the steel drum.
27:57The drum is so important to this design.
28:00We're going to use it as a coffee table.
28:05Steel drums are one of the major things played in Junkanoo Parade and all throughout the Caribbean.
28:15Okay.
28:16Need to stage all the pillows.
28:22I didn't do that.
28:24That's gravity.
28:26Okay, team.
28:27This is your final hour to finish your funky build.
28:37Listen.
28:38I get your stress.
28:39I am too.
28:40It'll get done.
28:41Okay.
28:48There we go.
28:49Okay.
28:50I love it.
28:53Look how dirty it gets.
28:55It's because it's dirty in here, Mark.
28:59Here we go.
29:01Five.
29:02Four.
29:03Three.
29:04Two.
29:06One.
29:07Hands up.
29:08Come and meet us at the fire pit.
29:10Whew.
29:11Oh.
29:12There we go.
29:14We've done absolutely everything that we can do.
29:17Come on.
29:18Come on.
29:18I'm feeling proud knowing that this is something we created together and that our family would
29:23love.
29:23We did that.
29:26Not everyone wants a gym, so we're taking a big leap of faith here.
29:30Your Bunky Challenge is done.
29:32Congratulations.
29:35This week, we really threw you for a loop, asking you to build and design an entire Bunky
29:39from scratch.
29:40So, how are we all feeling about our new additions to the resort?
29:44Good.
29:45Good.
29:46Good.
29:46Now we know what a Bunky is.
29:49To help Brian and I assess your Bunkies, we've brought in a master builder who knows
29:54that great design is just as important as solid craftsmanship.
29:58He's renowned for infusing character into projects of any size.
30:03From Rock Solid Builds, give it up for Randy Spracklin.
30:06Randy!
30:07Randy!
30:10There they are.
30:10I'm happy to see Randy.
30:12It's nice to have another builder come and realize the craftsmanship and everything that
30:16we did.
30:16He's got the same color shirt as me, so that's going to be a good sign.
30:20Are you and Thomas brothers?
30:23No worries.
30:25Hey, everyone.
30:26How are you all getting up?
30:27Hi.
30:27Hi.
30:28Welcome to the resort, Randy.
30:29It's good to have you here.
30:30So together, we're going to be judging the Bunkies and the outdoor areas around them.
30:35So Randy, why don't you tell them what you're looking for?
30:37I'll be looking for solid craftsmanship, a team that stands out.
30:41Smart ways to make a small space feel so much bigger.
30:44Growing up in Newfoundland, I loved the outdoors.
30:46So I want a bunkie that brings me outside and makes me want to soak it all in.
30:49Oh.
30:50Nice.
30:51So teams, we're going to ask you to leave while we look around at your bunkies.
30:55Yeah.
30:56We'll meet you back here shortly.
30:57Ready to get down to bunkie business?
30:59Have a look.
30:59Okay.
31:00Let's do it.
31:00Let's do it.
31:04Taylor and Meridad, they've got a couple activations.
31:07I like the games.
31:08All this stuff is just placed here.
31:10Without the activations, we just have a wand.
31:12For the design detour, it was all about creating an extension to the bunkie.
31:16And I like that they've connected it to the main house and done a little yoga setup, which goes with
31:20their wellness theme.
31:21But I think their big investment is inside the bunkie.
31:25Well, let's find out.
31:26Get your tights on, boys.
31:27We're hitting the gym.
31:29You wear tights in the gym?
31:30Oh.
31:38Taylor and Meridad.
31:41Okay.
31:42Build, sweat, repeat.
31:44Whoa.
31:44Oh, wow, wow, wow.
31:46There's a lot happening in here.
31:48They like the feature wall.
31:50Nice job on craftsmanship there, too.
31:52Yeah.
31:52The floor is nice and tight.
31:54The shelving is a smart addition.
31:55I love the idea of a gym because being in the vacation rental space, I know that when there's access
32:01to a gym, people will book longer stays.
32:04Anyone who doesn't want to miss a whole week of working out or a whole two weeks, you can hit
32:08the bike.
32:09Yeah.
32:09You can do some yoga.
32:10In fact, you might do more working out on vacation than you do at home because you actually have time
32:14to do it.
32:15Certainly gives you the option.
32:16Yeah.
32:16My only downfall is that the size.
32:18It's like a mini, mini gym.
32:20Yeah.
32:21If I was working out in here and someone else showed up, it would be very awkward.
32:24You're limited to people here just using it for a gym.
32:27Yeah.
32:28You're not really using it for anything else.
32:29All right.
32:30One down, three more to go.
32:31We got some heavy lifting to do.
32:35Welcome to Tatiana and Thomas' outdoor experience.
32:40This is a nice setup with a fire pit.
32:41I like the stone.
32:42It's a little bit close.
32:43I think if you had kids, a big fire like this might be a little bit dangerous, but that cooler
32:48filled with drinks and fire going, and that's no better.
32:51Yeah.
32:52Let's see how it all connects together and over to the bunkie.
32:55Okay.
32:56What is this?
32:57An outdoor shower.
32:58Oh, wow.
33:00It's bigger than I thought.
33:01I wonder about how practical it is.
33:03I mean, how much use is this going to get here?
33:06I think for the kids coming in, like my kids love the sand and be able to bring them in
33:10here, hose them off.
33:11And the last thing I want to do is bring them inside.
33:13Yeah.
33:13They've got the soaps, biodegradable, somewhere to hang your towels.
33:17They think of everything.
33:19Their lake house has got the brown and the black theme, and they've coordinated that nicely with the fence and
33:24the stain on the exterior.
33:26It's kind of dark and moody, but they've done the mini deck out front here, too.
33:29Yeah, the deck is nice to be able to sit down.
33:32Let's see what's inside.
33:34Look at this.
33:35Oh, wow.
33:37Looks pretty deadly.
33:38I can see the boys playing a little poker out here at night.
33:41Oh, this is great.
33:42Wow.
33:43They did custom built-ins.
33:45Pretty good job.
33:46Some games.
33:47So you've got a nice big bench.
33:48I wonder, did they make any storage underneath it?
33:51Oh, yeah, look.
33:51Oh, hidden components.
33:53What?
33:54For life jackets.
33:55Okay.
33:55I like it.
33:56So it is a bed and it's storage.
33:58What I like is that Thomas is a real craftsman.
34:01Yeah.
34:01Custom built all of this.
34:03We've got a light in here, too, and solar on the roofs.
34:06Oh, really?
34:06So you can run this fridge.
34:09I like this.
34:09This is cute.
34:10Being able to sit back, play a game of poker, darts.
34:13There's a whole lot of activities, you know, for the whole family.
34:16And just us getting away from the kids, too, having a game.
34:19This is where we would be sent.
34:21Look at that, right?
34:22I'd be happy to spend some time in here.
34:25They've got you winning.
34:26It's accurate.
34:28Oh.
34:30Double seven.
34:31Double seven.
34:31That's not a double seven.
34:33Oh, that's just seven.
34:34Just concentrate.
34:35Okay.
34:36All right, Randy.
34:3819.
34:38That was a dart-throwing arm.
34:40Yeah, that was...
34:41Wow.
34:41Anyone can find something to do in here.
34:44Let's see what else we got.
34:46Okay.
34:50Now we've got Marcy and Melissa.
34:53Flagstone walkway here.
34:55I like that.
34:55That's nice.
34:56Keeping up the grass.
34:57Keep it connected.
34:58I like that the pathways are important.
35:00Fire pit.
35:02Yeah.
35:02You sing, I'll just play.
35:03There once was a bye from Newfoundland
35:05who came to Renovation Resort to give us a hand.
35:09Ooh.
35:11There you go.
35:12Let's take a look at the sisters' creative cabin.
35:19Bright.
35:19Oh, yeah.
35:20Very bright.
35:21Yeah.
35:21Very nice.
35:21They spent a lot of time working on this floor, and most of it is hidden.
35:24Yeah.
35:25I don't mind this little nesting chair here.
35:27It's nice, but it will beat up the walls if you get a few kids on them.
35:31There's a camera here and a guest book.
35:34Oh, right in the eyeballs.
35:36Oh, yeah.
35:36Oh, is that a trundle?
35:37See, I love this.
35:39You've got the bed.
35:40You've got the trundle.
35:41Some of my girls would be like, can we stay out in the bunkie tonight?
35:44Yeah.
35:44And we would send them out here.
35:46The struggle for me is you've got an easel, but there's no canvases, no paint supplies.
35:52There's a record player, but no records.
35:54So it feels more like it's decorated, but not as functional.
35:58Uh, it's different.
35:59It's definitely bright.
36:00I like that, you know, you can do art, but, like, they're only here for a short time,
36:03so are you actually going to paint a picture on us?
36:06I like the inlay on the floor.
36:07They did a lot of work with that, making diamonds and stuff.
36:10But it is going to get banged up pretty quick out here.
36:13Over the way.
36:13I don't see a whole lot of, like, custom builds, just more the fluffies.
36:17The fluffies?
36:18Yeah.
36:18I feel this is very niche.
36:20It's not appealing to a very broad market.
36:23Let's see how it measures up.
36:28Look at this tropical sensation.
36:31It's colorful.
36:32Ha!
36:32Where'd they find these?
36:33It's inviting.
36:34Welcome to Junkanoo.
36:35Have you ever heard of Junkanoo?
36:37No.
36:37Junkanoo is a big cultural celebration of the Bahamas.
36:41Oh.
36:42Yeah.
36:42Let's go down there.
36:44I think it's a nice, bright space.
36:46Nice place to kick back and have a drink.
36:48This is the first setup we've seen that's actually taking advantage, like, full advantage,
36:53of the reason we're here.
36:55Yeah.
36:55And this is what I would rent for to view.
36:57Yeah.
36:58And the propane is great because not everybody knows how to start a fire.
37:01This is the bunkanoo.
37:03A lot of color.
37:04Wow.
37:04Look at that.
37:05That's bright.
37:06Oh, my goodness.
37:09This mural, you wouldn't see it in any other space.
37:12It's an amazing design.
37:13It really draws you into the space.
37:15That's the first thing you see and makes you want to sit down and mix up a drink.
37:18This mural is a spectacular backdrop.
37:23Yeah.
37:23It's an amazing job.
37:24This is a little bit rusty.
37:28That's loud.
37:31That's what my brain does when I look at you.
37:41Where have we had the most fun so far?
37:43This is awesome.
37:44This one here, yeah.
37:45I feel like this is the party.
37:47Yeah.
37:47It is.
37:48It's kind of like a kitchen party back home.
37:50Yeah.
37:50Music, you know, a small space.
37:52It'll invite everybody in, have a good time.
37:54As much as I love it, it's got a very limited use.
37:58You come out, have a party maybe for an hour, and then it's an overstimulated relaxation space.
38:04I just don't know that people will necessarily use it as much as they could.
38:11It's niche, but I think everybody needs a little junk canoe in their lives.
38:14I don't disagree with that.
38:16There's no other challenge in this competition where everything's been more different.
38:22We've got a really tough decision to make.
38:24Yeah.
38:31There they are.
38:34The shore appeal on this property just hit a new level.
38:37The bunkies for me were probably my favorite part of this competition so far, because we
38:43really got to see everybody's personality.
38:46Each bunkie had something special.
38:49Taylor and Mare Dad, the gym.
38:51I thought the rubber floor was a great idea.
38:53You've got more than you need in there to get a great workout.
38:57The LED sign was a great addition.
38:58I like the wood feature on the inside, the outside.
39:02Nice little area to do.
39:03Some yoga.
39:04But I think you're missing a little bit of the fire pit area.
39:07It was a lot of negative space.
39:08Yeah.
39:09The gym, it's one of those amenities that's like, you know, not everybody needs it.
39:13But a lot of people won't book it if it's not there.
39:16So I think that's an advantage you have, that you've got that amenity.
39:19I need to have a gym at this resort.
39:22Problem solved.
39:23Thank you for doing that.
39:26Tatiana and Thomas, I thought the space was great.
39:28I thought the layout was incredible.
39:30All the games you had hanging on the wall.
39:32Fantastic.
39:32Really loved the built-in bench.
39:34Nice custom job and nice how you got storage to be able to put all kinds of stuff into.
39:38So really good job on there.
39:40I also appreciated that the bench wasn't just a bench.
39:43It was a bed.
39:43Extra sleeping, like extra money coming in.
39:46This is a profit maximizer for your property.
39:49I know that when it comes to short-term rentals, you're trying to check all those boxes that
39:54people look for when they do their searches.
39:56So there's a lot of great elements there.
39:58If anything, I would say between the bunkie and the fire pit, you had the deck, which was
40:02nice, but you could have used a couple more stones right there.
40:05Just that final connection would have really sealed the deal for me.
40:09I agree.
40:09Mercy and Melissa, I really loved the fire pit area.
40:12It was nice and bright and natural.
40:14The detail work that you did on the floor, you spent a lot of time laying that out and doing
40:19the painting, and it looks amazing.
40:20It looks like a rug on the floor.
40:21It's nice and light and airy.
40:23I don't know that we're the demographic.
40:25I know.
40:26Yeah.
40:27I understand that it kind of can suit a certain audience.
40:31We took a bunch of love that we have and put it in there, and we just hope that people
40:35can enjoy it too.
40:36I do appreciate that you have put your own life into your style.
40:43I can see that you're trying to recreate the best elements of your family.
40:48In your life.
40:50Yeah.
40:50And be able to give that to other people.
40:52On the guest experience side, we were just getting a hint of some of the experiences
40:57and not the entire experience.
40:59We were looking at the art, and I thought this would be great.
41:00We'll make a painting.
41:02But there were no art supplies.
41:04Yes, there was.
41:05Where's the paint?
41:06Oh, shoot.
41:06Oh, there's no paint.
41:07But there was paint brushes.
41:09We saw the brushes for sure.
41:11Oh, shoot.
41:11So I feel like guests would be excited, but maybe not be able to complete the entire experience.
41:16Okay.
41:16Great idea with the trundle bed, because it is all about heads and beds, and you could
41:22theoretically sleep another four people out there.
41:24And I can see how the bunkie and fire pit are going to tie in perfectly with the rest
41:27of the house.
41:27So great job.
41:29Shalana and Lizzy, you know what I love is that just a few days ago, you looked at each
41:33other, and then you looked at us and you said, what's a bunkie?
41:38And then you taught everybody in this competition what a bunkie can be.
41:44This, by far, was the bunkie that we had the most fun in.
41:49Oh!
41:50Really exciting space.
41:52Just walking in there, love the flag outside, the Nod to Bahamas.
41:55Got the nice fire pit area outside.
41:57It's propane, a little bit different than everyone else.
41:59When I look at that, I just want to mix a drink and have a time.
42:02You understood the assignment, and you really brought us something that we've never seen
42:07before.
42:08The mural is awesome.
42:09Like, really nice job.
42:14Everyone really nailed this week's challenge.
42:16You've made it so hard for us because we're comparing four completely different personalities.
42:22But there was one team, at the end of the day, that we felt really took their bunkie build
42:28to the next level.
42:29So the winners of the Renovation Resort Bunkie Challenge are...
42:38Tatiana and Thomas.
42:40Yay!
42:41Good job!
42:44Good work.
42:47Good work.
42:48How are you feeling?
42:49How are you feeling?
42:50Shocked.
42:50I'm like, they said our names.
42:53Extremely grateful.
42:55Congratulations.
42:56Big win.
42:59Thanks to our friends at Wayfair, Tatiana and Thomas will be able to transform their own
43:05space into their dream space because they are contributing a $10,000 cash prize.
43:12Good.
43:15Does everybody still have a lot of gas left in the tank?
43:19I'm from Texas.
43:20We got plenty of oil.
43:21There we go.
43:23She's ready to do it.
43:24And just because we passed the halfway point doesn't mean it gets any easier.
43:29So brace yourselves.
43:31This next one is a big one.
43:38Coming up on Renovation Resort.
43:40Yay!
43:41The teams take on two small but mighty spaces.
43:44We have to give them this feel of escape.
43:48Where big ideas...
43:49My original design is not going to be enough.
43:52...spiral into bigger problems.
43:53Just asking.
43:54Any other changes I should know about?
43:56And impulsive pivots...
43:58Pull down with me so that I don't rip it.
44:00...put everything at risk.
44:01There's no way.
44:02We'll get it done trying to do what we're doing right now.
44:05Because in this competition...
44:06I am highly stressed out.
44:08You don't get a second chance to make a first impression.
44:12F***.
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