Building Outside the Lines

Cappie and Alex turn a sailboat into a charming, secluded prairie retreat.

Cappie and Alex turn a 120-year-old granary into a goat milk goods shop.

A concrete drum base shines as a new hot tub in this bold backyard build.

An old motel cabin is reborn as an orchard sanctuary.

Cappie and Alex build a cowgirl’s retreat with gabion-style stone walls.

Cappie and Alex create a huge floating retreat for family fun on the lake.

Cappie and Alex turn a 20-foot container into a warm backyard retreat.

Cappie and Alex carve out a luxury natural swimming pool with a handmade boulder wall, eco-filtration, and native landscaping to create an all-season oasis and the ultimate gathering spot for friends, family, and guests.