Maine Cabin Masters: Ryan and Ashley’s Private Island (Magnolia Network, Monday, January 20, 2025)

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Island life usually involves fruity cocktails and hammock-induced naps, not hauling lumber and wrangling plumbing. But on this upcoming episode of Maine Cabin Masters, the team trades in their mainland routines for a serious dose of island-style renovation chaos.

Series regulars Ryan and Ashley have snagged a private island getaway, complete with a charmingly dilapidated cabin in dire need of the Masters’ touch. So, Chase Morrill and his crew pack their tool belts, load up the barge, and set sail for a construction adventure that’s sure to test their skills and patience.

Renovating a cabin is never simple, but throw in the logistical hurdles of an island locale, and things get exponentially more complicated. Every nail, every board, every fixture needs to be transported by boat, turning a routine hardware store run into a full-blown maritime expedition. And that’s before they even address the joys of dealing with an island gray water system, which, according to the episode description, is about as straightforward as a drunken sailor’s sea shanty.

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Demolition is always the first step, and on this island project, it’s also the first sign that things aren’t going to be smooth sailing. Expect some unforeseen structural surprises and maybe even a few exasperated sighs from Chase as the team grapples with the realities of island construction. Will they be able to transform Ryan and Ashley’s crumbling cabin into the island paradise of their dreams, or will the project sink faster than a leaky dinghy? Tune in to find out.

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Maine Cabin Masters airs on Magnolia Network on Monday, January 20, 2025, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time.

Andrew Martins, reviewer, recapper, deep diver, scifi specialist. Thinks Blakes 7 is better than Star Trek. Yes I do go to fan conventions and no I don't dress up. Well okay maybe I do a bit.