Couple's new TV gig 'Big Texas Fix' will bring historic Galveston homes back to life

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Michael and Ashley Cordray's new TV series, "Big Texas Fix" follows the pair as they restore and save centuries-old homes in Galveston.

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Michael and Ashley Cordray's new TV series, "Big Texas Fix" follows the pair as they restore and save centuries-old homes in Galveston.

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Galveston couple Michael and Ashley Cordray are on a mission to restore some of Galveston's most historic homes from being torn down and losing their special charm.

The couple's new TV series, "Big Texas Fix" follows the pair as they restore and save centuries-old homes in Galveston, according to a release from the DIY Network.

"Galveston is an island that's literally trapped in time," Ashley said in the release. "All of these homes have character and their own story, but they're being torn down all over town."

As owners of their remodeling company Save 1900, the Cordray's have made a name for themselves as restoration experts that strive to preserve the island's history. The new show is an eight-episode series highlighting unique area home remodels, including the Kettle House, a Galveston icon.

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The new show's premiere episode features a "ramshackle duplex set for demolition and riddled with 100 years' worth of damage," according to the release. The show premieres April 6 9 p.m. ET. on DIY Network, the release stated.

"After we save and renovate these homes, they'll be ready to live on another 100 years," Michael said in the release.

See more of the couple's work by following Save 1900 on Facebook.

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