Are you tired of the same old same old at your house? Ever want to just blow it all up and start all over?

Tonight, we've got inspiration. We roamed all over Greater Boston looking for homes that break the mold. And you won't believe what we found: a MetroWest mansion with Astroturf in the living room, and a basketball court in the basement; a waterfront home with foam for a foundation; and a beloved restaurant that's found new life next to a farmhouse.

Plus, we'll tell you how to get your own fixer-upper in prime locations -- from the state.

Images: Handyman Special

Show Resources:

Margot Heilbronner
Hopkins Rose Interiors
South Natick
508-647-8332

Department of Recreation and Conservation
Historic Curatorship Program
617-626-1383
HCP.Requests@state.ma.us
Dept of Recreation and Conservation

Willowdale Estate
24 Asbury St.
Topsfield, MA 01983
978-887-8211
Willowdale Estates

Duncan MacArthur, Architect
617-648-6014