Customers usually hire Brandon Parker when they need a house remodeled, but Teresa Robinson wanted to learn. They turned that knowledge into a spot on HGTV's 'Battle on the Beach,' competing for the top prize.

They, along with other teams, have a $100,000 budget to transform waterfront properties into stunning homes with the help of HGTV celebrity partners. Robinson, a first-time homeowner with a passion for building, found inspiration and mentorship in Parker.