Everyone loves a good makeover story—particularly if it's a home or building makeover story.

There's something deeply satisfying about sitting down to watch a group of people start and finish a major renovation project that only takes an hour to complete. Sure, you get plenty of nail-biting drama and stressful down-to-the-wire moments, but you're almost always guaranteed a happy ending. (And the best part is that you didn't have to do it yourself.)

Of course, when you couple that thrill with a feel-good, family-friendly show that also travels the world, it's a win-win-win.

And that's exactly what BYUtv set out to deliver with their series, "The Fixers." You can watch their entire first season online, but make sure you mark your calendar for the season two premiere—it's one you'll want to see live.

About the show

BYUtv describes "The Fixers" as "a one-hour high-stakes reality series in which an 'A-team' of experienced builders travels around the world to remote locations in significant need. By leveraging their own amazing abilities and the combined strength of the local community, they work tirelessly to complete a life-changing project and bring about radical change."

"The Fixers'" motto is to forge a better future—one project at a time.

Some of these life-changing projects have included constructing a fully revamped vocational school for an orphanage in Mexico, providing a reliable source of fresh water to a community in Nicaragua, and building a horse therapy ranch in Bulgaria, to name a few.

The series is now heading into its second season after debuting with 10 episodes that spanned different parts of the globe.

Meet 'The Fixers'

Part of what makes the show so endearing are the four "Fixers" themselves. Leading the pack is general contractor Kirin Stone, who keeps the team anchored with his years of experience and ability to see the big picture.

Next comes the charming Aussie, Courtney Dober (whom viewers may recognize from ABC's "The Bachelor Winter Games"). His specialties include engineering, metalwork, and constructing things from recycled material.

Nick Apostolides is a painter and woodworker with a savvy eye for design.

Finally, Ariel Myren wields the power tools and likes to share her knowledge with the locals of whichever community they're serving.

Each Fixer gets to showcase a little of his or her own skills in each episode—which adds a fun little flare of variety.

If any of them encounter a side project where their skills can come in handy—even if it's not part of the main project—they find a way to squeeze it in. For example, in the middle of a time-crunched well-drilling project, Stone finds time to help local village children build squirrel traps.

Of course, just when you think they're going to run out of time, they manage to pull off a seemingly miraculous feat. How? By involving those they're serving.

Makeovers that make a difference

With a challenge to change the lives of 10 different communities over the course of 10 weeks, there's little time to waste.

"Because we're committed to so many communities around the world, our time here is limited. We have to be resourceful and think fast," Myren explains in the series premiere.

However, despite the time crunch, the Fixers make it a priority to not only complete their intended projects, but to connect and bond with the locals as well.

"We always take the opportunity to sit down and chat with the people we serve—even if we don't always speak the same language," says Dober, while receiving Spanish lessons from Nicaraguan children.

Apart from simply getting in and out with a project as quickly as possible, the Fixers follow the teach a man to fish pattern of service—meaning they help those they serve to learn valuable skills themselves.

Teenage orphans get the opportunity to wield construction tools as they learn practical mechanical skills such as welding, changing oil, engine maintenance, woodworking and other specialties. Not only does this expedite the project at hand, but it has the added benefit of allowing them to enter the job market with a professionally honed craft.

The new season

Season two of the Fixers begins on a remote island in Alaska, where the team sets out to help a community of veterans. Alaska's Healing Hearts is a place where war vets and their families can join together and heal from the mental and emotional wounds of war.

Unfortunately, the living quarters for their serene retreat aren't in good condition. So the team of Fixers brings in their tools, supplies and help (by boat) to assist the people working to create a sanctuary on the island that will help individuals and families heal for generations to come.

Watch the whole crew and community come together and learn more about each other on a deeper level as they bring hope and a foundation for healing in remote Alaska.

Tune into 'The Fixers'

In case you're still on the fence about whether or not "The Fixers" is worth your time, Myren wants you to know it is.

"I think people will love the show because it's unlike anything else that's on TV," she says.

"It's a travel show, it's a building show, it's a show about human connections, and it's the most incredible people in the world. They've started these organizations, helping to change people's lives. And it's just impactful. It's also fun. And it's exciting, and everyone should watch it."

The second season premiere will officially be Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. MT on BYUtv.

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