TLDR: “The Dixie Dog Den” is Season 3, Episode 16 of Maine Cabin Masters, and it aired on April 1, 2019. The crew restored a shed built by Matt “Dixie” Dix’s grandfather, using $25,000 of family money and no deadline, while Dixie’s grandmother watched from next door.
Most Maine Cabin Masters episodes have a client, a budget and a clock.
This one had a grandmother.
What Happened in the Episode
“The Dixie Dog Den” was the Season 3 finale, according to TheTVDB. It first aired on April 1, 2019, on DIY Network.
The crew helped Matthew Dix restore his grandfather’s old shed to its former glory. The listing puts the budget at $25,000 of family money, with an open deadline.
Dixie’s grandmother lived next door and was waiting impatiently. According to Rotten Tomatoes, the team visited whenever they could to check on her and put hammer to nails.
Why It Was Different From a Normal Build
Most builds are for outside clients. This one was for one of their own, and the open deadline meant the crew could visit whenever they had time.
Season 3 also included the “Golden Years Family Camp” and “Love Yurts,” which put a family yurt on an island on Togus Pond. Dixie is the show’s master carpenter alongside Jedi, and this was his turn to be the client.
Why Fans Still Talk About It
The episode is about keeping something because it cannot be replaced. Our Dixie profile makes the same point about the Togus Pond family camp his mother and aunt use today.
For Dixie’s life since then, including the loss of his wife, Ginna Dix, see our profile of her. For more episodes that hit hard, see the show’s most emotional moments.
The Dixie Dog Den: Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Dixie Dog Den on Maine Cabin Masters?
“The Dixie Dog Den” is Season 3, Episode 16 of Maine Cabin Masters, in which the crew restores Matt “Dixie” Dix’s grandfather’s old shed. It aired on April 1, 2019, and was the Season 3 finale.
How much did the Dixie Dog Den cost?
The episode description says the project used $25,000 of family money with an open deadline.
Whose shed was the Dixie Dog Den?
The shed was built by Dixie’s grandfather, and his grandmother lived next door while the crew worked on it.
Is the Dixie Dog Den the same as the Togus Pond camp?
The sources we found do not say. Dixie has named a Togus Pond family camp as a favorite project, but the episode listings for The Dixie Dog Den do not name the location.
