Sean Murray, who plays fan-favorite Agent Timothy McGee on NCIS, recently opened up about a deeply personal journey—spending 10 years renovating his dream home for his family. Having grown up constantly moving due to his father’s Navy career, Murray never had a permanent place to call home as a child. That experience stayed with him, and when he became a father himself, he was determined to give his own children the stability he never had.

In 2011, just before welcoming his second child, Murray bought a six-bedroom house in Southern California. What started as a simple fix for a drainage issue turned into a decade-long transformation. From redoing the landscape to replacing outdated features with modern, custom touches, Murray poured his heart into every detail. His passion for the project even led his wife Carrie to hand over design decisions entirely to him.

Even though Murray and Carrie separated in 2024, the home remains a powerful symbol of his dedication to creating something lasting for his family. For Murray, the house is more than just a place to live—it’s proof that you can build the life you once only dreamed of, one step at a time.