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Kelly and Lorn bought this bungalow nine years ago when they were expecting their first child and needed a house,any house, to call home. But to get all of the lifestyle benefits of living in the city, some compromises had to be made. Using their basement as a rental suite provided the much needed income, but took up nearly half their available square footage. It worked for a while, but now that they have two kids, they don't have nearly enough space, even with the basement not being rented. Fed up with their close quarters and challenging floor plan, Kelly and Lorn have called in some serious help: designer Jillian and realtor Todd. Jillian and her team will complete a major redesign to transform this troubled house into a functional family home. Todd will show them that the solution to their problems can be found in a new home. When it's all said and done, Kelly and Lorn will have to decided: will they love it or list it?
After buying and renovating a two-story suburban rancher, Sinna and Siva thought they had created a flawless family home. And it was perfect until three generations started living under one roof. With three children and Sinna's uncle thrown in the mix, this couple is clashing over their family home. Done with the dysfunctional living space in their huge house, Sinna and Siva are thankful that they've got some help on the way in designer Jillian and realtor Todd. Jillian and her team hope to renovate the home to please the entire family. While Todd believes they are better off buying a new home. In the end, Sinna and Siva will have to decide: will they love it or list it?
When this post-war bungalow won over Amy and Chris ten years ago, they were young, in love and just happy to join the ranks of homeowners. But then life got a whole lot more complicated. They had a baby and six months later, Chris's sixteen year old daughter moved in with the already growing family. Now Amy and Chris are fighting over the future of their dysfunctional first home. With this frustrating house driving Amy crazy, and Chris seeking sanctuary in his own space, it's a good thing two experts are here to help. Designer Jillian and her team will turn their outdated bungalow into a modern example of form and function, while realtor Todd will try to help them find peace in a new place. In the end, Chris and Amy will have to decide: will they love it or list it?
Rob and Tracey bought this little bungalow sixteen years ago when renovating the house from the ground up sounded like a good idea to a couple of resourceful newlyweds. But they're also busy professionals, and trying to restore an old house by themselves was more than a labor of love--it was mission impossible. After Rob suffered a health scare, fixing the house went to the bottom of the list and enjoying their lives with family and friends went to the top. Done making-do in an unfinished house with next to no entertaining space, Tracey and Rob are in need of some help. Stepping into the mix are designer Jillian and realtor Todd. Jillian and her team will transform this tiny house into an urban oasis. While Todd will sell them on the carefree life they can enjoy in a move-in ready home. After everything is said and done, Rob and Tracey will have to make a big decision: will they love it or list it?
When Michelle and Brandon bought this heritage home six years ago, they were real estate investors hoping to turn a fixer upper into a fast buck. But before they could sell their newly renovated nest egg, Michelle fell in love with the place,thanks in large part to their Italian neighbors, Nono and Nona. Michelle and Brandon adore the couple and consider them part of the family, but they have different feelings about the house, especially now that they have a two year old and another baby on the way. With little time left to decide what's best for their growing family, Michelle and Brandon are wondering what to do next. Here to help them out are designer Jillian and realtor Todd. Jillian and her team will create more living space with a clever renovation. While Todd believes it's time to climb the property ladder and simply buy a bigger home. In the end, will they love it or list it?
Three years ago, Mike and Melinda moved into his childhood home. Even though it is in one of the most sought after neighborhoods in the country, Mike just can't stand the thought of living in his parent's old house. Melinda has different plans though, and has renovated nearly half of the house in order to change Mike's mind. But there are still several areas of the house that need work, like the main floor bathroom, the master bathroom, and the kitchen. Tired of arguing over whether or not the house is right for them, Mike and Melinda call in professional help in the form of designer Jillian and realtor Todd. Jillian and her team will rejuvenate this old home with remarkable renovations. Todd, on the other hand, believes this young family should start fresh in a new house. In the end, Mike and Melinda will have to decide, will they love it or list it?
David and Geneva bought their fixer-upper in search of more room for their growing family. But four years later, the renovations are still not completed and Geneva is fed up. David, on the other hand, thinks all the house needs is a little more work and it could be the perfect home for their now family of four. But one of the main problems with the house starts at the front door... if you can even find it. The home's address is on one street, but their "front entrance" is on another street. On top of that, much of the home is cold, and there's a lack of privacy--the kids' room is attached to the master bedroom. Fed up with the dysfunctional layout that lacks a proper front entrance, David and Geneva call upon experts Jillian and Todd for some much needed solutions. Jillian and her design team will transform their house into an open concept oasis, while Todd will convince the family it's time for a new home. In the end, will they love it or list it?
Franny and Salim bought this tranquil five bedroom family home in 1986, more than fourteen years after leaving East Africa for a new life. Although it was an ideal home for raising their family, there are now four grown adults living in the home because their daughters Alysha and Alyah have yet to move out. Franny doesn't want to give up on their home full of memories, but the rest of the family thinks it's time to move on. The girls are fed up with not having any personal space and there's only one usable bathroom for everyone to share... Enter competitors Jillian and Todd. Designer Jillian and her team will transform this crowded house into a relaxing space for the entire family, while Todd feels he can find all the breathing room they need in another home. When all is said and done, Franny, Salim, Alysha, and Alyah will have to decide... will they love their home again or will they list it?
Firefighter Greg convinced his wife Robin to buy this two story house by promising he would renovate it top to bottom in no time. But six years and two kids later, there are more than a few unfinished projects. From the freezing cold foyer, to the dingy basement bathroom, to the lack of a back door, Robin is completely over living in this house. Greg, on the other hand, thinks all it needs is a little more work to make it perfect. Hoping to put an end to this stand off in the suburbs are experts Jillian and Todd. Jillian and her team will transform this unfinished house into a warm and functional home, while Todd believes a different house is all this family really needs. Greg and Robin are wondering whether they can love their home again or will they list it?
When Brian and Teresa bought their large family home eighteen years ago, they fell in love with the spacious layout, great location and million-dollar view. But after the kids left home, their spacious dwelling soon became a dumping ground for all of Brian's hobbies. Now Brian wants to add even more to the home: Teresa's parents. But on top of problems in the main level of the home, the basement suite is more suited for their college age son than their elderly family. To make sense of it all, enter competitors designer Jillian and realtor Todd. Jillian and her team will bring function to this spacious home once again, while Todd believes it is time to downsize and retire without the worry of a huge property upkeep. Done with trying to find function in an oversized, overstuffed home, empty nesters Brian and Teresa will have to decide: will they love their home or will they list it?
When Jeff and Carolyn decided to buy their first house together, it was a big deal for the self described procrastinator and his long-time girlfriend. When a small character home caught Jeff's eye, she knew they had to move fast. Excited about making their new house a home, they made big plans to overhaul the entire house. But eight years later, they've still got some major issues. To help this conflicted couple are designer Jillian and realtor Todd. Jillian and her team will try to turn this '30s bungalow into a comfortable new living and entertaining space, while Todd tries to sell them a new home that suits an active life style. Stuck with a tiny house that is sabotaging their social life, Carolyn and Jeff will have to decide: will they love their home again or will they list it?
Mike and Linnea bought this house five years ago so they could raise their active family near the mountains. Being surrounded by parks and plenty of green space is exactly what their family wanted. But with so much time spent playing outside, sporty Dad hasn't gotten around to tackling any of the projects inside the house. From some missing carpet in the master bedroom, to the dark and dingy basement bathroom, Linnea can't seem to get past all of her home's issues. To keep this clashing couple from going ten more rounds, enter rivals designer Jillian and realtor Todd. Jillian and her team will try to turn this haphazard house into a comfortable family home that makes room for Mom, while Todd tries to sell them on another house that meets all of their needs. Sick of sparring over their dysfunctional dwelling, Mike and Linnea will have to decide: will they love their home again or will they list it?
Four years ago, Jeff and Paige discovered a beautiful beach community and instantly fell in love with it. So when a beach house became available, they jumped on it and downsized. They tolerated the small, two-bedroom vacation home until their third child was born, but now the house is bursting at the seams. From the lack of space in the kitchen to the tiny living room cluttered with children's toys, Paige thinks it's time to move on to a more suitable home for their family. Here to save the day are experts designer Jillian and realtor Todd. Jillian's team will take this cramped cottage and try to transform it into a functional family retreat, while Todd believes he can redefine the serenity of coastal living with a new home. Desperate to stay in their beautiful beach community but fed up with the vacation home that was never meant for year round living, Jeff and Paige will have to decide: will they love their home again or will they list it?
