Episode
Love It or List It: Cottage in the City
Overview
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?
Details
- Series
- Love It or List It
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 11
- Air date
- 2008-12-08
- Runtime
- 44 min
Episode context
Cottage in the City is Episode 11 in Season 1 of Love It or List It. It aired on 2008-12-08. The runtime is 44 min.
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Episode 10: Surplus of Storage
Roy and Maggie loved their house from the moment they saw it. But after raising three boys and starting their own business, their family has outgrown the space - especially when it comes to storage. Realtor David and Designer Hilary are ready to help. David will look for houses to fit their family while Hilary will renovate their home hoping to convince them to love it again. In the end, Roy and Maggie will have to choose what to do with their house. Will they Love It Or List It?
Episode 12: Outdoor Living
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?
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