Episode
Love It or List It: All About That Basement
Overview
A couple loves their midcentury modern ranch home with its charm and close proximity to downtown, but they are starting to feel like their family is outgrowing the home and wish they had a more functional space. While Hilary tries to discover a better use of space within their home, David looks for a more accommodating home near the downtown scene.
Details
- Series
- Love It or List It
- Season
- Season 15
- Episode
- Episode 11
- Air date
- 2018-10-08
- Runtime
- 44 min
Episode context
All About That Basement is Episode 11 in Season 15 of Love It or List It. It aired on 2018-10-08. The runtime is 44 min.
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