Episode
Love It or List It: Oversized or Downsized
Overview
Rob and Kim decided they were ready to start a family, and they needed a bigger house to do so. When life didn't go according to plan, they found themselves living in an oversized home, with only hopes of filling it with family. Designer Hilary and Realtor David are ready to help the couple find a home that fits their lives now. Hilary and her team will revamp the house, making it once again feel like home. David will search for downsized homes that will convince the couple to move. In the end, Rob and Kim will have to choose what to do with their house. Will they Love It? Or will they List It?
Details
- Series
- Love It or List It
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 4
- Air date
- 2009-06-23
- Runtime
- 44 min
Episode context
Oversized or Downsized is Episode 4 in Season 2 of Love It or List It. It aired on 2009-06-23. The runtime is 44 min.
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Episode 3: Bachelor Pad to Family Home
Rod and Jennifer got married and quickly started having kids. With three kids in just over three years, they didn't have time to change the bachelor's house into a family home. Realtor David and designer Hilary are ready to help the family find function and style. David will search for houses that will fit everyone. Hilary will transform the house to find purpose in the home. In the end, Rod and Jennifer will have to decide what to do. Will they love their revamped bachelor pad, or if they'll list it.
Episode 5: Feng Shui Family
Andy and Helen searched through hundreds of houses to find a feng shui, mother-in-law approved home. They have lived in their house for 15 years. But, now it doesn't fit their family with three growing boys. Designer Hilary and Realtor David arrive to help the family with their crammed home. Hilary will revamp the house to work for the family, while keeping it feng shui. David will search for larger feng shui homes with enough space and function for everyone. Once all the experts' work has been done, Andy and Helen will have to choose what to do with their house. Will they love their home again? Or will they list it?
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Episode 2: Basement Master
Eric and Kim tried to make their house function for their family, but after renovation costs soared, they started looking for alternatives. They moved their master bedroom to the attic, and now, they can't take it anymore. Realtor David and designer Hilary come to help. David searches for the family a home with enough bedrooms for everyone, while Hilary works to open up space within their house. When all the work is done, Eric and Kim will have to choose what to do with their home. Will they Love It Or List It?
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Episode 7: Standing Tall
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Episode 8: Picture Perfect House Problems
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Episode 12: From the Outside In
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Episode 13: First Child, First House
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