Episode
Love It or List It: Picture Perfect House Problems
Overview
Chris and Stephanie bought what looks like the perfect home, but once inside problems are everywhere. After five years, and having a baby, they're not sure about the future of their house. Designer Hilary and Realtor David are ready to help. Hilary and her team will renovate the house to make it once again function for the family. David will search for family homes to convince them to move. After all the work has been done, Chris and Stepahanie will have to decide 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 8
- Air date
- 2009-09-21
- Runtime
- 44 min
Episode context
Picture Perfect House Problems is Episode 8 in Season 2 of Love It or List It. It aired on 2009-09-21. The runtime is 44 min.
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Episode 7: Standing Tall
Gerard, Laka and their son Adonai live in a small home. At 6 feet tall, Gerard realized he made a mistake when they moved in. The ceiling height and lack of space forces him to spend much of his time in the basement, where he can stand tall. But despite Gerard's issues with their home, Laka loves their house, but doesn't know if it will fit another child. Designer Hilary and Realtor David are ready to help. Hilary and her crew will revamp the home to better fit Gerard, and function for their soon expanded family. David will search for homes with character, space and taller ceilings. In the end, Gerard and Laka will have to decide what to do with their home. Will they Love It? Or List It?
Episode 9: Vegan House
Chris and Petria bought their small house for its location, energy and character. But after having kids and adapting a vegan lifestyle, their home no longer has enough space. Designer Hilary and Realtor David are ready to help. Hilary and her team will rework the house with the family's green lifestyle in mind, so they will fall in love with their home again. David will search for houses with an energy that will make the family list their home and move. And after all the experts' work is done, Chris and Petria will have to decide what to do with their house. Will they Love It? Or List It?
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