Episode
Property Brothers: Marla and Adam
Overview
Newlyweds Marla and Adam are ready to move out of her mom's place and start their lives together as a married couple. They want a kitchen to accommodate their kosher lifestyle, extra bedrooms for visiting family, and a quick commute to work. The Property Brothers come to the rescue helping them find a budget-friendly dream home that can be renovated on time. With a budget that doesn't match the couple's expectations, Drew and Jonathan struggle to sell the potential of a fixer-upper. But the real challenge lies in resolving Marla and Adam's many stylistic differences. So Jonathan resorts to a unique method of building consensus, while also dealing with daily visits and constant questions from Marla. But her background in property management results in a couple of good suggestions. And the demolition uncovers a nice cost-saving surprise. But then the couple throws the kibosh on a key feature of Jonathan's design throwing a wrench in the schedule.
Details
- Series
- Property Brothers
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 3
- Air date
- 2013-09-11
- Runtime
- 45 min
Episode context
Marla and Adam is Episode 3 in Season 5 of Property Brothers. It aired on 2013-09-11. The runtime is 45 min.
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Episode 2: Sandra and Kyle
Sandra and Kyle have been renting her late grandma's shabby, outdated house and it's time for something more modern. They want an open concept design with a killer kitchen, on the subway line, and a short walk from all amenities. The Property Brothers come to the rescue helping them find a budget-friendly dream home that can be renovated on time.With a budget that doesn't match the couple's expectations, Drew and Jonathan struggle to sell the potential of a fixer-upper. This time, however, Drew's first suggestion is a real surprise. The house also holds some unwanted glitches that add time and money to the redesign. As Sandra and Kyle struggle with living above the renos, Jonathan compensates with some retail therapy. But when a planned living room feature is threatened, the couple could start to regret their decision unless Jonathan can work his usual magic in time for move-in day.
Episode 4: Mark and Priscilla
Back home after years of exotic travel, and with a second child on the way, Mark and Priscilla are desperate to escape their cramped rental. They want a big, detached, open-concept house in a family friendly neighborhood. The Property Brothers come to the rescue helping them find a budget-friendly dream home that can be renovated on time. With a budget that doesn't match the couple's expectations, Drew and Jonathan struggle to sell the potential of a fixer-upper. But Mark's expensive tastes result in a pricy fixer-upper. So when a slew of unexpected structural, electrical and plumbing issues surface, rising costs create major tension for the mom and dad-to-be. And setbacks to the schedule add pressure on Jonathan who has promised to deliver the reno before Priscilla delivers the baby. But his focus on essential structural solutions is diverted by Mark's premature fixation with finishes.
More episodes from this season
Episode 1: Megan and Greg
After living and working abroad, Megan and hockey pro Greg are ready to settle down and start a family. They want a sunny, open space with a backyard and man cave in Greg's childhood neighborhood. The Property Brothers come to the rescue helping them find a budget-friendly dream home that can be renovated on time. With a budget that doesn't match the couple's expectations, Drew and Jonathan struggle to sell the potential of a fixer-upper. Megan and Greg's reno anxiety is confirmed, though, when demo day uncovers unwanted visitors and shoddy structural issues. Then, their indecision over quickly needed design choices makes Jonathan nervous. A game of road hockey provides a fun distraction, but the loser must perform a tedious chore. As Jonathan races to meet the deadline, an unexpected gift throws a wrench into his schedule. And Drew resolves a dilemma for Greg just in time for the couple to make an exciting announcement.
Episode 5: Christine and Mathieu
Christine, Mathieu and two active kids are living in a cramped rental. With little time left on the lease, the family urgently needs to escape. They want way more space, a gourmet kitchen, stylish floors and easy access to nature trails. The Property Brothers come to the rescue helping them find a budget-friendly dream home that can be renovated on time. With a budget that doesn't match the couple's expectations, Drew and Jonathan struggle to sell the potential of a fixer-upper. And the demolition reveals some unexpected surprises that have budget-conscious Mathieu wringing his hands. Christine adds to his worries with demands for costly upgrades to Jonathan's original plan. But the nervous couple is buoyed by the work-in-progress. That is, until some bad dreams plunge Christine into further anxiety. This leads to an unwelcome surprise visit and a less-than-welcome response from Jonathan.
Episode 6: Kathryn and Eric
Expectant parents Kathryn and Eric are ready to trade in his downtown bachelor pad for a family-friendly house in the suburbs. They want a big bright kitchen with a formal dining space, cozy living room, and a beautiful nursery for baby. The Property Brothers come to the rescue helping them find a budget-friendly dream home that can be renovated on time. With a budget that doesn't match the couple's expectations, Drew and Jonathan struggle to sell the potential of a fixer-upper. A smooth demolition is an initial relief for the nervous parents-to-be. But it leads to new scheduling demands from an impatient Kathryn. As Jonathan rushes to accommodate, he and the couple have some potentially costly design disagreements. But the team comes together on a fun-filled day shopping for baby furniture. Then, with time ticking, a major miscommunication seriously jeopardizes the move-in date.
Episode 7: Danielle and Chad
Danielle and Chad, and three rambunctious young kids, are sharing a tiny bedroom in his mom's house after a stint abroad. They want a private, detached home with four bedrooms, spacious kitchen and playroom, plus a nice backyard. The Property Brothers come to the rescue helping them find a budget-friendly dream home that can be renovated on time. With a budget that doesn't match the couple's expectations, Drew and Jonathan struggle to sell the potential of a fixer-upper. And the pressure is on from the start as the anxious family lives upstairs through the loud, dusty renovation. Structural issues could impact key design features and Danielle isn't shy about voicing her displeasure especially when it comes to the kids' playroom. But Chad's mother eases pressure on Jonathan with an unexpected solution. Meanwhile, Danielle can't resist the urge to snoop around.
Episode 8: Joey and Mark
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Episode 9: Kari & Boris
A tiny condo and a baby on the way.
Episode 10: Stephane and Karina
A super stylish modern home.
Episode 11: Crista and Sumit
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Episode 12: Nancy and Rhonda
A move to a serene and stylish home from a cramped city living.
Episode 13: Veronica and Andrew
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