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Vancouver families are struggling with homes that no longer suit their needs. Whether they've outgrown the home they once loved or the luster has worn off, homeowners are faced with the dilemma of whether they should love it or list it.
2013
When Michelle and Brandon bought this home six years ago, they were hoping to turn a fast buck. But before they could sell, Michelle fell in love with the place, thanks in large part to their Italian neighbors.
Three years ago, Mike and Melinda moved into his childhood home. Even though it is in one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in the country, Mike just can't stand the thought of living in his parent's old house.
Kelly and Lorn bought their bungalow when they were expecting their first child. To get all of the benefits of city living, some compromises had to be made. Renting their basement provided income.
Rob and Tracey bought their bungalow when renovating the house from the ground up sounded like a good idea. But they're busy professionals, and trying to restore an old house is more mission impossible than a labor of love.
Their postwar bungalow won over Amy and Chris when they were young and happy to be homeowners. Then life got complicated when they had a baby, and six months later, Chris's 16-year-old daughter moved in as well.
After buying and renovating a two-story suburban rancher, Sinna and Siva thought they had created a flawless family home. And it was perfect until three generations started living under one roof.
David and Geneva bought their fixer-upper in search of more room for their growing family. Four years later, the renovations are still not complete, and Geneva is fed up.
Franny and Salim bought a 5-bedroom family home more than 14 years after leaving East Africa. It was an ideal home for raising a family, but there are now 4 grown adults living in the home because their girls haven't moved out.
Firefighter Greg convinced his wife Robin to buy this two-story house by promising he would renovate it top to bottom in no time. But six years and two kids later, there are more than a few unfinished projects.
Teresa wants a downsize with an apartment for her aging parents, while Brian wants to transform their basement.
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.
Mike and Linnea bought this house five years ago so they could raise their active family surrounded by parks and plenty of green space. With so much time spent playing outside, they can't seem to get past all of the home's issues.
Four years ago, Jeff and Paige discovered a beautiful beach community and instantly fell in love with it. So when a beach house became available, they jumped on it and downsized.
When James and Tokiko bought their rustic little rancher, they planned to turn it into a fairytale home. Five years later, James still hasn't made any changes, and Tokiko is fed up. Enter designer Jillian and realtor Todd.
When Cory and wife Linda bought their little bungalow 11 years ago, they fell in love with the mountainside community. Now that their family has grown, they need the space that was completely taken over as a basement apartment.
Rod and Daniel took the plunge into home ownership fifteen years ago when a little charmer with a big view won them over. But jump forward to today, and not a single renovation has been done.
Nicholas and Gordo were house hunting when Gordo's parents needed to move into a place that better suited their needs. So, the couple moved into Gordo's childhood home. Now they are wondering if they will love it or list it.
Tessa and Jay live in an old and tiny house that is in desperate need of an update. Todd demonstrates, for Jay's benefit, the advantages of a more practical home while Jillian aims to convince Tessa to stay.
When Teresa and David found this 100-year-old fixer upper in a Spanish-speaking neighborhood, they knew they had found their new home. But like many old homes, it needed a top-to-bottom renovation.
Betty-Lou and Eric love their upscale home of 23 years, but as they look to a more relaxed future, Eric sees a need to downsize. They can't agree on what to do next.
Even after Brendan put his blood, sweat, and tears into renovating the home, he still doesn't love it. Add the fact that their children are nearly grown, and he just doesn't see a future in their dysfunctional home.
When Jane and Steve first stumbled across their house, they couldn't imagine living anywhere else. But their little boys have grown to huge boys, and the house hasn't grown with them.
Four years ago, Angela and Mike bought a quirky beach home despite its outdated style. Now they still love the location of their home, but since Angela's mom has moved in, their three-bedroom beach house isn't functioning anymore.
Five years ago, when Gary moved into Michele's house, it seemed like a small compromise for a second chance at love. But now that the last of Michele's kids have left the nest, her devoted husband wants out of her old house.
Eight years ago, Steph and Cynthia bought their historic house from Cynthia's mom. The home's character, location, and backyard are what won them over, but after having two kids, their home is now bursting at the seams.
While Mike and Karen settled on a single-level rancher, they were sold on living next to the mountains. And the outdoors are still awesome, but the house itself is another story. Seven years later, not much has changed.
2014
When Joyce and Steven bought their mountainside charmer twelve years ago, they knew it needed some work but loved all the space. But once reality set in, the couple realized it was more than they could handle.
When Holly and Chester bought his parent's house 8 years ago, they agreed it was a starter home. But now that they've settled into life with new baby Avery, Holly's having second thoughts about leaving their little house behind.
When Kevin and Celine bought their 100-year-old home eleven years ago, they were looking forward to starting a new life together. But soon after the arrival of daughter Lola and son Felix, the house began showing it's true colors.
When first-time buyers Nick and Christina found this little house in a central suburb, they snapped it up. At the time, it was easy and nice to have rental income since the house is divided into two self-contained suites.
Fourteen years ago, Kavita and Sanjeev left the Middle East looking for the perfect place to raise their young family. The home they found was perfect when the boys were young, but now that they're grown, the space is too cramped.
When Danielle married Trevor, she agreed to move into his turn-of-the-century home. That's when she learned she wasn't the only love of Trevor's life. He loves the house, but Danielle is done with the dysfunctional layout.
When Mark, Amie, and their two boys left an Asian metropolis two years ago, they were looking for a serene life in the mountains. But no experience buying mountain homes; it wasn't long before the home began darkening their spirits.
When Karen and Sat bought a house in a mountainside community, they wanted a large family home close to friends and family. 10 years later, they're now a family of four lost in a 5,000-square-foot house.
When professional racecar driver Michael and his wife Nicola found their home 5 years ago, it was love at first sight. The house wasn't exactly move-in ready, and the layout makes it hard to keep up with their son.
After falling in love 5 years ago, Susan and Harvey searched the city for a heritage house that felt like home. But now that there's a baby on the way, Susan can't see how family life fits in a 1930's character house.
When dog lovers Karin and Bruce bought their home 23 years ago, they immediately fell in love with the great neighborhood. Although the neighborhood has always been perfect, the house has never really worked for their lifestyle.
When Rob moved in with his new wife Violet, he fell in love with her townhouse near the beach. But now that they're retired, Violet wants to trade her old townhouse for a more modern home where she can entertain in style.
Shanti and Marcelo love their lakeside community, but their blended family needs more space. Todd searches for a larger, move-in-ready home.
Emily and Gary bought their fixer-upper after receiving an unexpected inheritance. But a stop-work order halted their renovation plans. Ready to dive into this challenge are rivals Designer Jillian Harris and Realtor Todd Talbot.
Neena and Jag's home may work great for their family, but it's too close for comfort when they're entertaining their growing extended family. Rivals Jillian Harris and Todd Talbot hope to give these homeowners what they need.
Josh, Melissa, and their growing family need a more open and spacious home with more natural light.
Kelly and Steve live in a four-bedroom home with two growing daughters and a disjointed main floor plan. Jillian Harris hopes to save the day with a fairy tale reno. Todd Talbot plans to sell them an enchanting new home.
Tony and Nicole want a charming mountain home with more space for their daughters to grow.
When Eleanor and Dave bought their family home five years ago, it was all about the amazing backyard, but they overlooked issues inside the house. Rivals Jillian Harris and Todd Talbot dive in to get them something they will love.
Jeff and Gina took a big chance when they bought a fixer-upper. But all they've done are quick fixes. Jillian Harris has high hopes of transforming their mountainside home, while Todd Talbot tries to convince her to buy a new house.
Barb and Ted need more space for them and their adult daughters. Jillian Harris wants to give their current home a modern update, while Todd Talbot sees a new mountain home on the horizon.
Christian and Una need a more functional home for their two growing daughters. Jillian Harris wants to update their 88-year-old home with an open concept plan, while Todd Talbot wants a new home built in this century.
Brent, Michelle, and their three grown children need a home where they don't fight over space.
Kim and Randy need more space and wheelchair accessibility for their growing daughters.
Liza and Shawn want a more functional home where they can raise their three children. Jillian Harris tries to turn their house into the perfect family home, while Todd Talbot hopes to show that true happiness lies in a new house.
Stephen and Stephanie need a more open, functional space for themselves and their growing children
Jillian Harris
Herself - Host
Todd Talbot
Himself - Host
2015
Derek and his cello-playing wife and kids love living close to family but are divided on what to do with their dysfunctional home. Their dark, closed-off layout frustrates Derek, so he calls on Todd to find an open-concept space - specifically with a great music room. Wife Joanna sees potential in her family home and hopes Jillian can bring some much-needed harmony with a bright, spacious redesign.
Nimira loves her unique character home, with its quirky kitchen in the basement and the funky British pub-style family room, but Anastasia is over the upside-down layout and the retro rooms. Hoping to start a family soon, this couple believes the time is right for a change. Can Jillian turn this strange layout into a fun and functional family home that both Nimira and Anastasia can love again? Or can Todd find something more practical and modern, with a side order of funkiness, to convince them to break up with their unusual starter home?
A hillside home with a mountain of problems has Julie and Bernard at their breaking point. Julie isn’t ready to give up on her outdated home in a family-friendly neighborhood, but Bernard thinks they are bursting at the seams. Originally thinking they would be a family of four, they had—what they like to call—a “bonus baby,” and that has Bernard on a space quest for his growing family. Can Jillian reconfigure their dysfunctional and outdated home to show Bernard that size isn’t everything? Or can Todd show Julie that it’s all about the space, with a larger, open-concept home her family can grow into?
Lorraine loves her long-time family home that backs onto a park, even though it’s an awkward layout and falling apart. But with the last of their four kids about to move out, Geoff is ready for a fresh start in a new house that doesn’t have him playing handyman every weekend. Can Jillian convince Geoff to stay in his starter home with a beautiful, redesigned main floor and updated kitchen, or can Todd come through with that perfect new place to inspire Lorraine to pack up for greener pastures?
Sam and Belinda truly love their upscale neighborhood and fantastic backyard, but struggle with the problems inside their house. Tired of beat-up bathrooms and a dysfunctional layout, Belinda is sure Todd can find them a move-in-ready home with enough space for their sons' vast collection of sporting gear. Sam isn’t ready to let go of his beloved character home and hopes Jillian can bring function with an updated layout.
Penny moved into Chuck’s childhood home over 20 years ago but has never quite felt settled. A dysfunctional layout without a place for her snoring husband to sleep has Penny desperate, and she hopes Todd can find them the perfect fresh start. Chuck’s roots run so deep that he can’t imagine a life beyond his four walls. He needs Jillian to transform his long-time residence into a space where Penny and their two young girls can finally feel at home.
When they were first married, Rick convinced Donna to buy a house and start a family in his childhood neighborhood. Fast forward eight years and three kids later, and Donna is done with her “starter house” with its seventies décor and poor layout. Now Donna is on the hunt for a bigger, newer house with enough bedrooms for all the kids, and she’s willing to look outside their neighborhood, but Rick is reluctant to leave his roots and his house behind. Can Jillian take this retro layout and turn their house into their forever home, or will Todd dazzle them with a shiny new place with all the bedrooms, bathrooms, and big backyard this growing family needs?
Lisa and Chris met in the army, got married, and wanted to buy a home in the city to start raising their family. A tough housing market proved challenging, and they could only afford a tiny, quirky character house with an odd layout and even odder rooms, like an open-concept bathroom. For artist and entrepreneur Chris, it’s the perfect location, close to work and the thriving art community, and Lisa was happy for a time too, until Mike came along. Lisa rediscovered her childhood passion for riding with a feisty horse named Mike, but the 45-minute trek each way to ride him each day has her putting pressure on Chris to move to the country so Lisa can be close to both her loves. Can Jillian help them find that lovin’ feeling with more style and function in their city home, or will Todd lure them to greener pastures with the perfect home for them and Mike?
Empty-nesters Cindy and Chris love to entertain, but their boxy townhouse is only good for serving up challenges. An awkward kitchen and no proper space for Cindy to do her art have Chris beyond frustrated. Todd is called on to find a home that better suits their lifestyle and is ready for their retirement. While Cindy can't see the reason to pack up and move, a few fixes from Jillian will give them exactly what they need.
Alice, Jim, and their four adult daughters have outgrown their suburban fixer-upper. Tired of sharing one bathroom with five women, Jim desperately needs Todd to find him a spacious, move-in-ready home. Alice sees potential amidst the chaos and hopes Jillian can give them the perfect family home so she can stay in her beloved neighborhood.
Stephanie, Darrell, and their three kids need a house with more space in a dream location.
Talia and Travis have a second baby on the way, and Talia doesn't want any other projects.
A flash flood destroyed Mike and Michelle's basement, and now the family lives in half the home. Michelle is ready to move, but Mike thinks it can be fixed with a new basement. Here to help are realtor Todd and designer Jillian.
A family of six living under one roof is frustrated by their lack of space, except for Dad, who doesn't see a problem. Realtor Todd finds them a home to fit their family, but designer Jillian's reno adds more room and storage.
Dawn and Brian love their backyard but need a larger inside space for their growing family. Can Jillian create an oasis from the inside out, or will Todd be able to show them the grass is greener on the other side of the creek?
Lyanne and Chris bought a home for their family seven years ago, but the house is now too small as the kids get bigger. Can Jillian convince them to stay by opening up their cramped, closed-off home?
A yoga instructor loves his family's mountainside home on the outskirts of town, but his flight attendant wife is tired of the long commute. Todd finds the family a house close to the airport, while Jillian transforms their home.
Cathy doesn't feel at home in Peter's beachfront bachelor pad, so Jillian must take it from tacky to tranquil; Todd looks for a fresh start for the couple.
Young music lovers have renovated half of their fixer-upper themselves, but the house is far from finished. Jillian has the daunting task of renovating three bathrooms, while Todd must find a move-in-ready home with a great yard.
Will Candice and James love their home again after Jillian powers through their fixer-upper's unfinished business, or will they list it as a turnkey treasure?
Can Jillian unlock the potential of this growing family's home with a re-design, or will Todd woo them with a spacious open concept?
Debra and Paul bought an older home three years ago. Debra is sick of all the home's flaws, but Paul still loves the place. Can Todd convince Paul a new house has character, or will Jillian help Debra see past the home's flaws?
Meg and Neal bought their home 17 years ago, when their kids were young. Now that their sons are going to college, they want to downsize to a smaller home. Can Meg learn to love their home again, or will Neal agree to list it?
Two years ago, Sabrina and Kevin bought a home sight unseen in Sabrina's childhood neighborhood. Kevin feels no connection to the home, but Sabrina can't imagine raising their future family anywhere else.
Rachelle and Tim disagree about whether their current cozy house is right for a growing family. Rachelle loves the house, but Tim is tired of the confined quarters. Can they learn to love their home again, or will they list it?
Vivian tires of her home's unsuitable bathrooms and awkward layout, but Don doesn't want to leave their old home. Jillian must accomplish a stunning renovation on a limited budget.
Chasseurs d'appart'
2015
2016
Chris was elated to buy his childhood home from his parents, but Stephanie feels like she’s stuck in a time warp. Can Jillian renovate this money pit on a super-tight budget, or will Todd lure Chris away with a fantastic new home?
Cancer survivor David, his wife Jane and their two kids love life on the west coast, but not their house. Can Jillian transform an aging character home? Or will Todd treat this family to a move-in-ready place, close to nature?
Heather and Dan have too much space. Can Jillian bring purpose to every square inch and keep Dan from leaving? Or will Todd convince Heather to move with a turnkey home, closer to the city?
Film Caterer Davey has high hopes for his dream kitchen, but Ellie is hopeful they’ll find it closer to downtown. Can Jillian win Ellie over with a stunning redesign, or will Todd score big with a hip high-rise retreat?
Restaurant owners, Mary and Calvin love living within walking distance to work but their house is a dysfunctional mess. Can Todd find them something calm and contemporary, close by? Or will Jillian’s big-time transformation order up a win?
Brandy is fed up with feeling like a barrier in her own home. Can Jillian keep her from leaving with a wheelchair-accessible redesign? Or will Todd find a move-in-ready rancher to convince Aaron to move on?
When they first bought their fixer-upper, Jeanine had high hopes for Norman’s reno ambitions. Ten years and four kids later, she’s had it. Can Jillian wow her with a redesign? Or will realtor Todd amaze Norman with a new home?
Jennifer and Robert's home has an idyllic setting, but they overlooked a shower that is way too open-concept and an indoor hot tub that is washed up. Can Jillian rework a bizarre layout before Todd inspires a move?
Christine and Chris’s gorgeous heritage home is situated in one of the country’s swankiest neighbourhoods, but looks can be deceiving! Can designer Jillian salvage this money pit or will Todd lure them away with modern luxury?
Nancy and Lucky bought the ideal home for their family of four – but then little Avery came along, and now they’re a bedroom short. Can Jillian squeeze in the space they need or will Todd find them the perfect fit elsewhere?
Sally, Ed and their twin girls are tired of living on top of each other. Can Todd find a larger, turnkey home in their desired mountain community? Or will Jillian create a compelling reason to stay with a remarkable reno?
Eva and Chris never planned on living in their dysfunctional East side home forever. Can Todd find a turnkey home on the coveted West side and convince Chris to move? Or will Jillian’s re-design persuade Eva to stay?
Online entrepreneurs Stephanie and Nick juggle home-based businesses and two children in a tiny, dated home. Can Jillian sway Nick with a design overhaul or will Todd pry Stephanie from her life-long neighbourhood?
For Sport Physician Teri, his wife Kim and their two children, ‘location, location, location’ couldn’t be truer. Their small, dated house in the heart of the city has very little going for it except its address and a short commute to work for Teri. He thinks with the right touch and a healthy reno budget their house could be a home Kim could love, without sacrificing their neighbourhood and all the city has to offer, but is their house too far gone for even Jillian Harris to rescue?
Linda, Chris and their two athletic, teenage daughters are constantly competing for space in their dark and dreary, outdated lakeside home. Linda is at her wits' end with her chopped-up floorplan and dysfunctional space and hopes Todd can deliver a spacious, turnkey house without sacrificing the neighbourhood she’s come to love.
An awkward, dated house on a shaky foundation was all Elana and Brian could afford when they bought in an up-and-coming area of the city. Now, a real estate boom and huge increase in their property value has Elana seeing dollar signs and dreaming of new home bliss. One problem: Brian is in love with their now trendy neighbourhood and its proximity to his work.
Aleksandra and Vincent thought they had found the perfect starter home when they bought a split-level, 4 bedroom house in a family-friendly neighbourhood. Fast forward ten years and two kids later and now Aleksandra wants a whole new start. Exhausted from her brutal, hour-long commute to work, and frustrated with the dated kitchen, chopped up layout, and dysfunctional bathroom, she’s hoping for a real estate miracle and thinks Todd is just the person to deliver.
Brenda and Marcos moved out west in search of open spaces and ocean views. Four years later they find themselves in an impractical house nowhere near the water, buried under building materials from half-finished renovations that handyman Marcos just can’t complete. Frustrated because there’s no room for guests and no space to call her own, Brenda wants Todd to find them a home near the water with no projects to be done.
Sherri and Jeff are looking for the fast track to the slow life with retirement on the horizon but they can’t agree on the right time to make the move. Sherri loves her home and hopes an interior overhaul will keep them firmly parked there for another 5 to 10 years. Jeff sees things differently. He wants to sell while the market is red hot, move out of the bustle of the city and put some money in his pocket and some time on his hands to restore his classic car.
Odd angles and a bad layout give Mark a case of buyer’s remorse, but Katie loves their area and pool. Todd’s challenge? Find an epic basement in an upscale home while Jillian faces water issues that could dry up her reno budget.
Alison and Frank are empty nesters who want more time for leisure and less time spent managing their large oceanfront property. Frank admits it’s a bit of a burden, but he doesn’t want to leave the family home. After 25 years of maintaining such a huge house, Alison wants a home that’s just for her and Frank, where they will spend less time working and more time having fun.
With baby number four due any day, Laila and Dan challenge Jillian with a tight budget, a tighter deadline and a huge reno on a tiny, old house. Todd’s mandate is to find space galore, but his cool, modern homes may leave Laila cold.
Newlywed Shar loves her husband Dave, but not his house. It’s got an old, rundown kitchen and hideous ensuite, and it’s making her blue. Can Jillian bring back that lovin’ feeling or will Todd steal their hearts with something new?
After living away for ten years, Kelly and Gene don’t recognize their neglected home. Jillian thinks an amazing kitchen and spa-like bathroom will do the trick, but Todd tempts with a downsized home and simpler lifestyle.
Stay-at-home Dad Neil has one foot out the door of his impractical house. Sick of no storage and fighting over one bathroom, he wants space. Can Jillian put Neil at ease or will Todd give Randi big reasons to leave her tiny home?
Gail and Mike built their home from the ground up, but now it’s beaten down. Sick of dated rooms and a show-all shower, Gail wants Todd to find a grown-up house. Can Jillian work wonders so sentimental Mike can keep Gail at home?
2019
Angie and Shawn are over their tiny, one shower, no storage home. Jillian must work her open-concept magic and fix the shower crisis to get them to stay, while Todd tries to win the space race with big homes and stunning acreages.
Noelle and Kong want a green home to go with their values, but their dated, oddly laid out house has Noelle seeing red. Todd finds a unique option, but is it too outside the box? While Jill is challenged to blend function, beauty, and energy efficiency.
Jillian has issues marrying new with old in Charmaine and Cam's aging heritage house, while Todd finds nothing charming about the search for a lakeside character home. A big twist has Charmaine and Cam choosing the perfect fit.
A car accident injury leaves Becca and Cory coping with their home's accessibility issues. Can Jillian fix the function of the space and make it their forever home, or will Todd find them a rancher with a view to inspire a move?
It's space vs. waste at Samia and Darren's large but lackluster home. Darren thinks a Jillian re-vamp will fix their bad layout and 70's-inspired interior, while Samia hopes Todd finds a house that's less funky and more functional.
Newlyweds Kristin and Bryce are split over their house. Kristin hopes Jillian's open-concept magic will make it their dream home, while Bryce wants Todd to find a bigger house on a safer street with room to grow.
Marc is done with all the DIY projects in his family's cramped fixer-upper, while Lisa loves the location and sees its potential. Jillian creates a storage-lover's dream, while Todd tempts them to move to a park-like property.
Jamie and Jarrett love their yard and pool, but the list ends there for Jarrett. He wants Todd to find them more space with better function, but Jamie says all they need is Jillian to transform their bad layout and awful bathrooms.
Mel wants a turnkey house closer to the city, but Geoff is firmly rooted in their suburban home. Can Todd find a "right-sized" place to lure Geoff into town, or will Jillian win them back with a dreamy open-concept living space?
Danielle loves their less than perfect family property, but Spencer wants a new home with a better layout and more room. Can Jillian make this tight space more functional to keep them at home or will Todd prove bigger is better?
Joel loves having a big yard and his own mancave, but Danielle has had it with the house’s dark, choppy layout and mechanical issues. Can Jill fix a long list of issues, or will Todd find a home that outshines their flawed space?
Tired of their tiny kitchen and choppy layout, Kris wants Todd to find them a bigger home that offers the functionality her growing family needs, while Pete feels that Jillian can update and repurpose their home to win back Kris.
Julia and Brett were eager to start a family, but their first order of business was to find themselves a home! Armed with fond memories, Brett convinced Julia to look in his old neighbourhood. Anxious to get into the market quickly, it seemed like an affordable area in the suburbs.
Jennifer feels her family of five has outgrown their city home, but Donna thinks their urban oasis is a rare find. Can Todd give them modern space galore, or will Jillian rework an impractical layout to give them room to grow?
Dan loves his home’s stunning lake view, but Linda is tired of battling its dysfunctional interior. Todd must find a modern home with a big kitchen, while Jill needs to create an open concept and hope Linda keeps an open mind!
Halyna and Peter’s tiny home poses big problems for Jill as she struggles to maximize function in a tight space. Meanwhile, Todd searches for a property that will be the perfect size for this couple to grow into.
With a baby due, Penny is stressed about her growing family cramming into their chaotic, dysfunctional home. Todd must find them a tranquil yet practical space, while Jill needs to fix Robert’s DIY work and improve the layout.
A seaside home with a tiny kitchen and no storage has Brooke feeling like a sardine in a can, but Nick loves the yard and proximity to the beach. Jill has to maximize their space, while Todd must reel them in with a new, spacious oasis.
Lisa loves her big home with a great view, but the unfinished basement is overwhelming for Chad. He wants Todd to find them a project-free home, but Lisa thinks Jill can turn their downstairs blank slate into a masterpiece.
Empty-nester Monique has had it with her starter home and wants Todd to find a modern, open-concept house for entertaining, but Mike wants to stay and thinks Jillian can reconfigure the layout to better suit their new lifestyle.
Amanda and Derek bought a huge home because of its great location and pool, but they overlooked the dysfunctional rooms and bad flow. Can Jill wow them with a layout overhaul, or will Todd 'right-size' them into a modern new home?
Shannon turns to Todd to find a turnkey home with a gourmet kitchen and luxurious ensuite, but Ian thinks Jill is the answer to open up and transform their dated home.
Theressa thinks that their poorly laid-out, choppy home will be perfect for their family, but Keith is ready for a fresh start in a modern, practical house with space for crafts and hobbies.
Pratima and Parmjeet's big home poses an even bigger challenge for Jill as she tries to fix several glaring dysfunctions and create an in-law space.
Portia and Glen's crumbling character home has a tiny kitchen and only one working bathroom for their family of five.
Karalyn and Todd’s 1960’s house needs more than a reno. Jillian must radically redesign the entire layout to keep Karalyn at home, while it’s Todd vs. Todd as he tries to tempt them with a new house complete with a stunning view.
