Ep 10. Basement and Bathroom Blues

In this episode of Love It or List It season 12, homeowners Samantha and Jeff are feeling stuck in their outdated home. They love the neighborhood and their neighbors, but the basement and bathroom are causing them some serious blues.

Samantha and Jeff are a busy family with two young children and two dogs. Samantha works from home and needs a functional space where she can be productive, but the current basement is dark, dingy, and a complete disaster. The basement is currently being used as a storage area for all of their unused and unwanted items. They would love to transform the space into a functional office and entertainment area.

The bathroom is also causing problems for the family. It's cramped, outdated, and has a number of functional issues. They would love to create a more spacious bathroom that meets their needs.

As always, hosts Hilary Farr and David Visentin have differing opinions on the best course of action. Hilary wants to renovate the basement and bathroom to create a beautiful and functional space that the family can enjoy. David, on the other hand, thinks it's time for the family to move on and find a home that better meets their needs.

Hilary starts by taking a look at the basement. She quickly realizes that the space has a lot of potential, despite its current state. Hilary wants to create a more open and functional space by removing walls and adding new flooring and lighting. She also plans to add a bathroom to the space, since the current bathroom is located upstairs, which isn't practical for a basement entertainment area.

Meanwhile, David takes the couple on a tour of a few potential homes that meet their needs. After looking at a few options, the couple realizes that they don't actually want to leave their current neighborhood and the idea of starting over in a new home is too overwhelming.

Back at the house, Hilary is making great progress on the basement renovation. She's removed the walls and installed new flooring and lighting. Her plan to add a bathroom is coming together nicely, and the family is thrilled with the progress.

While Hilary is busy with the basement, David is taking a closer look at the bathroom. He thinks it's too small to be functional, and the layout is awkward. He suggests that a bathroom renovation would be too expensive and that it would be better for the family to move on to a home with a better bathroom layout.

Hilary finishes up the basement renovation, and the family is blown away by the results. The space is now a bright and functional entertainment area that's perfect for movie nights, family game time, and even as a home office.

In the end, the family must make a difficult decision. The basement renovation is a huge success, but the bathroom still needs work. David expresses his concerns about the bathroom's poor layout, and the family realizes that if they stay in the house, they'll need to make additional renovations. Ultimately, the family must decide whether to love their newly renovated basement and commit to additional renovations, or list their home and find a new space that meets all of their needs.

This episode of Love It or List It season 12 is full of drama, tough decisions, and beautiful renovations. Fans won't want to miss this exciting episode as the family makes a difficult decision about their future.