Love It or List It Season 8 Episode 2

Ep 2. Dingy Downstairs Dungeon

  • TV-G
  • November 11, 2013
  • 43 min

Love It or List It is an American home renovation and real estate TV show that features homeowners with decision-making problems whether to renovate their current home or sell it and move to a new place. The show's hosts, designer Hillary Farr and real estate agent David Visentin, compete to win the homeowners' choice by either renovating their current home according to the homeowner's preferences or finding a perfect new home in a location that meets their choice.

In season 8 episode 2 of Love It or List It, titled 'Dingy Downstairs Dungeon,' homeowners Mike and Steve are facing a myriad of problems with their home. They love their neighborhood, but they are not so pleased with the outdated and dark downstairs area, which they deem their "dungeon." According to the couple, their downstairs space feels disconnected from the rest of the house and lacks the necessary family-friendly features to make it usable.

Hillary has a big challenge to renovate this "dungeon" to suit the couple's needs. She initially proposes an open-concept layout with new floors and lighting fixtures, but the design does not resonate well with the couple. They are not thrilled with some of the design features, including the exposed brick walls that Hillary had suggested. With the help of her team, Hillary has to come up with a plan that ticks all the boxes for Mike and Steve while keeping their budget in check.

Meanwhile, David sets out to find the perfect house for Mike and Steve in an area close to their current home. His challenge is to find a property in their desired location that also meets their specifications. David schedules several showings, and the homes they view are appealing to them, but they always seem to have a catch. The homes either lack a wine cellar or have insufficient square footage.

As in every episode, there are surprises that Hillary and David have to face. In this episode, Hillary could not meet Steve's expectations, and David struggles with finding a suitable home. However, as the show moves along, the couple gets closer to making a decision, either to stay and renovate or sell and buy a new home. Viewers get to see the weekly updates, and tensions rise as the final decision-day approaches.

The hosts take viewers through the exciting thrill-ride of the renovation process, highlighting the challenges and critical debates that arise during home renovation. The show provides some thought-provoking moments, and viewers get ideas on what to consider when undertaking a home renovation.

Love It or List It season 8 episode 2 presents a perfect episode that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. With several surprises throughout the show, viewers will be anxious to find out the ultimate decision of Mike and Steve as they decide between their beloved home and a new opportunity.

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Love It or List It, Season 8 Episode 2, is available to watch and stream on HGTV. You can also buy, rent Love It or List It on demand at Max, Discovery+, Amazon Prime, Philo, Amazon, Microsoft Movies & TV, Sling, Google Play, Apple TV online.
  • First Aired
    November 11, 2013
  • Content Rating
    TV-G
  • Runtime
    43 min
  • Language
    English