Ep 1. Dumping the Duplex

In season 3 of Property Brothers, the popular real estate duo Jonathan and Drew Scott are back to take on a new set of renovation challenges. In the season premiere episode, titled "Dumping the Duplex," the brothers are tasked with helping a couple find their dream home after they've outgrown their cramped duplex.

The couple, Shanna and Vikram, have been living in a small duplex for several years and are ready for a change. They're hoping to find a spacious home in a family-friendly neighborhood with plenty of room to accommodate their growing family. In order to find the perfect home, the couple turns to Jonathan and Drew for help.

Jonathan and Drew start by showing Shanna and Vikram a few potential homes that meet their criteria. However, each home has its own set of issues, and the couple is hesitant to commit to any of them. That's when Jonathan and Drew suggest a radical idea: instead of a move-in-ready home, they could purchase an older, more affordable home and renovate it to meet their exact needs.

Shanna and Vikram are skeptical at first, but soon they're on board with the idea of a renovation project. They enlist Jonathan to help them find an older home with great potential, and he delivers by showing them a charming house in a great neighborhood. The home has plenty of space for their family and a lot of character, but it's in serious need of updating.

Jonathan and Drew work with Shanna and Vikram to create a bold, modern design plan that will transform the home from outdated to stunning. They tackle every aspect of the renovation, including updating the layout, modernizing the kitchen and bathroom, and installing new lighting fixtures and flooring throughout the entire house.

One of the biggest challenges of the renovation is creating a functional layout that will meet the needs of Shanna and Vikram's growing family. Jonathan and Drew work together to come up with a plan that will make the most of the space, creating a large open-concept living area that flows seamlessly from the kitchen to the dining room to the living room.

Throughout the renovation process, Jonathan and Drew work closely with Shanna and Vikram to make sure their vision for the home is being realized. They take their preferences and priorities into account at every turn, making sure that every detail of the home is tailored to their exact needs.

In the end, Shanna and Vikram are thrilled with the results of the renovation. They're impressed with the attention to detail and the level of customization that Jonathan and Drew were able to achieve. The home is now a beautiful, functional space that meets all of their needs and exceeds their expectations.

Property Brothers season 3 episode 1, "Dumping the Duplex," is a testament to the power of a great renovation. It shows that with a little creativity and hard work, an older home can be transformed into a stunning, modern space that's perfectly tailored to its owners. It's a must-see episode for anyone who's interested in real estate, design, or home renovation.