Ep 6. Unfinished Flip

In "Flip or Flop" Season 2 Episode 6, titled "Unfinished Flip," hosts and real-life couple Tarek and Christina come across a diamond in the rough. They find a home in San Bernardino, California that has been partially renovated by its previous owners, but the project was left unfinished. The couple sees potential in the house and decides to purchase it.

Tarek and Christina start the episode by showing viewers the current state of the house. The property is in a desirable location, but it has not been finished correctly. The previous owner installed new floors and painted the walls, but did not complete the rest of the work, leaving the house in a partially undone state.

The couple tours the house and evaluates what left to be done in the renovation. They need to fix the kitchen, replace the windows, update the bathrooms and redo the landscaping outside. The kitchen needs new cabinets and countertops and the bathrooms need to have new fixtures and fittings.

The renovation process starts with Tarek examining the kitchen. He realizes that the cabinets are not level, which will need to be fixed before the countertop is installed. In typical Flip or Flop fashion, Tarek and Christina encounter some unexpected issues. The floors are slightly uneven, and the walls are not straight, which will require more work than they initially expected.

The couple also encounters issues with the windows, which were not installed correctly. The windows were not measured correctly and the previous owner used a different type of window from what was required. Christina and Tarek have to remove all the windows, rebuild the frames, and then reinstall new ones to make sure they fit properly.

Christina tackles the front of the house and works on fixing the landscape. She updates the lawn by installing artificial grass and adds new plants and trees to spruce up the house's curb appeal.

As the renovation progresses, the couple begins to worry about their budget. They originally estimated that the renovation would cost around $40,000, but as they encounter unexpected issues, their budget starts to balloon. Tarek and Christina decide to allocate $50,000 to complete the renovation. They must now manage the budget carefully to ensure they don't run out of funds.

Despite the challenges they face with the renovation, Tarek and Christina remain optimistic that they can complete the house and sell it for a profit. They keep a positive attitude and work hard to ensure that the project is completed as quickly and efficiently as possible.

The episode ends with Tarek and Christina showcasing the completed house. They have fixed everything in the house, from the kitchen to the bathrooms, to the windows and the landscape, and the house looks amazing. They are sure that the house will sell for a decent profit, but all they can do now is wait for a buyer.

"Flip or Flop" Season 2 Episode 6 is an excellent example of what it takes to renovate and flip a house successfully. The episode highlights the unexpected issues that can arise during a renovation project, and viewers can see how the couple deals with them. The couple's determination and hard work are inspiring, making for a great watch for anyone who is interested in home renovation or flipping.