Flip This House Season 4 Episode 6 Peter's Pet Project
- TVPG
- May 3, 2008
Peter's Pet Project is the sixth episode of the fourth season of Flip This House. In this episode, the Ashley team takes on a new challenge with a unique property—a house with a transformed backyard that has been turned into a sanctuary for various exotic animals. Peter, the owner of the house and an animal lover, has invested heavily in building a backyard setup for his beloved animals, including goats, alpacas, and emus.
The Ashley team is excited about the project as they know it will be different from their usual real estate flips. The house, located in a quiet neighborhood, has great potential to be a beautiful family home with its spacious layout and a large backyard. However, the challenge is to maintain the sanctity of the animals' living space and still make the property marketable for potential buyers.
To begin with, the team inspects the property and evaluates all the renovations and repairs needed to turn it into a stunning family home. They find that the backyard needs significant work to make it functional and safe for the animals while still catering to the home's future owners' needs. The Ashley team concludes that they need to work around Peter's plans while also taking measures to make the area accessible to other buyers interested in the property.
The first challenge for the team is to move the animals into a more contained area, so they can work safely on the backyard. However, it is no easy task as Peter is attached to his pets and doesn't want any harm to come their way. The Ashley team collaborates with him to develop a suitable space for the animals while protecting them during the renovation process.
The renovation process involves a complete overhaul of the backyard area, including the removal of a large animal enclosure, wooden structures, and the construction of a new fence to create a pet-friendly, secure area. Inside the house, the team removes outdated features and appliances, installs new fixtures and fittings, and adds fresh paint to give the home a modern feel.
As the project progresses, the Ashley team faces several challenges, including working with other contractors already on-site and accommodating Peter's needs to keep his animals safe. However, their experience in flipping houses helps them resolve multiple hurdles and maintain communication with Peter throughout the process.
As the renovation nears completion, the team faces another challenge in getting the property ready for showings. They need to highlight the unique features of the property without downplaying the exotic animal sanctuary, which is a selling point for some buyers. They also want to ensure that potential buyers see the house's full potential as a family home, with ample space and carefully designed finishes.
Once the renovation is complete, it's time for the big reveal. Peter is thrilled with the transformation, and the Ashley team's hard work has paid off. They have created a beautiful family home while keeping the sanctuary feel for the animals' backyard. The new home boasts a modern design with all the necessary features that make it appealing to buyers.
Overall, Peter's Pet Project is an engaging episode that showcases the Ashley team's flexibility and adaptability in taking on unique and challenging projects. The episode is a reminder that flipping houses is not an easy feat, but with hard work, determination, and excellent communication, the team can pull off a successful flip while providing a win-win situation for everyone involved.