Love It or List It, Too Season 1 Episode 9 Not a Simple Fix
- TV-G
- July 7, 2013
- 43 min
In this episode of Love It or List It, Too, a couple is faced with a complex home renovation that brings up some major disagreements. The couple, Lisa and Chris, have lived in their house for over 10 years and have built a life and a family there. However, they are now facing some major issues with the home that are making them reconsider if it's time to move on.
Lisa and Chris have two teenage children and their home has become too small for the family's needs. They desperately need more space and better functionality in their home. In addition to space issues, they've also had some serious plumbing problems and the house is in dire need of an update. This means that they are facing a major home renovation – one that could cost them upwards of $150,000.
The couple's stylistic tastes are quite different, which makes it difficult for both of them to agree on design decisions. Chris is a fan of modern, sleek design while Lisa prefers a more traditional, cozy feel. The couple hires a team of experts to help them decide whether to love or list their home.
Designer Jillian Harris is tasked with giving the couple their dream home with the renovation and decorator Todd Talbot is responsible for finding a new home with everything the couple needs. The two are in direct competition – Jillian working to make the couple love their current home and Todd working to find them a new one that they will fall in love with.
The renovation proves to be more challenging than Jillian initially thought and Lisa and Chris disagree on important design decisions. They're at odds over whether to remove the wall between their kitchen and dining room, with Chris wanting more open space while Lisa worries about losing valuable cabinet space. They also have differing opinions on the type of flooring and cabinetry they want in their home.
As the renovation progresses, the couple becomes more and more stressed as they realize the total cost of the renovation could be much higher than they originally expected. They're also struggling to agree on important design decisions, which could delay the project further.
Meanwhile, Todd takes Lisa and Chris to several possible new homes that could fit their needs. However, Lisa and Chris struggle to find a home that they both agree on. Each time they visit a new home, they find something that they don't like or that doesn't work for their family.
The pressure continues to mount as the renovation nears completion and Todd presents Lisa and Chris with their final option for a new home. They have to weigh the pros and cons of staying in their current home and hoping for the best with the renovation or moving to an entirely new home.
In the end, Lisa and Chris must make a decision that will impact their family's future. Will they love their newly renovated home, despite the challenges, or will they list it and move on to something new that better fits their needs? Tune in to find out in this exciting episode of Love It or List It, Too!