Love It or List It, Too Season 4 Episode 4 Nicole & Tony (aka Money Pit)
- TV-G
- January 30, 2015
- 43 min
In Love It or List It, Too season 4 episode 4, entitled "Nicole & Tony (aka Money Pit)," we meet a family of four who have been living in their current home for nearly two decades. However, the house they once loved has now turned into a money pit, as endless repairs and renovation projects have left them feeling like they're throwing good money after bad.
Nicole and Tony, the homeowners, are at odds about what to do with their home. Nicole loves the neighbourhood and the memories they've created there, but Tony believes it's time to throw in the towel and start fresh somewhere else.
In this episode, love It or List It, Too's hosts Jillian and Todd face the challenge of helping this family decide whether they should renovate their current home or put it on the market and move somewhere new. As always, Todd tries to convince them that moving is the way to go, while Jillian makes her case for renovating their existing home.
First up, Jillian meets with Nicole to get a feel for what she wants out of a renovation project. Nicole is clear that she loves the neighbourhood and wants to stay there, but she's also unhappy with the state of her home. Jillian's plan is to turn the basement into a family-friendly space complete with a media room, play area for the kids, and a bar for entertaining. She also plans to makeover the master suite and rearrange the main living area to better suit the family's needs.
Meanwhile, Todd takes Tony on a tour of a few homes on the market that have the features he's looking for: a larger yard, more storage, and a more modern layout. Tony is impressed with some of the houses they see, but he also admits that leaving the neighbourhood might not be worth it to him.
As the renovation gets underway, the family discovers even more issues with their home - from a leaky roof to outdated wiring. The team at Love It or List It, Too faces the challenge of finding a way to fix these issues while staying within budget and keeping the family's priorities in mind.
Throughout the episode, we see the family struggle with the decision of whether to love their current home or list it and find a new one. As they watch the renovation progress and see Jillian's vision come to life, they start to fall in love with their home all over again. However, when they tour some potential new homes with Todd, Tony sees the appeal of starting fresh somewhere else.
In the end, Jillian and Todd reveal their final plans for the renovations and potential new homes. The family is left with a lot to consider as they try to balance their love for their neighbourhood with their desire for a home that fits their needs. It's up to them to make the final decision on whether they'll love it or list it.