Ep 11. All About That Basement

Love It or List It is a popular home renovation show that constantly delivers jaw-droppingly exciting episodes for its viewers. In the fifteenth season, episode 11 aptly titled "All About That Basement", couples open up about their love-hate relationship with their homes, and the hosts David Visentin and Hilary Farr come to the rescue. In the episode, a couple faces the dilemma of renovating or moving since their growing family has outgrown their current living space.

The couple has lived in their bungalow-style home for over a decade and is finding it increasingly difficult to accommodate their growing family. Specifically, the basement is causing the couple a lot of stress, as it's not being utilized to its full potential. The wife sees the basement as a blank canvas that could serve as a go-to entertainment area for the family, while the husband, on the other hand, sees it as a dumping ground and a place for storage.

The couple invites the friendly hosts of the show, David and Hilary, who take on the task of either improving the current home or finding them a new one that can accommodate their family's needs. This is where the show gets interesting- each host takes sides and competes for the couple's final decision. David, the realtor, advocates for a move, while Hilary, the designer, recommends renovating the current home.

The couple is torn between the options given to them. David shows them different houses within their budget, locations, and desired amenities, while Hilary presents them with a renovation plan that transforms the basement into a stunning entertainment area. The couple expresses their concerns about moving away from their kids' school, friends, and family, while at the same time, Hilary offers the couple a fantastic design plan that caters to their needs and provides a solution to their storage problem.

As the episode progresses, emotions start to run high, and the couple is unable to come to an agreement. The hosts continue to work relentlessly- David continues to present homes that meet the couple's needs, while HIlary simultaneously remodels the basement. The couple must make a difficult decision as the episode comes to an end, and they reveal whether they will 'Love It' or 'List It.'

Overall, "All About That Basement" showcases the ongoing tussle between whether to renovate or move. The show is a roller-coaster ride of emotions as it highlights the importance of the need for space and how it affects families. The challenge that the couple faces, coupled with the expertise of the hosts, makes for an exciting and heartwarming series that viewers can't get enough of. The question remains, will the couple choose the comfort of their current abode and renovate the basement or choose to move on to the next adventure in a new house? Tune in to find out.