Love It or List It Season 5 Episode 19 Catherine & Scott

Catherine and Scott are a couple who have lived in their home for over a decade. Their house is located in the suburbs, and they love the area and their neighbors. However, over the years, the house has started to show wear and tear, and with three kids, Catherine and Scott feel like they have outgrown the space.

Catherine loves the house, and despite its flaws, she is determined to make it work. Scott, on the other hand, is ready to move on and find a new home that better suits their growing family's needs.

Enter Love It or List It's Hilary Farr and David Visentin, who are tasked with helping Catherine and Scott decide on whether to renovate their current home or sell it and move into a new one.

Hilary takes on the challenge of transforming the family's current home into a functional space that meets their needs. She starts by knocking down walls to create an open concept living and dining space. She also updates the kitchen with modern appliances and maximizes storage space by adding an island. In the end, Hilary hopes to show Catherine and Scott that their current home is worth keeping.

Meanwhile, David takes Catherine and Scott house hunting, showing them properties that meet their growing family's needs. He takes them to a new development, showing them a model home that has everything they could want. The space is open and modern, and there is room for everyone in the family to have their private space. David is confident that he can find them a perfect home within their budget and encourages them to consider selling their current home.

As the renovation progresses, Hilary encounters several setbacks and has to deal with several unexpected expenses that push the budget to its limits. Catherine and Scott start to have doubts about the renovation, worried about the final cost. Meanwhile, David shows them a few more properties, including a fixer-upper that they could potentially transform into their dream home.

The episode concludes with a dramatic reveal, as Hilary unveils the renovated space to Catherine and Scott, who are pleasantly surprised by the transformation. And David shows them a final property, which is a bit over budget, but could be worth the investment.

In the end, Catherine and Scott must make the tough decision between keeping their beloved home or starting fresh in a new place. With Hilary and David's help, they weigh the pros and cons and make a choice that's right for their family.