Ep 5. It Takes a Village

Stay or Sell is a home renovation show that follows Brad and Heather Fox, a husband-and-wife team of real estate agents and renovation experts, as they help homeowners decide whether to stay in their current home or sell it and find a new one. Episode 5 of season 1 is titled "It Takes a Village."

In this episode, Brad and Heather meet Angie and Robert, a couple who have lived in their home for over 20 years. They love their neighborhood and their community, but their house is in desperate need of an update. The kitchen is small and outdated, the layout is cramped and awkward, and the exterior of the house is plain and boring.

Angie and Robert are torn between selling their house and finding something newer and more modern, or staying in their current home and renovating it to better suit their needs. Brad and Heather come in to help them make that decision and create a plan for a renovation that will give them the space and style they want without having to leave the neighborhood they love.

The renovation plan includes opening up the living spaces, creating a new kitchen that will be more functional and stylish, and adding a covered porch to the back of the house that will give them more outdoor living space. But the biggest challenge will be figuring out how to make more room for their growing family without adding on to the house.

Brad and Heather enlist the help of their trusted team of contractors and designers to tackle the renovation. They work through the challenges of removing load-bearing walls and finding creative storage solutions to maximize the space in the home. They also help Angie and Robert make design choices that will bring their personal style to the forefront of the renovation.

Throughout the episode, Brad and Heather also highlight the importance of community and how it can be just as important as the home itself. They showcase the many benefits of living in a close-knit neighborhood, including easy access to amenities, support from neighbors, and a sense of belonging.

As the renovation progresses, Angie and Robert are faced with tough decisions to make about what to keep and what to let go of in their home. They must weigh the value of sentimental items and memories against the need for a more modern and functional living space. Brad and Heather help them navigate these difficult choices and stay focused on the end goal of creating a home that works for their family.

In the end, the renovation is a success, and Angie and Robert decide to stay in their home and their neighborhood. They are overjoyed with the transformation and grateful for Brad and Heather's guidance throughout the process. The episode ends with a celebration of community and the power of a home renovation to bring people together.