Season 1
26 episodes · Jan 7, 2013
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- S1E1
Michelle and Brandon
Jan 7, 201344mWhen Michelle and Brandon bought this home six years ago, they were hoping to turn a fast buck. But before they could sell, Michelle fell in love with the place, thanks in large part to their Italian neighbors.
- S1E2
Melinda and Mike
Jan 14, 201344mThree years ago, Mike and Melinda moved into his childhood home. Even though it is in one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in the country, Mike just can't stand the thought of living in his parent's old house.
- S1E3
Kelly and Lorn
Jan 21, 201344mKelly and Lorn bought their bungalow when they were expecting their first child. To get all of the benefits of city living, some compromises had to be made. Renting their basement provided income.
- S1E4
Tracey and Rob
Jan 28, 201360mRob and Tracey bought their bungalow when renovating the house from the ground up sounded like a good idea. But they're busy professionals, and trying to restore an old house is more mission impossible than a labor of love.
- S1E5
Amy and Chris
Feb 4, 201344mTheir postwar bungalow won over Amy and Chris when they were young and happy to be homeowners. Then life got complicated when they had a baby, and six months later, Chris's 16-year-old daughter moved in as well.
- S1E6
Siva and Sinna
Feb 11, 201344mAfter buying and renovating a two-story suburban rancher, Sinna and Siva thought they had created a flawless family home. And it was perfect until three generations started living under one roof.
- S1E7
Geneva and David
Feb 18, 201360mDavid and Geneva bought their fixer-upper in search of more room for their growing family. Four years later, the renovations are still not complete, and Geneva is fed up.
- S1E8
Franny, Salim, Alyah and Alysha
Feb 25, 201360mFranny and Salim bought a 5-bedroom family home more than 14 years after leaving East Africa. It was an ideal home for raising a family, but there are now 4 grown adults living in the home because their girls haven't moved out.
- S1E9
Robin and Greg
Mar 4, 201360mFirefighter Greg convinced his wife Robin to buy this two-story house by promising he would renovate it top to bottom in no time. But six years and two kids later, there are more than a few unfinished projects.
- S1E10
Teresa and Brian
Mar 11, 201360mTeresa wants a downsize with an apartment for her aging parents, while Brian wants to transform their basement.
- S1E11
Carolyn and Jeff
Mar 18, 201344mWhen Jeff and Carolyn decided to buy their first house together, it was a big deal for the self-described procrastinator and his long-time girlfriend. When a small character home caught Jeff's eye, she knew they had to move fast.
- S1E12
Linnea and Mike
Mar 25, 201344mMike and Linnea bought this house five years ago so they could raise their active family surrounded by parks and plenty of green space. With so much time spent playing outside, they can't seem to get past all of the home's issues.
- S1E13
Paige and Jeff
Apr 1, 201344mFour years ago, Jeff and Paige discovered a beautiful beach community and instantly fell in love with it. So when a beach house became available, they jumped on it and downsized.
- S1E14
Tokiko and James
Sep 2, 201344mWhen James and Tokiko bought their rustic little rancher, they planned to turn it into a fairytale home. Five years later, James still hasn't made any changes, and Tokiko is fed up. Enter designer Jillian and realtor Todd.
- S1E15
Linda and Cory
Sep 9, 201344mWhen Cory and wife Linda bought their little bungalow 11 years ago, they fell in love with the mountainside community. Now that their family has grown, they need the space that was completely taken over as a basement apartment.
- S1E16
Daniel and Rod
Sep 16, 201344mRod and Daniel took the plunge into home ownership fifteen years ago when a little charmer with a big view won them over. But jump forward to today, and not a single renovation has been done.
- S1E17
Nicholas and Gordo
Sep 23, 201344mNicholas and Gordo were house hunting when Gordo's parents needed to move into a place that better suited their needs. So, the couple moved into Gordo's childhood home. Now they are wondering if they will love it or list it.
- S1E18
Tessa and Jay
Sep 30, 201344mTessa and Jay live in an old and tiny house that is in desperate need of an update. Todd demonstrates, for Jay's benefit, the advantages of a more practical home while Jillian aims to convince Tessa to stay.
- S1E19
Theresa and David
Oct 7, 201344mWhen Teresa and David found this 100-year-old fixer upper in a Spanish-speaking neighborhood, they knew they had found their new home. But like many old homes, it needed a top-to-bottom renovation.
- S1E20
Betty-Lou and Eric
Oct 14, 201344mBetty-Lou and Eric love their upscale home of 23 years, but as they look to a more relaxed future, Eric sees a need to downsize. They can't agree on what to do next.
- S1E21
Veronica and Brendan
Oct 21, 201344mEven after Brendan put his blood, sweat, and tears into renovating the home, he still doesn't love it. Add the fact that their children are nearly grown, and he just doesn't see a future in their dysfunctional home.
- S1E22
Jane and Steve
Oct 28, 201360mWhen Jane and Steve first stumbled across their house, they couldn't imagine living anywhere else. But their little boys have grown to huge boys, and the house hasn't grown with them.
- S1E23
Angela and Mike
Nov 4, 201344mFour years ago, Angela and Mike bought a quirky beach home despite its outdated style. Now they still love the location of their home, but since Angela's mom has moved in, their three-bedroom beach house isn't functioning anymore.
- S1E24
Michele and Gary
Nov 11, 201344mFive years ago, when Gary moved into Michele's house, it seemed like a small compromise for a second chance at love. But now that the last of Michele's kids have left the nest, her devoted husband wants out of her old house.
- S1E25
Cynthia and Steph
Nov 18, 201344mEight years ago, Steph and Cynthia bought their historic house from Cynthia's mom. The home's character, location, and backyard are what won them over, but after having two kids, their home is now bursting at the seams.
- S1E26
Karen and Mike
Nov 25, 201360mWhile Mike and Karen settled on a single-level rancher, they were sold on living next to the mountains. And the outdoors are still awesome, but the house itself is another story. Seven years later, not much has changed.