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Cottage in the City

December 8, 2008

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Love It or List It - S1 - E11

When 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. Excited about making their new house a home, they made big plans to overhaul the entire house. But eight years later, they've still got some major issues. To help this conflicted couple are designer Jillian and realtor Todd. Jillian and her team will try to turn this '30s bungalow into a comfortable new living and entertaining space, while Todd tries to sell them a new home that suits an active life style. Stuck with a tiny house that is sabotaging their social life, Carolyn and Jeff will have to decide: will they love their home again or will they list it?

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Love It or List It: Season 1 - 13 Episode s

1x1 - No Way to Go But Up
September 8, 2008
Richard and Kim bought their charming row-house 12 years ago, but as their family has grown, the home has remained the same. They are constantly battling the layout and storage in their house. It's time for Designer Hilary and Realtor David. Hilary and her team will work within the confines of their house to gain more space and renew the function. David will show them houses with enough space for everyone. And in the end, Richard and Kim will have to choose what to do with their home. Will they Love It? Or List It?
1x2 - Musical Mansion
September 15, 2008
Steve and Jessica loved their Victorian home, but with Steve's growing instrument collection and two kids, their house seems smaller than ever. Ready to help are Designer Hilary and Realtor David. Hilary and her team will revamp the house for more storage and an updated style. David will search for better homes with more space to convince them to move. When all the work is done, Steve and Jessica will have to choose what to do with their house. Will they Love It? Or List It?
1x3 - Twin Teenagers and a Toddler
September 22, 2008
Brad and Laura have twin teenage boys and a toddler. With the arrival of their third child, the boys were forced to share a room. Although it was fun for a while, there simply isn't enough space for the growing boys. Designer Hilary and Realtor David are ready to help. Hilary and her team will look to open up space in the suburban home so each of the boys can have their own room. Realtor David will search for houses that can fit the family even as the kids get older. In the end, Brad and Laura will have to choose what to do with their house. Will they love it? Or List It?
1x4 - Hitting a Wall
September 29, 2008
Andrew and Kiera bought their home knowing it needed some work. They tackled many of the projects around the house, but they've hit a wall with the layout issues. They can't decide if it's better to move or to stay. Designer Hilary and Realtor David want to help them make that decision. Hilary and her team will rework the house to better suit the young family. David will search for homes that will meet their needs. And after all the work is done, Andrew and Kiera will have to make a choice, will they love their home again? Or will they list it?
1x5 - Two Units, One Family
October 6, 2008
Jay and Sherry have an older son they wanted to keep at home, so the basement unit of their house is perfect. Although they're all together, the layout of the house has major issues - the kitchen is tiny and the bedrooms aren't private. The family doesn't know what to do. Designer Hilary and Realtor David are ready to help. Hilary and her team renovate the house to make it function for everyone. David will search for houses that will convince the family to move. In the end, Jay and Sherry will have to choose what's best for their family. Should they love their house again? Or should they list it?
1x6 - Main Floor Makeover
October 20, 2008
Tim and Tarquin's family has outgrown their house. The lack of bedrooms and angled walls on the main floor have them wondering what to do. Designer Hilary and Realtor David want to help the family with their housing problems. Hilary and her team will renovate the major problem areas of the house to make the family love it again. David will search for houses that will convince the family to leave. And after all the work is finished, Tim and Tarquin will have to make a decision about their house. Will they Love It? Or List It?
1x7 - Battle for Bedrooms
October 27, 2008
David and Geneva bought their fixer-upper in search of more room for their growing family. But four years later, the renovations are still not completed and Geneva is fed up. David, on the other hand, thinks all the house needs is a little more work and it could be the perfect home for their now family of four. But one of the main problems with the house starts at the front door... if you can even find it. The home's address is on one street, but their "front entrance" is on another street. On top of that, much of the home is cold, and there's a lack of privacy--the kids' room is attached to the master bedroom. Fed up with the dysfunctional layout that lacks a proper front entrance, David and Geneva call upon experts Jillian and Todd for some much needed solutions. Jillian and her design team will transform their house into an open concept oasis, while Todd will convince the family it's time for a new home. In the end, will they love it or list it?
1x8 - Four Year Fixer-Upper
November 10, 2008
Franny and Salim bought this tranquil five bedroom family home in 1986, more than fourteen years after leaving East Africa for a new life. Although it was an ideal home for raising their family, there are now four grown adults living in the home because their daughters Alysha and Alyah have yet to move out. Franny doesn't want to give up on their home full of memories, but the rest of the family thinks it's time to move on. The girls are fed up with not having any personal space and there's only one usable bathroom for everyone to share... Enter competitors Jillian and Todd. Designer Jillian and her team will transform this crowded house into a relaxing space for the entire family, while Todd feels he can find all the breathing room they need in another home. When all is said and done, Franny, Salim, Alysha, and Alyah will have to decide... will they love their home again or will they list it?
1x9 - Old-World Expansion
November 24, 2008
Derek and Andy were drawn to their home by the old-world charm, but now that they have two kids, and are looking to have more, their house doesn't fit their family. That's where Designer Hilary and Realtor David come in. Hilary and her team will reconfigure the space so it will fit the family now and in the future. David will search for home with both the character and charm they love, and the additional space they need. After all the work is finished, Derek and Andy will have a decision to make. Will they love their house again? Or will they list it?
1x10 - Surplus of Storage
December 1, 2008
Roy and Maggie loved their house from the moment they saw it. But after raising three boys and starting their own business, their family has outgrown the space - especially when it comes to storage. Realtor David and Designer Hilary are ready to help. David will look for houses to fit their family while Hilary will renovate their home hoping to convince them to love it again. In the end, Roy and Maggie will have to choose what to do with their house. Will they Love It Or List It?
1x11 - Cottage in the City
December 8, 2008
When 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. Excited about making their new house a home, they made big plans to overhaul the entire house. But eight years later, they've still got some major issues. To help this conflicted couple are designer Jillian and realtor Todd. Jillian and her team will try to turn this '30s bungalow into a comfortable new living and entertaining space, while Todd tries to sell them a new home that suits an active life style. Stuck with a tiny house that is sabotaging their social life, Carolyn and Jeff will have to decide: will they love their home again or will they list it?
1x12 - Outdoor Living
January 9, 2009
Mike and Linnea bought this house five years ago so they could raise their active family near the mountains. Being surrounded by parks and plenty of green space is exactly what their family wanted. But with so much time spent playing outside, sporty Dad hasn't gotten around to tackling any of the projects inside the house. From some missing carpet in the master bedroom, to the dark and dingy basement bathroom, Linnea can't seem to get past all of her home's issues. To keep this clashing couple from going ten more rounds, enter rivals designer Jillian and realtor Todd. Jillian and her team will try to turn this haphazard house into a comfortable family home that makes room for Mom, while Todd tries to sell them on another house that meets all of their needs. Sick of sparring over their dysfunctional dwelling, Mike and Linnea will have to decide: will they love their home again or will they list it?
1x13 - Quaint Coastal Cottage
January 12, 2009
Four 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. They tolerated the small, two-bedroom vacation home until their third child was born, but now the house is bursting at the seams. From the lack of space in the kitchen to the tiny living room cluttered with children's toys, Paige thinks it's time to move on to a more suitable home for their family. Here to save the day are experts designer Jillian and realtor Todd. Jillian's team will take this cramped cottage and try to transform it into a functional family retreat, while Todd believes he can redefine the serenity of coastal living with a new home. Desperate to stay in their beautiful beach community but fed up with the vacation home that was never meant for year round living, Jeff and Paige will have to decide: will they love their home again or will they list it?

Cottage in the City

Love It or List It - S1 - E11

Love It or List It: Season 1 - 13 Episode s

1x1 - No Way to Go But Up

1x2 - Musical Mansion

1x3 - Twin Teenagers and a Toddler

1x4 - Hitting a Wall

1x5 - Two Units, One Family

1x6 - Main Floor Makeover

1x7 - Battle for Bedrooms

1x8 - Four Year Fixer-Upper

1x9 - Old-World Expansion

1x10 - Surplus of Storage

1x11 - Cottage in the City

1x12 - Outdoor Living

1x13 - Quaint Coastal Cottage

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