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TV-PG+L (60 MIN)

Lisa has been struggling to keep her house livable for the past ten years, but the day-to-day up-keep has proven too much for her to handle alone. With the help of her good friend, Christie, Lisa hopes to get her home market ready so she can liberate herself from the burden of homeownership; however, her lack of reno know-how and little project support makes it difficult to get things rolling. When a vital team member is honourably discharged and a unique fundraising idea doesn't come through, the fate of Lisa's reno hangs in the balance. Andrew and Michelle bought their home just outside the city, as a quick flip two years ago. Unforeseen complications and a shortage of funds quickly turned this house into a nightmare for these first time homebuyers. Desperate to move on, Michelle is ready to leave with or without Andrew. Penny and Paul swoop in just in time to offer new direction to this DIY disaster, and a second chance for this couple on the edge. Will fixing up this house repair the damaged relations

TV-PG+L (60 MIN)

Newly engaged couple Lynne and Dave start decluttering on day one causing Lynne to wonder what she's gotten herself into! While she questions Dave's tiling skills as he re-floors the kitchen, she cuts corners in the spare room with paint touch-ups rather than a whole new coat. The team dives into a basement bathroom reno but humidity keeps mud from drying, causing delays. Bottle drives and on-line donations keep the reno funds rolling, but when a countertop hiccup in the kitchen requires a creative solution and oversized furniture causes moving grief, stress levels reach an all-time high. Originally, from the country, Carol and husband Kyle are eager to leave the suburbs and get back to their roots. The immediate sale of a large ticket item kick starts this team's fundraising efforts and Kyle makes framing and drywalling the basement look like a breeze. When Carol and Kyle are able to source an exact match to their existing hardwood, it seems only staging remains between them and the finish line. Will l

TV-PG+L (60 MIN)

It's a front door challenge between these two homes with zero curb appeal! Suzanne, with roommate Kat and friend Jim, starts by tearing out the dilapidated porch railing and unsightly shrubbery. Desperate for reno dollars, she holds a club night and silent auction with the hopes her fire-breathing friend will draw a crowd. However, cash flow issues and a trip to the hospital leave projects at a stand-still, shocking Paul and Penny with the lack of progress. Suzanne's hefty to-do list, including re-finishing floors and staging, may prove to be too much with this series of setbacks. Paul and Penny advise the competition, Guy and Kelly, to purge clutter, update the kitchen, finish the foyer and overhaul the unruly "English Garden and a team of skilled helpers makes major head way on the kitchen and front yard tasks. Masterful organization and bartering deals give Kelly and Guy an edge, but a misinterpretation of Penny's design plans have this team scrambling before Paul's arrival. Both of these team