Jim and Luc are married and have been together for 28 years. They lived through one renovation of their main floor several years ago, and now Jim wants to do it again -this time on the 3rd floor.

Anju is a lawyer and Kieran is a personal trainer – and they are both very busy parents. They bought their first house just 2 years ago, and already Anju is itching for a move.

When Michelle and Quincy bought their builder grade home on a corner lot, they loved the curb appeal and space that it allowed for their growing family.

A family contemplates a move because their kitchen does not function for their baking business.

A couple loves their location, but is overwhelmed by the lack of function within their home.

Clutter and kid chaos are dominating this family’s life and they need some design intervention.

A couple loves hosting guests and parties but disagree over how to fix their dated home.

Joe and Jill are ran out of space in their ranch house after adopting two boys. Jill would love a bigger home but Joe loves their backyard paradise.

A three-bedroom house in a prime neighborhood is no longer working for a busy family of five.

Two empty nesters disagree on whether to downsize or renovate their long-standing family home into the home of their dreams.

Basketball hoops, kids and their clutter have taken over the family home and Mom and Dad can’t agree on whether to stay or go for the second time.

A designer and her husband disagree over how to make their house function for their family and newborn twins

A couple chooses between country life on a horse farm or a more manageable house in the city

A couple wants more space but what are they willing to sacrifice to get it?

A couple locked in a starter home stalemate need help figuring out the future of their family home

A family loves their house by the lake, but their quirky living space is not fit for this new family of four.

Empty nesters, Todd and Robyn, need an update to make their house fit for entertaining

Hilary's healthy budget is challenged by the massive scale of a renovation, while David is in pursuit of the perfect home near downtown.

Hilary hunts for function and hidden space for a couple with four kids, while David searches for the home of their dreams with room to spare.

A home business is in chaos as the workspace is spread over three floors of the house.

Buying a house in a childhood neighbourhood seemed ideal for this family of four, but time has only helped to highlight the space limitations.

All work and no play leaves a family of four looking elsewhere for the house of their dreams.

Hilary has her hands full creating work and entertaining space while David searches for a house with two separate office spaces, plus room for guests.

A mother of three boys longs for some personal space in her small home, but her eldest is determined to remain in the beloved family home.

The desire to live in the perfect location, led a family to buy a less than ideal house and has left them conflicted over the future in their home.

David is challenged to help a real estate broker while Hilary must fulfill a long list of must haves despite a shrinking budget.

Brandi and Justin's house is not functioning well for the busy family of four. Justin admits they need a design expert to update and improve the layout of their home, but Brandi feels the best option is moving somewhere new that’s perfect for their family.

Catherine is longing to comfortably work from home, while Hagen wants to find the room for lively, late-night cooking sessions. These differently scheduled sisters are desperate to find the perfect home to accommodate their two distinct lifestyles.

Tammy and Gerret purchased a one-story home after Gerret was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy. while Gerret wants to prepare for the future in a new house. Tammy is confident that their house can be transformed into a forever home for their family.

Caroline knows she needs Hilary’s help to create the perfect layout to house her family and all their heirlooms while Vann looks to David to find their next forever home with space for more than just their furniture.

Susanne and Brian bought their home nearly ten years ago before they had a family. Once their family of two became a family of four, Susanne started to struggle with how small the house was.

Now that they are expecting a second child, Chris and Michelle have a need for more space. While Chris loves their basement, Michelle is putting her faith in David’s ability to find homes fit for their growing family.

Sharon thinks they just need some help from Hilary to make a few aesthetic changes, but Marc has basically packed his bags and is waiting for David to find them a bigger and better house with room for all.

Aaron and Jessica bought their house because of the proximity to friends. With a new baby in the mix, Aaron is eager to remain in the house in the neighborhood he loves, while Jessica is sure there is another home out there that will be perfect for a growing family.

Katherine would love a space that is functional and reflects her style. Tyler is hopeful that Hilary’s design will change his wife’s mind, while Katherine is betting that David can find the ultimate family home, both inside and out.

Michael and Becky loved their sizeable lot and house when they first purchased it six years ago. Unfortunately, the finishes inside the house are artifacts of the 1970’s and their plans to update it have taken a back seat to their busy family life.

Diane and Merl purchased their family home 25 years ago. They fell in love with the large, private lot and their neighborhood, but now that they are empty nesters feels it is time to move on closer to the hustle and bustle of downtown.

Diana and Dave purchased a 100-year-old triplex because of the unlimited space it would afford them once it was renovated. A few years later, they were even further away from realizing their reno dreams.

Anu and Samir made a fast house purchasing decision. They found a well-priced house close to downtown and bought it right away. Samir still cannot believe their luck, but his wife Anu thinks they may have overlooked big issues in their rush to buy.

Busy professionals Megan and Jeff both feel that their work-from-home life is no longer working for them and now are looking for expert help from Hilary and David.

Jamelle is confident Hilary can renovate and reconfigure their house so that Lauren will feel at home, while Lauren has faith in David being able to find them a place with space, character and all the function the family needs.

Bijal and Sunita purchased their downtown starter home before they had children. With their two sons, Bijal is feeling cramped and unable to entertain in their 1,500 square foot home.

Wendy and Bill have had the same discussion for 20 years, what are they going to renovate in their home and when are they going to renovate it? Now that they have two teenagers in the house the space is feeling even more cramped than usual.

Travis and Drew are divided over their 1980s ranch home. Drew loves the neighborhood, yard for their dogs and proximity to his job, but real estate expert Travis is ready to leave their cramped quarters for more functional space.

Rory and Jess are living the downtown dream. Jessica found her forever home, she never wants to leave. Rory, however, thinks they made a big mistake. He wants a house with a functional, open floor plan that’s great for entertaining.

Jamey and Leah love their neighborhood and their family home so much . Jamey still loves the house four years after moving back in, but Leah has had enough of the dated dysfunction and is ready to sell for good!

Four years ago David and Maria and their two young children moved to their 1800 square foot abode with a massive backyard. The kids started to grow and so did all the stuff that is a reality with many young, active families.

After buying this massive, but dated house, Josh believed they could fix it up and make it an incredible place for the whole family for decades to come. Lisa is ready to move on to a home that works for the entire family.

In this special, supersized episode of Love It Or List It, we pull back the curtain and get personal with Hilary Farr. Join her design journey and go through the obstacles as she renovates her own home.

Trevor and Megan thought their home was the perfect size when they moved in. But now with 3 kids under 4, including a set of twins, Megan and Trevor are quickly realizing that the space is just not big enough.

Karen has no intention of ever leaving her home. She is attached to the area and sees the potential in her house. With her mother and sisters close by it creates a wonderful, supportive environment for her family.

When Faissal and Farihah bought their house 6 years ago, they had always planned on doing a major renovation to the oddly laid out space. But with 3 small children and busy jobs, there has been no time to focus on changing the function of the house.

When Eileen and Shahan bought their family home over a decade ago, it was move-in ready. But now, Eileen hates the dark, dated, and cramped style of the home.

Peter and Sheryl bought his mother’s house when they first got married. Now 23 years later, Sheryl has never had a chance to make this home her own, it has always felt like her mother in-law’s house.

Despite its flaws, Derek is comfortable in the house and thinks Catarina should feel the same way. However, Catarina hates the house and has complained about its layout and function from day one

April and Mia have been married for 16 years, have twin teen sons, two dogs and a house that is making none of them very happy. The house is in desperate need of a makeover, and it’s been causing tension and stress for a long time.

Hailey and Kevin bought their small starter home when they had one daughter. Now they have three children, and have outgrown their very tight space.

Dong and Mona have lived in their dated house with their 3 teenage boys for almost 20 years. Now that their boys are older, Mona is ready to take on a major renovation and finally turn their house into a dream home.

Nina and Earl have spent most of their 25 years together raising two active sons and building their careers. Now that their boys are grown, Nina and Earl are ready to make a decision, do they renovate their home or do they find a better option.

Newly married couple Arthur and Stephanie managed to buy a house. Problem is, it’s the home she grew up in, and there are plenty of things wrong with it. With a baby on the way, Stephanie is hoping that Hilary can make their house a beautiful home,

Mark works from home as a graphic designer and Heiwete works at a busy downtown hospital. With their two young children, and their full-time jobs, they have been too busy to fix up their 100 year old house.

Peter and Sia took a leap of faith 11 years ago and bought their current house, they loved the house, until they didn’t anymore - or at least Sia didn’t.

When Heather and Darren bought their house, it seemed to tick off all the boxes. But two little kids later, Heather realizes that the family is outgrowing their space.

With three children and new dog, a couple is ready to turn their dungeon of a basement into an inviting space for their kids.