Why the Heck Did I Buy This House?

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Season 17 of 7 Episodes
  • A couple's dream backyard came with a nightmare of a house attached, which began to ruin their family life; Kim Wolfe rebuilds their chaotic and cramped quarters into a home fit for a growing family, just like the urban orchard they dreamed of.
  • A hidden compound in a couple's backyard has asbestos floors and unsafe electrical, so Kim pieces their outdoor space back together so that the family can have a safe place to thrive.
  • A house straight out of a 1950s TV show once had allure but is now the source of dysfunction, as the Carltons are on top of one another and bursting at the seams; Kim Wolfe's improvements include converting the garage into a main suite fit for two.
  • The Wests fell for the nostalgic vintage feel of their house, but the lack of modern conveniences is causing major remorse; Kim Wolfe manages to save the charm they fell for while giving them a functional, modern home to live in.
  • The Baders fall in love with the potential of a home's huge five-car garage; however, the inside of the house has even bigger problems, including a claustrophobic kitchen, two dining rooms taking up prime real estate, and no bathroom for pool guests.
  • A family loves that they get to live next door to Grandpa, but their own home has been completely taken over by their kids' clutter; Kim arrives to help them carve out some personal space and make the house work.
  • A couple are desperate to find more room in their small starter home; with limited space and a tight budget, Kim Wolfe steps in to rework their dream home.
Why the Heck Did I Buy This House?

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San Antonio-based designer and renovator Kim Wolfe comes to the rescue of homeowners who have major buyer's remorse; Kim uses her expert skills to reinvent their lifeless spaces and make homeowners finally fall in love with their house.

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