Rob 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.

Franny 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.

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.

Mike 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.

When 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.

Rod 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.

Tessa 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.

Betty-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.

Even 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.

When 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.

Five 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.

When Holly and Chester bought his parent's house 8 years ago, they agreed it was a starter home. But now that they've settled into life with new baby Avery, Holly's having second thoughts about leaving their little house behind.

When Kevin and Celine bought their 100-year-old home eleven years ago, they were looking forward to starting a new life together. But soon after the arrival of daughter Lola and son Felix, the house began showing it's true colors.

When first-time buyers Nick and Christina found this little house in a central suburb, they snapped it up. At the time, it was easy and nice to have rental income since the house is divided into two self-contained suites.

Fourteen years ago, Kavita and Sanjeev left the Middle East looking for the perfect place to raise their young family. The home they found was perfect when the boys were young, but now that they're grown, the space is too cramped.

When Danielle married Trevor, she agreed to move into his turn-of-the-century home. That's when she learned she wasn't the only love of Trevor's life. He loves the house, but Danielle is done with the dysfunctional layout.

When Mark, Amie, and their two boys left an Asian metropolis two years ago, they were looking for a serene life in the mountains. But no experience buying mountain homes; it wasn't long before the home began darkening their spirits.

When Karen and Sat bought a house in a mountainside community, they wanted a large family home close to friends and family. 10 years later, they're now a family of four lost in a 5,000-square-foot house.

When professional racecar driver Michael and his wife Nicola found their home 5 years ago, it was love at first sight. The house wasn't exactly move-in ready, and the layout makes it hard to keep up with their son.

When dog lovers Karin and Bruce bought their home 23 years ago, they immediately fell in love with the great neighborhood. Although the neighborhood has always been perfect, the house has never really worked for their lifestyle.

When Rob moved in with his new wife Violet, he fell in love with her townhouse near the beach. But now that they're retired, Violet wants to trade her old townhouse for a more modern home where she can entertain in style.

Shanti and Marcelo love their lakeside community, but their blended family needs more space. Todd searches for a larger, move-in-ready home.

Neena and Jag's home may work great for their family, but it's too close for comfort when they're entertaining their growing extended family. Rivals Jillian Harris and Todd Talbot hope to give these homeowners what they need.

Josh, Melissa, and their growing family need a more open and spacious home with more natural light.

Kelly and Steve live in a four-bedroom home with two growing daughters and a disjointed main floor plan. Jillian Harris hopes to save the day with a fairy tale reno. Todd Talbot plans to sell them an enchanting new home.