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Follows Kim Wolfe as she helps homeowners to reinvent their homes.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Why the Heck Did I Buy This House? Season 1 Episode 1 - Dream Yard, Nightmare Home
    5.6/10(10 votes)

    #1 - Dream Yard, Nightmare Home

    S1:E1

    A couple's dream backyard came with a nightmare of a house attached, and it's ruining their family life. Kim Wolfe reimagines their chaotic and cramped quarters into a home where a happy family can grow, just like the urban orchard they fell in love with.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Why the Heck Did I Buy This House? Season 1 Episode 2 - Hidden Compound
    4.8/10(6 votes)

    #2 - Hidden Compound

    S1:E2

    A couple was intrigued by the hidden compound in their home's backyard, but its asbestos floors and unsafe electrical are too dangerous for their children. Kim pieces their outdoor space back together so that this family can have a safe place to thrive.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Why the Heck Did I Buy This House? Season 1 Episode 3 - Crowded House
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - Crowded House

    S1:E3

    A family fell for the allure of a home that looked straight out of a 1950s TV show, but it's dysfunctional layout has them all living on top of each other. Kim Wolfe plans a redesign to alleviate their stress while preserving the house's nostalgic feel.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Why the Heck Did I Buy This House? Season 1 Episode 4 - Clash of the Decades
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - Clash of the Decades

    S1:E4

    A couple fell in love with the nostalgic feel of their home, but the style mash-up and lack of modern conveniences are causing major buyer's remorse. Kim works to bring this clash of the decades into the 21st century while saving its quirky charm.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Why the Heck Did I Buy This House? Season 1 Episode 5 - Gutted Garage to Party Barn
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - Gutted Garage to Party Barn

    S1:E5

    A family's huge garage with endless possibilities is now just a hot box full of hazards, and their home has even bigger problems. Kim Wolfe makes this busy house fully functional with a garage party space, updated kitchen and bathroom for pool guests.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Why the Heck Did I Buy This House? Season 1 Episode 6 - Kids and Chaos
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Kids and Chaos

    S1:E6

    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 before they decide to give it up for good.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Why the Heck Did I Buy This House? Season 1 Episode 7 - A House Divided
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - A House Divided

    S1:E7

    After years of working around each other to accomplish basic tasks, a couple is 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 before they get squeezed out.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Why the Heck Did I Buy This House? Season 2 Episode 1 - Relaxed Rancher
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Relaxed Rancher

    S2:E1

    Kim and her team face the challenge of turning a couple's confused, dysfunctional home into a relaxing rancher.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Why the Heck Did I Buy This House? Season 2 Episode 2 - Catfish House
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Catfish House

    S2:E2

    Kim and her team confront hidden issues in a family's newly purchased home to create a place that's fit and safe for their family.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Why the Heck Did I Buy This House? Season 2 Episode 3 - Historic Hideaway
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Historic Hideaway

    S2:E3

    Kim and her team are called on to transform a couple's Victorian relic into a show-stopping revival masterpiece.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Why the Heck Did I Buy This House? Season 2 Episode 4 - Desert Luxe
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Desert Luxe

    S2:E4

    Kim and her team transform a couple's dysfunctional 1950s midcentury ranch into the desert oasis of their dreams.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Why the Heck Did I Buy This House? Season 2 Episode 5 - A House for the Generations
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - A House for the Generations

    S2:E5

    Kim and her team are tasked with bringing a legacy, 110-year-old San Antonio home into the 21st century while honoring its historic past.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Why the Heck Did I Buy This House? Season 2 Episode 6 - Mini Mansion
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Mini Mansion

    S2:E6

    Kim and Bryan transform a music teacher's 100-year-old palatial nightmare into the dream home she's wanted for years.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Why the Heck Did I Buy This House? Season 2 Episode 7 - Steps Away From a Dream House
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Steps Away From a Dream House

    S2:E7

    Kim and her team look to level up a couple's dysfunctional, obstacle-course interior into a home they can love from top to bottom.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Why the Heck Did I Buy This House? Season 2 Episode 8 - Midcentury Lake House
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Midcentury Lake House

    S2:E8

    Kim and her team take on a quirky midcentury house and transform the nostalgic retreat into a lakeside stunner.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Dream Yard, Nightmare Home" is the best rated episode of "Why the Heck Did I Buy This House?". It scored 5.6/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/30/2022. This episode scored 0.8 points higher than the second highest rated, "Hidden Compound".