jeanette-chen Review of Love It or List It

Love It or List It (2008–2023)

For heaven sake have a home inspection first!

[6/10 · 21 March 2015]

I love the designs at the end so I suffer through the cookie cutter show but I really wish the formula could change up once in a while. It's horrible to see Hilary's tiny budget get sucked up on plumbing, wiring, or hvac every single time. Even when they do (rarely) come up with more money somehow, something else will go wrong to absolutely ensure the whole project will not get done. At least once I'd love to see Hilary get to finish her whole plan. I also hate the way the contractor or Hilary decides what gets cut instead of asking the homeowner what they would prefer. Finally, why can other shows on hgtv (most of which are also filmed in Canada) do so much more with a tiny budget?!! Think property brothers! Though it's in America, fixer upper can redo a whole house for $50,000!! How much are Hilary's contractors charging for their work that replacing a furnace on love it or list it will cost as much as taking out a wall, pantry, gutting and redesigning a whole kitchen on another show?!! Please change the formula or make sure the house is sound before giving Hilary the budget!