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Why the Heck Did I Buy This House?
Overview
Follows Kim Wolfe as she helps homeowners to reinvent their homes.
Status
Returning Series
Network
HGTV
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Designer and renovator Kim Wolfe comes to the rescue of homeowners feeling major buyer's remorse. This former Survivor winner and mom of three uses her expert skills to reinvent lifeless spaces and make homeowners finally fall in love with their home.
Episodes
Dream Yard, Nightmare Home
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.
Hidden Compound
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.
Crowded House
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.
Clash of the Decades
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.
Gutted Garage to Party Barn
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.
Kids and Chaos
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.
A House Divided
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.
