Downtown Shabby

Ashley and Tim rushed to buy a new home, and are now faced with the realities of remodeling a 130-year-old house before their baby is born.

Jeff and Shannon bought a home right before having their third kid and 9 years later they need to find more room in their 1950's Chicago Bungalow.

Susan and Seamus O'Mahoney want to modernize their 1930's American Four Square home.

Marty and Lisa want to turn their classic Victorian house into their modern dream home.

Hollie and James live in one of the trendiest parts of Chicago--Ukrainian Village. They hope to turn their two-apartment home into a beautiful, updated single-family home.

John and Erin have visions of an open concept kitchen that knocks down the barriers that keep them from enjoying their turn of the century landmark home.

Expats Jeff and Angela return to America, dreaming of a classic home, with an enormous American style kitchen, that also features their prized possessions.