Ted and Erin Find a Home That Fits Their Future

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Ted and Erin have been renting for about eight years, but it’s not because they wanted to wait to buy. They’ve seen over 100 homes and put in offers on countless properties—either to be outbid on, bought out from under them, or caught up in another issue along the way—all while actually paying a mortgage on a house they don’t know what to do with. So this week on Property Brothers: Under Pressure, Drew and Jonathan are helping Ted and Erin move forward and create a fresh start.

The house Ted and Erin have been paying a mortgage on has actually been in Ted’s family for more than 30 years—but now, is pretty much just an empty, outdated property with the lights kept on. They haven’t moved in because Erin is concerned that she’ll feel like a guest in his house. Ted raised his children there with his ex-wife, and moved out when they divorced, but the home still houses those memories. He and Erin want to make new memories without over-complicated feelings, but they don’t know how. The home has beautiful bones, hillside views, and it’s a dream property for many. But the couple is at a crossroads with what to do. Do they renovate it and move in? Do they sell it and find somewhere new?

So, the Bros helped Ted and Erin weigh their options, and showed them a couple houses within their $1.7M budget that they think the couple would like. They’d be sacrificing the hillside views, but these properties require little to no renovations, and they’d allow Ted and Erin an immediate fresh start together. After all was said and done, Ted and Erin decided to renovate the home they inherited, and turn it into a place to call their own. So then began the process of renovating it top-to-bottom—between faulty electricity, an unkempt interior that hasn’t been touched in decades, illegal work from years past, plumbing issues, and more—all for under $250k.

Before & Afters

Brightening Up the Living Space

Ted and Erin loved the view from the living room, but Erin didn’t love the fireplace facade. She felt it was outdated and made the room feel dark—but still loved the idea of having a fireplace. Plastering over the existing brick saved them several thousand dollars, which really helped in the long run with how much they had to fix in plumbing and electricity.

They repainted the beams in a neutral grey, and installed cabinetry along the media wall for a hidden storage solution. Paired with updated flooring, the living room feels like a whole new space.

A Fully Gutted Kitchen

The kitchen almost doesn’t look recognizable! Due to all the faulty wiring and the worn, broken fixtures, Drew and Jonathan decided the best solution (and the one that the couple would appreciate most) is to start from scratch with a new cooking space that fits their style, works functionally, and is built for modern-day use.

Opening Up the Dining Space

By turning the kitchen peninsula into a large-scale island and converting the old sliding glass door to a floor-to-ceiling window, the Bros were able to make Ted and Erin’s dining space feel way more open and welcoming. Now, Erin is able to live out her dream of hosting family holiday dinners and the people they love in a space that feels their own.

An Airy Primary

The primary bedroom needed a serious facelift—and using the palette that Ted and Erin decided on, the room got just that. Vertical plank walls make the room feel larger, while better lighting and cozy furniture keep the space looking comfortable and calm.

Opening Up the Bathroom

What was once a dingy, dysfunctional bathroom is now an oasis for Ted and Erin. New lighting, finer finishes, and a completely fresh shower setup made the biggest difference. Finally, the space feels like the home spa they were hoping for.

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