"Alison Victoria buys a rundown historic home in the heart of Chicago. This Windy City home comes with many surprises, however, and when the house unexpectedly has to be taken down to the studs, Alison must do whatever it takes to stay on time and on budget."

"Alison and Donovan take on an oddball, box-like house from the 1990s on Wabansia Avenue. Using vintage shop finds, clean modern finishes and a white exterior, they turn this home into the jewel of the historic Bucktown neighborhood."

"Allison fights to keep her profit on a 1900s home in Lincoln Square."

"Alison Victoria and Donovan Eckhardt take on a penthouse with the potential for some serious profit. However, what seems like an easy renovation quickly goes off the rails when an inexperienced superintendent tries to hide his shoddy work."

"Alison Victoria and Donovan Eckhardt take their chances on a split-level home that is full of disasters. Faced with numerous setbacks, they must put their differences aside to turn the nightmare into a dream home for potential buyers."

"Alison and Donovan decide to renovate a huge early-1900s home in Lincoln Square that's been split into a two-flat and convert it back to a single-family home; the enormous size comes with additional expenses and delays that threaten their profit."

"A tip from a friend lands Alison Victoria and Donovan Eckhardt one of the first landmarked cottages in the Ukrainian Village neighborhood of Chicago. They hope to return the property to its former glory, but strict historical build guidelines and expensive property loss make them wonder if they bit off more than they can chew"

"Alison Victoria wants to give a neglected Bucktown home an upscale, English-style makeover; she faces a tough financial decision when a potential buyer makes a full-price offer that requires her to change the entire design.(TD)"

"Alison Victoria and contractor Donovan Eckhardt tackle an 1800s landmarked home in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. They think the home's massive size and profit potential make it a no-brainer, but some major structural issues and a tenant who won't vacate cause them to lose control of the already maxed-out budget."

"While looking for a property in Wicker Park, designer Alison and Donovan discover what seems like a great deal on an 1885 triplex with fire damage; soon, hidden structural damage from the fire starts burning up their hopes for a profit."

"Alison finds a Civil War-era house on a corner lot with only 1,200 square feet of living space; they try to get enough additional space and fresh design from the home to get their price point without destroying its original history and charm."

"Alison Victoria buys a rundown historic home in the heart of Chicago. This Windy City home comes with many surprises, however, and when the house unexpectedly has to be taken down to the studs, Alison must do whatever it takes to stay on time and on budget."

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"Alison helps a Chicago family navigate the city's tough building codes and materials shortages to turn their outdated home into a suburban stunner sure to become the envy of the whole neighborhood."

"A busy client in Chicago gives Alison carte blanche and a $1.5 million budget to renovate a complete tear down into an architectural masterpiece that includes its own greenhouse, a massive living area and unique landscaping."

"After Alison designed their kitchen, her friends are back for a second round, but this time it\u2019s for their entire house; the project turns tense when their contractor cuts corners, delaying the project and pushing their budget to the max."

"Alison is on board when a client decides to be the general contractor on his own project, but a subcontractor mistake costs him thousands. Now, Alison must design on an even tighter budget and convince him to trust the design process."

"Alison is granted full design freedom to expand a family\u2019s historical home, and it\u2019s a dream job until the homeowners get an eviction notice from their short-term rental."

"Alison goes big and takes on a full renovation of her own Spanish-style villa, finding pieces from across the globe to take it to the next level. Her stress soars, however, when she tries to find the time to stay in Vegas to get the job done right."

"Alison has her hands full with two 100-year-old projects \u2013 a suburban phase one overhaul and a city rental property that's barely standing. She's also faced with a tough decision when one project takes a turn that could cost her business."

"Alison is given four months to design the top floors of a city condo, but things get complicated when the city code requires a second exit. As a result, the project threatens to spiral out of control with heavy delays and a huge increase to the budget."

"Alison's best friend Christy and her fiance are battling over budget - she wants fancy, he wants to lower costs. They bring in Alison to mediate, and she must find a way to make both sides agree without compromising the design."

"A client's project is right up Alison's alley \u2013 a converted single-family home with history and high-end finishes. But the pressure is on when a one-year deadline is set to get the job done, and he tells Alison he's moving in whether it's ready or not."

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"Alison steps in and takes over when she sees a couple's choppy and terrible floor plan. She aims to deliver on their dream of a rustic, Italian home in the city, creating one of her favorite kitchens, arched doorways and a stained glass masterpiece."

"A couple looks to Alison to take on their perfect property, a downtown Chicago penthouse. Alison discovers this is no easy project, however, as these clients come in with high-end taste, a tight budget and struggle to give up control over the design."

"Alison returns to a 140-year-old home she loves but had to walk away from after endless delays. This time she demands complete design control over the project, but as time passes, she questions if she's right back into the same mess as before."

"Alison plays both designer and therapist to a bickering couple who want to double the size of their home. She looks to deliver a massive kitchen, a main suite with an enviable closet and to get their daughter off the dog's bed and into her own room."

"Alison is on the clock to renovate a single-family home while her clients live in the basement. Now, the pressure's on to deliver high-end design with a focus on lighting and custom fireplaces, and to get them upstairs as fast as she can."

"Clients are $150,000 in the hole before they turn to Alison for a rescue. The project has been sitting for a year, so Alison looks to turn their mess into magic with the bathroom of their dreams, a high-end adult room and a spacious family kitchen."

"Alison has designed many homes like this couple's quintessential Chicago two-flat, but she hasn't always had to deal with such opinionated clients. The end result is a brag house that's, \"worth every conversation,\" displaying custom pieces at every turn."