TV-PG
2017
4 Seasons
Food & Home
Decorating & Design
Windy City Rehab
: Interior designer Alison Victoria buys and restores historic Chicago homes.
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1. Wabansia Made Wonderful
Alison and Donovan take on an oddball, box-like house from the 1990s on Wabansia...
2. Lincoln Park Fourplex
Alison is faced with a gamble when she finds a converted four-unit historic home...
3. Skyline Penthouse
Alison Victoria and Donovan Eckhardt take on a penthouse with the potential for ...
4. House of Horrors
Alison Victoria and Donovan Eckhardt take on a split-level home that is full of ...
5. Historical Headache
Alison Victoria and Donovan Eckhardt work to return a landmarked cottage to its ...
6. To Sell or Not to Sell
A buyer makes Alison Victoria a full-price offer on the Bucktown renovation, but...
7. Historic Pain or Economic Gain?
Alison Victoria and Donovan Eckhardt tackle an 1800s landmarked home in Wicker Park.
8. Fire Sale Fail to Dream Duplex
Alison Victoria finds a hot deal on an 1885 triplex, but there's a catch.
9. Roof-Raising Race for Space
Alison Victoria and Donovan Eckhardt try to add space to a 1,200-square-foot house.
10. Bucktown Rebuild
Alison Victoria buys and restores a rundown historic home in the heart of Chicago.
Spend More to Make More
Alison and Donovan are denied a loan for a new property and are forced to shift focus to finishing a new construction that slipped through the cracks. Alison must finish the project quickly and get to the bottom of why it stalled in the first place.
Bridgeport or Bust
Despite Donovan's hesitation, Alison seizes the opportunity to build in a new area of Chicago. She feels this project is the perfect way to get to know the neighborhood, and while it goes smoothly, cracks continue to grow in her and Donovan's partnership.
Going Big on Berenice
Alison and Donovan find a home in the North Center neighborhood, and she thinks it's an opportunity to get the business under control. After Donovan has a disagreement over a structural issue, Alison considers whether they can continue working together.
Gold Coast Gold
Alison tackles a high-rise condo in need of a modern makeover and hopes to turn a quick profit. As her business spirals out of control, tempers flare during a meeting and Alison and Donovan's partnership is pushed to the brink.
Alison's Aftermath
Alison hustles to defend her business and reputation as she works to keep everything from falling apart. She takes on a three-unit building in one of Chicago's hottest neighborhoods and must figure out how to make each unique and luxurious in its own way.
Time Is Not on My Side
Alison is determined to finish one of her last few investor projects, a four-unit apartment building. After two years of setbacks and facing a time crunch, she gets creative to find materials, save the property's unique features and repay her investors.
New Build, Old Problems
Alison has one last property to flip that she owns with her former business partner. Her new construction on a six-bedroom home in the perfect location should bring in top dollar, but major delays tighten the budget to avoid a huge loss for her investors.
Change of Scenery
Alison joins forces with a husband-and-wife realtor team to restore a three-bedroom Spanish Revival in California's Hollywood Hills. She takes on a complete gut rehab after the grand property sat empty for years in this historic and iconic neighborhood.
Family Ties
While taking advantage of a real estate opportunity in Atlanta, Alison finds a willing co-investor in her older brother. Then, she gets to work completely transforming an outdated loft in one of the city's oldest buildings into a truly luxurious retreat.
Back to the Client Game
As Alison continues to rebound from a tumultuous year, she dips her toes back into the world of client renovations. She takes on a Chicago couple with a big wish list and a tight budget, and she'll have to use all of her tricks to create their dream home.
Suburban Jungle
Alison takes on a project to rescue her clients from a bad floor plan in the Chicago suburb of Evanston. She'll have to juggling a huge budget, tight timelines and demanding homeowners as she struggles to keep the renovation on track.
From Greece to the Gold Coast
Alison works with a close friend on Chicago's Gold Coast to turn his stunning high-rise condo into a truly unique take on city living. Meanwhile, Alison juggles business opportunities as she jets off to create her own signature wine in Athens, Greece.
Suburban Stunner
Alison helps a Chicago family navigate the city's tough building codes and materials shortages as she turns their outdated home into a suburban stunner that is sure to become the envy of the whole neighborhood.
Ground Up
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 one-of-a-kind landscaping.
Take Two: 10 Years Later
Ten years after Alison designed their kitchen, her friends are back for a second round, but this time it's for their entire house. The project turns tense when their contractor cuts corners, delaying the project and pushing their budget to the max.
Trust the Process
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.
Treasures, Trinkets and Tchotchkes
Alison is granted full design freedom to expand a family's historical home, and it's a dream job until the homeowners get an eviction notice from their short-term rental. Now, Alison and her team are under pressure to finish the job in under 30 days.
Villa Victoria
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.
A Tale of Two Houses
Alison has her hands full with two 100-year-old projects – 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.
An Expensive Exit
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.
The Cost of Compromise
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.
Building on Borrowed Time
A client's project is right up Alison's alley – 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.
Windy City Rehab
Genres
Food & Home, Decorating & Design, Building & Renovation
Episodes
4 Seasons Available (32 Episodes)
Release Year
2017
About This Series
Interior designer Alison Victoria buys and restores historic Chicago homes. No matter what challenges lie beneath decades of paint and plaster, she works to save unique features while updating the space with her luxurious style.
Cast and Crew
Starring: Alison Victoria, Donovan Eckhardt
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