Watch I Hate Your House

I Hate Your House was a home renovation show that aired on DIY Network in 2010. The premise of the show was to take unsightly, dated or dysfunctional spaces and completely transform them into beautiful, functional living areas. Each episode followed the same basic format. The host, a designer named Francesco Bilotto, would meet with homeowners who were unhappy with a particular area of their home. The area could be anything from a cramped kitchen to a cluttered living room. The homeowners would explain their grievances with the space and tell Francesco what they would like to see changed.

Francesco would then take the viewers on a tour of the problematic area, pointing out all the flaws and laying out his plan for the renovation. He would often talk about the importance of form and function when designing a space, and would explain how he intended to make the area both beautiful and practical.

Next, Francesco would get to work. He would bring in his team of contractors, and they would begin ripping up floors, tearing down walls, and installing new fixtures. Francesco would often get his hands dirty as well, painting, tiling, or building custom furniture pieces.

Throughout the renovation process, Francesco would provide tips on design and construction techniques. He would explain why he chose certain materials or colors and would provide helpful hints for DIY enthusiasts who wanted to tackle their own home renovation projects.

Once the renovation was complete, Francesco would reveal the new space to the homeowners. The reaction was always the same