Ep 6. The Cold War

The Cold War is the sixth episode of the second season of the home renovation show Leave it to Bryan. In this episode, Bryan Baeumler faces a tough challenge when he must help a couple, Erin and Tim, resolve their renovation disagreements before starting work on their cold unfinished basement.

Erin and Tim have different visions of how they want their basement to look like once it's completed. Erin wants a cozy space where they can relax with their family and friends and enjoy the warmth of the fireplace. On the other hand, Tim has always wanted a theater room, complete with a large screen and surround sound. The couple has been at a standstill for months, and their unfinished basement has become a storage room that doesn't serve any purpose.

Bryan meets the couple to discuss their needs and expectations for their basement renovation. He tries to find a compromise that will meet both their needs and come up with a design that will work for their family. Erin and Tim have different tastes in design and décor, but Bryan assures them that he can create a functional living space that makes them happy.

To start the renovation process, Bryan takes Erin to a nearby showroom to choose the perfect fireplace for their basement. Erin picks a gas fireplace that runs on natural gas, which Bryan believes will be the best option for their basement. Meanwhile, Bryan assigns Tim the task of finding a perfect theater system for their movie room. Tim excitedly accepts the task and heads off to search for the best home theater system within their budget.

While Erin and Tim work on their tasks, Bryan starts to renovate the basement, including all the electrical and plumbing systems. He divides the room into two areas, one for Erin's living room and the other for Tim's theater room. Bryan remodels the basement to make it one large room with cozy seating, a natural gas fireplace, and a large, flat-screen TV for the perfect movie experience. He is keen to ensure everything is within easy reach, light, and airy.

As the renovation work nears completion, Bryan brings Erin and Tim to the almost-finished basement to reveal the design. They are excited to see their remodeled basement, which Bryan has divided into two areas, Erin's cozy living room area and Tim's theater room. Erin loves the natural gas fireplace and comfortable leather couches, while Tim is thrilled to see his movie room with surround sound and a large projector screen.

In the end, Leave It to Bryan Season 2 Episode 6 - The Cold War, is a fantastic renovation episode, as Bryan works to create a functional, peaceful space for the couple, which incorporates both their preferences for the space. The episode is a true representation of how to compromise on divergence in ideas without unsettling a relationship.