Windy City Rehab

Alison Victoria buys a rundown historic home in the heart of Chicago that comes with many surprises. When the house unexpectedly has to be taken down to the studs, Alison must stay on time and on budget.[HGTV]

Alison and Donovan buy an oddball, boxlike house from the 90s. After facing a myriad of problems, Alison must find a way to bring big design to a house that's rapidly hurdling over budget while still turning a profit.

Alison Victoria buys a rundown historic home in the heart of Chicago that comes with many surprises. When the house unexpectedly has to be taken down to the studs, Alison must stay on time and on budget.[HGTV]

Alison and Donovan take a huge risk when they buy an oddball, boxlike house from the '90s. A flooded basement is just the beginning of a myriad of problems they encounter.[HGTV]

Alison is faced with a gamble when she finds a converted four-unit historic home in Lincoln Park. They can either turn it back into a single-family home or keep it as a four-unit -- which for them is uncharted territory.

[HGTV]Alison and Donovan take a huge risk when they buy an oddball, boxlike house from the '90s. A flooded basement is just the beginning of a myriad of problems they encounter.

Alison and Donovan tackle an 1800s landmarked home in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood, but major structural issues and a tenant who won't vacate cause them to lose control of the already maxed-out budget.[HGTV]

[HGTV]Alison and Donovan tackle an 1800s landmarked home in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood, but major structural issues and a tenant who won't vacate cause them to lose control of the already maxed-out budget.

Alison and Donovan 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 and Donovan take on a split-level that is full of disasters.

Alison Victoria wants to give a neglected Bucktown home an upscale, English-style makeover. She faces a tough financial decision when a buyer makes a full-price offer that requires her to change the entire design.[HGTV]

[HGTV]Alison Victoria wants to give a neglected Bucktown home an upscale, English-style makeover. She faces a tough financial decision when a buyer makes a full-price offer that requires her to change the entire design.

Alison Victoria and her lead contractor, Donovan Eckhardt revive Chicago homes and try to keep true to their original history, architecture and community roots.[HGTV]

Alison and Donovan land one of the first landmarked cottages in Chicago's Ukrainian Village. They hope to return the property to its former glory, but they face strict historical build guidelines and expensive property loss.

[HGTV]Alison Victoria and her lead contractor, Donovan Eckhardt revive Chicago homes and try to keep true to their original history, architecture and community roots.

Alison converts a huge two-flat 1900s home back into a single-family home.

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.[HGTV]

Alison Victoria wants to give a neglected Bucktown home an upscale, English-style makeover. However, she faces a tough financial decision when a potential buyer makes a full-price offer with a catch.

[HGTV]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.

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 there are some surprises.

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.[HGTV]

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.[HGTV]

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.[HGTV]

[HGTV]Alison Victoria moves on from remaking the centerpieces of homes to rehabbing entire homes

Alison Victoria and Donovan Eckhardt find a great deal on an 1885 triplex with fire damage, but as Alison picks out pieces for her design, hidden structural damage from the fire starts burning up their hopes for a profit.