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Home Rescue: An emotional transformation for a young family

Home Rescue: The Big Fix airs Thursdays at 9.35pm on RTÉ 2. Available to stream on RTÉ Player.
Home Rescue: The Big Fix airs Thursdays at 9.35pm on RTÉ 2. Available to stream on RTÉ Player.

Click through the photo gallery above to see the before and after photos from this week's show.

Home Rescue: The Big Fix has returned to RTÉ 2 with a heart-warming mix of human stories and home makeovers. This season, the team are put to the test, decluttering and utterly transforming homes in just five days.

This week, designer Dee, builder Pete and their team of fitters, painters, chippies and clutterbusters were brought to Ballycanew, Co. Wexford, to meet Arran Coffey and Caoimhe O'Reilly.

In 2020, the two bought their forever home - a place they loved so much, they held their wedding reception in the sitting room! But their lives changed forever when, at 38 weeks pregnant, Caoimhe suffered a seizure.

Then, just days after giving birth to their son, Frankie, she was diagnosed with brain cancer.

Arran and Caoimhe
Arran and Caoimhe

With Caoimhe at risk of further seizures, Arran works from home in a cramped office. Their kitchen is falling apart, and Caoimhe, a passionate cook, struggles with the outdated kitchen space.

Once a trained beautician, she also faces the emotional challenge of parting with beauty tools she can no longer use, and the huge task of recycling Frankie’s baby clothes.

Designer Dee steps in to transform their cluttered home into a safe, calming space with clear storage, an exercise area for Caoimhe, and room to breathe.

Arran and Caoimhe with Aidan
Arran and Caoimhe with Aidan

Declutter expert Aidan helps Caoimhe through the tough process of letting go, while Pete the builder and his crew totally rebuild and transform the kitchen, utility, gym area and their home office.

This Home Rescue is a deeply emotional one - bringing hope, comfort, and space to a young family making the most of every moment.

Home Rescue: The Big Fix airs Thursdays at 9.35pm on RTÉ 2. Available to stream on RTÉ Player.

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