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Jay Leno Sets Out to Surprise First-Time Parents With a Much-Needed Home Remodel

Pivoting from comedy to home repairs, Jay Leno surprises his former intern and friend with an impressive bathroom and nursery renovation on HGTV's Celebrity IOU.

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Jay Leno Repairs and Restores a 100-Year-Old House

Legendary comedian and entertainer Jay Leno brings a smile to everyone’s face on HGTV's Celebrity IOU. With the help of the Property Brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott, Jay surprised his former intern and close friend, David, with a life-changing home makeover for his newly purchased fixer-upper. David and his wife welcomed their firstborn — a son named William James — during the filming of this episode, making for a sentimental reveal.

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Jay Reveals the New Nursery

David and his wife, Margaret, recently purchased their first home, but major plumbing issues rendered the home unlivable. Jay surprised them not only by repairing the broken plumbing but remodeling the home’s only bathroom and designing a nursery for their new baby. “If you don’t leave any children on this earth, just leave something good for other people,” said Jay of his relationship with David. “I don’t have a son, but I think this is what it would be like,” he said with a smile.

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Before: The Guest Room

The entrance to the home’s only bathroom was through the guest room, but the couple hadn't dedicated many resources to the space, knowing it would eventually be converted into a nursery once plumbing repairs were complete.

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Photo: DENNYS ILIC. From: Jonathan Scott and Drew Scott.

After: The Nursery

With the help of Drew and Jonathan, Jay transformed the guest room into a sweet nursery complete with robust, built-in storage and all the necessary accessories for David and Margaret’s new baby. Refinished hardwood floors and a soft area rug complement the wooden bassinet and delicate mobile. A floor-to-ceiling blackout curtain promises easy daytime naps, while a yellow giraffe, handpicked by Drew and his wife Linda, adds character.

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