Fixer Upper Season 2

I adore this couple, their fun sense of humor and their awesome renovations. They have inspired me to do a few renovations to my own home. The only thing is, I wish their clients wouldn't use the name of Diety as a common expletive when they see their new house. After all it is one if the 10 commandments not to do so. I know it's too late for this series because they aren't making any new episodes, but as they do future series I hope they would consider it.

Hands down, this is my wife's FAVORITE show from HGTV. It's a winner in every way. We bought the whole season and have watched every episode at least twice! When we were in Austin recently we made a day trip to Waco just to see the town. Had a great lunch at Vitek's, which we never would have known about if not for this show.Comparing Season 2 to Season 1, it seems a lot of the home buyers have bigger budgets, and fewer houses look like the worst house in the neighborhood when Demo Day starts. That results in a broader range of transformations.I was initially surprised in Season 1 by the routine inclusion of all members of the Gaines clan. And at the same time, very pleased. After all, why do each of us do the work we do each day? For many, it's for their family. A visible (and adorable!) family is a rare delight. I'm glad the whole family is in the show for Season 2.A couple notable moments this season:Episode 7. This is a major renovation of a mid-century modern house. This was a major style challenge for Joanna, as she herself noted. We think the Magnolia team met the challenge beautifully.Episode 12. The couple chose House #2, which best met their needs. The renovation was stunning, too. But sadly, for me, they did not choose House #3, a magnificent wreck built in 1911. That 1911 house just spoke to me--spoke so loudly that I actually found the house when I was in Waco. That house recently sold at auction. I hope whoever bought it can resurrect, rebuild, redeem and renew a gem. They just don't make houses like that anymore.And that's why so many want to see how the next Fixer Upper will be transformed. Love this show.

Like other HGTV home improvement shows, there isn't much "how to," just an overview of the process. They do an amazing job of taking sad homes in happy neighborhoods and completely transforming them into the best home on the block. They are an engaging couple you can't help but like, and Jojo is extremely talented in home design. Nits to pick: 1) Demo always seems to take exactly one day. I guess that's possible if you have a team of 50 working on it, but in real life, it takes a bit longer. 2) After I watched the entire season, I noted that most all of the interior design treatments are very similar: White subway tile backsplashes, cool blue/green wall colors, white trim, etc. I really like that type of design, but you're not going to get much of a range of interior design treatments. On the plus side, if I were hiring them to do a home, I would have an excellent sense of how it would turn out. 3) There are never any arguments or crying on the part of the homeowners when surprises are laid upon them (complete electrical re-wiring needed, etc.)But you don't watch this show for the details. You watch it to see an engaging team transform a dated ugly home into a showplace. If you're considering buying a crappy home in the best neighborhood (or live in one and are trying to envision how to reno), or if you're a home improvement addict who just likes watching it on TV, this is one of the most watchable of the shows. I really wish more were available on Amazon for streaming.

What I love most about this show is that Chip and Joanna have such positive attitudes, even when they encounter unexpected problems. They seem to be genuinely interested in their clients' happiness and giving them as much oomph for their money as possible. I love that they work with people who have realistic budgets, especially because so many of the home-flippers on TV scoff at their clients' half-a-million-dollar-or-more budgets, talk about them behind their backs and act like every request is stupid or impossible. If that's what you're into, this is not your show.Chip and Joanna are warm, friendly, down-to-earth, charismatic people. They seem to care about each other, their team and their clients. This show generates good juju. I love how they transform neglected, overlooked properties into someone's dream home, and they do it on a realistic budget, pointing out that some things can wait if the client cannot afford all renovations at once. They bring their beautiful children to the renovation sites occasionally, showing that you can involve your children in your work and teach good values and a strong work ethic from a young age.I reserve this show as my treadmill treat. I only get to watch it when I'm working out. That alone is motivation. I find myself watching episodes I've seen before because the show has such a positive vibe.

This show is my absolute favorite when it comes to shows about interior designer. There's something about the couple and the way they design that makes them my favorite above all else. One thing I love about this show is getting to see the family. There's a lot of these type of shows that I just want to see the end result but this is the one show the every moment is worth the wait. This family is such an inspiration to ideas of what I'd like my future home to look like but also how I'd love to model my future family after. The personality of these two designers are just priceless to watch. You have the husband who is beyond dorky and hilarious and the wife who is creative and calming. Both of them are incredibly talented but give you something worth watching leading up to the big reveal. I also love seeing their children and seeing how they find time for each other during their busy schedules. This really is a beautiful show and if you haven't seen it, what are you waiting for? Watch it right now. No excuses, just do it!