I have spies everywhere. One of them wrote me from North Carolina last fall, reporting, "Love It or List It is currently shooting at a house around the corner from me!" That was big news because the show had never filmed outside Canada ... Keep Reading
Where Are HGTV’s Design Stars Now?
HGTV's Design Star has reportedly been canceled after 8 seasons. Longtime judge Vern Yip says poor ratings had a lot to do with the decision, as viewership was down to about 1.5 million per episode last year. Hearing the news made me wonder ... Keep Reading
Spanish Bungalow Makeovers on “American Dream Builders”
Nate Berkus is back on TV with American Dream Builders, a show that's kinda Extreme Makeover: Home Edition-meets-Design Star. Each week two teams of designers renovate and decorate a house, and someone from the losing team goes home. The ... Keep Reading
Why Do They Play the Same Shows Over & Over on HGTV?
Whenever I write about HGTV, readers ask some of the same questions. For instance: "Why do they air shows like Love It or List It in constant rotation?" And another big one: "Is Property Brothers as scripted and fake as House ... Keep Reading
HGTV Announces 9 New Shows Coming Soon
Looking for something new to watch? HGTV just announced 9 original series they're adding to their schedule. They include the home improvement competition series Brother vs. Brother with Jonathan and Drew Scott and a totally revamped Design ... Keep Reading