I probably get more questions about the HGTV mega-hit "Fixer Upper" and its hosts Chip and Joanna Gaines each week than just about anything else, so today I'm answering 10 of them! Note: This post contains affiliate links that may earn ... Keep Reading
What It Was Like to Film the Pilot for “Home Town” on HGTV
Four years ago I featured Erin and Ben's Craftsman Cottage in Laurel, Mississippi. Since then they were asked to shoot a pilot for HGTV called "Home Town," and it premieres January 24th. Today they're telling us how they got noticed ... Keep Reading
HGTV Behind the Scenes: Chip & Joanna on “Fixer Upper”
"Fixer Upper" hosts Chip and Joanna Gaines are the rising stars of HGTV. Since featuring their farmhouse, I've gotten so many questions about them and their show that I'm going to answer as many of them here as possible. First, here's ... Keep Reading
Fixing Up an Old New Englander in Maine
Last year Laurel LaBauve showed us how she turned a small ranch into a two-story Colonial. So when she told me about another old house they just finished renovating, I couldn't wait to see the pics. This one's an "1892 New Englander" in ... Keep Reading
Turning a Small Ranch Into a Two-Story House
This 2 bedroom, 1-bath post-war ranch in South Portland, Maine, was cute enough to begin with -- on the outside, at least. But it was kind of a mess on the inside. Laurel says they saw its potential, though. They fixed it up and added ... Keep Reading