Yeehaw! Hunting for HGTV Gems in the Lone Star State
Howdy, home reno enthusiasts! Ever dreamt of transforming your living room into a shiplap wonderland, but lack the budget of a Silicon Valley tech bro? Well, fret no more, sugar! Because HGTV, the holy land of hammers and shiplap, offers a smorgasbord of shows filmed right here in Texas, the land of wide-open spaces and even wider design dreams. So saddle up, grab a sweet tea, and let's mosey on over to see which show might be your perfect match.
Fixer Upper (Bless Their Cotton Socks!)
First up, the juggernaut that put Waco on the map (and shiplap on everyone's mood board): Fixer Upper. This show made Chip and Joanna Gaines household names, and for good reason. Their undeniable charm and Joanna's farmhouse chic aesthetic had us all yearning for clawfoot tubs and shiplap walls that stretched as far as the eye could see. But here's the thing, honey: those Waco fixer-uppers were selling for peanuts compared to the rest of the world. So, unless you have a buried oil well in your backyard, this particular dream might require some serious financial wrangling.
Why the Heck Did I Buy This House? (For the Laughs, Mostly)
Maybe Joanna Gaines' style isn't your cup of sweet tea. Maybe you inherit a house that looks like it was decorated by a pack of raccoons with questionable taste. Enter Kim Wolfe, the star of Why the Heck Did I Buy This House?. Filmed in San Antonio, this show is a hilarious look at the often-crazy world of real estate. Kim takes these architectural oddities and, with her sharp wit and design chops, transforms them into beautiful, functional homes. Plus, you get a healthy dose of laughter along the way.
Big Texas Fix (Galveston Grandeur with a Side of Charm)
Feeling a pull towards the beachy vibes? Then Big Texas Fix might be your jam. Ashley and Michael Cordray are a husband-and-wife team who specialize in bringing new life to historic Galveston Island homes. From restoring architectural details to creating light-filled interiors, they tackle these grand old Victorians with a reverence for the past and an eye for modern functionality.
Renovation Impossible: Dallas Edition (For the Budget-Conscious Dreamer)
Now, let's be honest. Most of us ain't exactly rolling in dough. But that doesn't mean we can't have a drool-worthy home renovation, right? Renovation Impossible: Dallas Edition is here to prove just that. Contractor extraordinaire Russell Holmes swoops in with his team to tackle those seemingly impossible renovations – think outdated kitchens with budgets smaller than a Texas bluebonnet. Get ready for some creative solutions, elbow grease, and maybe a tear or two (of joy, hopefully!).
So there you have it, folks! A taste of the HGTV shows filmed in the great state of Texas. Remember, no matter your budget or design style, there's a show out there to inspire you. Now, git along, little doggies, and get to reno-vatin'!
