16 Reasons Why "Fixer Upper" Is the Best Show on HGTV

1. Chip and Joanna are HGTV's home improvement power couple.

Story of my life... #😂 📷: @jessbarfield

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2. They've basically made Waco, Texas the number one place any decor junkies want to buy a house (and have the couple fix it up, of course).

3. When the new homeowners are walked through their "fixer uppers," they always seem so excited about the potential. 

Amy's favorite color is green and Jonathan hated the brick... Mission accomplished. @hgtv #fixerupper

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4. As Joanna points out her ideas for different spots in the homes, you can't help but be inspired to take on your own projects. 

Thanks for watching with us tonight!! #shiplap @magnoliamarket @hgtv #fixerupper

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Has anyone else noticed how much she loves a good farmhouse door?

The biggest request from our clients on #fixerupper was sliding doors- watch for all the unique styles this season! You can buy the track at a local hardware store and build the doors or find antique doors- it makes a fun statement but doesn't cost a fortune. hgtv #seasontwo

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5. The homeowners pretty much always choose the house that needs the most work.

Let 2014 be the year you take some risks! #buyafixerupper #letusfixitup #fixerupper @hgtv

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And who could blame them? It only ensures that there's more goodness to come. 

6. Watching houses get gutted on demo day carries the promise that something amazing is about to happen. 

This is called a kitchen gut folks. After pic to come soon! #fixerupper

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7. You can always tell how much the Gaineses care about their clients. 

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8. The show is basically a lesson on how to shop for antiques.

First load of goodies... #iwillbeheretil3am

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Whether at an auction house or traveling to places like Round Top, they always come back with beautiful vintage finds.

9. Joanna has given you a whole new perspective on repurposing rustic finds. 

Looking for a simple DIY over the weekend? You can pick up plumbing pipe, flat black spray paint, and cedar at a your local hardware store and have a simple shelf like this done in no time! @hgtv #fixerupper #practicaldesign

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10. There may be a ton of real estate shows on HGTV, but Fixer Upper is a design show in disguise thanks to Joanna's careful eye. 

Wood stumps are good for hanging! (Great for bedside tables and vanities w toiletries. Fun over islands, tables, coffee bars for serving and on and on and on) Drill three small holes, insert thick rope, find stud in ceiling and teach your kids it's not a swing;) #naturaldecor #inexpensive

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11. Chip and Joanna are always playfully poking fun at each other.

Get ready to watch an all new episode tonight!! Such a fun episode full of surprises! @hgtv @kathrynkrueger #fixerupper 8pm CST

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Their personalities balance each other out in just the right way. 

12. You can't help but crack at smile at Chip's corny jokes and playful antics. 

Just another day on the job... #coffeebar #FixerUpper @hgtv

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Even in the midst of this house's stinkiness, Chip still stopped to smell the roses. From 1981. #romantic @hgtv #fixerupper

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13. The adorable Gaines children are always bound to make an appearance. 

Behind the scenes today for demo day #chiplooksliketrouble #hewasintrouble #seasonthree

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Today was an exciting day- Mayor Duncan was there for our official Ground Breaking ceremony at the silos. We will be moving our retail location @magnoliamarket here along w the trade days, and food truck park. We can't wait to share it w you this summer! (I like how Chip was patting me on the head 😉 #attagirl)

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14. And sometimes, the many animals on their farm are included, too. 

Meet Joey our bull. Chip named him after me. Not sure why, I hope it's bc he is black headed. He is a 1500 pound bull that doesn't know his size and prefers to be pet on the head like a puppy. #magnoliafarms

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15. The look on the homeowners' faces during the big reveal is always the BEST.

Loved this pic collage @hgtv posted! We love the Gulleys!

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16. Of course, we always love seeing the home's complete makeover, too! 

On Last week's #fixerupper we brought this classic beauty back to life. Watch an all new episode tonight at 8pm CST @hgtv

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Episode after episode, there's always guaranteed to be a ton of country charm. 

Hang out with Chip and Jo tonight during an episode of Fixer Upper. It's on right now - turn the channel and tune in! @joannagaines

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Obsessed with Fixer Upper? Yeah, us too. 

Happy 20th @hgtv !! You say it well- "Home is where life happens". Thanks for inspiring us all!

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From: Country Living US


By Rebecca Shinners

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