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March 15, 2023 (AmericaNewsHour) — You don’t have to be a millionaire to create your dream home. All you need is some creativity and inspiration to make your home a masterpiece. Maybe you want to organize your bathroom or add some new kitchen decorations. Or maybe you want to add value to your home with a home library or DIY coffee station. Home improvement shows can provide the motivation and education you need to take the first step and create the space of your dreams.
Since 66% of homeowners also told them they were surprised when a DIY home renovation project was more challenging in real life than it appeared on TV, it might help to do a little research before you dive in. Fortunately, the first step might be just watching some TV. Read on to learn about some of the best deals and what they have to offer.
1. Stunning interiors
Released in 2018, Amazing Interiors is a home makeover reality TV series airing on Netflix that features eccentric homeowners with unusual interior designs. The series is about finding and revealing homes that are full of surprises from the outside but feature unique, custom interiors.
They usually feature homes that double as part-time museums or single rooms where the occupants are not actively living, such as garages, basements, bunkers, and even backyard roller coasters. Each episode follows the same format for three different homes. One home is under renovation or construction, as the episode follows the entire process throughout the renovation. The other two houses are shown in slides by an experienced and entertaining narrator or host.
So, if you’re looking for extra motivation to create the interior of your dreams, check out Amazing Interiors for a virtual tour of homes with special and interesting interiors.
2. Design on a dime
As the name suggests, this series is a home renovation series that shows you how to save money renovating problem areas. With a budget of just $1,000, the team helps you design your dream home best suited to your needs. The show dispels the notion that the perfect home has to be expensive, combining cost-saving ideas with clever design solutions and stunning transformations that are likely to appeal to viewers with complex sensibilities.
3. Dream house makeover
Another Netflix show released in 2020, Dream Home Makeover makes dreams come true for families looking for the perfect home tailored to their specific needs, styles, and preferences. The show follows husband and wife team, Studio McGee (Shea and Syd McGee), as they help homeowners achieve their desired dream homes. Each episode features the couple helping or working with a client on a home renovation project.
Their clients’ budgets vary based on the size of the project, with some just renovating individual rooms and others working on an entire home. The series ties together the stories of reruns of the spin-off, giving viewers an intimate look into the personal lives of the hosts as they run their project while helping people create their dream homes. The show currently boasts of four seasons, with the latest being released in December 2022, which will give you plenty of indulgences.
4. Makeover Extreme: Home Edition
You may have seen this show that features families who struggle to rebuild their completely dilapidated homes while on vacation for a week. Extreme Makeover: Home Edition features animated stories, enthusiastic volunteers, and mind-boggling home repairs, including interiors, exteriors, and landscaping—all finished in just one week. This inspiring series features a team of volunteers to help families in need renovate their homes to better suit their needs.
5. Fixer Upper
Fixer Upper is a reality television series that originally aired on HGTV from 2013-2018. The show is about home renovation and design and stars Chip and Joanna Gaines: a married couple with a home renovation and renovation business based in Waco, Texas. The couple helps homeowners renovate their homes, helping them sell at a higher price so they can turn a profit on their hard work. Furthermore, the show has increased economic development and tourism in Waco, Texas, where it is recorded.
Conclusion
Turns out, you don’t have to break the bank to create the perfect home. With added inspiration from America’s Favorite Home Improvement Shows, you can transform your home on a budget and learn some skills in the process. These shows feature expert hosts who will guide you in converting your living space into a vacation home or help you increase the resale value of your living space.
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