At this point, the show is so successful that even non-fans would probably make the connection.
Like all things in life, though, you have to take the good with the bad.
Oh, who are we kidding?
Make it a million.
Jo’s modern-vintage farmhouse chic style has basically taken over social media as it should.
And it isn’t just her design style that’s enviable, either.
“There was a place and time when less was more,” she wrote on theMagnoliablog in 2014.
“People didn’t over crowd their spaces and their homes were functional and practical.
Call me old fashioned but I am truly inspired by this way of living.”
No muss, no fuss.
What’s not to love?
As in, they’re so bad they’re good.
Or, depending on who you ask, drive her crazy.
“I’m a better person because of the experiences we’ve had together.”
The couple has a special way of incorporating everyday items into their designs and elevating them into art.
If Joanna can use an old wooden toolbox to corral crayons, you might too, right?
Remember the table inthe Gatecrest House’s atrium that featured an herb garden running right down the center?
Or how about when Joanna artfully arranges wooden frames on a mantle, like she did inThe Chicken House?
However, it’s could be done with a bit of direction and that’s whereFixer Upperis lacking.
Fingers crossed it includes directions.
It seems entirely possible to have your cake and eat it too.
Or, in this case, buy a beautiful house and not go broke.
), the people ofFixer Upperall seem to have totally doable budgets.
Seriously, can you remember a time you watchedFixer Upperand got sticker shock over the cost of real estate?
That’s because it basically never happens on this show.
Sure, the series still featuresfamilies at many points on the budgetary spectrum.
Worst: The illusion of affordability
Of course, there’s a catch.
No, it isn’t any sleight of hand or manipulative marketing by HGTV or the Gaines.
Rather, it’s simply a matter of the housing market.
All homes aren’t as affordable as those in Waco, Texas.
According toTrulia, the average home price in the area is only $168, 265.
Heck, the disparity is even evident in the same state.
So, sure you too can score an amazing deal on the potential home of your dreams.
Yet, it certainly seems to be the norm onFixer Upper.
They also don’t complain about the processlike the homeowners onLove It or List Itdo.
The camaraderie seen onscreen is genuine.
Chip is 100% a goofball.
In fact he had us laughing the entire time to the point that it was all edited out."
Worst: The ugly crying
No, Chip and Joanna don’t ugly cry.
The waterworks don’t happen every episode, because Chip keeps things pretty light with his hilarious antics.
If you’re getting misty-eyed just thinking about these episodes, you’re not alone.
Best: Chip and Joanna’s dynamic
Couldthese twobe any cuter?
They’re funny and supportive and loving.
“Marriage requires effort and time and talking and connecting,” Joanna emphasized toPeople.
“You have to maintain it.”
It’s official these two embody #RelationshipGoals.
Chip and Joanna’s relationship can mess with your head if you let it.
To be clear, it’s impossiblenotto adorethis affectionate duo.
Naturally, everyone feels happy for them because they absolutely deserve all the good stuff that come their way.
But, like, what hope is there for the rest of us?
