To that end, we did the digging and found ourselves a wee bit perplexed about what we discovered.
Here are the things theydidn’t show youon “Fixer Upper.”
According to code officer Robert Pirelo, the Gaines preserved history in successfully renovating the dwelling.
“But it had a lot of redeeming qualities.
We love to see this happen.
It takes a certain personality and commitment to do this.”
Of course, that’s a stunning feat in and of itself.
Sources speculate that Joanna worked her magic on Lopez’s Malibu home (viaPeople).
But, on “Fixer Upper,” everything happens within the span of the show’s duration.
Heck, we’d even settle for just the kitchen and bathrooms getting a makeover!
There is some consolation, though, as you might snag some “extra landscaping or design flourishes.”
“They gave us all that and more!”
Sounds like it all worked out well in the end.
Once a decision is made, the Gaines roll up their sleeves and get to work.
As he tells it, the whole process we see on TV is somewhat misleading.
“They show you other homes but you already have one.
After they select you, they send your house to Chip and Joanna and their design team.”
And … ‘What is the purchase price of your new home?'"
The “Fixer Upper” effect is real.
“I guess that’s the price you pay to have your house on TV.”
His property taxes went up as well, which makes sense when you think about it.
And, on “Fixer Upper,” she always makes it look so easy, too!
“But it’s inevitable.
I’ll need more books, I’ll need a certain vase.”
She added that she usually winds up bringing too many things just in case she might need something.
No wonder Joanna always seems to have the perfect items for each home!
Oh, and don’t forget their literalcastle!
And, to think, it all started with the pair renovating homes in their native Waco, Texas.
“How crazy is it seeing ppl crowded on the streets watching in the background??”
one user commented on Joanna’s post.
“Look at all the people in the back!
That’s crazy!”
That’s also when you’re free to see Joanna’s design skills truly shine.
However, that presentation isn’t exactly how clients on “Fixer Upper” get to keep their home.
“We decided to keep the coffee table … two striped chairs … and the dining table.”
That makes sense, as every room in the house does not always require super extensive work.
Like, a lot.
So how exactly do Chip and Joanna feel about this trend?
“In fact, we get it.
But we are going to be more strict with our contracts involving ‘Fixer Upper’ clients moving forward.”
“We want to do remodels for clients’ homes,” he continued.
“We would do it again in a heartbeat,” he proclaimed in an interview withApartment Therapy.
“When else in your life do you get your whole house renovated in six weeks?!”
He does have a point.
“We did have to take time off to film,” he continued.
“We did all our shots in one day.
It was exhausting.”
It sure sounds like it.
