Fixer Upper

Like many of the other reviews, I DO like the show, but I want to echo some of the comments.

I have no problem with their personalities; Chip jokes around but he knows what he's doing. Joanna is a bit serious, but has design talent. Their clients are all hetro couples, unlike other HGTV programs. Their apparent strict rules about life styles makes the program stick out as not being typical of HGTV's mission.

On the design side, I find that taking down walls and creating a typically fashionable great room look is boring as hell. Does everyone in Waco want the same style? Why must all brick be painted? Why is there typically a lack of color and style flair? Perhaps they select clients with the same style aesthetic as the Gaines have. Who knows? Other HGTV shows like Property Brothers and House Hunters VARY the type of people looking for properties, as well as VARY the style of the clients. "Fixer Upper" does not.

Finally, I understand that none of the furnishings remain with the clients, unlike "Property Brothers", where the clients often use some of their old furniture.

I just love this show!! I think Chip is hysterical! Those who don't are just boring people that live boring lives. Joanna is priceless and so talented. I love how she decorates and she seems to find the most unique decorations. Plus, her eye for how to improve the layout of a home is amazing. They take a dilapidated house and turn it into a true dream house. I don't see how they do all that they do for really...such a small amount of money. They are just magicians. Chip's skill and craftsmanship is amazing too. It is so rewarding to see a loving, funny and talented family on TV. I can't get enough of it! I hope this show stays on the air for a long time!!! Kudos to Chip and Joanna Gaines.

This show is entertaining for the first few times you watch it. Then after while you realize that these two are one trick ponies.

They certainly seem like wonderful people and they are very talented. The houses they renovate are done beautifully. But the problem here is that, like the Property Brothers, everything they do looks alike.

They love shabby chic. They love beige and gray and taupe. Looking at one of the houses they do is like looking at a black and white or sepia photo.

I would be impressed if they could show a little range. If they could do something other than shabby chic/country and if they could use some color in their houses.

Great show! They do awesome work, the banter is fun, the reruns are watchable.

The Harp house was incredible!! Most people would never have seen the potential in that house!!

I don't get the complaints of a one trick pony, each house is unique with its own set of problems.

It's a renovation show that isn't dry and boring! Chip reminds me of the guys I grew up knowing in our family woodworking business. It's fun to see the kids. It's fun to see their house. It's fun to see the client's response. I love how they stick to their community and invite people to the farm.

It's a fun show!

This is a marathon I can watch over and over again. These two have legitimate experience and passion for their work. I enjoy that the show highlights their farm and family as well. They do versatile renovations with respect to each clients taste and preferences. Joanna seems to have a true passion for finding the perfect design and cares very much about the process. Chip can probably tone down the antics, it's cute but does get a little silly overload. The values that they instill to their family resonates with viewers and it seems their clients as well. These two are getting it right! Excellent example to have on the television with kids running around and elderly parents visiting. Everyone loves it!