I checked out HGTV's new summer shows for design inspiration and decorating ideas.
Dirty Business takes us behind the scenes of a landscape design firm. Each episode chronicles the entire process of a landscaping project — from the analysis of the space to be landscaped, the thoughts of the homeowner and the landscaping plan of attack to the final execution. Each week the hosts provide tips and tricks that are easy to follow so you can reinvent your own outdoor space. Valuable information is found in a variety of plant and shrubbery recommendations, landscaping details, outdoor space optimization and the final critique of the reveal.
Dirty Business inspired me to give some thought to the landscape of my backyard after seeing what can be achieved with the proper placement of outdoor furnishings and greenery. Visit the
Dirty Business show page for more information.
The Stagers gives us an insider view of leading Canadian staging company Dekora. Looks are everything and the stagers add a touch of design and style, transforming sale properties from plain and boring into luxurious living spaces worthy of bidding wars. I found this show beneficial for the design tips, the tricks of the staging trade, and the pure entertainment value of watching the stagers hectically scramble to stage properties in a short amount of time. Visit
The Stagers show page for more information.
The Fix is the home renovation version of
Candid Camera, as unsuspecting homeowners anticipate the home makeover of their dreams, but wake up to the reno of their worst nightmare. After the disapointment of the homeowners has been captured, the show's hosts reveal that they have been "fixed" (similar to being punk'd) and that the hosts will redeem themselves by fulfilling the original dream renovation. It is all in good fun and the reactions of the hapless homeowners is priceless! It is interesting to see the two extremes — from how ridiculous the inital "fix" can be to the final beautiful dream reveal. Visit
The Fix show page for more information.
The Property Shop chronicles the trials and tribulations involved in opening an independent real estate agency. Tatiana is a successful and ambitious real estate agent and she is determined to start her own agency so that she may have her piece of the real estate cake and eat it too. Relentless and ruthless at times, Tatiana knows her game and she is a real estate force to be reckoned with. I enjoyed watching Tatiana's feisty character as she helps homeowners improve the look of their properties and teaches them how to get the most for their home. Visit
The Property Shop show page for more information.
Take It Outside returns! Host Kelly Deck continues to transform outdoor spaces into breath taking extensions of indoor spaces. It is all about taking the indoors outside. This is one of my favorite programs as it is always packed full of great tips and ideas and Kelly Deck is always an inspiration.
Watch full episodes of
Take It Outside.
Visit the
New Summer Schedule page for more information about these new shows and returning favorites!