A couple has narrowed down their search to three homes that would work for their family of five. They task Chip and Jo with determining which house has the most renovation potential for their all-in budget of $850,000. Once they pick their house, Chip and Jo get to work transforming the house into a French country-meets-traditional style retreat. But with two large living rooms, two dining areas, and a brand new sunroom, will they be able to reach the finish line on time?
The first rule of real estate is location, location, location, but what happens when a buyer's only option in the right location is a house with dreadful design and a clunky layout? We say buy it — then fix it! Fixer Upper pairs renovation, design and real estate pros Chip and Joanna Gaines work with Waco/Dallas, Texas-area buyers to renovate the wrong house that's in the right location.
Jenny and Ramil are moving to Waco, Texas, from California to be closer to Ramil's mother. Ramil originally wanted more of a move-in ready home, but Jenny convinced him to get on board with the idea of a fixer upper, so they enlist the help of Chip and Joanna to create their dream home. With a healthy budget of $425,000 and a wish list that includes four bedrooms and a spacious yard, they embark on their search and look at several homes. After the couple picks the home that's right for them, Joanna is challenged with the task of giving them the rustic Italian-style dream home they crave. Can she go out of her comfort zone and transform Jenny and Ramil's traditional home into an Italian paradiso?
After years of living near downtown Waco, Texas, Jordan and Rachel dream of moving to the country with their three children. After their contract falls through on another property, the couple enlists the help of Chip and Joanna in hopes of a second chance for country living. After a home search with surprising results, Chip and Jo get to work bringing these city folk the country home they've dreamed about. While the land may be perfect for the family, the home itself may be one of Chip and Joanna's biggest challenges yet.
After being away from Waco for six years, Will and Lauren return to raise their two daughters in the house of their dreams. They recruit Chip and Joanna to create their dream home, and with a budget of $300,000, they embark on a tour of homes through their desired neighborhood. With a love of mature trees and a wishlist that includes four bedrooms and a big kitchen, they will have little left over for renovations. Chip and Joanna get to work on the couple's chosen home, but with such a limited budget, they will have to choose wisely and get creative in order to give the couple their dream home.
San Diego transplants Mary and Dustyn are on the hunt for their family's dream home in Waco, Texas, and they're looking for a four-bedroom with a large yard and open space for hosting. Their all-in budget of $375,000 leaves them lots of room for substantial renovations, so Chip and Jo lead the couple on two house tours in the quiet neighborhood. Similar in price, their first option has a beautifully landscaped backyard with a rough interior and front yard, while the second house has some beautiful features and a backyard that needs some work. When Mary and Dustyn are faced with the tough decision, they turn to their kids for the deciding vote.
Chip and Joanna's longtime friend, Brett, has a dream of living on a houseboat on Lake Waco. With an all-in budget of $85,000, the trio tours some of the available options on the lake, and Brett weighs their pros and cons before making his choice. For Chip and Jo, the tight budget and the even tighter space create plenty of design challenges, but the biggest challenge of all is a new one for them ... will it float?
Chip and Joanna are faced with the challenge of designing a complete home makeover for friend and fellow designer, Kristen Bufton. She's about to have a baby, so the pressure is on to create a living space that is move-in ready within two months' time. Even Brett Bufton joins in to help Chip on Demo Day. Will Joanna be able to nail the design style that Kristen is hoping for? Will Chip and Jo be able to pull off a complete renovation before the baby arrives?
Chip and Joanna venture 40 miles outside of Waco to Mexia, Texas, to help empty nesters Kelvin and Culetta Beachum find a home to accommodate their children and grandchildren. With an all-in budget of $160,000 to work with, Chip and Joanna will have to get creative in order to make the money stretch. However, when the Beachum's son, Kelvin Beachum Jr. of the Jacksonville Jaguars, hears of their new home search, he secretly teams up with the Gaineses to give his parents the home of their dreams.
couple and their young son are moving to Waco from Denver, Colorado, in hopes of finding a slower pace, big acreage and a whole lot of style. The number one item on their wishlist is a home with modern flare; something that's hard to come by in Waco. Chip and Joanna show the couple two homes, but despite having a healthy budget of $450,000, they have to use a lot of imagination to see Joanna's vision. After a major budget buster hits early in the process, Chip and Jo know transforming country into modern will be one of the biggest construction and design challenges yet.
Cleveland Browns quarterback and former Baylor Heisman winner, Robert Griffin III, reaches out to Chip and Joanna for help renovating the home of a veteran in the Waco community. When Robert's Family of III Foundation learns that the home of Vietnam veteran Bill Graham and his wife is too small and not easily accessible, they want to help. Chip and Joanna are honored to be a part of the project, and with the help of RGIII, the US Army and the entire community, they're able to transform the lives of this sweet couple by giving them the home of their dreams.
With two grown kids out of the house, John and Stephanie Eberle agree it's time to downsize and look for the perfect place to relax as they enter retirement. Chip and Johanna take them on a tour of vastly different homes in hopes of satisfying some of their priorities that include a large kitchen, a nice living space and a location that's near amenities while in a quiet neighborhood. They narrow their search to two homes with excellent views in peaceful surroundings but will one home's need of major renovations influence their decision?
Matt and Melissa Yeilding are a young couple hoping to buy their first house together in Waco, Texas. The school districts and public parks of the Woodway/Hewitt area are big draws for the Yeildings, but they need the vision of Chip and Joanna Gaines to help them find the perfect home to put down roots. While all three houses fall into a similar price range, Matt and Melissa will only see one transformed into the house of their dreams with little help from the Gaines.
Keith and Annabeth Morgan recently adopted two girls and are hoping to find a house in an area where their family can have space to grow and enjoy the outdoors. Their all-in budget is $175,000 and with Chip and Jo's help, they hope to find a 3-4 bedroom house with a big back yard, a large, open kitchen and plenty of Jo's farmhouse style. Since the family has gone through a recent adoption, Chip and Jo really want to create a special space for the Morgan kids. The result is a Gaines family design face off! With the help of Ella and Emmie, Chip takes on the girls' bedroom, while Joanna, Drake, and Duke tackle the bedroom for the Morgans' son. The Morgans' house is also in need of major updates -- will Chip and Jo be able to create the farmhouse style and functionality the Morgans are looking for?
Andrew and Brittany Chapman are looking to buy their first home together in the Mountainview area, and have brought Chip and Joanna aboard for the journey. With a strong budget, it opens up many possibilities for the Chapmans and gives Chip and Joanna a lot of freedom to make their dreams a reality. A big item on Andrew and Brittany's wish list is a home with room to grow and with plenty of space for their two dogs. When the Chapmans find their forever home, Chip and Joanna have big plans for the renovation and an even bigger surprise for the Chapman's pooches.
While touring houses with a young couple in a previous episode of Fixer Upper, Joanna secretly falls in love with one of the houses they visit. The couple ends up choosing another house, and now Joanna knows this is her chance to sell Chip on her latest crazy idea. She surprises Chip and brings him back to the house, sharing with him her vision of turning the old Victorian beauty into a bed and breakfast. Her excitement is contagious and Chip can't resist the lure of another fixer upper challenge. In the midst of the last-minute construction and holiday chaos, Chip and Joanna invite their families to be the first guests at the new B&B. Will they be able to finish in time for Christmas?
In this season 3 finale of Fixer Upper, the Gaines have a lot on their plate! After months of hard work, it's finally time for the grand opening of the silos, and Chip and Jo prepare to throw a 'Silobration' for hundreds of fans in Waco.
Cody and Katie Messerall are raising a young family and are ready to move back to the home of their alma mater in Waco, Texas. With a total budget of $185,000, they are hoping to find a house with 3-4 bedrooms and a large backyard for the kids. They first meet Chip and Joanna at "The Chicken House." True to its name, the house has chickens in the backyard! The second house they visit is "The Outhouse," named for the toilet that stands ready to greet them on the front porch. Last they visit "The Wizard of Waco" house, likely one of the oddest houses in all of Waco.
Chip and Joanna are met with a pair of identical twins! Kaley Eggers is a single foster mom in the process of petitioning to adopt her young foster son. She is looking for a place to call her own, and hopes to find a home that would be an ideal environment to raise kids. She enlists the help of her twin sister, Lauren, and together they join Chip and Joanna on a house hunt in Waco, Texas. With an all-in budget of $170,000, Kaley is hoping for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath house with plenty of charm and a large backyard for kids to play.
Chris and Lindy Ermoian feel like nomads - after living in five homes in six years, they are more than ready to settle down into a forever home. They like the Hewitt area of Texas because of its close proximity to jobs and family. With a total budget of $237,000, Chris and Lindy hope to find a 3-4 bedroom house with an open floorplan, a "man cave" for Chris, a nice yard for their dogs, and a relaxing, coastal style for Lindy. The first house they visit Chip calls the "All American Ranch" because of it's colonial style exterior. The second home Chip nicknames "The Green Mile," for the expansive yard and long driveway leading up to the house. Last, they tour "The Wood House." The carpet inside has a bad odor, and an awkward pony wall closes off the front entry.
Ken and Kelly Downs are a recently wed couple looking for a home they can both call their own. They've outgrown Ken's small bachelor pad and hope to find a place that reflects both of their individual styles. With a budget of $250,000 in Waco, Texas, they are looking for a home with wood floors, an open kitchen, and his and hers office space. The first house they visit is the "Chalk Ranch House," named after the large chalkboard wall in one of the bedrooms. Kelly isn't a fan of the brick exterior, but she agrees that a little paint would be a great improvement. The second house, the "Cutie Tudor," is quaint and only needs relatively few updates. It already has a layout convenient for a large master suite, but the biggest project would be renovating the kitchen. The last house is a wild card that Chip throws into the mix. He calls it the "Three Little Pigs House" because it seems so old and weathered, a stiff wind could blow it down like the wolf in the children's folk tale.
Stacie and Ben Childers are soon-to-be empty nesters with one daughter enrolled at Baylor University and another hoping to follow in her big sister's footsteps. Moving from California, Ben and Stacie are looking for a home in Waco to not only be near their kids, but also give their daughters a place to escape the rigors of campus life.
After living in New York for years, 37-year-old bachelor David Ridley is returning to his roots in Waco, Texas. His all-in budget is $272,000 and he wants to stay close to the Mountainview area because of its proximity to Lake Waco. Chip and Joanna are excited for the challenge of finding a home for the man they consider to be Waco's 'most eligible bachelor.'
Luke and Rachel Whyte are a young couple with a growing baby girl, and they feel it's time to settle into a family-sized house. They're looking for a house with 3-4 bedrooms, and Rachel is hoping for a space that she can make into a playroom/home office.
Jeff and Sara Jones are Baylor sweethearts and newlyweds, returning to Waco to find a house where they can settle down and one day raise a family. Their all-in budget is $235,000 and they're hoping to find a house with three bedrooms, a big kitchen, and a big backyard in the Mountainview area.
The rolling hills surrounding Waco, Texas are beckoning Todd and Lexia Meek. Todd grew up on a ranch and loves the idea of raising his kids in the same spirit of country living. They're looking for a house with several acres of land, as well as a big kitchen and lots of space to entertain. With a total budget of $359,000, they're hoping that Chip and Joanna can surprise them with an outside-the-box rural renovation. Even so, Todd and Lexia are taken aback when find their first stop is not a home, but a horse barn! The next house they visit is the "Dilapidated Duo." The house is small and dumpy, and it would require a lot of extra additions to create the space their family is hoping for. "The Ranch House" is the last house the Meeks visit on their real estate tour. To their relief, this last option actually looks like a real house!
In this special episode, Chip and Joanna Gaines get up-close and personal as they remember their favorite houses and share never-before-seen bloopers and outtakes from all three seasons of Fixer Upper. In the comfort of their living room, Chip and Jo are running the show... hold on for the ride!
Chip and Joanna take their new clients, Noah and Jessica Dansby, on a tour through three homes in Hillsboro, Texas, a small charming city halfway between Dallas and Waco. The Dansby family currently lives in Hillsboro and want to stay, but their house is too small for their three growing sons. Chip and Jo found three houses that could potentially provide the Dansbys with the space and character they're looking for. First they tour the 'Nut House,' a spacious home on an ideal lot, yet it is the epitome of a fixer upper after being on the market for more than two years. Next, they see the Suite House, an abode with ample space in a wonderful neighborhood, but the renovation required is daunting to the Dansbys. Lastly they check out 'Jo's Amazing Technicolor Dream House,' the least spacious of the three homes on the tour, but the most affordable. Can Chip and Jo find the perfect home for this growing family? What will the first design meeting be like at the Silos? Will Chip remember his twelfth anniversary?
With two kids under the age of ten, Jaime and Kyle Ferguson are drawn to the good schools and spacious lots in the area of McGregor, Texas. They are looking for a house with four bedrooms, an open kitchen, and lots of trees, and hope that Chip and Joanna can help them find the perfect fit. Their budget of $450,000 allows them a lot of flexibility for renovations, so Chip and Joanna take them on a tour of three houses in the area that couldn't be more different. The first stop on their tour is a large ranch-style home Chip calls the 'House in the Woods.' The next house feels like a step backward in time. Nicknamed the 'Wild West House,' it is a unique Victorian-style house said to be owned by a banker in the late 1800s. The last house they visit is a large, modern-style ranch nicknamed the 'Cliff House.'
Baylor University graduates Chip and Joanna Gaines meet with two other Baylor alumni, Lori and Baron Craft, to tour three different houses in Waco. The Crafts live in Houston, but are looking to purchase a second home near the university in hopes that their 12-year-old son will one day live in the house and continue the family's Baylor legacy.
For the first time ever on Fixer Upper, the tables are turned for Chip and Joanna. Instead of taking potential homebuyers on a tour of houses, this time it's the clients who are showing them a house. Sterling and Casey Zan inherited a 2,000 acre ranch from Sterling's grandfather, who she affectionately calls "Paw Paw." When he passed away, his house sat abandoned on a beautiful corner of the lot for almost ten years. Sterling has a lot of fond memories of the place, and hopes Chip and Joanna can restore it to its former glory. Chip warns her that the house is in serious disrepair and would need a hefty amount of work. While they have $160,000 in their budget to work with, the list of damage is lengthy and they would have to carefully prioritize fixing up the areas that need it most. Chip also knows of other rural properties in better shape that the Zans might be interested in, but he lets them consider their options before they make a decision.
Coffee shop couple entrust the Gaines to pick a picturesque fixer upper with personality.
A couple with conflicting taste compromises on a fixer-upper for their family.
First time buyers fall in love with a charming historic home and then face pricey repairs.
Boomer newlyweds need a home for three but with extra space available when all the kids come home.
A blended family with a baby on the way hopes to find a one of a kind home.
Large lots and big trees attract a young family to an established neighborhood.
A long-time friend of Jo's returns to Waco hoping to find the perfect fixer-upper for his family.
A desirable, established neighborhood tempts a new homebuilder to consider a fixer upper.
New parents' new arrival determines deadline for Chip and Jo Gaine's finished fixer.
A couple seeks a French fixer upper in the countryside to raise their family.
A multi-generational family seeks a small-town fixer upper to share.
A family hopes to find a spacious fixer for lakeside fun.
A large family & plenty of animals send a couple to the country to find a large fixer upper.
Chip and Joanna Gaines are helping their client Dr. Marla Hendricks find a home in Waco for her and her new husband. These baby boomers fell in love later in life but are young at heart seeking a home that will fit their active lifestyle. Marla is a veterinarian and an ultra runner who wants to be near Cameron Park, an outdoor enthusiast's paradise and a great playground for her pets. She's returning to Waco after a hiatus in California where she met her husband David, an avid mountain biker and businessman. David will join his bride in a month, and is entrusting Marla, her sister Gail and the Gaines to find them the perfect fixer upper. Chip and Jo are excited about working with Marla but nervous about David's absence. And Chip is extra anxious about David's avocation, a job that scrutinizes the nuts and bolts of what Magnolia's all about. And how will David react when the Hendricks' fixer upper is revealed to him for the very first time?
Rachel and Andrew Erwin are asking Chip and Jo to find them a home in the Viking Hills neighborhood where 'for sale' signs are rare. It's a place where people live but never leave. But the Gaines are determined to find the young family their dream home showing them three houses that are as diverse as Rachel's taste. Rachel likes a rustic feel with a delightful contrast of pops of color. Andrew wants space inside and out to accommodate his towering physique and his passion for the outdoors. Will they pick the stately colonial house with the wagon wheel light fixture, the split-level retro with the strange bathroom or the claustrophobic house loaded with louver doors? The Gaines have their work cut out for them, but Chip keeps it fun finding ways to lighten up Jojo's sometimes serious side - this time clothed in some daring duds.
Chip and Joanna Gaines take a tour with clients Clint and Kelly Harp through the Brook Oaks neighborhood. The Harps are big city transplants looking for a house with an urban feel. Clint works long hours creating custom carpentry and furniture for Magnolia Homes and wants a house close to his business so he can be close to his young family. Joanna describes the Harps as fearless and adventurous introducing them to a range of homes from conventional to disastrous. Will the Harps choose the almost move-in ready traditional or charmer home? Or will they take on a house affectionately called,The Beast, by Joanna who fears a crime scene is buried in the debris. Chip says the house needs not only a demolition but also an exorcism. It'll be a lot of sleepless nights for all parties if this courageous couple takes on The Beast.
Chip and Joanna Gaines look at three houses with John and Margie Bowman in the McGregor neighborhood just outside of Waco. The Bowmans are excited about returning to their Texas roots after leaving Oklahoma. They're looking for a house with some Texas flair that's not too 'buckaroo' for John and informal enough for Margie. After living in a motel for months, this family of five and their two dogs are anxious to move from suitcase to sanctuary as soon as possible. But as unexpected repairs show up on this fixer upper, it means construction delays for Chip and Jo and a budget-busting ten percent increase for the Bowmans.
Joanna and Chip's clients - Dr. Jeff Sanders, wife Michelle and their two teens are a fun active family who enjoy entertaining, adventure, and travel. They want to downsize to a casual country home that offers European flair with easy access to Lake Waco. But will their sizable $650,000 dollar budget be enough to find French Country in Waco, Texas? It'll take every penny and all the Gaines' creative gusto to transform this fixer upper from traditional Texas to Old World charm.
Heather, Andrew and Steven McCall ask the Gaines to help them find a retreat for their missionary parents. Dr. Tim McCall and his wife Janice run an orphanage in Uganda, living almost year-round in a 160-square-foot home. They're entrusting their kids and the Gaines to find them a comfortable refuge for their biannual visits to Waco. But their sanctuary may be out of reach, as unexpected structure problems challenge a modest budget and add stress to an already tight timeline. The drama continues as the Gaines run into a serious permit problem that could be a deal breaker for this fixer upper. Can the Gaines battle bureaucracy and complete the McCall's home in time for their short sabbatical?
The first rule of real estate is location, location, location, but what happens when a buyer's only option in the right location is a house with dreadful design and a clunky layout? We say buy it — then fix it! Fixer Upper pairs renovation, design and real estate pros Chip and Joanna Gaines with Waco/Dallas, Texas-area buyers to renovate the wrong house that's in the right location.
Chip and Jo's client Carolyn Muska is rebuilding her life after losing her home and her husband. The Gaines show Carolyn three Fixer Uppers in her hometown of West, Texas, a tight-knit community still recovering from a devastating fertilizer plant explosion that killed fifteen people and destroyed several homes, including Carolyn's. As Chip and Joanna finish up their own dream home, they put hard work, heart and soul into finding their courageous client her perfect Fixer Upper.
The first rule of real estate is location, location, location, but what happens when a buyer's only option in the right location is a house with dreadful design and a clunky layout? We say buy it — then fix it! Fixer Upper pairs renovation, design and real estate pros Chip and Joanna Gaines with Waco/Dallas, Texas-area buyers to renovate the wrong house that's in the right location.
Chip and Jo take clients Becky and Heath Ivy to the suburbs of Woodway, Texas in search of a contemporary home for their growing family and Heath's thriving business. They tour three houses with three completely different styles and three unique construction challenges for Chip and Jo. Will they choose the ugly all-brown water-damaged house with the great location, the 1960s traditional with a detached man-cave or the 1970s funky fixer upper with an atrium at the center? After moving eight times, the Ivys are ready to stay put in the right place. The pressure is on for Chip and Jo to renovate a retro residence into the Ivy's last home.
Chip and Joanna Gaines are in Robinson, Texas, looking for a farmhouse for clients Rebecca and Joel Mahan. The couple are family physicians with three kids of their own and more on the way. The Mahans plan to adopt several foster children and need at least 4 bedrooms and 5 acres to accommodate their growing family. Joel says he's ready to cowboy up and live like a farmer even though he doesn't even own a lawn mower. Joanna calls the project 'tricky' after hearing unfavorable feedback from Joel on the Gaines farmhouse followed by a dose of buyer's remorse. Can the Gaines appease this doc's despair? Or have these physicians taken on more than they can handle?
Joanna and Chip introduce clients Charmaine and Chuck to the historic Sanger Heights neighborhood. The young family wants to be a part of the revitalization efforts of this once thriving community where many of the homes are either vacant or dilapidated. Have they taken on more than they bargained for? Joanna and Chip will have their work cut out for them and will have to use every bit of their vision and know-how to take on what could be an enormous project.