25 Best HGTV shows about Home Improvement Ranked according to Popularity.
5. Fixer Upper
Fixer Upper is a reality show that showcases renovations and home designs around the Waco area in Texas.
Fixer Upper is probably one of the most watched HGTV shows about home improvement.
The show follows husband and wife duo Chip and Joanna Gaines as they fix up dilapidated properties, turning them into dream homes.
Buyers featured on the show were required to have a budget of at least $30,000 to facilitate the renovations.
Fixer Upper’s pilot episode first aired on the 23rd of May 2013, before its official release in April 2014.
During its initial five-season run, Fixer Upper generated a ton of interest, effectively putting the town of Waco on the map.
The show is credited with boosting the town’s economy and its tourism industry.
After 79 episodes, Chip and Joanna Gaines decided to take a step back in 2018.
Four years after this, however, Fixer Upper was renewed once more on the Magnolia Network.
The revival episode aired on January 2021 and was viewed by 1.7 million people. Currently, Fixer Upper has an IMBD rating of 8.1/10.