This week we are putting the spotlight on HGTV. From exciting DIY to incredible home makeovers, handy upcycling tips or dream holiday homes, there is something for everyone.
We’ve rounded up some of our favourite shows on the HGTV at the moment, so all you have to do is stick the kettle on, head over to Channel 42 and settle in for some good old fashioned entertainment.
The Weekend Workshop – Mondays 8pm
This brand new series takes us into the lives and homes of three talented design enthusiasts, Kate Humble, Max McMurdo and Zoe Pocock as they devote themselves to DIY projects in their own homes, and show us how it’s done! Each will tackle two bold and imaginative projects per episode, such as building a pizza oven from soil, and an outdoor hot tub from an old landrover. There’s masses of creative ideas and practical take-home for the audience on repairing, upcycling and beautifying old items.
Good Bones – Wednesdays, 10pm
Mother daughter duo Karen and Mina transform properties in and around their hometown of Indianapolis. Karen's legal background and Mina's real estate knowledge help them secure diamonds in the rough, and then they hire out demo and construction duties, or get help from family, to get the houses done on time and on budget.
Flip or Flop – Thursdays, 10pm
Tarek and Christina El Moussa turn rundown houses into real estate masterpieces with the hopes of reselling for big profits. Each episode is a real roller-coaster journey, beginning with a cash purchase at auction of a home , often without viewing it first, and the fix-it-up process, to the nail-biting wait to find a buyer.
Find It, Fix It, Flog It – Weekdays, 6pm
Henry Cole and Simon O'Brien travel across the UK to find unique items lost in people's homes. Using creative thinking and elbow grease, they fix them up to turn a profit for their owners. If you like BBC’s Repair Shop, this is one for you.
My Lottery Dream Home – Tuesdays, 10pm
Armed with overflowing bank accounts and dreams of living in mansions bigger than city blocks, recent lottery winners embark on searches for their new homes.
Hidden Potential - starts Monday 10th August
Hidden Potential follows designer and contractor Jasmine Roth as she transforms builder-basic homes from cookie cutter to custom! Her hands-on approach and love of design brings out the hidden potential in each project. Jasmine creates functional, personalized layouts by knocking down walls and retrofitting spaces to meet homeowners' specific needs.
For more home content, head over to Channel 100 on your Freeview Play TV and browse our on demand recommendations.
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