Fixer Upper

About Fixer Upper

"Fixer Upper" is a popular reality TV show that aired from 2013 to 2018. This beautifully-told story features Texas-based couple, Chip and Joanna Gaines as they renovate homes in Waco, Texas. Every episode highlights one renovation project where the couple explains their design dialogue, showcases the renovation process, and reveals the finished home to the owner.

Making / Production

The show, produced by High Noon Entertainment, was primarily filmed in Waco, Texas. The set primarily moved between different homes being renovated, with additional segments at the Gaines's farm and their local store, "Magnolia Market". The couple's passion for home design, renovation, and real estate makes the production truly engaging to viewers.

Actors

• Chip Gaines - Playing himself, Chip is seen as a skilled handyman, taking over the construction and remodeling aspects of the homes with humor and charisma.
• Joanna Gaines - Also playing herself, Joanna is the design expert who brings to life the clients' visions of the perfect home with her unique aesthetic and attention to detail.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The couple have five kids, who occasionally appear on the show.
• Outside the show, Chip and Joanna run several successful businesses including a real estate company, a retail store, and a book publishing company.
• The Gaines couple chose to end the series in 2018 to focus on their family and other business ventures despite the show's high ratings.

Awards

Despite its popularity, "Fixer Upper" didn't receive any notable awards, although it did help to build the Gaines' brand and pave the way for them to create their own TV network titled "Magnolia Network".

Quotes

• "It's demo day!" - Chip Gaines
• "I always dreamed of the idea of making homes that families can create beautiful memories in." - Joanna Gaines

Music, Soundtrack

• The show's instrumental theme music, composed by Brandon Bush & John Driskell Hopkins, sets up a warm and welcoming mood, complementing the homey feel-good essence of the show.