If me, that I like all sorts of tv. Whether or not it is the finest fantasy exhibits, the perfect sci-fi collection, or only a nice present to binge-watch on Netflix, I’m all the time down for it. However there’s one present that I significantly liked as a child that has really come again into my life as an grownup.
And that is Excessive Makeover: Residence Version.
I used to love this present, and by love, I imply there have been moments after I considered reaching out to those individuals as a result of I used to be all the time so jealous of not getting the identical kind of residence renovations that Ty Pennington and his complete crew would do for them.
However, as I received older and discovered extra, I put this previous collection at the back of my thoughts. Nevertheless, it was quickly confirmed that Excessive Makeover: Residence Version can be coming again for a reboot (once more), and I used to be immediately involved. Nevertheless…after watching the primary couple of episodes, I’ve to say it is received me over as a previously frightened fan. Right here is why.
The First Excessive Makeover: Residence Version Brought on Household’s To Promote Their Houses
The most important concern with the primary model of Excessive Makeover: Residence Version is that it took issues to the max. Consider essentially the most excessive redesign you could possibly consider, after which amplify it.
Whereas they did not construct mansions for these individuals, the development crew would are available in, knock down the home, trigger an entire ruckus, after which create these enormous houses that ended up resulting in larger payments and property taxes, and different issues.
This was a massive concern. I do know that from the surface, all of those homes most likely look actually cool, as they did to me as a small youngster. However a Vice TV collection, Darkish Facet of Actuality TV, explored how these new additions and dear modifications to the home actually ruined loads of households’ lives (through Realtor.com).
I imply, one household was even compelled to borrow cash and attempt to shut down half the home as a result of the payments have been too excessive (their electrical invoice was $2,200) however ended up promoting the home down the road. They weren’t making practical houses to reside in, and that is what made me actually involved concerning the reboot – initially.
The Reboot Focuses Extra On Group And Reasonable Requirements
I am an organized lady—I’ve been and all the time shall be. I like making lists, placing issues of their place, and making my life appear to be it is put collectively. Honestly, that is what this new reboot focuses on.
It does not flip these homes into giant houses which can be almost inconceivable to pay for. The brand new hosts, Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin of The Residence Edit fame, make it a precedence to create a brand new residence with their development group that isn’t solely purposeful however doable.
As an alternative of rebuilding the house owners’ homes, they often have them moved to a unique space the place a contemporary house is constructed. Then, they make houses that really appear to be regular homes—with regular kitchens, bedrooms, and simply regular issues.
However what makes this model even higher is that it prioritizes group. It makes positive every little thing is in its correct spot, provides little cubbies that conceal gadgets, makes issues multi-functional, and creates houses that actually really feel like residence as a substitute of simply large mega-mansions.
The New Hosts Make An Effort To DeClutter Extra Than Ever Earlier than
I do know that we like to spend time watching the finest rom-coms to distract us from our lives or take a look at the finest exhibits on Amazon as a break from every little thing, however on this model of Excessive Makeover: Residence Version, I completely love that they do not give the household a break.
Within the former present, they might often ship the household on a visit to Disney World, and the development group would deal with the remainder. With this model, the hosts actively put the household to work of their “Edit Zone,” a warehouse that goes by every little thing of their houses to have the household type out what they need to preserve and what they need to give away.
Ya’ll, I do not assume you perceive how superb that is. Not solely is it educating duty for muddle and a lot extra, but it surely’s a strategy to preserve the household extra actively concerned within the constructing of the home and aids them much more sooner or later. That is unbelievable.
I Can Realistically See Every Household Dwelling In Their Houses Afterwards
Look, there are such a lot of exhibits on the market to watch if you wish to get organized or really feel impressed. Heck, there’s one thing for everybody – even if you wish to learn to cook dinner, there are exhibits.
However, there’s simply one thing about this present that I like a lot extra. Not solely will it encourage the viewers to get organized and undergo their very own gadgets—like I plan to do that weekend—but it surely’s simply practical.
It is so uncommon these days that we see a house renovation and significantly assume that the individuals can simply reside there with out dealing with large new payments due to the upgrades. That is the present that proves it may be achieved. I can really see these individuals residing in these houses, and that is simply lovely.
Perhaps it is simply me maturing with time and realizing that the unique collection had its issues, however I’ve not missed the quantity of coronary heart and energy that was poured into this reboot. And, I actually hope that we preserve getting extra of it.