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HGTV Obsessed

Each week, HGTV Obsessed dives into conversations with HGTV hosts, interior designers, gardeners, home decorators and HGTV editors to share conversation, tips, and advice to help you transform your space into your dream home.Start your free trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/hgtvobsessed

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Episodes

Dig It!: Seed Starting

Learn all about seed starting! We're serving up some listener questions around soil, grow lights and the best seeds for fast germination. You’ll also learn when to transplant your veggies and if you should start growing them indoors or outdoors. For more gardening tips, check out HGTV's new podcast Dig It!. Follow wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 07, 202210 min

How to Create Stylish & Sentimental Spaces with Nate & Jeremiah

Designers Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent share the things that have been giving them creative energy since their Italian summer vacation, a story about the first time they traveled together, and each others’ quirky travel habits. Nate and Jeremiah talk about their new show, Home Project, their individual approaches to sensitive projects, and how to make sentimental pieces work in your home regardless of the style. The couple shares how they collect transitional pieces that will move with you and...

Oct 14, 202126 min

Halloween Trees Are a Thing & Here’s Why You Need One

Crafty experts share their Halloween obsessions, favorite crafts, and why they love Halloween trees. The Crafty Lumberjacks, Dennis and Andrew, join host Marianne Canada to talk about their love of all things Halloween and how their mutual love of musical theatre inspires them to completely style their New York apartment for the creepy occasion. They give their best tips for having a Halloween party, why they always include a craft and their go-to festive cocktails. Andrew and Dennis share the i...

Oct 07, 202133 min

Tarek & Heather Reveal Rookie Flipping Mistakes & Wedding Plans

Tarek El Moussa and Heather Rae Young talk about the new season of Flipping 101 and reveal why they scrapped their wedding plans and started over. Tarek shares the most common mistakes he sees with rookie home flippers and his number one piece of advice for getting started in real estate. He talks about pitching Flip or Flop at just 29 years old with his first home and the key people you need on your team to be a successful home flipper. Heather shares what it’s really like to be a real estate a...

Sep 30, 202124 min

How to Maximize Curb Appeal at Any Budget

The stars of Curb Appeal Xtreme give expert advice for updating your home’s exterior spaces. John Gidding chats with host Marianne Canada about his architectural approach to transforming homes and the exterior home colors he loves. He shares some approachable weekend projects for this fall and why you should prioritize creating an outdoor living space. John talks about his favorite budget-friendly and investment-worthy curb appeal projects and why he wants to make trees the next big landscaping ...

Sep 23, 202135 min

Phoebe Robinson's Best Apartment Design Tips

Comedian and artist Phoebe Robinson talks about her personal interior style journey and millennial homeownership. She reveals the celebrity-inspired aesthetic she aspires to and her go-to places to shop for furniture. Phoebe talks about how she has made the many apartments she has occupied feel like home, even when she was renting. She talks about her latest book, her passionate plea to not sit on your bed in your outside clothes, and a funny story involving her mother and Michelle Obama. Phoebe...

Sep 16, 202133 min

How to Avoid DIY Disasters & Plan Your Next Project

Host of Help! I Wrecked My House, Jasmine Roth, reveals the DIY disasters she encounters on the show and what you should never DIY. Jasmine shares her best advice for planning your own home projects and her advice if you’re overwhelmed with home renovations. She gives her tips for giving builder-grade homes personality and the secret to her success on Rock the Block. Ursula Carmona then joins to talk about the number one reason she chooses to DIY her home projects and the first step she always t...

Sep 09, 202128 min

Fall Photo Don'ts and the Best Tricks From HGTV Mag

Editor-in-Chief of HGTV Magazine, Sara Peterson, shares her favorite memories in honor of the magazine’s 10th birthday. Sara shares what a day in her life is like as an EIC, how far in advance they plan issues, and how she and her team forecast upcoming interior design and commerce trends. Sara talks about the challenge of translating the network to print how she overcomes obstacles when she feels overwhelmed. She shares her favorite memories with the magazine since she launched it a decade ago ...

Sep 02, 202128 min

Prepping For Fall Coziness with A Beautiful Mess

The queens of Fall, Elsie and Emma from A Beautiful Mess podcast, convince our host to get into the fall spirit this year. Elsie and Emma share their favorite fall traditions and the fall bucket list they make for their family every year. They talk about the festive and cozy transitions they make in their home for the fall season and the budget-friendly fall decor they love both inside and outside of their homes. Elsie and Emma share the delicious fall treats they love to bake before a fall-them...

Aug 26, 202129 min

Why You Should Use the Good China with Rajiv Surendra

Mean Girls actor and artist Rajiv Surendra talks about the art of learning a skill and surrounding yourself with craftsmanship. Rajiv chats with host Marianne Canada about how his fascination with pioneers at an early age has evolved into his admiration for craftsmanship as an adult. He talks about the difference between talent and skill, and what being a master of a craft really means. Rajiv talks about the collection of handmade items in his home and how a combination of the Marie Kondo method...

Aug 19, 202130 min

What’s It Really Like to Buy a Cheap Old House?

Stars of the new series Cheap Old Houses talk about what inspired the creation of their viral Instagram account. Elizabeth and Ethan Finkelstein join host Marianne Canada to talk about their obsession with historic homes and how they hunt for cheap old houses that are all on the market for under $150,000. The couple talks about how their show dives even deeper into their affection for old homes and advocacy for slow, intentional restoration that stays true to the home’s character. Daniel Kanter,...

Aug 12, 202136 min

The Paint Episode with Annie Sloan + Affordable Paint Projects

Annie Sloan, the creator of Chalk Paint®, shares her story plus experts on their favorite budget-friendly paint projects. This week on HGTV Obsessed, it’s all about paint! The iconic Annie Sloan chats with host Marianne Canada all about why she invented Chalk Paint® over thirty years ago and how it has become a mainstay in the home improvement space that is often imitated, but never duplicated. Annie talks about the inspiration behind her paint colors and all of the different ways her paint can ...

Jul 29, 202155 min

Renovation Island Behind the Scenes + What is Virtual Design?

This week, Marianne Canada chats with paradise power couple Sarah and Bryan Baeumler of Renovation Island. The couple talks about persevering, learning from failure, and resilience through their journey renovating a resort in the Bahamas. They talk about how a normal vacation in the Bahamas evolved into leaving their life in Canada and moving their family to the Bahamas to bring a neglected resort back to life. Sarah and Bryan share the unique challenges of renovating and designing in a remote l...

Jul 22, 202156 min

Houseplant Therapy with Hilton Carter + What’s Your Plant Personality

Hilton Carter shares his journey from first houseplant to becoming a household name and experts share pro plant advice. This week on HGTV Obsessed, Marianne chats with the patron saint of houseplants, Hilton Carter, about his latest projects. He shares the experience of collaborating with Target on a collection and gives an overview of his new Magnolia Workshop series focused on plant knowledge and care. Hilton talks about the latest book in his trilogy, Wild Creations, and his personal favorite...

Jul 15, 20211 hr 7 min

Behind the Scenes at HGTV with Taniya Nayak & Mina Starsiak-Hawk

HGTV stars Taniya Nayak and Mina Starsiak-Hawk talk with Marianne Canada and Loren Ruch, Group Senior Vice President of Development and Production for HGTV, about the new HGTV summer series, Battle on the Beach. Taniya Nayak shares her experience being a mentor on the show and how she approached coaching a team of flippers to renovate a beachfront home. Mina Starsiak-Hawk of Good Bones talks about her experience being a judge on the show and what her dream film trailer situation would be. Plus -...

Jul 08, 202157 min

The Property Brothers on Teary Transformations & Celebrity IOU

The Property Brothers talk all about their new show, Celebrity IOU. Jonathan and Drew Scott talk about how the show came to be and why it’s impossible to watch without shedding a tear (including how hard the Kardashians worked while on the show). The Brothers talk about the wish list of celebrities they’d like to have on the show and share their thoughts on being celebrities themselves, including their first time getting recognized in public and how many thirsty tweets they get. Then, they share...

Jul 01, 202131 min

Weddings: When to Save, When to Splurge, and What To DIY

Breegan Jane, interior designer and host of The House My Wedding Bought, talks about how she guides couples making the financial decision between throwing a big wedding or buying a starter home (and sometimes has to act as a couples therapist). Then, HGTV Editor (and former florist) Chelsea Faulkner gives advice on how to save on your wedding flowers, when to DIY them, and when to leave it to the professionals (and shares her own wedding flower horror story). Finally, award-winning hair and make...

Jun 24, 20211 hr 2 min

Finding Your Organizing Style & Decluttering Your Life

Cas Aarssen and Wendell Holland, hosts of Hot Mess House, share their favorite tips for getting a handle on household clutter. Cas talks about how to find the unique organizing style that works for you and Wendell shares ingenious furniture and storage solutions that can help streamline a cluttered space without having to buy out The Container Store. Then, host of The Sustainable Minimalists Podcast, Stephanie Sefarian, gives her thoughts on how to declutter with an eye toward sustainability, an...

Jun 17, 20211 hr

Expressing Your Authentic Self: David Bromstad on Pride & Interior Design

Interior designer David Bromstad shares how he celebrates Pride and expresses his authentic self in design, both on- and off-camera. Marianne sits down for a candid conversation with interior designer and host of My Lottery Dream Home, David Bromstad. David talks about his journey from a midwestern boy with dreams of being a Disney animator to his first time competing on Design Star. He reveals the pivotal moment a fellow competitor gave him the courage to be his true, honest self—and how he con...

Jun 10, 202130 min

Investing In Rental Properties & Travel Destinations for Design Lovers

Expert advice on rental properties, the daybed design that went viral, and the best vacation destinations for design lovers. This week on HGTV Obsessed, host Marianne Canada talks with Scott McGillivray, real estate investor and host of Vacation House Rules. Scott gives valuable advice to homeowners who want to invest in rental property, and shares his thoughts on the real estate market today. And designer Angelique Velez shares how she fell into furniture design by accident, and the process of ...

Jun 03, 20211 hr 4 min

Designing with Kids in Mind with Jennifer Todryk & Tamara Day

This week on HGTV Obsessed, it’s all about designing functional spaces with kids in mind. The Rambling Redhead Jennifer Todryk joins host Marianne Canada to talk all about her journey from blogging and social media influencer to hosting her own show, No Demo Reno. Jen shares her thoughts on giving kids the freedom to own their spaces and embracing kid’s items. She talks about her simple house rules to keep her couch white and gives her thoughts on washable rugs. Then host of Bargain Mansions, Ta...

May 20, 202153 min

Michael Urie on Gardening & Martha Stewart + Flowers Come To Dollywood

Michael Urie talks about the new show, Clipped, and experts talk about mosaicultures and making lasting floral wearables. This week on HGTV Obsessed, host Marianne Canada talks to Michael Urie, about his experience hosting the new gardening competition show, Clipped, as a total plant newbie. He talks about what it was like to work with Martha Stewart and some of his favorite show moments. Then Michael talks about the promising return of Broadway, his acting career, and Marianne shares a funny st...

May 13, 202154 min

Budget-Friendly Home Renovation + Decorating Tips That Can Change a Space

AD Top100 designer Tiffany Brooks gives tips on when to splurge versus when to save, plus expert advice on budget-friendly decor from the Decorating Tips & Tricks podcast. This week on HGTV Obsessed, Design Star Tiffany Brooks joins host Marianne Canada to talk all about budget-friendly home solutions. Tiffany talks all about her new show, $50k Three Ways and gives a rapid-fire round of tips for where to splurge and where to save for each bedroom. Then, host of Decorating Tips and Tricks Pod...

May 06, 202159 min

Small Town Love with Ben and Erin Napier

Get to know HGTV’s famous couples—the Napiers and the Marrs—and how they balance work, family, & their love of small-town living. Host Marianne Canada chats with the stars of Home Town, Ben and Erin Napier, about their life in Laurel, Mississippi, their unexpected rise to fame, and their new show Home Town Takeover. Dave and Jenny Marrs of Fixer to Fabulous fame talk about their journey to HGTV, and how they work together as a couple while managing a family of five kids and a farm. The Marrs...

Apr 29, 202142 min

Spring Gardening Advice from HGTV + Houseplant Care with the Plant Daddies

Welcome to the Spring gardening episode! This week on HGTV Obsessed, we’re giving the “G” in HGTV some much needed love and attention. Host Marianne Canada chats with HGTV lifestyle expert Kelly Edwards to talk about Gardencast’s Spring gardening trends this season and the latest hydroponic gardening trend. Then HGTV expert Kelly Smith Trimble joins the podcast to share her advice for a fail-proof veggie garden and (plus, the new plants and varieties she’s experimenting with this year). Then, St...

Apr 22, 20211 hr 3 min

Expert Laundry Advice with The Laundry Guy + Home Cleaning Hacks with Lisa Bass

This week on HGTV Obsessed, we're Spring cleaning. First Marianne chats with Patric Richardson from The Laundry Guy (discovery+), who gives his best cleaning tips (like using vodka to get out smells—and yes, it works), and helps Marianne with her current laundry crisis. Patric weighs in on some common questions like how to prevent discoloration in whites and fading in darks, dispels some common laundry myths, and explains why the popular TikTok trend of laundry stripping works for some people an...

Apr 15, 202157 min

Winning the Taste Lottery with Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen + Caring for Stressed Plants with Jane Perrone

On HGTV Obsessed this week, we go international with voices from across the pond. Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen chats with our host, Marianne Canada, all about his show My Lottery Dream Home: International. He talks about his mission to rid Britain of beige and having his own varietal of rose (which he named 'Frilly Cuff'). Laurence shares the major differences between American and European lottery winners including the different ways they choose to upgrade their homes. He talks about why people are o...

Apr 08, 202152 min

HGTV Design Star Winner Carmeon Hamilton on Diversity in Design + Veggie Gardening 101

This week on HGTV Obsessed, host and HGTV executive producer Marianne Canada chats with Carmeon Hamilton just hours after the finale of Design Star: Next Gen. Carmeon shares all about her experience filming the show and her plans now that she’s won. She weighs in on her unique, modern bohemian design style and why including cultural influences and heritage in interior design is important to her work. She also talks about the pros and cons of social media, being an OG Instagrammer, and why she al...

Apr 01, 202148 min

Mixing Vintage & Modern with Alison Victoria + The Wall Color That Sells

This week on HGTV Obsessed, host Kat Stickler interviews Windy City Rehab star Alison Victoria. Alison also talks about her vintage-modern style and why it’s important to source pieces with history and character, and why kitchens are her sweet spot when it comes to renovating (also why she defends open shelving in the kitchen). They talk about how Alison’s bold response to a casting call landed her on TV, what it feels like to come back to compete on Rock the Block, and which contestants intimid...

Mar 25, 202137 min

Best Of HGTV Obsessed: Spring Break Edition

This week on HGTV Obsessed, the podcast takes a little spring break but brings you a montage of memorable, hilarious moments from the season so far with guests like Leanne and Steve Ford, Brian Patrick Flynn, Ty Pennington, Alison Holker and Stephen “tWitch” Boss, and more. See you next week! Start your free trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/hgtvobsessed Follow HGTV on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hgtv/ Follow Kat on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katstickler/ Foll...

Mar 18, 20212 min
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