#41: The Realities (& Not So Realities) Of TV

In this week’s episode we go behind the scenes of a home makeover show thanks to Old Home Enjoy’s Candis and Andy Meredith, who tell us how they got their HGTV show and what surprised them most about the process. Plus, they share their infectious affection for historic homes and give us their best pointers for bringing old character to a house of any age. Sherry also talks about how she has been helping our neighbors stage their house to sell, I reveal how I managed to simplify one of our least go-to chores, and we both share how we lately saved hundreds of dollars (!!!) on a beach house update. Also, why is it SO DANG HARD to cut the cable cord?!

You can download this episode from iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and TuneIn Radio – or listen to it below! Then use this page to check out any links, notes, or photos that we referenced. Note: If you are reading in a feed reader, you might have to click through to the post to see the player.

What is New

Let us dive right into the before and after pictures of our friends’ house that we helped them stage (it sold within 12 hours!). We will start with their master bathroom (which is in fact similar in layout to ours). The first pic was taken simply as they began to demo out the old green double vanity. The second is after they installed new vanities and brought in the faux-shiplap look that we described in the episode.

Here are some before & after photos of the kitchen, which got a lot of fresh paint and a new butcher block counter for the island:

They also updated the dining room with paint (after removing the striped wallpaper above the chair rail). Crisp white trim, neutral walls, a plain light fixture, and a large rug paired with a secondhand table made the whole room feel so much bigger and fresher.

Here is the post about installing board and batten in our hallway, which was our “extra credit” suggestion for them. They did such an excellent job!

Also, here is the grout paint that we suggested they use on their old dingy grout in the foyer – made all the difference for under $20 (here is our post about using it in our former foyer floor).
And in other news – if anyone else is a Kroger shopper like us, here is a link to their Clicklist service.

What is Not

Here is that MyDomaine article about The One Thing That Might Be Missing From Your Home.

Old Home Enjoy

You can follow along with Candis and Andy on their website, Facebook, or Instagram.
You can also read more behind-the-scenes details of their HGTV & Hands-on Network show and watch them on YouTube here
Plus, their new book Old Home Enjoy is now out!

We are Digging

Here is the Roku 4 box that we have been using to stream some of our TV (namely Netflix and PBS Kids at this point). We have been quite glad with how it performs, but would enjoy any suggestions/stories about how you cut the cable cord. Specifically, how do you get your Internet and home phone most affordably? Please tweet or message us on Instagram. Thanks!
Also, in case you did not know what apple cider vinegar looked like, here is Sherry’s go-to brand. Simply put it on everything and life will be excellent.

Psst- Looking for something we have dug in a past episode, but do not remember which show notes to click into? Well, here is a master list of everything we have been digging from all past episodes.