The home renovation revolution is in full swing. One of the main catalysts, outside of the surging home prices in Canada are home renovation shows. There is something about these shows that make them entertaining, enjoyable to watch, and binge worthy. In this blog we discuss about the best shows for home renovation and improvement.
It’s very easy to get caught up watching HGTV or the DIY Network and the next thing you know hours have passed by.
You are likely to have a handful of new ideas for how you want to improve your home. Why are home renovation and improvement shows so popular? It’s because, like many other Canadians, you are thinking about dong a renovation project yourself.
In this blog, we’ll take a look at just how popular home renovation projects have become and outline some of the best home renovation and improvement shows to watch to get helpful tips and design ideas.
Canadian Home Renovation Statistics
Home renovations are very popular among Canadian homeowners. More homeowners are choosing to stay and invest in their current home rather than sell. According to research by HomeStars, here are some recent renovation trends in Canada:
- 57% of Canadian homeowners did one or two major renovation projects in the past year. Just over a quarter of these projects cost between $5,000 and $20,000. 8% of homeowners spent more than $20,000.
- 77% of homeowners have funds available to do a renovation project
- Ontario homeowners typically spend between $10,000 and $20,000
According to a recent CIBC poll, windows and doors renovation projects are one of the most popular. 29% of homeowners said they planned to replace windows and doors in 2018. This is up from 23% in 2017, and 2016.
Top 11 Home Renovation & Improvement Shows to Watch in 2023
If you are thinking about a renovation project, you’ve likely started watching more home renovation shows. All of a sudden they are more interesting and relevant to your life. Whether you are looking for some ideas, sound advice, or an entertaining show to watch, here are the top home renovation and improvement shows to watch:
Bryan Inc.
Brian Baeumler has become one of the most popular, entertaining and helping home renovation experts on television. Bryan Inc. follows Brian and his wife, Sarah, as they work on a variety of home construction projects. They buy, renovate, and sell homes.
He’s become Canadian top DIY expert and he offers viewers a number of different shows to watch. He has hosted a number of shows over the years including:
- Bryan Inc.
- DIY Disaster
- Leave It To Bryan
- House of Brian
Baeumler, has also appeared on other shows such as Home To Win and Canada’s Handyman Challenge. If you are looking for great renovation insights with some humour and entertainment all in one, this is the show for you to watch.
Holmes + Holmes
No list of home renovation shows is complete without Mike Holmes. Holmes has become synonymous with home renovation projects and helping homeowners make the best project decisions. In Holmes + Holmes, his son, Mike Holmes Jr joins dad to complete home renovation projects. The show features the renovation of Mike Jr’s renovation on his bungalow. Viewers get great insights into all aspects of the renovation project from project start to finish.
Want to see more of Mike Holmes? Check out some of his other shows:
- Holmes on Homes
- Holmes Inspection
- Holmes Makes It Right
- Holmes: Buy It Right
Property Brothers
The Property Brothers Franchise has become a highly successful series. It follows twin brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott as they turn fixer uppers into dream homes. Their most recent series, Property Brothers: Forever Home, the brothers seek to help homeowners in the GTA with large scale renovation projects to create homes that exceed their wildest dreams.
Over the years the brothers have had a number of successful spin off shows including:
- Property Brothers: Buying and Selling
- Property Brothers At Home
- Brother vs. Brother
- Property Brothers Double Down
- Property Brothers Take New Orleans
Buyers Bootcamp
Host Scott McGillivray teams up with novice real estate investors to identify income properties. He guides them along the way to show them how it’s done. They put up the cash, he handles to renovation bill. The show provides great insights into things to look for when buying a home and how to go about the renovation process.
Scott has also hosted a number of other renovation shows, including the following:
- Income Property
- Scott’s House Call
- Moving The McGillivrays
Scott also appears on a number of other shows on HGTV.
Love it Or List It Vancouver
A spin off of the original Love It Or List It series, Hosts Jillian Harris and Todd Talbot help homeowners renovate their current space and explore options to purchase a new home. With a set renovation budget and new home budget homeowners need to make a very important decision – will they love their newly renovated home, or will they list it and buy a new home? You never know what homeowners will decide on Love It Or List It Vancouver.
What You Get For Your Money
We all know real estate prices can vary greatly by location. In What You Get For Your Money, buyers explore home options in two different locations to see what they can get. They get to see completely different home options and just how much or how little house they can get for their budget. This show provides you with great insight into the importance of being open to alternative options, especially if you want to get the most out of your real estate investment. Often, finding that up and coming neighborhood, or moving just a little further out of the city can help you find what you are looking for within your budget, even amid rising real estate prices.
Sarah Off The Grid
Ever wonder what it would take to build a home off the grid? Sarah Richardson is an award winning Canadian interior designer. In Sarah Off The Grid, she, with the help of her husband take of the challenge of building an off the grid family dream home. Gain great insights into the key decision and requirements to live off the grid here in Ontario.
Richardson has appeared on a variety of HGTV series, including:
- Design Inc.
- Sarah 101
- Sarah’s House
- Sarah’s Cottage
- Real Potential
- Sarah’s Summer House
Masters Of Flip
Flipping houses has become very popular on TV and in reality. In Masters Of Flip, Dave and Kourtney Wilson take on older homes in the Nashville area and breathe new life into them. They consider three different properties, choose one, and flip it for profit. Each project presents its own set of unique challenges. You can learn a lot about how to choose a home to flip, how to budget, and how to make decision that will help you maximize your ROI.
Good Bones
In Good Bones, rather than focus on renovation, the t’s mother/daughter duo of Karen E. Laine and Mina Starsiak focus on revitalization. They transform worn down homes in their hometown, looking for diamonds in the rough and look to bring them back to life.
Rehab Addict
Sometimes even the most desolate of homes can be brought back to life without sacrificing their original charm. In Rehab Addict, host and contractor Nicole Curtis makes condemned houses come back to life. She takes the worst of the worst and rehabs them, while keeping as many original elements and character as she can. This show is not about modernizing old homes, it’s about bringing the old charm back. It’s a great show for homeowners with older homes. Get times and advice for how to renovation older properties.
Fixer To Fabulous
Love historical century homes? This show is for you. In Fixer To Fabulous, Dave and Jenny Marrs renovate classic homes that are in need of a major update. They take on all types, sizes, and rooms in these classic homes. This show provides you with great insights into things to consider if you are looking to update your older home and give it a modern or classic touch.
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