I like Fixer Upper but is decorating in Shabby Chic the only way she knows how? If I spent all that money on junk I'd be rather upset. Mirrors on the wall, or tables or cabinets that look like old paint-chipped junk is not what I think of as decorating.

Anonymous wrote:I'm actually really offended by the sexism on Househunters -- the fact that the kitchen is "for mom" -- because we all know that men don't cook; the fact that Dad requires a "man cave" so that he can hide from HIS OWN CHILDREN, because everyone knows that when moms come home from work they like to head into the kitchen to relax by preparing a gourmet meal while the children are stapled to them, while men go into a calm, quiet room by themselves to relax alone. My favorite is always when the guy turns to the woman asks her how she likes "your kitchen" -- because everyone knows that the kitchen belongs to the woman for work, while the recreational space belongs to the dude. I kind of worry that my kids are somehow being indoctrinated by being exposed to that. I would kill my son if twenty years from now he turned to his wife and said something like "how do you like your kitchen?"

Funny but I remember standing in the kitchen of my first adult apartment in NY and strategically thinking about where to place our wedding gifts. The fact he was in the kitchen annoyed me and I breathed a sigh of relief when he headed back to the family room to watch TV.

Anonymous wrote:I'm actually really offended by the sexism on Househunters -- the fact that the kitchen is "for mom" -- because we all know that men don't cook; the fact that Dad requires a "man cave" so that he can hide from HIS OWN CHILDREN, because everyone knows that when moms come home from work they like to head into the kitchen to relax by preparing a gourmet meal while the children are stapled to them, while men go into a calm, quiet room by themselves to relax alone. My favorite is always when the guy turns to the woman asks her how she likes "your kitchen" -- because everyone knows that the kitchen belongs to the woman for work, while the recreational space belongs to the dude. I kind of worry that my kids are somehow being indoctrinated by being exposed to that. I would kill my son if twenty years from now he turned to his wife and said something like "how do you like your kitchen?"

Don't forget how they walk in to the mammoth master bedroom closet and he looks at her and says, "This might barely be enough for your clothes. Where are mine gonna go? Heh heh heh."

Ugh. Grates at me every single time.

I love Fixer Upper. It has me considering a move to Waco. Kidding.

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Anonymous wrote:I like Rehab Addict

I'm not sure how all the cleavage and tight tanktops help with the work.

Not that I'm complaining or anything.

boob job, right?

Anonymous wrote:I remember noticing on that one where they buy a vacation home that the guy is usually the breadwinner and he gives his wishlist, and then she gives her wishlist, but ultimately they always defer to his wants and needs -- I guess because it's his money, and he always seems to understand investing more. I find it a little depressing to watch because lots of times he seems to kind of run roughshod over the wife -- like in the one in Alaska where he makes the woman agree to live in a house with an outhouse, or no running water, or no central heat, etc. I'm always more interested in the relationship between the couples than the other details of the show -- like the ones where people who are living together but not married buy a house together. I always wonder if it will last and how they will divide up the house if it doesn't.

haha. you have too many thoughts

j/k. I frequently think similar things.

Anonymous wrote:I like Rehab Addict

I'm not sure how all the cleavage and tight tanktops help with the work.

Not that I'm complaining or anything.

Anonymous wrote:It's TV. Obviously it's low-brow.

Tell us again how you ditched your TV in 2004 and spend your time reading Proust.

I remember noticing on that one where they buy a vacation home that the guy is usually the breadwinner and he gives his wishlist, and then she gives her wishlist, but ultimately they always defer to his wants and needs -- I guess because it's his money, and he always seems to understand investing more. I find it a little depressing to watch because lots of times he seems to kind of run roughshod over the wife -- like in the one in Alaska where he makes the woman agree to live in a house with an outhouse, or no running water, or no central heat, etc. I'm always more interested in the relationship between the couples than the other details of the show -- like the ones where people who are living together but not married buy a house together. I always wonder if it will last and how they will divide up the house if it doesn't.

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Anonymous wrote:I like Rehab Addict

Her voice gets in my nerves.

Last night I saw an episode-she lives in Minneapolis and commutes by air to Detroit. Nicole Curtis looked at what was a great house in Detroit. It was unoccupied for over 20 years. The family moved away for employment and had always hoped to come back. The most she could sell it for was maybe $150,000 and it would cost $150 to fix.

We had looked at some major fixer uppers in DC so some of the construction stuff is interesting but how many times can I watch her do the same thing in a different house in Detroit? Many vandalized. Holmes on Homes is now on the DIY network-but again all that is nitty gritty construction.
Property brothers are interesting because they look at fixer uppers then fix. Same with the love it or list it people.

A show like the latter would be great in DC. We have the old houses like Toronto-same issues. Price points are off for the work since each show supplies some free stuff. I've seen people emerge with huge amounts of new furniture and the most top end appliances on the market yet needed surprise repairs preclude the anticipated second bath on a bedroom level. Or they do gigantic single baths with walk in showers to fit 5 people.

Enough square footage for 2 smaller baths. Who would not prefer 2 toilets with a family of 4? Ridiculous.

Anonymous wrote:I like Rehab Addict

Her voice gets in my nerves.

Anonymous wrote:I'm actually really offended by the sexism on Househunters -- the fact that the kitchen is "for mom" -- because we all know that men don't cook; the fact that Dad requires a "man cave" so that he can hide from HIS OWN CHILDREN, because everyone knows that when moms come home from work they like to head into the kitchen to relax by preparing a gourmet meal while the children are stapled to them, while men go into a calm, quiet room by themselves to relax alone. My favorite is always when the guy turns to the woman asks her how she likes "your kitchen" -- because everyone knows that the kitchen belongs to the woman for work, while the recreational space belongs to the dude. I kind of worry that my kids are somehow being indoctrinated by being exposed to that. I would kill my son if twenty years from now he turned to his wife and said something like "how do you like your kitchen?"

ok you're an idiot

I just read that hgtv was getting new programming, BUT. It's still about real estate, What's with them, It's all about buying and selling, flipping or major remodels. Who actually watches this? HGTV used to be a great program, but I can't stand to watch it anymore. Same thing over and over.. So boring and a waste of time. Does anyone know of any home and garden programs?

I like Rehab Addict

I'm actually really offended by the sexism on Househunters -- the fact that the kitchen is "for mom" -- because we all know that men don't cook; the fact that Dad requires a "man cave" so that he can hide from HIS OWN CHILDREN, because everyone knows that when moms come home from work they like to head into the kitchen to relax by preparing a gourmet meal while the children are stapled to them, while men go into a calm, quiet room by themselves to relax alone. My favorite is always when the guy turns to the woman asks her how she likes "your kitchen" -- because everyone knows that the kitchen belongs to the woman for work, while the recreational space belongs to the dude. I kind of worry that my kids are somehow being indoctrinated by being exposed to that. I would kill my son if twenty years from now he turned to his wife and said something like "how do you like your kitchen?"