House Party

We're thrilled to welcome HGTV stars Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson to the pod! After following their progress on this season of "Rock the Block," we couldn't wait to chat about their most memorable renovations and how they delivered gorgeous designs week after week. Fun fact: Their infamous "trifecta power move" of expanding the entryway and connecting it to the garage was planned well before they arrived on the block.

Enjoy our talk with Sherrod and Jackson and, if you want more "Rock the Block" content, be sure to check out our previous recaps of Season 3.

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A pink house, an edible garden, and an oyster oven: These are all outdoor features we saw on this week's episode of "Rock the Block." The four teams of HGTV stars focused their efforts on the house exteriors, which they renovated to enhance the curb appeal and outdoor amenities. Host Ty Pennington also challenged the teams to build a dog-friendly feature, and while some of the designers had a ruff time pulling it off, one team proved it was best in show.

Click the player above to hear our recap of Episode 5 of "Rock the Block."

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This week on "Rock the Block," the teams renovate the finished room over the garage (a.k.a. the F.R.O.G.) and the loft space. While most teams went the route of building an in-law unit or accessory dwelling unit, one team went in an entirely different direction and made a design choice that likely helped them secure the win.

On this episode of "House Party," we discuss the impact of guest judges (and high-end designers) Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent, whether or not good design adds value to a home, Keith Bynum's savvy dumpster diving skills, and more.

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For weeks, we've been watching Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas compete on the HGTV renovation show "Rock the Block." But they're no strangers to transforming houses—the couple started their home-flipping business in Colorado, and several years ago, they decided to head to Detroit to focus on renovating run-down properties. The Motor City is now their home and the location of their own HGTV show, "Bargain Block," which chronicles their efforts to revitalize neighborhoods one house at a time.

We were thrilled to sit down with Bynum and Thomas to discuss their time on "Rock the Block," their favorite moments, and how they survived having their house judged by some of the most famous and skilled designers in the game. 

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Our recap of 'Rock the Block' continues as the HGTV stars design and construct the main bedroom and bathroom of their respective homes. They're also hit with their first design challenge of the season! Host Ty Pennington reveals five design materials that are synonymous with South Carolina: driftwood, sweet grass baskets, boat sails, reclaimed wood, and sea glass. Each team must choose one design material and incorporate it into their main suite.
Which duo turns out a totally tranquil space and takes the top prize this week? We cover it all in our recap of episode three.
Watch "Rock the Block" on HGTV or Discovery+. New episodes air on Mondays at 9 PM.
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This week we sit down with real estate agent and HGTV star Page Turner to discuss her new show "Fix My Flip" (airing Thursdays at 9 PM on HGTV and Discovery+).  Then, we get into this week's celebrity real estate winners and losers.
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Hi friends! Our recap of "Rock the Block" continues, and this week the HGTV stars renovate the entry and living room in their respective houses. While all of the teams went big on this challenge, one team took it to another level and added square footage to their house. Talk about over-achievers! We were also excited to see Jasmine Roth of "Help, I Wrecked My House," as the guest judge this week. So, which team added the most value to their home and who missed the mark? We get into it on a brand new episode of "House Party".

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Last week we jumped head-first into the new season of "Rock the Block," and, to be quite honest, we're hooked! The home renovation competition gives four teams of HGTV stars mere weeks and a limited budget to design one of four identical homes in their signature style while also adding value to their property. The team who adds the most value wins.

At this point in the show, it's anyone's game and we have zero idea which team is going to take the crown. Perhaps it'll be Leslie Davis and Lyndsay Lamb, the twin sisters and stars of their own HGTV show, "Unsellable Houses". This week we had the opportunity to speak with them about the extensive preparation they did for the competition, how they infused their eclectic and earthy design aesthetic into their house, and what life was really like on the set of "Rock the Block". Click the player above to hear our chat with them, as well as the following topics:

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We love a good home renovation show—especially when that show pits HGTV stars against one another. So you can imagine how excited we are that the new season of "Rock the Block" has begun. For the next six weeks we'll watch some of our favorite design experts go head to head to maximize the value of four identical houses. Each team has $225,000 to customize their house in pursuit of the ultimate prize: bragging rights and a street named in their honor. Oh, and did we mention that Ty Pennington is hosting? Yeah, this is going to be fun.

This week's episode starts out by introducing us to the four teams competing against each other: Mike Jackson and Egypt Sherrod from "Married to Real Estate", "Jenny and Dave Marrs from "Fixer to Fabulous", Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas from "Bargain Block", and Lyndsay Lamb and Leslie Davis from "Unsellable Houses". The  first challenge is to make over the kitchen, dining area, and adjacent powder room. Each team is looking to add their signature style to their rooms while also increasing the appeal and overall value. And who stops by to judge their hard work? New Kids on the Block alums/current renovation aficionados Jonathan and Jordan Knight. The former boy band members are the first of a handful of celebrity guest judges that we'll see throughout the season.

So, which team's kitchen, dining, and powder room had "the right stuff"? Click play to hear our recap of the entire episode. For the next few weeks you can watch new episodes of "Rock the Block" on Mondays at 9 PM ET/PT on HGTV or Discovery Plus, and then tune in to "House Party" podcast for recaps the very next day.

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Hi friends!

Disney recently announced the launch of Storyliving by Disney, a series of residential master-planned communities where "the Disney touch is at the heart of it all." While the details are still vague, community members will apparently have access to curated experiences and entertainment such as "live performances, cooking classes, seminars, and more."

For Disney superfans, Storyliving is heaven on earth, but what about for the rest of us? This week we get into it all, including the details about the first development, Cotino, smack dab in the desert town of Rancho Mirage, CA.

We also turn our attention to the following:

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