The #WalkThrew: Is it really a house trend or just hype?

The 2015 Pantone color of the year is Marsala, and we're wondering why. Let's talk.

This year, we're not quite sure. So we're talking through the Pantone color of the year choice Marsala with some of our favorite color and design experts this week on MyFixitUpLife talk LIVE!

We'll be talking about how the Pantone color of the year selected, why was Marsala selected for 2015, and if Marsala is going to affect what we're doing in home decor and interior design.

Amy Wax is an artist and experienced color consultant, recognized for her expertise in the world of color and design. Her first book, Can’t Fail Color Schemes is a nationally recognized bestseller on interior and exterior color ideas.  Amy is also the creator of the award winning Color911 app, which many have recognized as a "Must-Have" app for color help and inspiration!

Kelly Morisseau is a designer for a residential design/build firm in Northern California, and a writer and author who has been specializing in kitchens and bath for more than 25 years. She's also the author of a guidebook for avoiding common kitchen design mistakes, Kelly’s Kitchen Sync,

Lori Sawaya is a color strategist and International Association of Color Consultants and Designers North America (IACC-NA) certified color expert specializing in architectural color consultation and color order systems. Lori is the author of Color Secrets Unlocked and the founder of the #colorchat on Twitter.

Virginia DesRoches is an interior artist and the host of "Blank Canvas" a webshow that shows you how to make over any room into a Vibrant, Striking space.

We're getting our host skills geared up to serve up the ultimate holiday parties...drinks included.

We love holiday parties, especially when we're surprised and delighted by little special touches created by the hosts. From custom-designed cocktails to gorgeous decor, as guests it's always fun to have something unique to discuss with the other guests (especially if we don't know each other). And honestly, it makes us feel more special as guests that the hosts took time out of their busy lives to make their event a little more special.

Designer Taniya Nayak might be best known as an HGTV host and designer on Food Network's Restaurant Impossible. She's also a successful, Boston-based interior design firm, Taniya Nayak Design LLC., where she adds a fresh, clean look to both commercial and residential spaces.

Entertaining designer Lulu Powers fresh approach to hassle-free entertaining – from food to flowers – has made her a sought-after talent, inspiring mentor, and credible entertaining lifestyle expert. Mindful of her client’s resources and at times, fear of entertaining, she imparts her wisdom with spirit and panache to transform the simple into sublime. Lulu is a best-selling author of "Food to Flowers."

Food and wine blogger/writer Maggie Unzueta is a recipe developer who shares her creations on her blog Mama Maggie.

We're getting our host skills geared up to serve up the ultimate holiday parties...drinks included.

We love holiday parties, especially when we're surprised and delighted by little special touches created by the hosts. From custom-designed cocktails to gorgeous decor, as guests it's always fun to have something unique to discuss with the other guests (especially if we don't know each other). And honestly, it makes us feel more special as guests that the hosts took time out of their busy lives to make their event a little more special.

Designer Taniya Nayak might be best known as an HGTV host and designer on Food Network's Restaurant Impossible. She's also a successful, Boston-based interior design firm, Taniya Nayak Design LLC., where she adds a fresh, clean look to both commercial and residential spaces.

Entertaining designer Lulu Powers fresh approach to hassle-free entertaining – from food to flowers – has made her a sought-after talent, inspiring mentor, and credible entertaining lifestyle expert. Mindful of her client’s resources and at times, fear of entertaining, she imparts her wisdom with spirit and panache to transform the simple into sublime. Lulu is a best-selling author of "Food to Flowers."

Food and wine blogger/writer Maggie Unzueta is a recipe developer who shares her creations on her blog Mama Maggie.

We try to live healthy and provide a healthy environment for our kids. But, the conveniences of modern living offer so many temptations, and well, it's hard to know if those things that claim to be good for us, really are good for us.

Tracy Hutson is a designer and author of the book 'Feathering the Nest,' where she shares ideas for creating kid-spaces that are mentally stimulating, emotionally comforting, and environmentally smart. For several years, Tracy shared her design ideas as part of the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition team, and she shared her passion for turning 'junk' into cool decor on Picker Sisters with Tanya McQueen.

Green Builder Media's Ron Jones is recognized as one of the fathers of the green building movement. Instrumental in establishing guidelines and programs through NAHB, USGBC and a variety of regional initiatives, he has more recently worked with the International Code Council in the development of both the National Green Building Standard (ICC 700) and the International Green Construction Code. 

Author of the Not So Big House, Sarah Susanka's "Not So Big" message has become a launch pad for a new dimension of understanding—not just about how we inhabit our homes, but also about how we inhabit our planet and even our day-to-day lives.

Author of Ecologique - The Style of Sustainable Design, designer Kelly LaPlante is a self-proclaimed dare-devil interior designer, entrepreneur, curator, writer, sustainable design expert and collector of extraordinary people. Kelly has been a guest on 'Greenovate,' HGTV's 'Design Wars,' and 'The Lazy Environmentalist.'

We try to live healthy and provide a healthy environment for our kids. But, the conveniences of modern living offer so many temptations, and well, it's hard to know if those things that claim to be good for us, really are good for us.

Tracy Hutson is a designer and author of the book 'Feathering the Nest,' where she shares ideas for creating kid-spaces that are mentally stimulating, emotionally comforting, and environmentally smart. For several years, Tracy shared her design ideas as part of the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition team, and she shared her passion for turning 'junk' into cool decor on Picker Sisters with Tanya McQueen.

Green Builder Media's Ron Jones is recognized as one of the fathers of the green building movement. Instrumental in establishing guidelines and programs through NAHB, USGBC and a variety of regional initiatives, he has more recently worked with the International Code Council in the development of both the National Green Building Standard (ICC 700) and the International Green Construction Code. 

Author of the Not So Big House, Sarah Susanka's "Not So Big" message has become a launch pad for a new dimension of understanding—not just about how we inhabit our homes, but also about how we inhabit our planet and even our day-to-day lives.

Author of Ecologique - The Style of Sustainable Design, designer Kelly LaPlante is a self-proclaimed dare-devil interior designer, entrepreneur, curator, writer, sustainable design expert and collector of extraordinary people. Kelly has been a guest on 'Greenovate,' HGTV's 'Design Wars,' and 'The Lazy Environmentalist.'

Apartment design How do you create a gorgeous space in a rental? We're gathering renter design ideas from design experts Alison Victoria and Kim Myles.

When you can't turn to the paint department at your local home improvement center to update a space, what can you do to makeover your space? There are tons of other easy ways to personalize a space, and we're digging in to share our favorite easy renter design ideas with you.

We're talking easy rental design tips with DIY Network's Alison Victoria, who not only crashes and makes-over kitchens for contributors on 'Kitchen Crashers,' she's a designer working in both Chicago and Las Vegas. Seemingly always on-the-move Alison has tons of unique ideas to make the most of any space you are inhabiting, whether for a weekend, a year, or your entire life.

We're also lucky ducks to have the 2007 winner of HGTV’s ‘Design Star’, Kim Myles sharing tips on renter design ideas. She helmed her eponymous home makeover show ‘Myles of Style’ for three seasons, and continues to appear as a host and designer on shows like ‘HGTV’d’ and ‘America’s Biggest Yard Sale’.

Guest Arianne Bellizaire also is sharing her take on easy design solutions for apartments. Through her Inspired to Style blog. the Baton Rouge-based designer empowers her readers to combine solid design principles with intuition to create spaces that reflect their own personal style and individuality.

Rhoda Vickers is bringing her 'Southern Hospitality' to our show and sharing her take on thrifting and repurposing to find personal style and creativity.

Apartment design How do you create a gorgeous space in a rental? We're gathering renter design ideas from design experts Alison Victoria and Kim Myles.

When you can't turn to the paint department at your local home improvement center to update a space, what can you do to makeover your space? There are tons of other easy ways to personalize a space, and we're digging in to share our favorite easy renter design ideas with you.

We're talking easy rental design tips with DIY Network's Alison Victoria, who not only crashes and makes-over kitchens for contributors on 'Kitchen Crashers,' she's a designer working in both Chicago and Las Vegas. Seemingly always on-the-move Alison has tons of unique ideas to make the most of any space you are inhabiting, whether for a weekend, a year, or your entire life.

We're also lucky ducks to have the 2007 winner of HGTV’s ‘Design Star’, Kim Myles sharing tips on renter design ideas. She helmed her eponymous home makeover show ‘Myles of Style’ for three seasons, and continues to appear as a host and designer on shows like ‘HGTV’d’ and ‘America’s Biggest Yard Sale’.

Guest Arianne Bellizaire also is sharing her take on easy design solutions for apartments. Through her Inspired to Style blog. the Baton Rouge-based designer empowers her readers to combine solid design principles with intuition to create spaces that reflect their own personal style and individuality.

Rhoda Vickers is bringing her 'Southern Hospitality' to our show and sharing her take on thrifting and repurposing to find personal style and creativity.

Ready for demo? We're talking sledgehammers and demo tips on this episode of MyFixitUpLife.

DIY Network host Jason Cameron from the new show "Sledgehammer"

Should you sledgehammer it? Looks like an easy, fun way to rip through all of that unwanted parts of your house, but is it really?

If you've ever picked up a sledgehammer and slammed through some demo, you have a strong opinion about it.

We're talking about the right and wrong ways to demo both inside your home and around your yardscape. Plus, DIY Network host Jason Cameron from the new show "Sledgehammer" takes us behind-the-scenes of that extreme show. If you haven't seen the promo videos of Jason smashing food, appliances, and a disco ball, head over to DIY Network. It's worth it.

'Sawdust Girl' Sandra Powell joins us to share her take on demo, and how she preps for her custom built-ins. From tool tips to building furniture, painting prep to craft projects, Sandra's blog is full of fun DIY.

We'll also be taking you outside to talk digging up the dirt and smart demo tips for your landscape.

Ready for demo? We're talking sledgehammers and demo tips on this episode of MyFixitUpLife.

DIY Network host Jason Cameron from the new show "Sledgehammer"

Should you sledgehammer it? Looks like an easy, fun way to rip through all of that unwanted parts of your house, but is it really?

If you've ever picked up a sledgehammer and slammed through some demo, you have a strong opinion about it.

We're talking about the right and wrong ways to demo both inside your home and around your yardscape. Plus, DIY Network host Jason Cameron from the new show "Sledgehammer" takes us behind-the-scenes of that extreme show. If you haven't seen the promo videos of Jason smashing food, appliances, and a disco ball, head over to DIY Network. It's worth it.

'Sawdust Girl' Sandra Powell joins us to share her take on demo, and how she preps for her custom built-ins. From tool tips to building furniture, painting prep to craft projects, Sandra's blog is full of fun DIY.

We'll also be taking you outside to talk digging up the dirt and smart demo tips for your landscape.

We're geeking out in total tool-loving style at the Remodeling Show and Deck Expo. And we're asking everyone: How could you make a difference with $5000? Join us.

MyFixitUpLife is heading to the annual Remodeling Show and Deck Expo, ready to announce Rebuilding Together's 'Tradesperson of the Year.' To celebrate the trades who give back in their communities around the country, we're testing (and rewarding) the skills and knowledge of attendees among the power and prowess from inside the 'Tool Alley' at the Remodeling show and Deck Expo.

And while Mark may rule the pages and airwaves of MyFixitUpLife with his tool afficionado attitude, self-proclaimed tool-geek Kayleen McCabe and long-time Rebuilding Together volunteer is joining Theresa as co-host on this special episode of MyFixitUpLife talk. Kayleen's got game, too. She's a licensed contractor, host of DIY Network's 'Rescue Renovation,' and the 2009 Stud Finder winner.

Yes, remodelers and deck builders do geek out on tools, many of them also use their skills to help their communities. We'll be talking with Grundy, host of DIY Network's Cool Tools and Blog Cabin, and Charley Shimanski, CEO of Rebuilding Together, and amazing tradespeople about their passion for building, their favorite go-to tools, and why making a difference matters to them.

And we're asking everyone: How could you make a difference with $5000?

Join us Thursday, October 23th at 1pmET as Theresa and Kayleen talk to Chris Grundy, Charley Shimanski, and amazing tradespeople.

Come visit us during the day on Thursday, October 23rd at the Tool Alley at the Remodeling Show and Deck Expo in Baltimore to find out how you can win Lowe's money from us, and tell us: How could you make a difference with $5000?