Tag:

HGTV

Norfolk
News
It's Alive! And Wonky: HGTV Looking For Stoughton-Area 'Frankenhouses' For Series It's Alive! And Wonky: HGTV Looking For Stoughton-Area 'Frankenhouses' For Series
It's Alive! And Wonky: HGTV Looking For Stoughton-Area 'Frankenhouses' For Series If you own a "frankenhouse" in the Stoughton area and plan to remodel, HGTV is looking for you.  The channel is set preparing to shoot the second season of its show "Fix My Frankenhouse," which will air next year.  So, what is a "frankenhouse?" Mike Butler, a general contractor who hosts the show with his wife interior decorator wife, Denese, explained in an HGTV blog post.  They're hodgepodge houses that don't flow. A Frankenhouse could have ... ten different types of flooring on one level or bad sightlines, e.g., you open the front door to a view of a toilet down the …

SHARE

by Josh Lanier
Warren Hunterdon
Lifestyle
Lambertville Among '50 Most Charming Small Towns In America': HGTV Lambertville Among '50 Most Charming Small Towns In America': HGTV
Lambertville Among '50 Most Charming Small Towns In America': HGTV A small city in Hunterdon County, recently was named one of America's 50 most charming towns by HGTV. Founded in 1705, Lambertville is known for its picturesque views of the Delaware River, antiques and art galleries. The television network released a slideshow with the ranking, describing the city of 4,100 residents as “The Antiques Capital of New Jersey.” Lambertville also made HGTV's list of most charming towns last year. Its top attractions, according to Tripadvisor, include:  The People's Store Antiques and Design Center with more than 40 dealers, Music Mountain Theater,…

SHARE

by Jon Craig
Nassau
Lifestyle
HGTV Media Company Looks To Nassau County For New Home Makeover Episodes HGTV Media Company Looks To Nassau County For New Home Makeover Episodes
HGTV Media Company Looks To Nassau County For New Home Makeover Episodes If you live on Long Island, want to be on TV, and also need a home renovation, the company that produces many popular HGTV shows wants you. High Noon Entertainment, a media production company behind HGTV favorites like “Fixer Upper,” “Good Bones,” and “Unsellable Houses,” is casting Long Islanders in need of a home makeover, according to its website. Though the show and the network it will air on are being kept under tight wraps — the application only says “major cable network” — a new casting call announced that it is only looking for homeowners who live in Nassau or western Suffolk coun…

SHARE

by Sophie Grieser
The Berkshires
News
Berkshires Artist Brings Her Movie Magic To Thriving Western Mass Film Scene Berkshires Artist Brings Her Movie Magic To Thriving Western Mass Film Scene
Berkshires Artist Brings Her Movie Magic To Thriving Western Mass Film Scene There's a good chance you've seen Terri See's work but didn't notice it. That's the way she wants it. Based out of Western Massachusetts, See is a set decorator and buyer for films. Her superpower is converting spaces into whatever a director needs or a script calls for — no CGI required, just a lot of hard work and a little movie magic. "It's unlike any other job out there," she told the Daily Voice. "I love my work. It allows me to be creative and collaborate with some of the most talented people." See recently worked on the Michael Douglas production "Blood Knot," which was partially…

SHARE

by Josh Lanier
Ulster Sullivan
Real Estate
Brand-New TV Show Helps Families Find Their Hudson Valley Dream Homes Brand-New TV Show Helps Families Find Their Hudson Valley Dream Homes
Brand-New TV Show Helps Families Find Their Hudson Valley Dream Homes Television’s newest home improvement show will feature a familiar backdrop to New Yorkers. HGTV’s “Small Town Potential” will follow along as life partners Davina Thomasula and Kristin Leitheuser help families find - and renovate - their dream homes in the Hudson Valley. In each episode, real estate agent and designer Thomasula comes up with a “timeless design plan” complemented by the area’s natural surroundings, while contractor Leitheuser brings the vision to life with her master carpenter dad Don, according to the network. The couple is no stranger to the region. Leitheuser grew up in…

SHARE

by Michael Mashburn
Hudson
Real Estate
Historic Jersey City Firehouse Transformed Into Modern Living Space (LOOK INSIDE) Historic Jersey City Firehouse Transformed Into Modern Living Space (LOOK INSIDE)
Historic Jersey City Firehouse Transformed Into Modern Living Space (Look Inside) A historic Jersey City firehouse complete with its original hose and fire pole has been converted into a modern living space, and could be yours to lease for $11,995 a month. Built in 1896, the former firehouse at 218 Central Ave., in Jersey City Heights, has been converted into two levels featuring four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, exposed brick walls, heated floors, a wood-burning fireplace, and more. 218 Central Ave.Downs Group | Lifestyle International Realty 218 Central Ave.Downs Group | Lifestyle International Realty. According to TheClio, the firehouse was active until 2005, and …

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Cumberland Salem
Real Estate
HGTV Wants To Save This 'Cheap Old' NJ House HGTV Wants To Save This 'Cheap Old' NJ House
HGTV Wants To Save This 'Cheap Old' NJ House The 1865 farmhouse on the property of a one-time Dairy Farm in South Jersey has all the makings of a beautiful historic home. It just needs a little love.  The home at 69 Kings Highway in Salem was featured on HGTV's Instagram page Cheap Old Houses, because of its potential. Listed by Janie McCormick of Weichert Realtors-Turnersville, the six-bedroom, two-bathroom house sits on 5.5 acres and still has the original Silo on the property. It's listed at $350,000. Click here for the complete listing.

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Essex NJ
Lifestyle
NJ Designer Stars On New HGTV Show NJ Designer Stars On New HGTV Show
NJ Designer Stars On New HGTV Show An interior designer with New Jersey ties is starring on a new HGTV show. Noel Gatts, of Bloomfield, stars alongside Joe Mazza, on "Inspector Joe." Just waiting for next Wednesday when I can SHARE some of the beautiful spaces I’ve been working on for 8 months!! Tune... Posted by beam&bloom on Friday, January 14, 2022 The show follows Mazza as he looks for homes that pose risks to potential buyers with Gatts by his side finding financially savvy ways to make their design dreams come true, the show's description says. Gatts is the principal designer at her company, Beam & Bloom.…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Armonk
News
Westchester County Home Inspector To Host Brand-New HGTV Show Westchester County Home Inspector To Host Brand-New HGTV Show
Westchester County Home Inspector To Host Brand-New HGTV Show A home inspector from the region is set to share his expertise and protect homebuyers from making risky purchases as the host of a brand-new HGTV show. Joe Mazza, who is licensed in New York and Connecticut, is the host of "Home Inspector Joe," a show scheduled to premiere on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 9 p.m. ET. Mazza, who is based in Westchester County, in White Plains, said he worked in construction for 20 years before he became burnt out and made a career change in 2015. He said he's passionate about the job because he loves helping others. “It’s been something I’ve done since I was a lit…

SHARE

by Nicole Valinote
Mount Pleasant
Lifestyle
HGTV To Kickstart Hudson Valley Town In New Series HGTV To Kickstart Hudson Valley Town In New Series
HGTV To Kickstart Hudson Valley Town In New Series HGTV has announced plans to feature a small Hudson Valley community in its new renovation series, "Home Town Kickstart." The Orange County town of Cornwall will be one of the six communities featured on the show, the television channel said in an announcement on Tuesday, Nov. 16. HGTV said the show will premiere in the spring of 2022. Three projects will take place in the town: refreshing the home of a local hero, upgrading a small business and revitalizing a public space. Ben and Erin Napier will star in the show.   “We see the positive impact of this small town renaissance ev…

SHARE

by Nicole Valinote
Ocean
Business
Brownstone Pancake Factory Opens Jersey Shore Digs Brownstone Pancake Factory Opens Jersey Shore Digs
Brownstone Pancake Factory Opens Jersey Shore Digs Popular North Jersey brunch spot Brownstone Pancake Factory is opening a Jersey Shore outpost. The storied local family business will be located at 979 Cedar Bridge Ave., in Brick Township, and offer its famous pancakes, over-the-top milkshakes and other diner classics. The Jersey Shore been hotly anticipated, and follows the successful Brownstone Pancake Factory locations in Edgewater and Englewood Cliffs. Owner Bobby Bournias and his wife, interior designer Vanessa Deleon, have built the most Instagrammable Brownstone location yet, complete with in-store donut shop, soft-serve ice c…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Greenwich
Real Estate
Property Brothers Home Listed For Sale In Greenwich Property Brothers Home Listed For Sale In Greenwich
Property Brothers Home Listed For Sale In Greenwich A Fairfield County home that was featured in an episode of the HGTV series "Property Brothers," is on the market. The Greenwich home, at 64 Richland Road, was the star of a 2016 episode of the show when Property Brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott renovated the 1920s home, said, Linna Yuen of Coldwell Banker. During the renovation, the "brothers" updated the home for a modern lifestyle while maintaining its early 20th-century architectural charm.  Yuen said the Property Brothers focused on the sitting room, dining room, kitchen, and the powder room; then in 2018, the homeowners added a s…

SHARE

by Kathy Reakes
Ridgewood
Events
Don't Miss These Celebs Coming To Ridgewood Book Store Don't Miss These Celebs Coming To Ridgewood Book Store
Don't Miss These Celebs Coming To Ridgewood Book Store From professional athletes and bestselling authors to actors, politicians and even psychics, a myriad of celebrity speakers have been scheduled for signings and discussions at Bookends Bookstore in Ridgewood this spring. One of the guests is Watchung native Laura Prepon, who got her start on "That 70's Show" and recently rose to fame on Netflix's "Orange Is The New Black." Scroll for complete schedule. Bill Ripken, Feb. 26: The former Major League infielder, brother of Cal Ripken Jr. and current MLB Network analyst will sign his new book, “State of Play.” Katherine Schwarzenegge…

SHARE

by Valerie Musson
Port Chester
News
Ex-Reality TV Host Sentenced For Molesting Daughter's 10-Year-Old Soccer Teammate In His Home Ex-Reality TV Host Sentenced For Molesting Daughter's 10-Year-Old Soccer Teammate In His Home
Ex-Reality TV Host Sentenced For Molesting Daughter's 10-Year-Old Soccer Teammate In His Home A former reality TV show host who was convicted of molesting a 10-year-old girl during a sleepover at his Connecticut house has been sentenced. Christopher Dionne hosted the pilot episode of home improvement network HGTV's “Family Flip" and appeared in the A&E show “House Rescue” in California when police began the investigation. Dionne was found guilty of risk of injury to a minor and sexual assault in the New London, Connecticut Judicial District Court on Wednesday, Oct. 16.for the Nov. 26, 2017 abuse. Judge Barbara Bailey Jongbloed sentenced Dionne to three years in prison on Wednes…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
Shelton
News
Reality TV Host Found Guilty Of Molesting Daughter's 10-Year-Old Soccer Teammate In CT Home Reality TV Host Found Guilty Of Molesting Daughter's 10-Year-Old Soccer Teammate In CT Home
Reality TV Host Found Guilty Of Molesting Daughter's 10-Year-Old Soccer Teammate In CT Home A reality TV show host has been convicted of molesting a 10-year-old girl during a sleepover at his Connecticut house, according to multiple reports. Christopher Dionne hosted the pilot episode of home improvement network HGTV's “Family Flip" and appeared in the A&E show “House Rescue” in California when police began the investigation. Dionne was found guilty of risk of injury to a minor and sexual assault in the New London, Connecticut Judicial District Court on Wednesday, Oct. 16.for the Nov. 26, 2017 abuse. Dionne grabbed the girl under her clothes and took pictures of her after awa…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
South Passaic
Events
Property Brothers Make Clifton Appearance Property Brothers Make Clifton Appearance
Property Brothers Make Clifton Appearance The Property Brothers promise they're going to bring the show to New Jersey -- but first, they're just dropping in for a book promotion. Jonathan and Drew Scott of the HGTV house-flipping show will be at Barnes & Noble on Route 3 in Clifton Tuesday for a signing of their book "Builder Brothers: Big Plans" at 6:30 p.m.

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Mount Pleasant
Lifestyle
Westchester Chef/Owner Will Be Finalist On Food Network Star Show Westchester Chef/Owner Will Be Finalist On Food Network Star Show
Westchester Chef/Owner Will Be Finalist On Food Network Star Show Restaurateur Christian Petroni of Rye Brook is featured as a contestant on the new season of Food Network Star hosted by Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay, and premiering on Sunday, June 10. Petroni is the co-owner of the Fortina restaurants in Armonk, Yonkers, Rye Brook, Brooklyn and Stamford. He won Season 4 of "Chopped" and has been a judge on the Food Network show. Earlier Daily Voice coverage of Petroni's popular Italian restaurants can be found by clicking here. Culinary superstars Flay and De Laurentiis return to mentor and judge ten culinary hopefuls for a shot at stardo…

SHARE

by Jon Craig
Greenwich
Lifestyle
'Good Morning America' Cuts Back Airtime For Greenwich Anchor Lara Spencer 'Good Morning America' Cuts Back Airtime For Greenwich Anchor Lara Spencer
'Good Morning America' Cuts Back Airtime For Greenwich Anchor Lara Spencer You're about to see a whole lot less of Greenwich's Lara Spencer in the morning, new reports say. Producers of ABC's "Good Morning America" are cutting the news anchor's airtime to focus on the trio of Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos and Michael Strahan, Page Six reports. Spencer's colleague Amy Robach will also be losing time on the show, the article says. Spencer, a longtime co-anchor, has a new production company for lifestyle shows and has signed a new contract with "Good Morning America" to allow her more time away from the camera, Page Six says. The newswoma…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Rivertowns
Business
10,000 Downloads & Counting: Dobbs Ferry Designer Shares Home Advice 10,000 Downloads & Counting: Dobbs Ferry Designer Shares Home Advice
10,000 Downloads & Counting: Dobbs Ferry Designer Shares Home Advice Can you change your life by changing your furniture?  Betsy Helmuth is certain you can. The owner and creative force behind Dobbs Ferry-based Affordable Interior Design is on a mission to improve lives and believes something as simple as changing a stiff leather sofa into a large comfy sectional can bring a family together. Make the seating more comfortable and, Helmuth contends, family and friends will stay longer and want to visit. “It can significantly impact your quality of life,” said Helmuth. "If I didn’t think I was making a difference every single day, I would close up shop.  …

SHARE

by Vira Mamchur Schwartz