The best home improvement shows on HBO Max in 2024
If you’re looking for some home improvement inspiration, HBO Max can help. The streaming service is full of engaging home renovation and decoration shows to give you your next big project idea.
1. Love It or List It
In the reality TV show Love It or List It, homeowners are faced with a choice between staying in their current home after a renovation or finding a new house. Designer Hilary Farr renovates their existing home to meet the needs of the homeowners better, and David Visentin tempts them to leave by taking them to new properties. You can binge-watch 19 seasons on HBO Max.
2. In With the Old
Neglected historic homes find new life in the TV series In With the Old. The show follows restoration experts with each episode showcasing the challenges of preserving historic charm and character while incorporating modern amenities. Five seasons are currently streaming on Max.
3. Fixer Upper
Fixer Upper is a popular home renovation and design show featuring Chip and Joanna Gaines. The series showcases stunning, farmhouse-inspired transformations — though the couple may be responsible for the proliferation of shiplap in interior design. Five seasons are available on HBO Max.
4. Good Bones
Mother-daughter duo Karen E Laine and Mina Starsiak Hawk transform rundown Indianapolis properties into beautiful, modern homes. Karen draws upon her real estate experience while Mina uses her design skills to tackle each project with creative solutions. You can find eight seasons on Max.
5. Ugliest House in America
Ugliest House in America brings some levity to the home renovation genre. Comedian and actress Retta tours the ugliest homes in the U.S. before crowning the worst of the worst. Then, designer Alison Victoria surprises the homeowners with a $150,000 renovation. Four seasons are available on HBO Max.
6. Windy City Dream Home
Alison Victoria transforms her current Chicago office into her dream home in Windy City Dream Home. The 6,700-square-foot warehouse from the 1920s stretches Victoria’s design and renovation skills.
7. HGTV Dream Home
The popular long-running series HGTV Dream Home is a sweepstakes giveaway of a meticulously designed home in an idyllic location. The series showcases the latest design trends, balancing comfort and style.
8. First Time Fixer
First-time home renovators tackle fixer-uppers in First Time Fixer. If you’re curious about the real challenges and rewards that come with tackling your own renovations, this show can give you an idea of what to expect. HBO Max is currently streaming five seasons.
9. Design Goals
In Design Goals, Brittany Baker and Annie Hawkins help clients bring their dream designs to life with clever DIYs and budget-friendly finds. If you’re looking for a thrifty home renovation show, this new series is worth checking out.
10. Small Town Potential
If you’ve ever dreamed about moving to a small town and fixing up a quaint home, Small Town Potential can provide plenty of inspiration. Davina Thomasula and Kristin Leitheuser transform homes in New York’s Hudson Valley. The one-season series is currently airing new episodes on Sundays.