I’ve got some exciting news to share with you! As you may know, I’ve been the carpenter on HGTV’s Designed to Sell for the past several years. I’ve had a blast transforming outdated homes into hot properties, while maximizing homeowners’ dollars. Now, I am thrilled to tell you that I’ll be starring as a contractor on HGTV’s all new series, Curb Appeal the Block.
Curb Appeal the Block is different from any home design and renovation show you’ve seen before. Each episode, I’ll be tackling projects that focus on heightening the beauty and value of homes through exterior renovations, front façades and unique landscaping techniques. Wondering how that’s different from other shows? The cool thing about this series is that on each episode I’ll perform a $20,000 makeover on a house, while completing renovation projects on accessory houses in the neighborhood to improve the curb appeal of the entire block!
Designer John Gidding will team up with my custom design and construction company, Wade Taylor Unique Design Build, to transform neighborhoods, one front yard at a time. Expect tons of design and landscaping tips mixed in with all of the surprises that make reality shows irresistibly fun to watch!
We’re scheduled to start shooting Curb Appeal the Block next week. I can hardly wait to roll up my sleeves and get busy! The show will premiere in spring, 2010. Until then, you can catch me on Designed to Sell on HGTV.
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January 1st, 2010 at 3:05 pm
i saw your show on hgtv my boyfrend and i love it my boyfrend is mike we got our home 9 or 10 yrs ago we have not had the money to do eny work one our home mike is a contractor works verry hard the yard is bad verry bad the house is brick the yard mud we have trees is 150yers old that we love verry much please if you can help us please please thank you verry much dana 641 log cabin ct. kennesaw ga
January 3rd, 2010 at 12:48 am
We just caught an episode of your new show and are really enjoying it. We were wondering though, how do you find the houses that you makeover? Is there some contest or entry of some sorts?
We hope your show makes it big and we will continue to watch it.
January 4th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
LOVE the show! Could you please consider doing some things to the City of Atlanta also?! Other major cities look clean and landscaped. Some places in Atlanta do, and so many others places don’t! Sydney Marcus Blvd. is aweful! The downtown connector is aweful. Most of the exits are aweful!
How about considering some areas in East Lake, Atlanta? Kirkwood!
Great jobs to all of you for what you have done, and are doing!
January 8th, 2010 at 9:34 am
Please let us know if there is a way to nominate a house. I inherited my parent’s house when I was 11 years old. I have done my very best to make it a beautiful home but have had a hard time with limited funds. My house is easily the ugliest on the block and it is quite embarrassing. My neighbor’s have even gone as far as giving me some of their plants to help spruce it up. Gotta love ‘em!
Austin, TX
January 8th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
Hey everyone!
Thanks for tuning in to Curb Appeal. I am so glad you’re enjoying the show! To nominate your home or neighborhood for a makeover on any HGTV show, visit:
http://www.hgtv.com/on-tv/be-on-hgtv/index.html
From there, you can view all of the shows that are seeking potential guests. Casting is an ongoing process and the list is updated frequently, so please continue to check back.
There are also plenty of simple, do-it-yourself home improvement and landscaping ideas on the Curb Appeal website at:
http://www.hgtv.com/topics/curb-appeal/index.html
Thanks again for watching!
Chip
January 9th, 2010 at 1:55 am
Hi,
I enjoy your show. It is amazing how you can transform an ugly home to treasure. My name is Betty Johnson. I live at 324 Wood Avenue, Boston, MA. I would like to nominate my house and a few of my neighbor homes? I had someone helping me fix my home, but he had an aneurism then a stroke, leaving at a loss of what to do and how to do it with minimal funds. Please help me and my neighbors.
I can be reach by email or phone (617-438-1262).
Thanks in advance for your help,
Seeking curb appeal
January 9th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
How would one go about being on the Curb Appeal Blocl show?
January 9th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
I just wanted to say how much I enjoy the new show “Curb Appeal/ The Block. I just wish that is could be an hour show. They have “Holmes on Homes on there for an hour, so I think this show is much better & would love it if they would extend it to an hour. Would be so worh it. I think that Chip has a fantastic personality on that show. A great addition & I also Love John Giddeon. Two of my favorite’s. I watch HGTV almost exclusively, though they do tend to repeat a lot of their program.s Keep up the great program & again I hope it goes to an hour show.
Thank’s, Jane
January 9th, 2010 at 10:26 pm
Want to say what a great show I think Curb Appeal/The Block is. I think that is a fantastic way to make the neighborhood look fantastic. I think that John Gidding is one of the best designer’s I have seen. I have set my TV to tape your show’s. Do not want to miss any of them. I just wish that it was an hour show instead of a half hour.
Chip, I wish you & John & the rest of the team the very best of luck with your new show. I live in St.Peters, MO which is a suburb of St.Louis,MO. To bad your not in MO.
Again Good Luck
Jane
January 10th, 2010 at 1:38 am
Hi,
from South Texas
Love the show!!! I am wandering the same thing as all these other post? I do not see a reply/answer to any of them.
How do you pick the house and can one be submitted?
Best wishes and much success in twenty10!
Thank you for responding……
January 13th, 2010 at 11:35 am
We live in PineLake, Georgia, in a 1950’s ranch. My husband is in the military, and is constantly deploying, which makes it hard to renevate our home. Our basement was flooded by the 100 year flood last fall, and he was in Iraq at the time.
This area would be perfect for your show. Please come by, and check it out. Thanks.
M
January 15th, 2010 at 9:50 am
Greetings~
I was wondering if I can nominate an area of my city, Albany, NY, that I do not live in? There is a main street that is undergoing a transformation with road repairs, business revitalization, etc., but the houses are run down. It looks like a great location to live in, but needs beautification seriously. There is a brand new public library, arts movie theater, restaurants, and a fairly busy road that is one of the main entrances to our city. Could be extremely charming, but not unless there is organization behind the renovation. Thanks for the good works you are doing!
January 17th, 2010 at 10:06 pm
I love this show. I watch HGTV all the time and this is by far the best show. We bought our house in 2005 and have done some work in the interior but none outside due to financial reasons and medical reasons as well.Our neighborhood needs alot of help including our home and several homes on our block. We live just one block from the bay overlooking NYC skyline. This neighborhood could be so much better with a little TLC from your team. The beach could use some help as well. Our front yard has no appeal to it and no color, just plain white. The back yard is just dirt and several tall trees. Please help us out as well as our neighbors. I am your biggest fan from Middletown NJ.
January 24th, 2010 at 1:07 am
Why is it I never see any shows from northern Calif. I live in a rural area and need help. Don’t know what to do with a hillside yard with nothing but trees. There are 7 other house in our cove. You must cross over a small bridge to reach us on a gravel road. Help we need Curb Appeal the Block.
January 25th, 2010 at 10:12 am
I got a email asking wher my neighbor is please call 678 445 3341 or 770 833 6318 thanks somuch
January 25th, 2010 at 10:14 am
I love hgtv pleas help me
March 15th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT OF DOING CURB APPEAL FROM “WATER FRONT”. IF SO, I HAVE THE HOME IN DESPERATE NEED OF APPEAL. MY HUSBAND WORKS VERY HARD AS A FIREFIGHTER BUT HE BELIEVES HE IS ALSO A LANDSCAPER/CONTRACTOR/ELECTRICIAN, ETC. CAN YOU HELP ME HELP HIM? THANKS FOR THE CONSIDERATION, “JINX”
April 20th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
I love to watch Curb Appeal - great ideas for fair weather destinations.
How about a real challenge - a home that must endure the seasonal changes.
Hope you consider coming to help. My neighbors actually talk and make fun of my ‘lack of curb appeal’
Desperate in Drexel Hill
June 28th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
When is the new season going to start? I LOVE your show and yet I am tired of watching the re-runs…lol!
August 4th, 2010 at 7:06 am
I am just searching for related web sites for my job as well as I happened to find out yours. Gives thanks for the outstanding your website content.
August 9th, 2010 at 2:36 pm
I have been watching HGTG for several years and have been able to incorporate many of your ideas for our home. I have aways like Curb Appeal (in fact, that was the first show we watched and have been hooked ever since). Now here comes Curb Appeal The Block and you have an absolute winner.
We live in the foothills of Clovis, CA and our “block” is a dirt road leading to several homes, ours being at the end of the road. Trying to incorporate Curb Appeal has been a priority as well as a challange for us but I feel we are making strides. Today I was watching the Curb Appeal that included two homes as well as the Baptist Church, wonderful!
You focus on porches, and we have tried to make ours “inviting”, but it is lacking something.
I do notice that all of the home owners seem to be in their 30’s, no “older” people. We have lived in our home for 20 years and have updated it considerably. I am 72 and my husband is 82. Any chance you could find it in your heart to consider our home for a make over? Sincerely, Bonnie Golden
August 9th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
Plese see above, 10558 Millerton Road, Clovis, CA 93619
August 9th, 2010 at 4:38 pm
I have watched HGTV for years, Curb Appeal The Block, is the
best out there. John, Chip and Kim are a great team!!!
August 19th, 2010 at 12:34 am
I am really appreciative to the source of this post for getting this fair and enlightening article here for us. We really value ur effort. Keep up the charming process. . . .
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:39 am
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August 23rd, 2010 at 1:01 am
Great post! I initially discovered your website a week or so ago, and I blog the very same day. I have a few cool thoughts for some upcoming posts you could write. I’ll shoot you an email later. Keep up the great work.
October 5th, 2010 at 4:53 pm
Aw, this was a really quality post. In theory I’d like to write like this also - taking time and real effort to make a good article… but what can I say… I procrastinate alot and never seem to get anything done… Regards
November 18th, 2010 at 10:35 pm
Thanks for your share! very impressive!
January 11th, 2011 at 8:20 pm
I’m an area contractor and I am beginning to see that individuals simply want to fix up their existing house making it more livable given that they will not be selling anytime soon. It is really a pity what the current home market has been doing. With that said renovation is surely a wise decision for howowners thinking about staying put.
January 22nd, 2011 at 7:52 pm
It’s a tiring season, the HEAT mighta tripped a bit, but we know they are coming back hard, playoff time its on!
April 16th, 2011 at 11:11 am
I absolutely love watching HGTV’s home renovation shows! It gives me such inspiration for my own property.
June 30th, 2011 at 10:19 am
I watch DIY network all the time when I am home. I have never seen an episode of any of the shows in my area. I love watching the shows and have always wished that you guys could some day come do a show here. I love curb appeal, the block and wished I could get my neighbors and myself a spot on the show because with us having fairly new homes, our yards are horrid. My neighbor has been trying to sell his home and can’t, one reason is the yard. Please, please help us.
Mobile, Alabama
July 27th, 2011 at 12:15 pm
Curb appeal the block has really helped me with my own yard. My husband and I work outside almost every weekend. It would be nice if the show came to Sierra Vista Arizona. There are a couple houses on my block that need serious help. I have to walk in the street with my daughter’s stroller just to get by one house.
August 7th, 2011 at 12:52 am
How can someone get on the Curb Appeal - The Block show?