Episodes

  • Stephen Orr: Making Renovations Matter

    Stephen Orr: Making Renovations Matter
    Sep 27 2023
    When given the chance to turn a 1760s Cape Cod home into his forever home, Better Homes & Gardens Editor-in-Chief Stephen Orr jumped at the opportunity—but his 11-month renovation wasn’t without some challenges. In this week’s episode of The Better Buy, Orr shares his renovation journey, from buying a historical Cape house to balancing traditional features with modern needs. Also in this episode, host Mélanie Berliet chats with Samir Patel of Discover Personal Loans about how the right loan can support your home improvement goals. For more info visit: bhg.com/thebetterbuy The Better Buy is produced by: Mélanie Berliet - Host/SVP & Group General Manager, Dotdash Meredith Home & Design Lauren Phillips - Associate Director, Special Projects Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer, Lifestyle Audio Jennifer Del Sole - Director of Audio Growth Strategy & Operations Jeremiah McVay - Producer/Editor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Whitney Leigh Morris: Unhurried Restoration and Biophilic Design

    Whitney Leigh Morris: Unhurried Restoration and Biophilic Design
    Sep 20 2023
    Known for the “right-sized” approach she takes to designing her homes, Whitney Leigh Morris is an expert at creating spaces where she and her family can live both comfortably and responsibly. She’s also become a trusted source of guidance and advice for those who’d similarly like to improve the harmony between their lives and the environments they inhabit. In this episode of The Better Buy, Morris shares tips for living luxuriously in small spaces, how and when to swap out home items for lower environmental impact, and the principle of immersing spaces in nature known as biophilic design. For more info visit: bhg.com/thebetterbuy The Better Buy is produced by: Mélanie Berliet - Host/SVP & Group General Manager, Dotdash Meredith Home & Design Lauren Phillips - Associate Director, Special Projects Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer, Lifestyle Audio Jennifer Del Sole - Director of Audio Growth Strategy & Operations Jeremiah McVay - Producer/Editor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Carmen Johnston: Bringing a Game Plan into the Garden

    Carmen Johnston: Bringing a Game Plan into the Garden
    Sep 13 2023
    Carmen Johnston is an expert gardener and landscaper who helps homeowners across the country reimagine their outdoor spaces. In this episode of The Better Buy, Johnston shares her gardening tool must-haves, her tips for crafting the yard of your dreams, and her advice for anyone just beginning their gardening journey. For more info visit: bhg.com/thebetterbuy The Better Buy is produced by: Mélanie Berliet - Host/SVP & Group General Manager, Dotdash Meredith Home & Design Lauren Phillips - Associate Director, Special Projects Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer, Lifestyle Audio Jennifer Del Sole - Director of Audio Growth Strategy & Operations Jeremiah McVay - Producer/Editor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Katie Lee Biegel: Hosting a Great Party Starts with a Great Plan

    Katie Lee Biegel: Hosting a Great Party Starts with a Great Plan
    Sep 6 2023
    Katie Lee Biegel, co-host of Food Network’s ‘The Kitchen,’ cookbook author, television food critic, and co-founder of the organic line of wine, Kind of Wild, knows a thing or two about entertaining. In this episode of The Better Buy she shares her go-to tips for entertaining at home, including how she handles the unexpected and the importance of staying organized. For more info visit: bhg.com/thebetterbuy The Better Buy is produced by: Mélanie Berliet - Host/SVP & Group General Manager, Dotdash Meredith Home & Design Lauren Phillips - Associate Director, Special Projects Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer, Lifestyle Audio Jennifer Del Sole - Director of Audio Growth Strategy & Operations Jeremiah McVay - Producer/Editor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Mika Kleinschmidt: Designing a Dream Space Starts with a Vision

    Mika Kleinschmidt: Designing a Dream Space Starts with a Vision
    Aug 30 2023
    Mika Kleinschmidt is a Tampa-based realtor and the creative force behind Dirt 2 Design, a company that designs and builds custom homes. In her HGTV show, 100 Day Dream Home, she works with her husband to design, build, and finish dream homes in just 100 days. In this episode of The Better Buy, Kleinschmidt discusses the importance of collaboration in the design process, why functionality is at the foundation of her creative process, and what she’s learned during her years as a business owner. For more info visit: bhg.com/thebetterbuy The Better Buy is produced by: Mélanie Berliet - Host/SVP & Group General Manager, Dotdash Meredith Home & Design Lauren Phillips - Associate Director, Special Projects Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer, Lifestyle Audio Jennifer Del Sole - Director of Audio Growth Strategy & Operations Jeremiah McVay - Producer/Editor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Jenna Dewan: Creating a Dream Home, If Not a Forever Home

    Jenna Dewan: Creating a Dream Home, If Not a Forever Home
    Aug 23 2023
    Jenna Dewan is an actress, dancer, mom, and partner, among many other things, and she’s made a mission out of creating a home that exudes good energy, without being too precious. In this episode of The Better Buy, Dewan shares the evolution of her design style over the years, how she incorporates repurposed or refurbished furniture into her space, and whether her current home is a forever home. For more info visit: bhg.com/thebetterbuy The Better Buy is produced by: Mélanie Berliet - Host/SVP & Group General Manager, Dotdash Meredith Home & Design Lauren Phillips - Associate Director, Special Projects Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer, Lifestyle Audio Jennifer Del Sole - Director of Audio Growth Strategy & Operations Jeremiah McVay - Producer/Editor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Chris & Calvin LaMont: How They Got to ‘Buy It or Build It’

    Chris & Calvin LaMont: How They Got to ‘Buy It or Build It’
    Aug 16 2023
    These twin brothers have worked their way up from two guys and a truck with a small business to self-made developers trying to make homeownership dreams attainable for people in all communities. In this episode of The Better Buy, Chris and Calvin LaMont of HGTV’s Buy It or Build It talk through their journey to becoming self-made developers, how they developed their design and construction skills, and how to decide whether you should build or buy your next home. For more info visit: bhg.com/thebetterbuy The Better Buy is produced by: Mélanie Berliet - Host/SVP & Group General Manager, Dotdash Meredith Home & Design Lauren Phillips - Associate Director, Special Projects Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer, Lifestyle Audio Jennifer Del Sole - Director of Audio Growth Strategy & Operations Jeremiah McVay - Producer/Editor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Egypt Sherrod: Her Secrets to Real Estate Success After 100 House Flips

    Egypt Sherrod: Her Secrets to Real Estate Success After 100 House Flips
    Aug 9 2023
    The decision to get into real estate—whether you’re looking for a property to flip or a place to live—is a tricky one. Real estate expert, designer, and Married to Real Estate host Egypt Sherrod has finished more than 100 house flips. In this episode of The Better Buy, Egypt shares her secrets to picking the perfect property, how to know when to renovate and when it’s time to move on, and what home upgrades most beautify a space. For more info visit: bhg.com/thebetterbuy The Better Buy is produced by: Mélanie Berliet - Host/SVP & Group General Manager, Dotdash Meredith Home & Design Lauren Phillips - Associate Director, Special Projects Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer, Lifestyle Audio Jennifer Del Sole - Director of Audio Growth Strategy & Operations Jeremiah McVay - Producer/Editor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 mins