Quote Originally Posted by Pax View Post
Crankin - I've been saying for years that HGTV is wrecking the home market, everyone thinks they need an open concept floorplan and quartz or granite counters, even first timers who have little money. It's certainly skewing the idea of what a home is supposed to be, not a place to live, but a showplace for entertaining.
I totally agree. I am amazed by the shows where people with small budgets and buying their first home expect granite, hardwoods, etc. Our first house had carpet, vinyl floors in kitchens and baths, and laminate countertops, and I was THRILLED. I was just so excited to be getting into a house with a yard and garage. Times have changed so much.

OTOH, I do appreciate HGTV, as it's really helped me hone in on what I like and don't like, and introduce me to so many places I knew nothing about, especially the international shows. I eat that stuff up, and it's funny, too, since we aren't even homeowners any more and don't really have a home base other than for short-term.