The Better Buy

Sep 27 2023 14
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The Better Buy, a podcast from Better Homes & Gardens is back for Season 2! This season we'll delve into the full home buying process, from house hunting and moving to interior design and landscaping. Each episode will progress through this homeownership journey, with host Mélanie Berliet talking to both experts and celebrities who will share their stories, practical tips, and advice. We’re on a mission to inspire and empower you to create your dream home. New episodes every Wednesday!

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Stephen Orr: Making Renovations Matter

Sep 27 2023 31 mins  
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.

Whitney Leigh Morris: Unhurried Restoration and Biophilic Design

Sep 20 2023 35 mins  
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 o

Carmen Johnston: Bringing a Game Plan into the Garden

Sep 13 2023 34 mins  
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 prod

Katie Lee Biegel: Hosting a Great Party Starts with a Great Plan

Sep 06 2023 32 mins  
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 in

Mika Kleinschmidt: Designing a Dream Space Starts with a Vision

Aug 30 2023 28 mins  
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 functio

Jenna Dewan: Creating a Dream Home, If Not a Forever Home

Aug 23 2023 27 mins  
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

Chris & Calvin LaMont: How They Got to ‘Buy It or Build It’

Aug 16 2023 32 mins  
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 co

Egypt Sherrod: Her Secrets to Real Estate Success After 100 House Flips

Aug 09 2023 31 mins  
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

Welcome to Season 2!

Aug 02 2023 1 mins  
Welcome to the second season of The Better Buy, a podcast from Better Homes & Gardens. Host Melanie Berliet is talking to experts and influencers about the full process of buying and creating a home, from house hunting and when to build vs. buy to sustainable design and landscaping. Upcoming guests include Egypt Sherrod, Jenna Dewan, Chris and Calvin LaMont, and many more. New epis

Chris Lavergne: Transforming Homes into Functional, Renter-Friendly Oases

Aug 17 2022 31 mins  
Investing in real estate can be an overwhelming process with lots of questions along the way. Often it comes down to the right timing and location. In this episode of The Better Buy, media executive and real estate investor Chris Lavergne shares how he built a successful real estate portfolio including a multi-home compound in Upstate New York. Chris offers helpful tips for finding