Wendy Lau: The House That Instagram Built

07/06/22 • 25 min

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You’re planning on tackling a major renovation or even a weekend DIY project, but where to start? Whether you’re buying your first home or living in your forever home, personal touches are what truly make it yours. In this episode of The Better Buy, content creator and avid DIYer Wendy Lau shares how she set her renovation budget, where she decided to splurge and where to save, and how she threw her plans out the window and went back to the drawing board when faced with unexpected costs.

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The Better Buy is produced by:

Mélanie Berliet - Host/SVP & Group General Manager, Dotdash Meredith Home & Design

Sarah Martens - Senior Editor

Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer, Lifestyle Audio

Jennifer Del Sole - Director of Audio Growth Strategy & Operations

Dominique Arciero - Audio Engineer/Producer

Jeremiah McVay - Script Editor

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For more info visit: bhg.com/thebetterbuy

The Better Buy is produced by:

Mélanie Berliet - Host/SVP & Group General Manager, Dotdash Meredith Home & Design

Sarah Martens - Senior Editor

Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer, Lifestyle Audio

Jennifer Del Sole - Director of Audio Growth Strategy & Operations

Dominique Arciero - Audio Engineer/Producer

Jeremiah McVay - Script Editor

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Dave and Jenny Marrs: The Story Behind ‘Fixer to Fabulous’

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When planning a home renovation, knowing where to splurge and when to save can make a big difference to your budget. In this episode of The Better Buy, Fixer to Fabulous stars Dave and Jenny Marrs share their favorite renovation projects to date (they’ve tackled nearly 300 fixer-uppers!), including expert tips you can put to work in your own home. Learn about the design elements that make the most impact, tips for making your space work for your needs, and the easiest renovation projects to do yourself.

For more info visit: bhg.com/thebetterbuy

The Better Buy is produced by:

Mélanie Berliet - Host/SVP & Group General Manager, Dotdash Meredith Home & Design

Sarah Martens - Senior Editor

Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer

Jennifer Del Sole - Director of Audio Growth Strategy & Operations

Dominique Arciero - Audio Engineer/Producer

Jeremiah McVay - Script Editor

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Julia Marcum: Making a Home Is Making Memories

You’ve found your dream home but now what? There are so many decisions that come after purchasing a home. In this episode of The Better Buy, Julia Marcum, the designer behind Chris Loves Julia, shares the story behind her family’s recent cross-country move. Learn how she chose their fixer-upper home, the story behind her nightmare moving experience (including the red flags you should look for when hiring movers), and the first DIY project she tackled in their new house.

For more info visit: bhg.com/thebetterbuy

The Better Buy is produced by:

Mélanie Berliet - Host/SVP & Group General Manager, Dotdash Meredith Home & Design

Sarah Martens - Senior Editor

Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer, Lifestyle Audio

Jennifer Del Sole - Director of Audio Growth Strategy & Operations

Dominique Arciero - Audio Engineer/Producer

Jeremiah McVay - Script Editor

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