Home remodeling shows have been a popular TV staple for decades, captivating audiences with the transformations of homes from drab and outdated to stunning and modern. Shows like Fixer Uppers and Property Brothers have become media franchises in their own right, making bona fide celebrities out of their hosts, like Chip and Joanna Gaines, and Drew and Jonathan Scott, reiterating the popularity and power that home renovation shows have with audiences nationwide.  But what exactly is it about remodeling shows that people find so appealing? And what can we learn from them when it comes to renovating our own homes? They Provide a Sense of Escapism Viewers of Hometown or Property Brothers can watch as a team of experts transforms a home to exceed the homeowner’s wildest dreams and expectations, momentarily casting them and their newly minted house in the national viewing spotlight. For homeowners considering a renovation, it can provide a vicarious experience, prompting them to prioritize the remodel they may have been putting off. And for homeowners already in mid-renovation, they will get a sense of what to expect when the finished product of their own house gets the big reveal.  They’re Inspirational (and Aspirational) If you’ve thought...