HGTV, you had me at hello

Recently I was on a bit of bed rest because of a knee injury.  I took advantage of that time to clean out the 565 e-mails in my "in" box, and write long overdue responses to personal correspondence.

I'm lying.

I watched HGTV nearly non-stop.  And justified it because we are re-doing the house.  At least we were re-doing the house until I developed a trick knee.

I really thought from past HGTV watching experience, that all HGTV was created equal.  NOT SO.  I've developed some rather strong opinions about what I like to watch, and what I don't ever care to see again.

I tend to gravitate toward the non-gimmicky shows.  The more real, down to earth, non-pissy personalities.  For example, I have a strong attraction to Mike Holmes.  (Not in that way, but in the WOW, I WANT THIS MAN IN OVERALLS TO BUILD MY NEXT HOUSE.)  

A few of my new favorite HGTV shows:

•  Holmes on Homes

•  Design on a Dime

•  House Hunters (and House Hunters International)

•  Curb Appeal

•  Designed to Sell

What's on your HGTV must-see list?

DeeDee can be found loitering at Fiddledeedee