User Reviews

I love Jonathan and I what he's doing restoring old houses but I've yet to watch an episode where I was blown away by the design. Most of the time I'm saying no, no, no! Nothing seems cohesive in the design. These people spend close to 200 grand or more and I'm wondering where it goes. I hate to say this but I agree with a lot of the other reviews that say that the designer is not up to par. She just put a small blue hexagon tile in the entry way and mud room and then chose a dark gray larger hexagon tile in the kitchen and the rest of the first floor was refinished hardwood. Too many flooring styles on the same floor which made it seem even more chopped up and not cohesive. She also used a garish blue color for trim in the kitchen(with dark green appliances, which could have and should have been gorgeous) and dining room. Top this off with the most heinous, busy green print wallpaper in the office(same floor) and you see what I mean about not having a cohesive design. They spent 200 grand and were expecting a new laundry room with a small addition and they got a small laundry closet(no room to fold, hang items or even store laundry items) I would have been so let down by this and I got the feeling the husband wasn't impressed. I'm not impressed with any of her choices from paint color to flooring to light fixtures or anything quite frankly. Like I said, I just love Jonathan and his mission to restore old houses but I feel the designer has got to go.

There are a lot of "fixer" shows out there, this seems genuine. The host Jonathan Knight seems to be truly devoted. We get his passion for restoring historic Northeastern farmhouses. I'm from a Mayflower family, so I Love that. His personality is sweet, energetic and someone who wants to make his folks happy.

The hosts really seem to genuinely care about the stories behind these beautiful old homes and do their best to breathe new life into each one.

He's great and seems very sincere. The designer acts so phony and her exaggerated facial and hand gestures are hard to watch! She thinks she's funny but she's just "overacting" and detracts from the actual story. Lose the bad actor designer or include less of her!!

Jonathon, please lose this designer, her color choices are so aweful it makes me not want to watch anymore. She has no taste when it comes to color. Yuck! She also presents herself as the star of the show, but should be kept in the background or better yet lose her, you can do so much better with a designer who can really design a home.

The host is fun to watch as he gets excited about all aspects of the renovation. I love the desire to honor the history of the homes while making them livable for a modern family.

I've read multiple complaints about the designer. Actually I think her work is overall good. Although there have been some unfortunate choices (beautiful exterior trim with no visible contrast to the wall color, large neon light of words in bedroom, stark modern black/white painting in otherwise cozy dining room), most of her designs have been attractive and clearly what the homeowners want/in their style.

Happy homeowners should be more important than striving to cater to the varying tastes of viewers. I think the homeowners being pleased consistently will be a strong factor in the shows success, in addition to the likeable host and quality work.

P. S. You hear that some of these shows are fake, with hosts not actually doing the work portrayed. Haha, after watching 3 episodes, I find myself really hoping he is legitimately that involved.

I love Jonathan Knight, he is genuinely sincere, not a drama queen and gets his hands dirty doing the remodels with his very funny sidekick designer. I love their ideas and we don't get to see too much of his personal life on the show.

I love the show, the renovations and Jonathan's personality and excitement for what he does. However, I don't like the designs of Kristina and her personality is definitely off-putting. She talks too much, tries to take over the show and her cackling laughter is quite annoying. He needs someone that more compliments his personality where there is better chemistry and better design. This is one of the best home renovation shows on television but it is definitely spoiled by her. A little less Kristina, more Jonathan and even more of his farm and animals would improve things. Sitting with the clients and getting their style works better than taking them to side trips that picks out a color they like. I honestly mute the volume when she goes on and on.

I adore Jonathan...his personality is suave and a refreshing take, when doing his thing on the show. But that assistant has no business on a show, especially one that exemplifies good hearty designs and having a laugh or two which is so nice. Its wholly her personality. Not deliberately wanting to piss anyone off, but she offers no "good design" just lousy practicality. Please try-on another assistant and move this one aside.

I need a BFF like him, he cares about what he does.

Jonathan seems like such a good guy. Caring and real. I enjoy watching him and the passion he has for what he is doing. He is a definite 10. What drags this show down is the designer. I feel bad saying that because she also seems like a nice person but her design choices are either too much or too little, never striking just the right balance. I give her a 4. She has too much control for someone who's mediocre at what she does. Jonathan would be better off finding someone who is a top-notch designer. Anyway, I still watch because I like what he's doing a lot.

I love this show for the host and the old houses he brings to light. I hope he really loves this work and is doing some of it himself as it shows The designer seems the wrong fit to this style and rhythm. Would love to continue to watch but the designer needs to change.

Jonathan puts his heart and soul into every project! So much work goes into these major renovations. Love seeing it all come together and how happy the homeowners are!!

I love the show I just hope there will be more, I knew Jon from a long time ago his love for animals and the care he puts into his work is awesome he puts a lot of care into his work.

Was so unpleasantly suprised to see the episode from 5-7-24. I adore Jon Knight and have watched him faithfully since his first series began. He is one of the only featured stars who actually restores and preserves historical treasures. He is very skilled and generally displays so much talent and good taste. Since Christina has gained more control of the design concepts, I have been less impressed. She is lovely and they both treat people so kindly and respectfully, however, she has been making unpleasant choices. The farmhouse featured on this episode was gorgeous before any renovations began. It looked far worse when the show ended. Why would the original front door be ignored as an entrance to open in to a closet. The color choices and horrific wallpaper made me shudder. If it were my home I'd detonate a bomb inside.

I went into watching this show with low expectations. I love New Kids on the Block and Jonathan Knight, so why do I care about him fixing farmhouses.

I was shocked with how much I enjoyed it. So much personality and did some amazing remodels.

It was a side of Jonathan I wasn't expecting and it was perfect.

I was making jokes that they'll have Jonathan Knight farmhouse toolkits that they will expect us to buy and put next to my NKOTB collection. I would really buy one.

The transformations were amazing, the families are great, and I loved the episode where we saw all the New Kids. It was perfect. Keep them coming.

I absolutely love this show. Jonathan has such great morals and such a good heart in preserving these old farmhouses. There hasn't been much on tv lately and ran across this show and love, love it. Jon and Kristina work so good together and really compliment each other. Lot of integrity. Please want to see more of this. I love horses and animals and always wanted to live on a small farm but couldn't find anything I could afford. First time I saw this was yesterday and watched six episodes straight through. Please want to see more!!!! Thanks.

Hello Johnathan & Christine I just wanted to say I faithfully watch ur Reno show. I saw today U did the Proctor House I'd not seen that house in 30 plus yrs Oh my name is Arlene Proctor my husband had the Salem witches in his family tree we always made the trip to Salem every year I saw the outcome of the Proctor House I bet ole J Proctor is smiling down at the amazing work U 2 did for the new owners & great idea for the butterflies. As kids we always got creeped out by the noises we would hear & I was maybe 16 yrs old I hoped those beautiful butterflies help them out some Thank U both for bringing life back to so many homes Best to U both Arlene Proctor.

This show is great! Jonathan Knight really believes in preserving the integrity of this homes and his team is amazing! HGTV is right on with this show!

The first season I had my complaints, but overall enjoyed the show. The second season, though, seems like every episode is more than half-filled with fluff.

I'm glad he's happily married, I love his farm and his Mom, and that he tries new things. However....and that's a big HOWEVER...I want to see the construction, restoration, design and end result of the homes they renovate. I don't mind a little fluff, but now every show is chock-full of nothing but side excursions to his home, shopping, doing ridiculous crafts, phony meeting set ups in stores so the designer can then complain about "this is why I always shop alone." And other miscellaneous stuff I don't care to watch.

Please, please, please, drop most of the fluff. Just a little introduction at home before leaving to begin the reno part of the show works perfectly. Then show us the work being done, the progress and good, long shots of the end result.

Also, what is the deal with the costs this show projects. I cannot fathom the work they do costing this much. It must all go towards having "Jonathan Knight" renovate your home, so you can say he did. Otherwise, where the heck is this money going?!!

And lastly, please tell the designer to chill a bit. I'm not a fan of a lot of her designs, but most of the homeowners seem to love them, so they're getting what they wanted. But she is so loud and obnoxious; I get the feeling she's nervous to be on TV and is over-acting, trying to be extra funny to hide that fact. Maybe have her work with someone to calm her down before the director calls "Action!".

I really hope, if they stay on air, they'll seriously listen to viewers and fix some of these things. I see a lot of people have complained about the designs and the designer, as well as the fluff. I see some questions about cost as well, but I don't see that changing. Although I cannot imagine where that money is going except into Jonathan Knight's pocket.

Bottom line for me, if this show continues to be nothing but fluff, I see no reason to continue watching. Fast-forwarding thru most of a show to see a handful of quick, short images of results is not enjoyable viewing.

Love this show so far. Haven't watched any HGTV in many years, but I love the New England setting and the passion of the crew and their love of old properties. I question some of the repeat bold colors of the designer but I'm sure she's talented and knows more than I do:)

Season One - much enjoyed discovering legendary farm-houses. I love being able to learn "history" on such an enjoyable level of bringing something back into usefulness. Season Two - morphing into the personal that I have no interest in. Several shows of a similar nature "reality" are doing the same thinking that I am anticipating with bated-breath to somehow be privy to their life. Wrong assumption. This show will lose me mid-season if it continues into his second life of show-biz. The designs are losing in the imagination & character department. Don't go the way of "Home Town" - they lost my interest 2 years ago.