Amanda Harding’s dream is for Joanna Gaines to finally leave Texas to film home makeovers in Pennsylvania, so Jo could perfect all the home decor projects she’s begun. Amanda is our in-house HGTV expert, since she gets the chance to blend her passions for home decor and design with entertainment writing. She follows everything there is to know about the latest home reno shows by watching them, staying in touch with the PR reps at HGTV, and reading the personal blogs and social media accounts of the series stars. She’s also a Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul aficionado and stays up to date on the latest tea from the British royal family.
Amanda joined the Showbiz Cheat Sheet team in 2017. When she’s not dreaming of ways to update her kitchen, you might find her reading a favorite from Stephen King. See more from Amanda at Red Tricycle or her Muck Rack profile.
Even celebrities fall victim to crappy contractors. 'Good Girls' star Christina Hendricks recently showed the status of her renovation on social media, and it's not looking good.
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'Better Call Saul' writers turned down plain white walls in favor of some very special 'Breaking Bad' fan art. Now those images are turning into a book.
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'Better Call Saul' fans have to wait until 2022 for the final season to drop. For now, these 5 shows can help pass the time while they wait for Jimmy McGill to come back.
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'Cheap Old Houses' on HGTV is the latest renovation reality show, but with a twist. This series advocates for smart, thoughtful renovations and preserving the history of older houses.
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'Better Call Saul' could have easily fallen into the same trap as many prequels before as the lesser to the original, 'Breaking Bad.' But instead, this series thrives because of 1 very obvious reason.
Following Joanna Gaines' advice has never tasted so sweet. The HGTV star recently told fans about one sweet routine she follows every day at the same time.