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Last Day to Enter for a Chance to Win the HGTV Green Home!

Posted by fcole – May 9, 2008 9:07 AM

Just a reminder that the first HGTV Green Home Sweepstakes ends today at 5pm ET. Continue reading »

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Want to Peek Behind the Curtain?

Posted by fcole – May 2, 2008 11:03 AM

Here's a look at a few of the people who put the HGTV Dream Home tour together each year. Continue reading »

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Your Very Own California Vineyard

Posted by fcole – April 18, 2008 11:34 AM

Well since I can't tease you with clues today, let's go home shopping instead. Continue reading »

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Announcing the Location of HGTV Dream Home 2009!

Posted by fcole – April 16, 2008 10:01 AM

We've finally reached the end of the road leading to the next spectacular HGTV Dream Home. Continue reading »

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One Last Clue and Then We Tell

Posted by fcole – April 11, 2008 2:37 PM

All right, here is the last clue to the location of HGTV Dream Home 2009. This one's pretty tough. Continue reading »

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Have you seen the mystery dog?

Posted by fcole – April 4, 2008 10:29 AM

The last clue to the location of HGTV Dream Home 2009 involved a redwood door, but somehow a mysterious Siberian Husky has crashed the party. Continue reading »

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Clue #10: Check Behind the Door for Another Clue

Posted by fcole – March 28, 2008 1:34 PM

At first, this might seem like just an innocent home improvement project from HGTV's Carter Oosterhouse. But it does have a connection to the location of HGTV Dream Home 2009. Continue reading »

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Clue #9: Decorating With Yellow

Posted by fcole – March 21, 2008 2:27 PM

It's Good Friday, so I think I'll throw out a pretty good clue today. Continue reading »

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HGTV Green Home Sweepstakes Has Started!

Posted by fcole – March 21, 2008 9:42 AM

Today's the day you can start entering for a chance to win the first-ever HGTV Green Home! Continue reading »

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Video: Winner Stephanie Dee Answers Your Questions!

Posted by fcole – March 19, 2008 3:01 PM

We collected some questions from the blog and sent a video producer along Sunday to record HGTV Dream Home winner Stephanie Dee's answers. Continue reading »

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Coming Soon: HGTV Dream Home Winner Answers Your Questions

Posted by fcole – March 18, 2008 5:09 PM

If you remember, a couple of weeks ago I asked for questions that you would ask the HGTV Dream Home winner. Stay tuned, because we'll have videos ready this week where HGTV Dream Home 2008 grand prize winner Stephanie Dee... Continue reading »

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Find Out Who Wins Tonight!

Posted by fcole – March 16, 2008 2:45 PM

It's Sunday, and that means we're announcing the grand prize winner of the HGTV Dream Home Giveaway! Be sure to watch the live HGTV television special tonight at 9pm ET/6pm PT to see who's moving to the Florida Keys. And... Continue reading »

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Clue #8: Can You Name the 31st State?

Posted by fcole – March 14, 2008 1:58 PM

The last clue pretty much spelled out the state we've selected for the location of HGTV Dream Home 2009, but I'll remove any doubt today. Yes, we're headed to a state known for sunny coastlines, snowy mountains, natural wonders and... Continue reading »

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Clue #7: Take a Journey to the City of Lights

Posted by fcole – March 11, 2008 1:23 PM

Browse through the slide show of the entertainment room in the HGTV Dream Home in the Florida Keys for the latest clue to the location of next year's home. This time I haven't added a new image featuring a board... Continue reading »

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Clue #6: We've Got a Monopoly on Clues

Posted by fcole – March 7, 2008 4:29 PM

Here's today's clue to the location of the next HGTV Dream Home. I've just added a new image to the slide show of the children's bedroom in the HGTV Dream Home in Islamorada. Flip through the images and look for... Continue reading »

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Did you catch the clue in last night's House Hunters?

Posted by fcole – March 7, 2008 9:51 AM

Good morning and happy Friday! I see many of you watched last night and got the special clue we placed in House Hunters. But if you missed it, and haven't checked the comments from the previous post, the clue was... Continue reading »

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Clue #5: You'll Need to Go House Hunting

Posted by fcole – March 4, 2008 4:04 PM

We're going to do something a little different with this clue. Watch House Hunters this Thursday night (March 6) at 10/9c for a juicy clue to the location of the next HGTV Dream Home. I promise it's not another Scrabble... Continue reading »

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What would you ask the winner?

Posted by fcole – March 3, 2008 9:36 AM

If you could be there the moment we tell someone they've just won the HGTV Dream Home in the Florida Keys, what question would you ask? Add your question to the comments below, and we'll pick the best ones. We'll... Continue reading »

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Clue #4: Lounging in the Florida Keys

Posted by fcole – February 29, 2008 9:27 AM

As you may have noticed, we like using the Scrabble board to give out hints to the location. I just replaced one of the images in the sitting room and day lounge slide show to sneak in a new Scrabble... Continue reading »

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Today We Had the Winner Drawing

Posted by fcole – February 28, 2008 3:58 PM

This morning at about 10am Knoxville time, we had the random drawing to select the Grand Prize Winner of the 2008 HGTV Dream Home Giveaway. No, I can't tell you who won. (I don't know the name of the winner,... Continue reading »

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Clue #3: Fun and Games in the Dining Area

Posted by fcole – February 26, 2008 4:14 PM

We've added an image to the slide show of the dining area in HGTV's Dream Home in the Florida Keys. Look for the icon and you'll know you've come to the right spot. And to recap the clues so far,... Continue reading »

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Clue #2: Look What's New in the Foyer

Posted by fcole – February 22, 2008 9:55 AM

We've added a new photo to the slide show of the foyer in HGTV Dream Home 2008, see if you can find the golden ticket. Look for this icon on the new image related to the clue. And remember the... Continue reading »

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Clue #1: Where No HGTV Dream Home Has Gone Before

Posted by fcole – February 19, 2008 5:07 PM

The entry period for the 2008 home is over. Be sure to watch HGTV on Sunday, March 16 at 9pm ET/6pm PT, when we surprise the winner of the home in the Florida Keys on live television! And now, here... Continue reading »

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Last Day to Enter — Clues to Next Year's Home Start at 5pm ET

Posted by fcole – February 19, 2008 9:07 AM

If you haven't entered TODAY for a chance to win the HGTV Dream Home in the Florida Keys, enter now! The entry period ends today, Feb. 19, at 5pm ET. And right after the giveaway ends, we're going to start... Continue reading »

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Try Our New Widget, Plus Clues Start Tuesday

Posted by fcole – February 15, 2008 8:38 AM

We're down to the final days! The entry period for this year's HGTV Dream Home Giveway ends Tuesday. So if you haven't entered today, go enter right now. To make it easy to enter once a day, you can put... Continue reading »

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Building to Meet Hurricane Codes

Posted by fcole – February 8, 2008 4:06 PM

Good afternoon and happy Friday! Many of you have asked about how the HGTV Dream Home in the Florida Keys was designed and built to meet hurricane codes. Our friends over at sister site HGTVPro.com have the full story on... Continue reading »

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About the Windows, Views, and Tell DIY Network How to Build a Home

Posted by fcole – February 1, 2008 4:55 PM

Can you tell us about the windows? Many questions have come up about whether or not there are screens. I could not readily find a link to the window manufacturer to "read all about it". — nonnii You can also... Continue reading »

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Questions About the Master Bedroom

Posted by fcole – January 25, 2008 4:41 PM

Hello, happy Friday! I got in touch with designer Monica Pedersen to answer a couple of questions about the fabrics used in the master bedroom of the HGTV Dream Home. Can you identify the manufacturer of the aqua blue buffalo... Continue reading »

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Answering Some of Your HGTV Dream Home Questions

Posted by fcole – January 11, 2008 3:04 PM

Hello and happy Friday! Just thought I'd pop in and answer a few of your questions about HGTV Dream Home 2008 in the beautiful Florida Keys. On TV this morning, Monica Pedersen said the paint colors would be on the... Continue reading »

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Entering the HGTV Dream Home Giveaway Once a Day

Posted by fcole – January 7, 2008 10:45 AM

The “Remember Me” feature for returning entrants to the HGTV Dream Home Sweepstakes is functioning properly. Please verify that your "cookies" are enabled on your computer. Cookies must be enabled (turned on) in order for your initial sweepstakes entry to... Continue reading »

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The HGTV Dream Home Giveaway Has Started: Enter Now for a Chance to Win!

Posted by fcole – January 1, 2008 11:36 AM

The HGTV Dream Home Giveaway 2008 has begun! Enter now for your chance to win the gorgeous home in the Florida Keys, all the designer furnishings, plus a new GMC Yukon Hybrid! It's a grand prize package worth more than... Continue reading »

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Enter for a Chance to Win the HGTV Dream Home Starting Tomorrow!

Posted by fcole – December 31, 2007 1:22 PM

The HGTV Dream Home Giveaway starts New Year's Day at 9am ET, so get ready to enter for your chance to win the gorgeous home in the Florida Keys! It's a grand prize package worth more than $2.2 million and... Continue reading »

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Visit the HGTV Dream Home in the Florida Keys

Posted by fcole – December 26, 2007 12:16 PM

If you’re going to be in Islamorada in the next few months, you can visit the HGTV Dream Home for a tour! The home will be open for tours from Jan. 3 through March 2, 2008. Tours are being managed... Continue reading »

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The Online Tour is Open: Don't Miss Jack's Surprise Video!

Posted by fcole – December 3, 2007 10:14 AM

The wait is over: Go inside HGTV Dream Home 2008 in the beautiful Florida Keys right now with our online tour! You can look around every room with 360-degree images, then click around inside the images to watch video design... Continue reading »

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HGTV Dream Home Tour Starts Monday: Get a Sneak Peek Today!

Posted by fcole – November 27, 2007 8:33 AM

Get ready to take a tour of our tropical masterpiece in the Florida Keys: The HGTV Dream Home 2008 online tour starts Monday! We have 360-degree images of every part of the house in Islamorada. You'll be able to look... Continue reading »

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The Knot That Changed the Keys: Where HGTV Dream Home 2008 Got Its Name

Posted by fcole – November 20, 2007 5:18 PM

If you check out HGTV Dream Home developer The Shore at Islamorada's website, you'll notice the homes all have names. The Dream Home is known as the Albright, and during a trip down to Islamorada for the photo shoot last... Continue reading »

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Share Your Photos From the Florida Keys!

Posted by fcole – November 8, 2007 10:02 AM

The online tour of this year's HGTV Dream Home is coming in just a few short weeks, but YOU can get involved now! This year we've got two ways you can share photos and videos and be a part of... Continue reading »

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New Video! Building HGTV Dream Home 2008

Posted by fcole – October 23, 2007 4:42 PM

Here's the first video with house planner Jack Thomasson giving a construction overview of the latest HGTV Dream Home in Islamorada, Fla. Coming soon: Why the latest HGTV Dream Home is called the "Albright". And remember, you can enter for... Continue reading »

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First Look: The View From HGTV Dream Home 2008

Posted by fcole – October 19, 2007 4:40 PM

We're back from Islamorada, and what a fantastic location for an HGTV Dream Home! We can't show you everything just yet, but here's what the view's like from the porch off the second floor great room. And that amazing view... Continue reading »

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Monica Pedersen Video: Decorating an HGTV Dream Home

Posted by fcole – October 15, 2007 3:02 PM

Greetings From Islamorada! We’re in the Florida Keys this week, taking about a zillion pictures of the latest HGTV Dream Home for the online tour. Here’s a short video of designer Monica Pedersen shot earlier, talking about creating the master... Continue reading »

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Special HGTV Green Home Update: You're Choosing the Color!

Posted by fcole – September 21, 2007 4:11 PM

What color should we paint the first HGTV Green Home? There are three possibilities for the home currently being built in South Carolina, and the choice is up to you! Have a look at the color schemes and vote in... Continue reading »

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First Look Inside the House!

Posted by fcole – September 14, 2007 12:56 PM

I just added six new photos from inside HGTV Dream Home 2008 to go along with the floor plans. Have a look around, check out the awesome view and the color scheme. Remember: features, colors and the layout are subject... Continue reading »

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The Floor Plans Have Arrived!

Posted by fcole – August 31, 2007 12:46 PM

It's Friday, and that means it must be time for some HGTV Dream Home floor plans! Here's the first look at the interior layout of the 2008 home currently being built in the Florida Keys. And please note, the features... Continue reading »

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Floor Plans Coming Friday!

Posted by fcole – August 30, 2007 11:33 AM

You've asked for them and they're finally ready! Check back tomorrow to see the floor plans of the HGTV Dream Home currently being built in Islamorada, Fla. In the meantime, if you haven't clicked on over to HGTV Pro lately... Continue reading »

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Keep Sharing YOUR Ideas on Where to Build an HGTV Dream Home!

Posted by fcole – August 3, 2007 5:04 PM

Thanks so much for all the comments about great places across the United States to play host to an HGTV Dream Home! We've heard suggestions for everywhere from New England to the Gulf Coast to the Pacific Northwest, and of... Continue reading »

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Where Would YOU Build an HGTV Dream Home?

Posted by fcole – July 27, 2007 10:30 AM

If you could pick a location for an HGTV Dream Home, where would you build? Maybe it's your hometown, or a place you've visited on vacation, anywhere in the United States that you think would make a perfect location. Note:... Continue reading »

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Beating the Heat in the Florida Keys

Posted by fcole – July 24, 2007 5:27 PM

Our sister site HGTVPro.com has a blogger reporting from the HGTV Dream Home 2008 job site in Islamorada, Fla., where the temperature has been topping the century mark in recent days. Check out his latest post to find out how... Continue reading »

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Tell Us How to Decorate the HGTV Dream Home: Vote Now!

Posted by fcole – July 16, 2007 8:47 AM

Guest designer Monica Pedersen is decorating the master suite in this year's HGTV Dream Home and you get to help! View her sketches and vote for your favorite now! You can vote once a day through Sunday, July 22. STAY... Continue reading »

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Coming Monday: Tell Us How to Decorate the HGTV Dream Home!

Posted by fcole – July 13, 2007 3:59 PM

Check back Monday morning to find out how you can tell us what you'd like to see in HGTV Dream Home 2008! We'll be asking you to choose the look of one of the rooms in the home currently being... Continue reading »

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Exclusive Construction Updates From HGTVPro.com

Posted by fcole – June 19, 2007 5:24 PM

The hammer-and-nails guys over at our sister site, HGTVPro.com, are covering the construction of HGTV Dream Home 2008. Check it out now for behind-the-scenes updates including exclusive videos and the first photos from the jobsite. They've even got a man... Continue reading »

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New HGTV Green Home Section!

Posted by fcole – June 11, 2007 3:29 PM

Good afternoon HGTV Dream Home fans! There hasn't been anything new to report in a few weeks, but the summer's about to get a lot more interesting. We just added an HGTV Green Home section, the place to go to... Continue reading »

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