35 Rules People Who Go on 'Fixer Upper' Have to Follow
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35) You have to live in Waco, Texas.
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34) The renovations aren't free.
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33) You have to fork over some serious cash.
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32) Not every room gets a total overhaul.
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31) You have to give up total control.
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30) But their services are totally worth it!
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29) You aren't kept totally in the dark.
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28) You get one free piece of furniture.
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27) The rest of the furniture is available for purchase.
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26) Be honest with the Magnolia team.
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25) Get your Pinterest board ready.
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24) Don't expect to deal with the hosts directly.
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23) You could get some seriously sweet pieces.
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22) Have a home ready to renovate.
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21) You can never be too prepared.
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20) You have to move out during filming.
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19) And you may be displaced for over a month.
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18) There are no sneak peeks.
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17) You must be a true Fixer Upper fan.
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16) Make your application picture perfect.
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15) Your furniture may be repurposed.
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14) If Joanna asks personal questions, answer!
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13) You might have to wait to move in.
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12) You have to start the process online.
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11) It's a long road to renovations.
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10) You must meet the age requirement.
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9) You have to put pen to paper.
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8) Nothing starts until you sign the contract.
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7) Plan to use some vacation days.
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6) Make sure you're camera ready.
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5) Some acting skills may be required.
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4) Some homeowners cash in on the experience.
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3) And these homes go for a lot.
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2) You'll save money on construction costs.
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1) You can't control what's left on the cutting room floor.
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