We did it — we finally cut the cable cord. Thanks to your suggestions, we made the switch and saved a ton of money this year. In this episode we walk through how everything went, what worked, what surprised us, and how we still enjoy all our favorite shows. Yes, Sherry still gets her Bravo fix. We also share some unexpected tidbits about a few big HGTV personalities, chat with two local Richmond designers who are breaking into television, explain how we manage without ceiling fans, and show off Sherry’s new favorite neckwear.
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What’s New
We’ll publish a comprehensive post later this week that breaks down every detail of our cable-cutting process. For now, here’s a concise list of the services and devices we mentioned during the episode so you can get a quick sense of what we used:
- Roku 4 streaming player
- PlayStation VUE (a live-TV streaming service similar to Sling TV)
- Ooma Telo VOIP box for home phone service
Quick Tip
We couldn’t capture a perfect photo of the cleaning supplies tucked inside the closet — a couple are hung behind the door in a small nook — but the image above shows the tops of each bottle so you can see the mounting holes we discussed. A quick note: the Swiffer with liquid solution needed a heavier-duty screw to support the extra weight, so plan accordingly when mounting similar tools.
- Swiffer Wet Jet
- Bissell Pet Hair Broom
- OXO Good Dustpan & Brush
What’s Not
We dug up a fun list of inside-ish facts about HGTV personalities that included a few surprises we hadn’t heard before, like a prenatal yoga DVD from Christina El Moussa and — yes — a past life in a boy band for Scott McGillivray. We also shared the full Property Brothers music video during the episode for a good laugh.
Richmond Rehabbers
Don’t forget: you can catch Josh and Breese’s HGTV pilot, Richmond Rehabbers, airing this Sunday at noon Eastern. They’ve completed some impressive projects around Richmond, and their portfolio includes dramatic before-and-after transformations. We highlighted a kitchen makeover they completed that demonstrates their thoughtful approach to historic homes.
We’re Digging
Here are a few things we’re currently loving around the house:
- Wireless Bluetooth headphones that Sherry wears constantly — practical and stylish for listening to podcasts and music while moving around the house.
- The exact tabletop fan we keep in our bedroom (a long-lasting model from a trusted maker with strong airflow) — it’s been in daily use for more than three years.
- The fan model in our daughter’s room is older than seven years and the exact unit is discontinued, but we pointed to the current version from the same manufacturer, which comes in multiple colors.
If you’re trying to remember a product we shared in a previous episode, we maintain a master list of everything we’ve been digging across all shows so you can find past favorites in one place.
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