The Better Buy

Stephen Orr: Making Renovations Matter

When given the chance to turn a 1760s Cape Cod home into his forever home, Better Homes & Gardens Editor-in-Chief Stephen Orr jumped at the opportunity—but his 11-month renovation wasn’t without some challenges. In this week’s episode of The Better Buy, Orr shares his renovation journey, from buying a historical Cape house to balancing traditional features with modern needs. Also in this episode, host Mélanie Berliet chats with Samir Patel of Discover Personal Loans about how the right loan can support your home improvement goals.For more info visit: bhg.com/thebetterbuyThe Better Buy is produced by:Mélanie Berliet - Host/SVP & Group General Manager, Dotdash Meredith Home & DesignLauren Phillips - Associate Director, Special ProjectsLottie Leymarie - Executive Producer, Lifestyle AudioJennifer Del Sole - Director of Audio Growth Strategy & OperationsJeremiah McVay - Producer/Editor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whitney Leigh Morris: Unhurried Restoration and Biophilic Design

Known for the “right-sized” approach she takes to designing her homes, Whitney Leigh Morris is an expert at creating spaces where she and her family can live both comfortably and responsibly. She’s also become a trusted source of guidance and advice for those who’d similarly like to improve the harmony between their lives and the environments they inhabit. In this episode of The Better Buy, Morris shares tips for living luxuriously in small spaces, how and when to swap out home items for lower environmental impact, and the principle of immersing spaces in nature known as biophilic design.For more info visit: bhg.com/thebetterbuyThe Better Buy is produced by:Mélanie Berliet - Host/SVP & Group General Manager, Dotdash Meredith Home & DesignLauren Phillips - Associate Director, Special ProjectsLottie Leymarie - Executive Producer, Lifestyle AudioJennifer Del Sole - Director of Audio Growth Strategy & OperationsJeremiah McVay - Producer/Editor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carmen Johnston: Bringing a Game Plan into the Garden

Carmen Johnston is an expert gardener and landscaper who helps homeowners across the country reimagine their outdoor spaces. In this episode of The Better Buy, Johnston shares her gardening tool must-haves, her tips for crafting the yard of your dreams, and her advice for anyone just beginning their gardening journey.For more info visit: bhg.com/thebetterbuyThe Better Buy is produced by:Mélanie Berliet - Host/SVP & Group General Manager, Dotdash Meredith Home & DesignLauren Phillips - Associate Director, Special ProjectsLottie Leymarie - Executive Producer, Lifestyle AudioJennifer Del Sole - Director of Audio Growth Strategy & OperationsJeremiah McVay - Producer/Editor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Katie Lee Biegel: Hosting a Great Party Starts with a Great Plan

Katie Lee Biegel, co-host of Food Network’s ‘The Kitchen,’ cookbook author, television food critic, and co-founder of the organic line of wine, Kind of Wild, knows a thing or two about entertaining. In this episode of The Better Buy she shares her go-to tips for entertaining at home, including how she handles the unexpected and the importance of staying organized. For more info visit: bhg.com/thebetterbuyThe Better Buy is produced by:Mélanie Berliet - Host/SVP & Group General Manager, Dotdash Meredith Home & DesignLauren Phillips - Associate Director, Special ProjectsLottie Leymarie - Executive Producer, Lifestyle AudioJennifer Del Sole - Director of Audio Growth Strategy & OperationsJeremiah McVay - Producer/Editor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mika Kleinschmidt: Designing a Dream Space Starts with a Vision

Mika Kleinschmidt is a Tampa-based realtor and the creative force behind Dirt 2 Design, a company that designs and builds custom homes. In her HGTV show, 100 Day Dream Home, she works with her husband to design, build, and finish dream homes in just 100 days. In this episode of The Better Buy, Kleinschmidt discusses the importance of collaboration in the design process, why functionality is at the foundation of her creative process, and what she’s learned during her years as a business owner.For more info visit: bhg.com/thebetterbuyThe Better Buy is produced by:Mélanie Berliet - Host/SVP & Group General Manager, Dotdash Meredith Home & DesignLauren Phillips - Associate Director, Special ProjectsLottie Leymarie - Executive Producer, Lifestyle AudioJennifer Del Sole - Director of Audio Growth Strategy & OperationsJeremiah McVay - Producer/Editor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices