"Rock The Block" Block Party

 I love to watch shows on HGTV. Rock the Block is their most popular home renovation competition and is definitely one of my favorite shows. The premise of the show is that four teams are each given a budget of $250,000 to renovate identical modern properties within a six-week period. The winning home is the one that appraises for the highest amount at the end of the competition.

The most recent season of Rock the Block was shot in Grantsville, Utah, and after the season aired and the winner had been announced, they invited viewers to go there to view the homes in person. I jumped on the idea of going, shared my idea with Cheryl (who also loves the show) and she was on board with going, too. The event was only for two days - Friday, May 30th and Saturday, May 31st. We went on Saturday and it was so much fun to see the homes in person. It was quite crowded. I guess there are many fans of the show in this area who wanted to see the homes as much as Cheryl and I did.

We left Kessler and Wesley in the care of Grandpa Alan and Cheryl, Lainey, and I headed to Grantsville. It took almost an hour to get there, but it was well worth the time & effort to go.

The competition this season was Veterans (teams who have been on the show before) vs. Rookies (teams who have never been on the show before). Each week at the end of the episode they would post the winner on this sign:

This is the winning house, won by veterans Alison & Michel! It was appraised at $1.4 million.

Here are some pictures of the inside of their house. Their kitchen won on week one.

This is the Primary Bath & Shower

Downstairs Kitchen & Pickleball Court

Below are some pictures from some of the other homes.

Cool play area for teenagers

Theater Room

Band room/Recording Studio

Unique backyard additions!

Hot Tub

Patio Hot Tub

Kids Play Area

Greenhouse/Entertainment Area

ADU (Additional Dwelling Unit) Outside & Inside

Goat Barn. Lainey loved the baby goats.

Some pictures from iconic rooms.

After we toured the homes, I got to have my first experience eating from a food truck. I guess there's a first for everything.

Street Tacos

This little Saturday event turned out to be the most fun thing I've done in a while. I guess I need to get out more! I'm glad Cheryl & Lainey went with me. Good mother/daughter/granddaughter outing.