Chip Gaines is an American television personality, contractor, and author best known for co-starring with his wife, Joanna Gaines, on the HGTV show *Fixer Upper*. The show premiered in 2013 and showcases their renovation and design skills. Before the show, Chip and Joanna had already renovated approximately 100 houses as part of their business. Chip's energetic personality and construction expertise, coupled with Joanna's design talent, made them a popular duo in the home renovation and design space.
November 14, 1974: Chip Gaines Born
On November 14, 1974, Chip Carter Gaines was born. He is an American actor, producer, television personality, contractor, and author.
1998: Chip Gaines Graduates from Baylor University
In 1998, Chip Gaines graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Business Administration.
2001: Chip and Joanna Start Dating
In 2001, Chip Gaines met Joanna Stevens and they began dating.
2003: Chip and Joanna Get Married
In 2003, Chip Gaines and Joanna Stevens married.
2003: Magnolia Realty Established
In 2003, Chip and Joanna Gaines established Magnolia Realty, a real estate brokerage.
May 2013: Fixer Upper Pilot Aired
In May 2013, the pilot episode of Fixer Upper aired.
2013: Fixer Upper Premieres on HGTV
In 2013, Fixer Upper, starring Chip and Joanna Gaines, began airing on HGTV.
April 2014: First Full Season of Fixer Upper Begins
In April 2014, the first full season of Fixer Upper began airing.
January 2015: Second Season of Fixer Upper Begins
In January 2015, season two of Fixer Upper premiered.
December 2015: Third Season of Fixer Upper Begins
In December 2015, season three of Fixer Upper began airing.
November 2016: Fourth Season of Fixer Upper Begins
In November 2016, season four of Fixer Upper began airing.
2016: Criticism Over Anti-Gay Views
In 2016, Chip and Joanna Gaines were criticized for appearing on video with their pastor Jimmy Seibert, who had denounced homosexuality and gay marriage.
2016: Magnolia Journal Started
In 2016, Joanna and Chip Gaines started Magnolia Journal, a quarterly lifestyle magazine.
June 2017: Settlement with EPA
In June 2017, Chip and Joanna Gaines settled with the United States Environmental Protection Agency over allegations of violating rules for the safe handling of lead paint during home renovations and paid $40,000 in fines.
November 1, 2017: Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Collection at Target
On November 1, 2017, Joanna Gaines began selling her "Hearth & Hand with Magnolia" collection at Target stores, featuring 300 pieces of bedding and lifestyle products.
November 21, 2017: Fifth and Final Season of Fixer Upper Premiered
On November 21, 2017, the fifth and final season of Fixer Upper premiered.
2018: Homes with Fixer Upper Features Sold Above Value
In 2018, Zillow reported that homes with architectural features mentioned on Fixer Upper sold at an average of 30 percent above expected value.
February 2019: Exclusive Collection for Anthropologie
In February 2019, Joanna Gaines created an exclusive collection for Anthropologie of "globally inspired" rugs and pillows.
April 10, 2019: Gaineses Announce New Media Company
On April 10, 2019, the Gaineses announced the launch of a "new media company" that would include a TV network and streaming app.
November 2019: Magnolia Press Opened
In November 2019, the Gaineses opened a coffee shop, Magnolia Press, in Waco, Texas.
April 26, 2020: Magnolia Network Soft Launch Kicked Off
On April 26, 2020, the soft launch of the cable channel Magnolia Network kicked off with a four-hour presentation on the DIY Network.
August 4, 2020: Magnolia Network Launch Scheduled for 2021
On August 4, 2020, it was announced that the Magnolia Network was scheduled to launch in 2021, with Fixer Upper resuming production before the launch of the new network.
October 4, 2020: Magnolia Network Launch Date Delayed
The planned rebranding of DIY Network as the Magnolia Network was originally scheduled for October 4, 2020, but was delayed due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
January 2021: Fixer Upper: Welcome Home Premiered
In January 2021, Fixer Upper: Welcome Home premiered as part of the Magnolia Network soft launch on Discovery+.
January 5, 2022: Magnolia Network Launched
The Magnolia Network finally launched on January 5, 2022, replacing the DIY Network.
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