First thing, I enjoyed the show. I've got to keep that in mind. But with every episode, I kept asking myself questions about practical realities. I found myself asking.
What about building permits?
What about inspections?
What about code violations?
What about neighborhood color requirements?
What about Homeowner Association restrictions?
In one episode, they add on a new bathroom to the house. Typically, you can't just do this on a whim!
In another, they add/build a "tree house." Typically, you can't just add a new building on the property without permits and permissions!
See what I'm getting at?
And how about the neighbors? In one episode, they go into a neighborhood that seems dedicated to Red Brick. That appears to be part of the character and image of the neighborhood. And then they paint the Red Brick blue? Yes, it looked good. But in the context of the neighborhood, it might now be considered a horrible eyesore! It might be considered an insult to the character and tone of the neighborhood!
If suddenly the City (or the neighbors) decide to take issue because they believe they've done something "wrong," who pays to make it right? To fix it? To fight it?
Even as I enjoyed every episode, I couldn't help asking myself again and again, "But what about...? "
Lastly, I kept asking myself...
Am I really supposed to believe that in this day and age of nosey neighbors and cell phones, phone cameras and the desire to be a 'spoiler'........... that no one called these families to tell them what was going on at their homes? Really? No one? Pffft! Not buying it!
What about building permits?
What about inspections?
What about code violations?
What about neighborhood color requirements?
What about Homeowner Association restrictions?
In one episode, they add on a new bathroom to the house. Typically, you can't just do this on a whim!
In another, they add/build a "tree house." Typically, you can't just add a new building on the property without permits and permissions!
See what I'm getting at?
And how about the neighbors? In one episode, they go into a neighborhood that seems dedicated to Red Brick. That appears to be part of the character and image of the neighborhood. And then they paint the Red Brick blue? Yes, it looked good. But in the context of the neighborhood, it might now be considered a horrible eyesore! It might be considered an insult to the character and tone of the neighborhood!
If suddenly the City (or the neighbors) decide to take issue because they believe they've done something "wrong," who pays to make it right? To fix it? To fight it?
Even as I enjoyed every episode, I couldn't help asking myself again and again, "But what about...? "
Lastly, I kept asking myself...
Am I really supposed to believe that in this day and age of nosey neighbors and cell phones, phone cameras and the desire to be a 'spoiler'........... that no one called these families to tell them what was going on at their homes? Really? No one? Pffft! Not buying it!