Hack My Home
By Stephanie Morgan,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Fun high-tech home renos give deserving families more space.
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What's the Story?
In HACK MY HOME a team of engineers, construction experts and home designers use cutting-edge technologies to find ways to give the homes of deserving families new space and functionality. There's an emphasis on looking at home spaces differently in light of much of the world's new hybrid work model.
Is It Any Good?
This is a diverse, STEM-positive show that prioritizes engineering and functionality as much as aesthetics. The high-tech design solutions featured on Hack My Home are undeniably fascinating, although not easily replicable for the average viewer. Nevertheless, the series succeeds in sparking new ways of thinking about living spaces and presents some remarkable transformations. The expert hosts have an enjoyable dynamic, covering the spectrum from excited golden retriever energy to snarky. While the focus on expensive engineering may limit the show's practicality, the series offers an intriguing exploration of what's on the horizon for home design.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how the homeowners featured on Hack My Home are selected. What is it about them that makes them deserving of a home makeover? How do you think it makes the show's hosts feel to give them such a big gift?
Point out the ways that the recipients of the home renovations express their gratitude. Why is this such an important character strength?
Talk about the interesting ways that engineering is used to make people's homes more functional. In what other ways do engineers help people?
TV Details
- Premiere date: July 7, 2023
- Cast: Jessica Banks , Ati Williams , Jessica Banks
- Network: Netflix
- Genre: Reality TV
- Topics: STEM
- Character Strengths: Empathy , Gratitude
- TV rating: TV-G
- Last updated: July 10, 2023
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