HOME + LIVING
They found they truly enjoyed the process, and began documenting their progress along the way via social media to her 6.6 million Instagram followers. “I remember everyone saying, ‘Good luck with your marriage; building a house is the worst thing ever,’” continued Chelsea, “but we actually found it so fun that once we were done with it, we were like, ‘Dang, I want to keep doing that.’” That led to her dropping a direct message (DM) to HGTV . To the DeBoers' surprise, the network responded with interest. The couple put together their pictures and videos of their home building and design process, and after seeing behind the scenes (and several meetings later), their show Down Home Fab was greenlit. The couple filmed three seasons renovating homes in the Sioux Falls area, transforming them with their signature “South Dakota glam.”
Chelsea and Cole did everything from designing to project managing, which included getting their hands dirty with demo to finalizing details before the big reveal at the end of each episode. While some can’t imagine working with their spouse, the DeBoers say they thrive off of it, which is palpable on air and through social media. DAY DATES To keep the romance alive, Chelsea and Cole enjoy going on day dates, like grabbing lunch or walking around downtown Sioux Falls. “When we're done with work and our kids are out of school, it's pure chaos. We try to take full advantage of being alone throughout the day,” said Cole. d d dd
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