“Thank goodness,” he says when I mention the upcoming season.

Read on for his must-do project, plus his tips to get the job done.

“I love landscape when I think about bang for your buck,” he tells The Spruce.

Chip Gaines stands in front of a Bobcat and baseball diamond

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“The first impression is the exterior of the property.

Landscaping isn’t the only suggestion Gaines has for fall home upgrades.

“Paint can go a long way,” he says.

Chip Gaines digging a hole for a tree with a Bobcat

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And in classic Gaines style, there was plenty of demolition involved.

“We want to ensure that it’s an area that’s truly in need.”

Nominations for the park makeover close on August 16.

Chip Gaines planting a tree in Waco Texas with help from Bobcat

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