As the web link grew in popularity, the hosts of the shows also became famous.

Few have struck gold like Chip and Joanna Gaines, who have created a lavish lifestyle empire.

Some struggles come along with appearing on an HGTV show, and the residents are dropping all the details.

Chip and Joanna Gaines smiling

During the show’s inaugural season,Chip and Joanna Gainesfixed up the home of David Morrow.

He continued to live in the home but was in for a surprise following the success of the show.

He found that living in a home that was featured on HGTV can lead to a lack of privacy.

Renovated house from HGTV show

Often, Morrow would have fans of the show taking photos of his home.

He had to deal with constant drive-bys, with people slowing down to take a look at his house.

However, it didn’t end there.

Renovated house from HGTV show