Chip Gaines and Joanna Gaines' HGTV show, "Fixer Upper," put Waco, Texas, on the map. The once run-down town has turned into a sprawling tourist attraction, thanks to the couple's sought-after renovations and business endeavors, which include brick-and-mortar shops. With that said, the Gaineses' impact on Waco hasn't been all positive through the years.

Having both moved to Waco, Texas, to attend college, Chip and Joanna have invested time and money into the bustling Texas town — and it seems like their hard work has paid off in numerous ways. According to Waco resident and Realtor.com economist Joel Berner, the Gaineses have had a positive impact on the town. "'Fixer Upper' has put the eyes of the country on Waco, transforming it into a legitimate tourist attraction and kicking off a hom

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