Hey, y’all. It’s Amie.

I didn’t order enough wallpaper the first go-round, but what we got up over the weekend looks amazing. The swan faucet didn’t work out because it was too big for the sink, but that’s okay; we’ll save it for a different project. And the peel-and-stick vinyl floors? Those things are a chef’s kiss, and I’m wondering how they’d do in the rest of our house. So yes, the bathroom renovations I mentioned in last Friday’s newsletter are going well, though it’s not complete enough to share a photo yet.

In the few rare moments we weren’t busy with the remodel, we were watching home reno shows. Did you know that some HGTV programs feature folks from Virginia? If you’re curious about seeing our (real e)state in the spotlight, keep reading. I’m so glad you’re here.

HGTV fans will love these “House Hunters” episodes set right here in Virginia. (Shutterstock)

By Dorothy Scott

Here’s what you need to know: These “House Hunters” episodes set in Virginia pack good drama, funny expectations, and heartwarming results that make them well-rounded watches.

Our top picks: 

• Merging Households in Virginia—Home-buying and blending families are both incredibly fragile missions, and in this episode, viewers get a glimpse into how heads can butt when one person wants to be extravagant while the other tends to be thrifty.

• Northern Virginia Newlyweds—One partner is looking for a fixer-upper that will cost less up front, while the other wants a home they can move into without any further thought—something that will be perfect for them from the get-go.

• All the Family in Virginia—A growing family is often a happy one, but finding enough space for everyone to gleefully coexist is another question entirely. A couple struggles to decide whether to purchase a home that’s flashy or more affordable but still modern and fresh.

Enjoy the thrill of house hunting? Then be sure to read about our state shining on television.

Are you ready for a roadtrip? With temperatures feeling like spring across several swaths of the commonwealth this week, we figured a Black History Month tour might be in order.

Save these tour stops:

• Booker T. Washington National Monument
  12130 Booker T. Washington Highway, Hardy
• Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia
  122 West Leigh St., Richmond

• Fredericksburg Area Museum
  907 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg
• Harrison Museum of African American Culture
  2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke
• The Black Heritage Museum of Arlington
  900 S. Walter Reed Drive, Arlington
• Robert Russa Moton Museum
  900 Griffin Blvd., Farmville

• Jefferson School African American Heritage Center
  233 Fourth St. NW, Charlottesville
• Hampton History Museum
  120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton

Job: Family Services Manager

Location: City of Danville

Salary: $65,447.40 to $79,000/year

Qualifications:

• Not listed in job posting; please inquire directly through employer

Job description on Indeed: “Oversee and manage all Child & Adult protective service programs, Child Welfare and Employment Services programs; by providing direction to the Family Services Supervisors and Employment Services Supervisor in planning, organizing, and supervising the section; managing the budget preparation and review; ensuring adequate staffing; serving as a liaison with groups; overseeing and directing the provision of services; resolving customer’s disputes; serves on community boards; facilitating family partnership meetings; serve as back up supervisor to service units and assist the director in day to day activities.”

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