3 Major To-Do Items for an Exciting Summer

Don’t let the sweltering heat bring you down! Summer is the perfect time to take a vacation and open yourself up to new things. Discover new hobbies to get into, and new places to visit. Check out these three ways to bring a little excitement in your life, and a handful of shows you can watch to get you inspired.

1. Design your space.

Design and redecorate! Try out a new color scheme, or buy that adorable succulent you’ve been eyeing since December. You can go as wild as renovating your space from scratch, or something as easy as rearranging your shelves and replacing your indoor plants. Get tips and tricks, or make up a wishlist with regular episodes of these home design shows:

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  Drill Team

  FYI

  Tuesdays, 8:00PM
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  Property Brothers: Buying and Selling S6

  HGTV

  Wednesdays, 10:00PM
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  Backyard Build

  DIVA

  Thursdays, 7:00PM
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  House Hunters S112

  HGTV

  April 16, Mondays & Fridays, 7:25PM
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  Rehab Addict S8

  HGTV

  April 20, Fridays, 10:00PM
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  Tiny Paradise S1

  HGTV

  April 23, Mondays, 8:00PM

Bonus: You shouldn’t stop at beautifying your living space. Don’t forget to doll yourself up, too, for an extra boost of confidence. Get beauty tips and more from masters of makeup and glamour:

Glam Masters S1

LIFETIME

April 23, Mondays, 8:30PM

2. Discover new tastes.

Try out a new recipe, or try out a new café. Heck, go out and explore mom and pop shops in Manila, or hop between street food stalls in Hongkong. Whether you’re an expert home cook out for new recipes, or a food enthusiast ready to get fed; sink your teeth into these shows perfect for summer foodies:

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  Junior Bake Off 4

  TFC

  Weekdays, 7:10PM
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  Casa Daza

  Metro Channel

  Mondays, 8:00PM
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  Ridiculous Cakes S1

  Food Network

  Mondays, 11:00PM
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  Top Chef Jr. S1

  LIFETIME

  Tues-Thurs, 8:00PM
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  Justine's Flavours of Fuji S1

  AFC

  Wednesdays, 10:00PM
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  Kids BBQ Championship S2

  Food Network

  Mondays, 9:00PM
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  Jason’s Food Memories S1

  AFC

  April 18, Wednesdays, 9:00PM
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  Love at First Bite

  FYI

  April 26, Thursdays, 8:00PM
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  Food: Fact or Fiction? S3

  Food Network

  April 26, Thursdays, 10:00PM
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  Bare Foot Contessa: Back to Basics S13

  Food Network

  April 29, Sundays, 9:00PM

3. Go on a trip.

Go big and go on an actual adventure! Take a break from the city and go somewhere new. If you’re feeling extra spontaneous, let your feet – or Waze – take you wherever, and discover hidden treasures to recommend to your close friends and family. Check out these shows and series, and get fresh ideas for your next vacation.

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  Expedition Unknown: Global Game Show SP

  Travel Channel

  Fridays, 10:20PM
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  G Diaries

  Metro Channel

  Saturdays, 3:00PM
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  Beached

  Metro Channel

  Saturdays, 9:00PM
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  Pia's Postcards

  Metro Channel

  Sundays, 8:30PM
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  Josh Gates: After Dark SP

  Travel Channel

  Fridays, 8:40PM
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  Top Secret Swimming Holes S1

  Travel Channel

  April 18, Wednesdays, 9:30PM
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  The Trip: 2018 SP (First & Exclusive)

  Travel Channel

  April 26, Thursdays, 10:20PM

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