Chip and Joanna Gaines were parents to four kids - all under the age of 7 years old when they bought their Texas farmhouse back in 2012. Situated on 40 acres in the Waco suburb of Crawford, the 1,700-square-foot property was built in 1895, and it needed a lot of work. So the pro flippers did what they do best and spent a year-and-a-half creating a custom abode, only this time the forever home was theirs.
In the 12 years since, Chip, 49, and Joanna, 46, have become international superstars with their DIY shows like Fixer Upper and built a thriving empire with their Magnolia brand. They also welcomed a fifth child and sent their eldest off to college. But through it all, one thing has remained: their beloved farmhouse.
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