HGTV Star Jonathan Knight Shares 'Genius' Tip for 'Farmhouse Fixer' Fans

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Jonathan Knight, the former star of the HGTV series Farmhouse Fixer, has shared a 'genius' decorating tip with his fans on social media. The NKOTB singer, who is also a proud dog dad, suggested that pet owners should match their fabric choices to the color of their furry friends to minimize the appearance of pet hair. Knight demonstrated the hack with a swatch of linen fabric that perfectly matched the color of his dog Oliver.

Why it matters

Knight's practical decorating advice resonated with his fans, many of whom are pet owners themselves. The tip highlights how design choices can be influenced by the realities of living with pets, and Knight's lighthearted approach to the subject has endeared him to his followers.

The details

In his Instagram post, Knight shared a photo of himself holding a swatch of 'Honey Bee' linen fabric next to his dog Oliver, demonstrating how the color perfectly matched the pup's fur. Knight captioned the post, 'How we pick fabrics in our home.' Fans were quick to praise the 'genius' idea, with one commenter noting that it's 'not easy' to match fabrics to a black and white cat. Renovation Aloha stars Kamohai and Tristyn Kalama, who competed against Knight on HGTV's Rock the Block, also chimed in with laughing emojis. Knight's longtime New Kids on the Block bandmate Joey McEntire also commented on the post, saying 'So funny!! (I don't know this was you- just saw the pic and laughed)'.

• Knight's HGTV series Farmhouse Fixer was cancelled in June 2025.
• Knight's NKOTB residency in Las Vegas resumes on February 14, 2026, with dates extended into October.

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What’s next

Knight is heading back to Las Vegas for the return of his NKOTB residency, which resumes on February 14, 2026 and has been extended with dates into October.