Clint Harp's Post-'Fixer Upper' Life: His Own Show, Business, and Friendship With Chip and Joanna Gaines

The carpenter-turned-TV-star has found success on his own after his HGTV fame, but remains close with the Gaines family.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Clint Harp, the carpenter who rose to fame on HGTV's "Fixer Upper" alongside Chip and Joanna Gaines, has continued to thrive since the show ended in 2018. He launched his own series "Restoration Road" on the Gaines' Magnolia Network, though production has slowed in recent years. Harp also ran a successful home goods store in Waco, Texas for several years before transitioning into real estate in 2025. Despite no longer being a regular on the Gaines' projects, Harp has maintained a close friendship with the couple, even celebrating the 10-year anniversary of "Fixer Upper" with them in 2024.

Why it matters

Clint Harp's story is an inspiring example of how reality TV fame can lead to lasting entrepreneurial success. His ability to parlay his "Fixer Upper" exposure into his own show and business ventures, while also preserving his relationship with the Gaines, demonstrates the value of building genuine connections in the industry.

The details

Harp, who previously worked in medical sales, quit his job and moved to Texas in 2011 to pursue a career in woodworking. He had a chance encounter with Chip Gaines at a gas station, which led to Harp becoming the carpenter on "Fixer Upper" during its run from 2013 to 2018. When the Gaines left HGTV to start Magnolia Network, Harp was given his own show "Restoration Road" in 2021, which follows him traveling the country to restore historic structures. While new episodes have been sparse in recent years, the show has not been officially canceled. Harp also operated a successful home goods store called Harp Design Co. in Waco until it closed in 2023, after which he transitioned into real estate.

  • Harp quit his medical sales job and moved to Texas in 2011 to pursue woodworking.
  • Harp met Chip Gaines by chance at a gas station in 2011, leading to his role on "Fixer Upper" from 2013 to 2018.
  • Harp's series "Restoration Road" premiered on Magnolia Network in 2021.
  • Harp's Harp Design Co. store in Waco closed in January 2023.
  • Harp started working as a realtor in April 2025.

The players

Clint Harp

A carpenter who rose to fame as the carpenter on the HGTV series "Fixer Upper" alongside Chip and Joanna Gaines, and has since launched his own show "Restoration Road" on the Gaines' Magnolia Network.

Chip Gaines

One half of the duo behind the HGTV series "Fixer Upper" and the co-founder of Magnolia Network.

Joanna Gaines

One half of the duo behind the HGTV series "Fixer Upper" and the co-founder of Magnolia Network.

Kelly Harp

Clint Harp's wife, who co-founded the Harp Design Co. home goods store with him.

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What they’re saying

“Chip and Joanna are busy off doing their own thing these days, but I have such great memories of the real moments we shared when we were actively working together.”

— Clint Harp (Realtor.com)

The takeaway

Clint Harp's story demonstrates how reality TV fame can lead to lasting entrepreneurial success, as he has been able to parlay his "Fixer Upper" exposure into his own show and business ventures, while also maintaining a close friendship with the Gaines family.