‘Bargain Block’ Star Evan Thomas Gives Update on New Projects With Keith Bynum
Bargain Block may be over, but Evan Thomas and Keith Bynum are still hard at work giving new life to run-down homes.
In fact, the home renovation duo is seeking out extra help for their upcoming projects. “We are looking for some freelance CAD [computer-aided design] work for our home projects!” Thomas wrote in a Wednesday, October 1, Instagram Story post. “We need layouts, elevations, renders for clients, as well as full construction/permit documents.
Thomas shared more requirements for the job in a follow-up post, writing, “Architectural experience is necessary, and being local to the Detroit area is a big plus!”
Bynum reshared Thomas’ post via his own Instagram Story, as did the Instagram page for their home design company, NINE Design + Homes.
Thomas previously teased that he and Bynum had more projects in the works following the final episode of Bargain Block last month. “Many people have asked what’s next and the answer is… we’ll see!” he wrote in a September 12 Instagram post. “We are working with some amazing clients on some fun projects, and we can’t wait to show you! Whether those will just be on social media, or some other media….stay tuned 😉.”
Courtesy of Evan Thomas/Instagram
He added, “Thank you all so much for following and supporting us through this journey! We love you all and can’t wait to show you our next chapter ❤️.”
In an Instagram upload of his own, Bynum said the NINE Design + Homes team never stopped amazing me through out [sic] the years” on Bargain Block. The September 10 post continued, “Our construction crews grew and honed their crafts to meet our ever changing demands in design. And the people of Detroit supported us every step of the way with love, respect, and kindness.”
Bargain Block concluded its four-season run on HGTV on September 10. Back in June, Bynum announced that the show had been canceled, despite initially being renewed for a fifth season, and that the remaining episodes of Season 4 would begin airing in August.
Bargain Block marked the first of several recent HGTV show cancellations, as series such as Married to Real Estate, Izzy Does It, Farmhouse Fixer, Battle on the Beach, Christina on the Coast, and The Flipping El Moussas have also been cut in recent months.
Bynum and Thomas opened up about the show’s end in an interview with People last month, revealing that the cancellation “derailed” their business. “[Our] revenue stream was built heavily off our television contracts,” Bynum explained. “And we had already been moving in a direction to fulfill a fifth season when it was announced that they were not going to move forward.”
He noted, “We were just not in a place at all to prepare for that. We just got caught with our pants down. And as a business owner, that’s the worst feeling in the world.”
The pair shared that they pivoted “immediately into client work” following the cancellation, and that their recent projects have “turned out to be really magical.”
“We’ve gotten a lot of people who are like, ‘Oh, I’m so sorry that this was canceled,'” Thomas told the outlet.” And I just wanna say that things are good [and] our business is good. And if you need a house done, you should email us.”
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So glad to see this update on Keith & Evan. They have truly given the American dream of home ownership to so many families at a time when this dream has been escaping so many hard working Americans. They have such love & compassion not only for the work that they do but for the people & the city of Detroit as well. I continue to hope that we will see them back on TV again soon so all of America can see their "gift of the American dream lives on". Thank you Keith & Evan for loving humanity & what you do...the Country would be in better shape if we had more compassionate people like you & your team.
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I enjoyed this show more than any show on HGTV.Keith and Evan took worthless houses and turned them into dream homes for people who can't afford a big home.I'm tired of the shows where people with perfectly lovely homes have to remodel them for no reason but to be fancier and more impressive.
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I’m so disappointed in HGTV! Bargain Block was one of the best shows ever! These guys are revitalizing Detroit one house at a time, and then started helping residents get new roofs and they chose to keep Alison Victoria! Who made that decision???? Bring Bargin Block back!
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Agree about Allison Victoria. All she cares about is herself. She doesn't get along with anyone and has already had failed shows o HGTV.
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I hate to see this show go. They did so much for the community. Would have rather seen this continue than another Brothers show. I hope you find a new sponsor and home for your show. It was super uplifting.
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The fellows are far more engaging and lovable than the brothers, (edition 47.) I want them back, please H.G.T.V???
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Keith and Evan brought so much fun to a situation. My sister in law and I loved the home decorating show. We especially enjoyed yours. She had stage 4 cancer. I lived in Iowa and she lived in California. We were like Lucy and Ethel. She was Lucy. Anyway, I was not able to be with her during that time. So this is what we did. We watched your shows because they were on at the same time in our states in spite of the different time zones. We'd text each other back and forth Commenting on all the things you guys were doing as if were were sitting side by side on the living room sofa. We had so much fun. It gave her laughter and us still feeling like we were together. She's sadly gone now. But this is such a favorite memory I hold. The reason we chose your show to watch was because you did wonderful thing for people who needed beauty and a lovely home, plus your fun and upbeat always made us chuckle.
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I knew you guys had too much heart and soul and cared about the people and the area to ever stop. Keep up the good work
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I think hgtv made a big mistake taking the best show and team off the air l! I guess I don’t have a reason watch HGTV anymore!
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Same here
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I agree. Was scrolling through HGTV app to see what new episodes of anything they have on. Turns out they mark some shows as new episodes, however, they are from past seasons! With the exception of the new I wrecked my house and Allison's new shows in Vegas. Sad, very sad.
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I totally agree. Of all the flips, these guys made the lowest profits, and we're content and yet gave back the most! Exactly the reason to keep them!!!
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Bargain block was my favorite HGTV show. Who cares about beachfront mansions, lottery dreamhomes, castles, vacation homes. Keith and Evan are doing great, inspired, community uplifting work for everyday people. I look forward to seeing them again.
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I live in Detroit, and hope that those 2 stick around! Love the realness of their show. Very inspirational.
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I really enjoyed the show. Hope you can keep doing it.
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I am so happy this is not the end of your story! I have loved you guys since the first time I saw you pulling that wagon!!
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I loved Bargain Block one of my favorites.
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HGTV made a big mistake cancelling this great program and others. Keep us posted where we can follow you.
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So glad to hear The Boys (as my partner and I refer to them) are moving forward with all their exciting projects. Hope to see them back real soon.
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They took off the best show. And kept that mean lady from Chicago who went to los Vegas
Hope bargain block comes back
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This was the best show on HGTV. I miss you guys a d have started watching all the old recordings I still have. I know you will be successful in whatever you do!!
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This explains a lot in regards to the last episodes. You can tell the guys didn't have the same enthusiasm as they did in the past. Keith wasn't fighting for design and Evan was even more strick with the budget. Good for them for pivoting. Hopefully the network ratings will encourage them to bring them back.
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I think another network should sign them on for their amazing and great positive attitudes Keith and Evan have on their show! Also doing great things for Detroit and it would be great to come to Nine Designs + Homes to see the guys, I’m near Grand Rapids, you guys are only 2.5 hours away..do you welcome visitors for tours?
Please get your people to check with other networks, I want you back…and we love Shea too!!! 🩷🩷🩷
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Very disappointed that Bargain Block was cancelled. It was an inspiring show for many who thought they could never own a home.
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Can't wait to see what's next from Keith and Evan. Although, I will miss Bargain Block. Hopefully the next phase will be just as entertaining. Thank you guys for what you have done for the "D"!
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When this show went along with Farmhouse Fixer, they lost a decades long viewer.
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Bargain Block was truly my favorite home design and re-build show. Keith and Evan present and are genuine, not fake, people who deserve to stay on network TV! I say we need a petition! Keep going guys. We love ya!
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Why did hgtv take them off the air.?
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My sister and I loved your show and the both of you!! I hope we see you sometime in the future 😉 Best of luck
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I’m done with HGTV. Why they would keep My Lottery Dream House and get rid of Bargain Block is beyond me. One show you just watch people look at houses and the other, you see homes actually renovated and communities brought back. Keith and Evan are very talented and have great personalities. I will miss them
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This was one of the Best programs on TV! I still streaming their episodes on Philo. Loved their designs and personalities. Their designs were always inspiring. So wish they would come to Florida and work on my home! Anxious to hear their next project!
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Love you guys!! You are both so talented and real.
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Keith and Evan built homes and not houses. I never felt like they were just doing renovations, their work always made me think of a ready to move in home.not just a house. I.e. the Urban home they "renovated". At the end of that project, the house just needed her to move in. It already felt like her...she was home. Love those guys! They made a big mistake not continuing their show.
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I loved Bargain Block. Keith and Evan were fabulous with their designs and I loved their sense of humor. Seeing how Keith can make art out of anything is truly inspiring and the houses they brought back to life resurrected a blighted area of Detroit. Please bring back the show or some version of it as it was a great show.
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Keith und evan haben so viel herzblut in ihre projekte gesteckt, absolut sympathische jungs.
Schade, dass deren vertrag nicht verlängert wurde 😒 vielleicht kommt das dreamteam in einem
anderen dich wieder zurück 👍
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I think that HGTV made a huge mistake letting Bargain Block go. The guys commitment to redo old homes for first time home owners is so important. I can't say enough about their work for lower income buyers.. Shame on HGTV.
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I love bargain block and really miss it
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I followed their amazing projects and am truly in awe of what they did for Detroit. Hopefully they know how they are loved. Will be looking forward to all the updates and wonderful work they accomplish.
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Keith and Evan are so refreshing to watch . They have taught us all how to manage a budget and design . My husband and I both love the show and we cannot believe it has been cancelled . Some of the very weird show they have kept is a good reason to cancel HBO.
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I Loved watching Bargin Block. Two talented, amazing and caring guys. I love that they are down to earth, no show boating. They are devoted to improving the city of Detroit with beautiful and affordable housing. I think HGTV has really dropped the ball by canceling this show and a few others. Some of the shows they renewed, I have to question why? Also some designers have multiple shows. That's ridiculous! I am watching HGTV less and less now. Wishing Keith & Evan the very best, personly & professionly.professional. Shay too!!
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I agree with everyone that they can't believe HGTV canceled Bargain Block! I look forward each season to watch this show and I'm so disappointed that theyre gone! The boys help people by rebuilding affordable homes. What other shows does this? NONE!!!! I love them and their intricate designs, their sense of humor and charm. Please bring them back!
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LOVED THIS SHOW. Since the layoffs of my favorite shows were announced, I haven't watched the channel.
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I think HGTV is crazy. All these weeks you've got those OLD RERUNS ON qhwn you could have kept every show and put there line up now. IM SICK OF HOUSE HUNTERS IM SICK OF MY LOTTERY DREAM HOUSE. I LEARN AND ENJOY WATCHING EVERY ONE YOU CANCELED. I SUGGEST YOU GUYS GO TO MAGNOLIA NETWORK THEY NEED MORE SHOWS AND WE'LL follow you
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Bargain Block was my favorite. Loved saving old homes and seeing them come alive.
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I’m really surprised that this happened! It’s like we, the viewer, don’t matter as obviously what we are opinion/watching isn’t taken into consideration…
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I love the show, but I never seen anything about a new tv spot. If it was in this article, what's the shows name, when is it airing and on what channel. I find it very hard to find shows now with alĺ these different channels.
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