Chip Gaines is a co-star of HGTV's Fixer Upper and its spin-offs Fixer Upper: The Castle. He co-hosts the original show and appears in the spin-offs. Alongside Joanna Gaines, Chip founded Magnolia, which provides historic home restoration, realty, and operates a retail branch. Prior to Magnolia, Chip founded several small businesses including a laundry service, a fireworks stand, and landscaping companies. He also co-authored Magnolia Story with Joanna. Chip Gaines produced the show Fixer Upper: The Lakehouse.