As Shea toldPeople,“Never in my wildest dreams did I think we would be here now.”

They might be passionate about their work, butthe McGeesare no longer big on home renovation shows in general.

The busy working mother added, “Before, I could turn off mydesignbrain.

Shea and Syd McGee family

Now I can’t.

It took away the magic.”

Of course,the McGeesdon’t regret their decision one bit.

McGees in their first studio

One aspect of the process Shea really enjoys, from a reality TV standpoint, is the big reveal.

They were there from the messy middle to the end.

The surprise reaction was a highlight for me.

It was so fun to watch them see this completely transformed space."