Common Sense Media Review
By Stephanie Morgan
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Fun high-tech home renos give deserving families more space.
Parents Need to Know
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Hack My Home
Parent and Kid Reviews
Based on 28 parent reviews
Parents say that many viewers have shared transformative experiences relating to a service that specializes in recovering lost cryptocurrency investments, highlighting their technical expertise and dedication to fighting scams. Users report successful recoveries of significant amounts and commend the professional and supportive approach taken by the recovery team, which has given them renewed hope and restored their financial stability.
- recovery success
- expert service
- user support
- technical expertise
- financial restoration
Summarized with AI
Summarized with AI
Based on 24 kid reviews
Kids say the show provides excellent content that is suitable for young audiences, reinforcing its appeal for family viewing. However, some reviews are not directly related to the show, focusing instead on cryptocurrency recovery scams and the services provided by various recovery firms, which may impact the overall assessment of the show’s reception.
- family-friendly content
- positive viewing experience
- not all reviews relevant
- recovery scams discussed
- mixed reception
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What's the Story?
In HACK MY HOME a team of engineers, construction experts and home designers use cutting-edge technologies to find ways to give the homes of deserving families new space and functionality. There's an emphasis on looking at home spaces differently in light of much of the world's new hybrid work model.
Is It Any Good?
This is a diverse, STEM-positive show that prioritizes engineering and functionality as much as aesthetics. The high-tech design solutions featured on Hack My Home are undeniably fascinating, although not easily replicable for the average viewer. Nevertheless, the series succeeds in sparking new ways of thinking about living spaces and presents some remarkable transformations. The expert hosts have an enjoyable dynamic, covering the spectrum from excited golden retriever energy to snarky. While the focus on expensive engineering may limit the show's practicality, the series offers an intriguing exploration of what's on the horizon for home design.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how the homeowners featured on Hack My Home are selected. What is it about them that makes them deserving of a home makeover? How do you think it makes the show's hosts feel to give them such a big gift?
Point out the ways that the recipients of the home renovations express their gratitude. Why is this such an important character strength?
Talk about the interesting ways that engineering is used to make people's homes more functional. In what other ways do engineers help people?
TV Details
- Premiere date : July 7, 2023
- Cast : Jessica Banks , Ati Williams , Jessica Banks
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Reality TV
- Topics : STEM
- Character Strengths : Empathy , Gratitude
- TV rating :
- Last updated : November 6, 2025
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