In the show\u2019s fourth season, which premiered on Friday, Aug. 14, Jones and Crawford had the opportunity to move from behind the camera to in front of it.<\/p>\n
The couple, who are life and creative partners, told the Star-Telegram the transition was seamless and hope that it leads to more on-camera work, perhaps even their own show.<\/p>\n
\u201c[Alba and Mathis] just saw the work that we put in, and they saw our passion,\u201d Jones said. \u201cThat\u2019s part of what made it an easy decision.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Travis Jones and Cody Crawford on set. Courtesy of Travis Jones North Texas beginnings<\/p>\n
The duo grew up surrounded by the construction and renovation businesses.<\/p>\n
Jones, a Texas State alum, was born and raised in Fort Worth and got a taste for renovations thanks to his grandmother. Crawford, who graduated from the University of North Texas, is from Brock and spent several years working for his family\u2019s roofing business.<\/p>\n
The pair met outside Fort Worth\u2019s Liberty Lounge<\/a> around six years ago. Jones was going in, Crawford was on his way out.<\/p>\n From there, as they put it, they\u2019ve spent every day together since that 2020 meeting. No matter if it was the pandemic, house renovations or cross-country travel, they\u2019ve been inseparable at home and work.<\/p>\n \u201cOur whole lives are this collaborative thing,\u201d Crawford said. \u201cGetting to do something you love with the person you love, what better life could you ask for?\u201d<\/p>\n Jones\u2019 first foray into television came nearly a decade ago on \u201cTexas Flip N\u2019 Move,\u201d when the show was looking for help while out filming in Azle.<\/p>\n When Jones met Crawford, he was still working for his family\u2019s business and was ready for a change. One of their first projects they worked on together on was Taylor Sheridan\u2019s \u201c1883.\u201d Jones was a set costumer and Crawford was a housing coordinator for the main cast.<\/p>\n From there, Crawford broke into the renovation world by cold calling some of Jones\u2019 former colleagues and working his way onto sets. After working independent of each other for some time, eventually they were able to collaborate on projects like \u201cQueer Eye\u201d and \u201cRock the Block.\u201d<\/p>\n As for why they both decided to go into television, rather than design and build things far from stage lights, Jones and Crawford agree that it\u2019s a change of pace with a heartwarming reward.<\/p>\n \u201cWe get to transform these people\u2019s lives,\u201d Crawford said. \u201cTravis and I pride ourselves, because every reveal that we\u2019ve ever done, [the families have] cried every single time.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2018Honest Renovations\u2019 stardom<\/p>\n \u201cHonest Renovations\u201d had already run for a season before Jones and Crawford came on board.<\/p>\n For the show\u2019s second go-around, Jones said Alba and Mathis were looking for partners that were more collaborative and able to executive the best possible idea. He and Crawford\u2019s names came up in the search, and soon enough, they were on set ready to roll.<\/p>\n That\u2019s why Jones believes they\u2019ve had such a productive collaboration on the show \u2014 because he and Crawford figure out how to make the impossible possible.<\/p>\n \u201cEven if there\u2019s an idea they have at the beginning, they\u2019re like, \u2018I don\u2019t know if that\u2019s going to work,\u2019\u201d Jones said. \u201cWe\u2019ll end up finding a way to make it work, and I think that\u2019s what they appreciate about us.\u201d<\/p>\n Making an episode of \u201cHonest Renovations\u201d is a project unto itself.<\/p>\n The process begins with a family being cast, and the casting director sharing a video of what the homeowner\u2019s needs are. From there, Crawford will send the family a design questionnaire asking about their favorite colors, scents and everything in between.<\/p>\n They\u2019ll get one scouting visit where Jones and Crawford will walk through the house and take measurements of everything. They have about a week to get a design together, and then the work begins.<\/p>\n This season featured two house renovations, which ran concurrently, for about a three-week total production timeline. In that time, work is done on the floors, bedrooms, bathrooms and anything else that needs a look.<\/p>\n The camera crews check in every couple of days, and Alba and Mathis are consulted in-between all the hustle and bustle. It\u2019s a hard job, but to their credit, Jones and Crawford said they\u2019ve never missed a reveal deadline.<\/p>\n \u201cEveryone\u2019s always like, ‘Oh, I would love to do what you guys do. Can I work for you guys\u2019?\u201d Crawford said. “I\u2019m like, \u2018It\u2019s not glamorous, but it\u2019s so worth it in the end.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n When it came time for work in front of the camera, Jones said it was a seamless transition that came about naturally.<\/p>\n He and Crawford were having a conversation with Alba and Mathis about a kitchen one day, and Jones started to notice the camera enter the room as other team members filed out. Part of why it felt natural is that they were told to just be themselves and work as they would normally.<\/p>\n \u201cI think Travis is a little more polished, and I\u2019m definitely more like, I\u2019m gonna say something that might get me in trouble,\u201d Crawford joked. \u201cThat works really well for us.\u201d<\/p>\n As Jones and Crawford sit back and reflect on their time this season, they also have an eye on the future.<\/p>\n They both see the on-camera experience as a pivot point. Whether that\u2019s more \u201cHonest Renovations\u201d or perhaps even a show co-hosted by them, the couple aren\u2019t ruling anything out.<\/p>\n \u201cThe future is hazy, but it\u2019s starting to become a little bit more clear,\u201d Jones said.<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfac In case you missed it: <\/p>\n If that future brought them back to work in Texas, Jones and Crawford said they would welcome it.<\/p>\n They still have a house in south Fort Worth and plenty of connections back to the area. Newly-passed film incentives by state lawmakers last year<\/a> could also get the ball rolling.<\/p>\n But for now, Jones and Crawford are taking it all in. It\u2019s been a long and tough road, but one they\u2019ve walked together. Like a house with a strong foundation, they\u2019re built to last.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s just been so rewarding,\u201d Jones said. \u201cIt just feels like we\u2019re in the right place on the right path.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cHonest Renovations\u201d season 4 is streaming on Roku.<\/p>\n Related Stories from Fort Worth Star-Telegram<\/p>\n![\"Travis](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_2992.jpeg\" "\\"IMG_2992.jpeg\\"")
Travis Jones, Cody Crawford and Sam Elliott on the \u201c1883\u201d set. Courtesy of Travis Jones <\/p>\n![\"Travis](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8983.JPEG\" "\\"IMG_8983.JPEG\\"")
Travis Jones and Cody Crawford on set of \u201cHonest Renovations.\u201d Courtesy of Travis Jones <\/p>\n![\"Travis](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8990.jpeg\" "\\"IMG_8990.jpeg\\"")
Travis Jones and Cody Crawford on set of \u201cRock the Block.\u201d Courtesy of Travis Jones Coming soon<\/p>\n
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