Have you ever wondered how some of your favorite HGTV shows are produced? Wonder no more! We sat down with show producers and video editors to find out exactly what it takes to make an entire HGTV show. Spoiler: It's a lot. Keep scrolling for all the details and never-before-seen film photos from behind the scenes. Pictured: HGTV stars film 100 Day Hotel Challenge in the rain.

A full day on set usually starts early and ends late. According to Liz Kerrigan and Michael Matsumoto, two of HGTV's most seasoned executive producers, shoot days can take anywhere from eight to 14 hours. The producers arrive early to set up the equipment and the talent arrives early to prepare for a day on camera (i.e. sitting for hair and makeup, enjoying a big breakfast and getting organized for the day ahead). Pictured: Ty Pennington and Alison Victoria on set of Battle on the Beach.

"Sometimes the crew and talent go out for nice dinners after shoot days," Michael says — but of course fun happens on set, too. Brock Zych, social video producer and editor for HGTV, remembers when Ben Napier had the opportunity to drive a racecar on the Sebring Raceway in Florida while shooting Home Town Takeover. "It all depends on what's going on in the city or area we shoot in," Michael tells HGTV. Some shoot locations have more action than others (think Los Angeles versus rural Alabama), but HGTV stars and crews always find something to get into.

Many HGTV shows are shot all over the country — and sometimes, the world! — which means the crew often spends weeks at a time away from their families while working on set. Many crew members also produce multiple seasons of the same show and, over time, become very close with the talent. For example, Liz has worked with Jasmine Roth since her first season of Help! I Wrecked My House and plans to fly to Utah and direct Season 5. As Liz and Michael put it: "Everyone starts to feel like they belong to a second travel family." Pictured: Erin Napier enjoys filming with the Home Town crew.