STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

Could someone that has Direct TV check something for me?  I'm not getting HGTV anymore.  It used to be channel 229, but since I got back from vacation last night, the screen is just blank.  I checked their website and it says HGTV is still 229 and they have the programming listed.  Just wanted to know if anyone else is having this problem before I call them and get put on hold.  Could someone check channel 229 for me? 

Thanks!!!