| Finding home improvement TV shows is a relatively | | | | who think their projects are too expensive or time |
| simple task. Since the premiere in 1979 of Bob Vila's | | | | consuming or require more skill than they possess. The |
| "This Old House" the industry has expanded rapidly as | | | | host shows them ways around their objections. Don't |
| more and more homeowners seek to make their own | | | | Sweat It offers homeowners the quick way to |
| repairs and upgrades. | | | | accomplish projects they have been delaying. |
| Cable's DIY Network is devoted to home repairs and | | | | Some home improvement TV shows are devoted to |
| remodels that homeowners can do themselves. Many | | | | specific audiences. For example, Income Property |
| of their home improvement TV shows are available | | | | shows homeowners how to convert part of their |
| online as well. Here you can find such basic information | | | | house into an apartment to generate rental income. |
| as how to choose the right wrench or basic plumbing | | | | DIY Network's Kitchen Impossible focuses on |
| for beginners. | | | | renovating kitchens. |
| DIY Network offers many home improvement TV | | | | Planet Green, one of the Discovery channels, offers |
| shows such as BATHtastic! hosted by Matt Muenster, | | | | Greenovate, a show dedicated to save on energy bills |
| which has offered projects such as installing | | | | and increase the value of their home. World's |
| wainscoting, painting stripes on a wall by using a laser | | | | Greenest Homes takes viewers on tours of |
| level, and installing a tile shower surround. Sweat Equity, | | | | eco-friendly homes and is a great place for "green" |
| hosted by Amy Matthews, offers the premise that | | | | ideas. |
| two weekends of work can increase the value of | | | | With so many home improvement TV shows on |
| your home by $10,000. Programs have covered | | | | cable, it is easy to find entire channels devoted to the |
| staining hardwood floors, refinishing kitchen cabinets, | | | | art of making home repairs or improvements yourself. |
| installing crown molding in a kitchen, and installing a | | | | For those who do not have cable, the father of all |
| doggie door. | | | | home improvement TV shows, Bob Vila is still on PBS |
| Other shows on DIY Network include Man Caves, | | | | with This Old House, offering advice just as he has |
| Desperate Landscapes, and Yard Crashers. For a | | | | since 1979. Hometime, also on PBS, offers advice on |
| complete list of all of their home improvement TV | | | | renovations, landscaping, and more. |
| shows, check your local cable listings or visit them | | | | You can find many more home improvement TV |
| online. | | | | shows by checking your local listings or going online. If |
| HGTV also has a great lineup of home improvement | | | | you miss your favorite episode, you can watch many |
| TV shows. Some of their offerings include Holmes on | | | | of them at the channel's website. Whether you are |
| Homes, Carter Can, Don't Sweat It, Over Your Head, | | | | seeking a reality show, such as Extreme Makeover, or |
| and Income Property. Holmes on Homes takes | | | | the step by step demonstrations offered by such |
| examples of renovations or repairs that have been | | | | home improvement TV shows as Over Your Head, |
| improperly done and shows how they should have | | | | there is one to fit whatever project you have in mind. |
| been performed. Carter Can focuses on homeowners | | | | |