New Season of Weekly Primetime Series Premieres June 12 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT
Licensed Contractor Amy Matthews Helps Homeowners Increase Their Homes’ Bottom-Line Through Simple RenovationsKnoxville, Tenn. – May 2007 – – Is it possible to increase the value of your home by $10,000 in just two weekends? Is it better to install new kitchen cabinets or just reface the old ones? Are granite countertops really worth the cost? Should you put more money into your bathroom or your kitchen? Homeowners take on the task of nurturing their most valuable asset – their home – in DIY Network’s Sweat Equity every Tuesday and Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET. Licensed contractor Amy Matthews, who debuts as host on Tuesday, June 12, provides viewers with the skills necessary to complete home improvement projects that will return the most bang for their buck in their area of the country. Each episode ends with a reveal of the grand total – how much did the home's value go up? With a little bit of knowledge and a little bit of sweat, homeowners can build a whole lot of equity ? and a much nicer home too!
"Don’t wait until you sell your house to remodel," says Matthews, host of DIY’s Sweat Equity. "Do it now so you can enjoy the fruits of your labor, and don’t worry – you’ll get back 80-90 percent of your renovation costs in the long run."
Matthews, home improvement expert and host of DIY’s other popular home improvement programs (Bathroom Renovations, Stud Finder and 10 Things You Must Know) guides viewers through seemingly daunting short-term renovation projects with ease, including kitchens, bathrooms, basements, attics and landscaping. The goal of Sweat Equity: saving approximately half of what the homeowners would have spent if they had hired someone else to do the entire job and providing up to date information on how those renovations will impact the value of their most important asset: their homes. Specialists from the world of finance, design and home remodeling act as series contributors, addressing the "no-no’s" of remodeling-cosmetic projects that have little impact on a home’s equity; trends and data supporting remodeling projects; and helpful money saving tips and insight into the world of renovation.
DIY Network’s Sweat Equity, featuring licensed contractor Amy Matthews, debuts on Tuesday, June 12 at 8:30 p.m. ET. For more information on Sweat Equity, DIY Network, experts, tips, and additional home improvement programs, visit the network’s companion Web site at www.DIYnetwork.com. DIY Network is available nationwide on DISH Network Ch. 111 and DIRECTV Ch. 230. For additional cable channel designations, check local listings.
About DIY Network
From the makers of HGTV and Food Network, DIY Network is the television source for the best know-how and how-to when it comes to any type of do-it-yourself project and is one of the fastest growing digital networks. Currently in more than 43 million homes, DIY’s programming covers a broad range of categories including home improvement, crafts and hobbies. DIY’s programs and experts answer the most sought-after questions and offer creative projects for do-it-yourself enthusiasts. DIY’s award-winning Web site, www.DIYnetwork.com, is a leader in the Nielsen//NetRatings' Home and Garden category. The site features broadband video channels including automotive, crafts, gardening, home improvement and woodworking along with step-by-step instructions totaling more than 20,000 projects online.
