Finished log cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains to be won by lucky viewer as grand prize of sweepstakes this fall.Knoxville, Tenn – June 2007 – After two months, 4.2 million votes and 1.7 million total page views on www.DIYnetwork.com/blogcabin, DIY Network is breaking ground on its first Blog Cabin. DIY’s online users kicked off the network’s major interactive initiative in February and March by choosing the design, and features 10 projects for a unique vacation home and posting more than 2,800 blog comments. The winning design elements are currently being incorporated into the construction a log cabin, which broke ground in mid-April. Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, DIY Network will document the build in Blog Cabin, a new 13-part TV series, premiering on Thursday, Aug. 16 at 9 p.m. ET.
DIY host and home building expert Amy Devers (DIY to the Rescue, Freeform Furniture) will take the reins of both the online blog and on-air series, joined by twin contractors Chris and Simon Hodshon to get the job done. Additional DIY experts – Jason Cameron (Man Caves, Desperate Landscapes); Amy Matthews (Bathroom Renovations, Sweat Equity); Karl Champley (DIY to the Rescue, Wasted Spaces); and more – will bring their home improvement know-how and professional skills to the building of the cabin.
From mid-April to mid-summer, Devers and crew will construct the cabin retreat from the ground-up, including the winning online design elements. Devers will also lead discussions on what makes log cabins special, document the trials and triumphs of construction and comment on best construction practices in a blog on www.DIYnetwork.com/blogcabin. The Web site will also offer photos and video of the construction process, and encourages users to "blog about logs" at their leisure. This fall, DIY Network and DIYnetwork.com will run a sweepstakes to award the completed cabin to one lucky winner.
For more information on DIY Network’s Blog Cabin, the winning design elements, and to participate in a blog about the construction, visit www.DIYnetwork.com/blogcabin.com. DIY Network is available nationwide on DISH Network Ch. 111 and DIRECTV Ch. 230. For additional cable channel designations, check local listings or visit www.DIYnetwork.com.
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 15,000 projects online.
