DIY NETWORK’S GROUNDBREAKING INTERACTIVE DESIGN SERIES, BLOG CABIN, TAKES THE "DO-IT-YOURSELF" NOTION TO THE EXTREME
IN SECOND SEASON PREMIERING AUGUST 14Walls Come Crumbling to the Ground on New Primetime Series Deconstruction Premiering July 2;
Carpenter Amy Wynn Pastor Hosts New Series Make a Move & All Star-Studded Special Project MVP
Celebrity Rides Hits the Air Featuring "Entourage" Star Kevin Dillon;
Plus Primetime’s Sweat Equity Returns with New Episodes
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Monday, June 16, 2008 – Whether it’s watching the step-by-step process of designing and building an actual log cabin, or tuning-in to see its newest expert take things apart to explore the science of building, DIY Network has something for everyone this summer.
On August 14 at 9 p.m. ET, DIY’s hugely successful Blog Cabin, the first-ever interactive home building series, returns for a second season. In January of this year the world was invited to log on to DIYNETWORK.COM to participate in "citizen design" to help create a waterfront vacation home to be built by a roster of DIY expert hosts and documented in a 13-part TV series. Host Ahmed Hassan and eleven experts from DIY’s most popular home improvement shows walk viewers through each step of the build process. And while the cabin is under construction, Hassan blogs online and reveals behind-the-scenes out takes. Once complete, viewers can log back on to DIYNETWORK.COM for a chance to win the cabin which will be given away to one lucky sweepstakes winner!
Building on its roster of programs and personalities that build, educate and entertain, DIY introduces Deconstruction, a new series that takes improvement to the next level. Premiering July 2 at 9 p.m. ET, pro handyman Matt Blashaw proves that to truly understand what you’re building, sometimes you need to take it apart! Tune-in every Wednesday night at 9 p.m. to watch Blashaw conduct fun-filled and innovative experiments to answer questions like: How do you pressure-treat wood? Is home insulation really fire retardant? And is granite really worth the expense? Plus, field trips to research labs and testing facilities give viewers a backstage pass into the high-tech world of home improvement.
With a better understanding of the science of home-improvement, do-it-yourselfers, novices and experts alike won’t want to miss carpenter Amy Wynn Pastor in DIY’s new series, Make a Move. Premiering July 16 at 3 p.m. ET, Amy helps people on the move tackle the jobs that need to get done in the midst of all the chaos. From patching walls to refinishing floors to building custom cabinets, Pastor and her crew of DIY experts help ensure a smooth transition from old to new.
Also, on July 13 at 8 p.m. ET, viewers can catch Amy Wynn Pastor as she hosts the first half-hour installment of DIY’s two-part special, Project MVP. DIY called in the help of local baseball hero, Philadelphia Phillies’ shortstop and reigning National League MVP Jimmy Rollins, to turn a dilapidated conference room into a state-of-the-art fitness center at a North Philadelphia Recreation Center. The second installment of this special will premiere on September 18 and will feature former San Francisco 49ers’ MVPs Jerry Rice and Steve Young.
DIY keeps the warm months of summer rolling as it takes to the road with an all-new edition of the popular, primetime series Celebrity Rides. In this latest installment entitled Celebrity Rides: Dillon and the Rebel, the network puts the spotlight on Entourage star Kevin Dillon who over the course of four half-hour episodes, sets out to build out his very own 1955 Porsche Spyder. Premiering September 3 at 10:30 p.m. ET, the series features Dillon as he creates a replica of the same car James Dean made famous 50 years ago. And on September 28 at 7 p.m. ET, DIY will recap the series in a one-special, Celebrity Rides: Dillon and the Rebel Special.
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Viewers hungry for more home improvement how-to knowledge can catch new episodes of Sweat Equity beginning August 5 at 8:30 p.m. ET. Season three of the hit series, hosted by licensed contractor Amy Matthews, helps homeowners determine which projects will return the most bang for your buck. With the knowledge you gain from this show, and a little bit of sweat, you can increase the value of your home – and the enjoyment you get by living there!
Provided below are detailed descriptions for the aforementioned series and specials.
New Series:
Deconstruction
Premiere Date: Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at 9 p.m. ET
Expert Host: Matt Blashaw
Regular Time Slot: Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET
Sometimes, to really understand what you’re building, you need to take it apart. That’s the idea behind Deconstruction, a show dedicated to exploring the science behind home improvement. Join pro handyman Matt Blashaw as he dissects the questions every do-it-yourselfer wants answered sooner or later. How does pressurized wood get pressure-treated? How strong is tempered glass and how is it made? Is home insulation really fire retardant? With field trips to research labs and testing facilities and by doing some fun testing of our own, Deconstruction has a unique mission: to let our experts help turn you into an expert too.
Make a Move
Premiere Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 3 p.m. ET
Expert Host: Amy Wynn Pastor
Regular Time Slot: Wednesdays at 3 p.m. ET
Moving is exciting, exhilarating and, most of all, exhausting. But it’s also a great time to tackle home improvement projects – before you move in. Carpenter and do-it-yourself author Amy Wynn Pastor helps people tackle the jobs that need to get done in the midst of all the chaos. From patching walls to refinishing floors to building custom cabinets, Amy and her crew of DIY experts help ensure a smooth transition from old to new. So don’t even think about making a move without watching Make a Move.
Celebrity Rides: Dillon & the Rebel
Premiere Date: Wednesday, September 3 at 10:30 p.m. ET
Regular Time Slot: Wednesdays at 10:30 p.m. ET
In this four-episode cycle of DIY’s Celebrity Rides series, Kevin Dillon, star of the HBO hit Entourage, sets out to make his own 1955 Porsche Spyder – a replica of the car James Dean made famous more than 50 years ago. Working with the pros at Automotive Legends in Malibu, Calif., Dillon will be customizing his Spyder to look just like Dean’s original, and you’ll get a chance to watch this car being built from the ground up, with an up-close view of everything that goes into making a ride fit for a legend.
New Specials:
Project MVP
Premiere Date: Sunday, July 13 at 8 p.m. ET
Expert Host: Amy Wynn Pastor
DIY Network is swinging for the fence in its new half-hour special, Project MVP. DIY called in the help of local baseball hero, Philadelphia Phillies’ shortstop Jimmy Rollins, in turning a dilapidated conference room into a state-of-the-art fitness center at a North Philadelphia Recreation Center. The special, which premieres on Sunday, July 13 at 8 p.m. ET, is the first of two specials featuring current and past MVPs from the world of sports. The second special, premiering in September, will feature former San Francisco 49ers’ MVPs Jerry Rice and Steve Young.
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Celebrity Rides: Dillon & the Rebel Special
Premiere Date: Wednesday, September 28 at 7 p.m. ET
In this one-hour special edition of DIY's Celebrity Rides series, Kevin Dillon, star of HBO's hit show Entourage, is setting out to make his own 1955 Porsche Spyder -- a replica of the car James Dean made famous fifty years ago. Dillon will head to Automotive Legends in Malibu, customizing his Spyder to look just like the original. We will see just how this car is built from the ground up, and everything that goes into making a ride fit for a legend.
Returning Series:
Sweat Equity
Season 3 Premiere: Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at 8:30 p.m. ET
Expert Host: Amy Matthews
Regular Time Slot: Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. ET
Can you increase the value of your home by $10,000 in just two weekends? Sure you can, thanks to DIY Network’s Sweat Equity, a show dedicated to helping you determine which home improvement projects will return the most bang for your buck. 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 the bathroom or your kitchen? Licensed contractor Amy Matthews and her team of DIY experts help homeowners tackle these projects themselves, giving tips and techniques for building equity every step of the way. With the knowledge you gain from this show, and a little bit of sweat, you can increase the value of your home – and the enjoyment you get by living there.
Blog Cabin
Premiere Date: Thursday, August 14 at 9 p.m. ET
Expert Host: Ahmed Hassan
Blog Cabin is a groundbreaking multimedia experience based on a very simple idea: You Design It, We Build It, You Could Win It! This truly interactive series asks Internet users to vote on the design features for a real log cabin. Then DIY Network experts, led by Ahmed Hassan, build the cabin according to the specifications chosen by our viewers. You can watch every step of the process on TV while Ahmed keeps the world updated online with super-informative behind-the-scenes blogs. Once completed, the cabin is given away to a lucky sweepstakes winner. That’s the kind of interactivity everybody loves.
ABOUT DIY NETWORK
From the makers of HGTV and Food Network, DIY Network is the go-to destination for rip-up, knock-out home improvement television. DIY’s programs and experts answer the most sought-after questions and offer creative projects for do-it-yourself enthusiasts. One of the fastest growing digital networks and approaching 50 million homes, DIY’s programming covers a broad range of categories including home improvement and crafts. 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 home improvement, crafts, automotive, gardening, and woodworking along with step-by-step instructions totaling more than 20,000 projects online.
