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  • Increase the Value of Your Home on Sweat Equity
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    The TV Show
    Sweat Equity is the primetime hit series that airs on DIY Network. Sweat Equity establishes which home projects will give you the most for your money. Which makes more sense—putting more money into my kitchen or bathroom?
    Is it worth putting in new kitchen cabinets or restoring my current cabinets? How do I get the most return on a basement remodel?

    Benefits of Appearing on Sweat Equity


    • You will appear on national television for a full episode of "Sweat Equity" – A hit series on the DIY Network! DIY is now seen in over 47 million homes!
    • One area of your home will be updated in 2-6 weeks
    • Top Realtors will give you tips on how to maximize your home investment
    • Homeowners who participate receive cash contributions to help defray project costs
    • Companies may donate goods for your project in exchange for being featured on Sweat Equity

    We are looking for ...


    • Handy, Energetic homeowners living in the metro area (within 25 miles of downtown Minneapolis) who are want to update areas of their home.
    • You must be available to appear on camera for 7 half days during the week.
    • Your minimum financial contribution: $5,000

    How to apply ...
    Please e-mail: sweatequity@edelmanmn.com and include the following information:
    *A brief description & photo of the area(s) in your home that you are wanting to update. (Ex: kitchen, bathroom, basement, Front/Back of Home, etc. etc..)
    *A daytime phone, e-mail address, City of Residence
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    Thanks for your consideration and we’d love to see you on the show!

    About Edelman Productions
    Edelman Productions is one of the nation’s leading and fastest growing producers of cable programming. With over 125 people on staff, we have offices in Minneapolis, San Francisco, and Washington DC. Currently, there are 16 different series in production for various networks including Home and Garden Television (HGTV), The History Channel, The Food Network and Do-It-Yourself Network (DIY). We are proud of our Emmy and Peabody award-winning staff. You can check us out at: www.edelmanproductions.com