Knoxville, Tenn. – August 2006 – DIY Network, the television source for do-it-yourself enthusiasts, is searching nationwide for the next home improvement expert! Go-to-guys and go-to-girls who think they know the difference between a nut and a bolt could be the next DIY home improvement host!
The winner of DIY’s Stud Finder Search will be chosen "live" on a national morning show in October 2006, and will land a starring role as host of a DIY home improvement series in early 2007. The Stud Finder Champion will also be profiled in a one-hour special in early 2007. Hosted by DIY host Amy Matthews, the program will feature other top finalists, and a few of DIY’s resident experts."How many times have your sat on your sofa watching TV and said, 'I could do that!' Well now is your chance," said Freddy James, DIY's vice president of programming. "Do-it-yourselfers, both men and women, naturally have a can-do spirit. They are enthusiastic and love to share their home improvement expertise with others. We're looking for a charismatic, knowledgeable DIYer who can share their passion with our viewers."
Interested DIY project enthusiasts who think they have the right tools and the skill-set necessary to remodel a home and build a following on national television should visit DIYnetwork.com beginning Tuesday, Aug. 15 for details on how to enter. Until Saturday, Sept. 30, DIY’s Stud Finder Search wants sweethearts, friends, relatives and neighbors across the country to encourage their loved ones – and even their local contractors – to see if they have DIY project expertise and enthusiasm necessary to make the cut!
To become a candidate, "stud finders" and handypersons should check out the rules and submit an application and video explaining why they should be DIY’s next host. For more information on DIY's Stud Finder Search, DIY experts, home improvement programs and local listings, logon to DIY’s companion Web site at www.DIYnetwork.com.
About DIY Network
DIY Network is the best television and online source for any type of do-it-yourself project. DIY presents 90 percent original programming across a broad range of categories including home improvement, automotive, crafts, gardening & landscaping, and woodworking. Informational and entertaining, DIY’s programs and experts answer the most sought-after questions, plus offer creative projects that will inspire any project enthusiast. At DIY’s Web site, www.DIYnetwork.com, everything on-air is online with more than 15,000 projects, all with step-by-step instructions plus original Web site content. These companion resources instruct millions of people everyday, which is why DIY is one of the fastest growing digital networks – currently in more than 37.5 million homes – and DIYnetwork.com averages 2.5 million unique visitors per month.
