Go where the general public can’t to see what’s new in how-to on
DIY Inside: The Builders' ShowKnoxville, Tenn – May 2007 – Are you an avid do-it-yourselfer? Interested in a ceiling fan you can install in under five minutes or instant hot water in the shower? Look no further than your television on Sunday, May 13 with the premiere of DIY Network’s annual installment of DIY Inside: The Builders’ Show (9 p.m. ET). DIY takes viewers where most can’t go for an inside look at 1,900 exhibitors in over a million-and-a-half square feet displaying the newest tools and trends for making the do-it-yourselfer’s next project easier.
"We have improved the way we covered this year’s Builders’ Show by bringing more of our experts to cover specific areas of home improvement," says Freddy James, vice president of DIY programming. "With the general public not allowed into the show, the purpose of the special is to inform viewers as to what will be available to them in the future to help them get the job done more efficiently. We also hope it inspires novice do-it-yourselfers to tackle bigger projects."
DIY home improvement experts Karl Champley and Amy Devers along with Dean Marsico, Derek Stearns, Amy Matthews and Paul Ryan scour the aisles of the biggest builders’ show in history, putting the latest tools, materials and building techniques to the how-to test. From heating to hi-tech, viewers learn about practical how-to technologies for the home. DIY Inside: The 2007 Builders' Show showcases the latest building materials, and helps home improvement enthusiasts pick the newest tools and supplies for the job at hand.
For more information on the products featured in DIY Inside: The 2007 Builders' Show, 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.
