Here’s a short list of programs that Canwest acquired for its new DIY channel that will replace Fine Living (who is shutting down) probably in the fall.
BATHtastic
What can be done to a bathroom with a day or two and a little elbow grease? More than you could have imagined. Cutting-edge new materials, jaw-dropping design tips and some essential DIY expert know-how will revitalize any bathroom. It’s your favourite room in the house, so take it from bath to BATHtastic !
Nothing is more embarrassing than having the ugliest yard on the block — especially when your neighbours call you out! Armed with creative solutions and needing only one day, licensed contractor Jason Cameron transforms a negligent neighbour’s troubled yard into an outdoor show place.
Kitchen Impossible
When it comes to kitchens, homeowners often end up overwhelmed, out of money and frustrated with the renovation process. On Kitchen Impossible , contractor Marc Bartolomeo helps discouraged homeowners transform their terrible kitchens into sparkling new spaces.
Sweat Equity
How about increasing the value of your home by $10k in just two weekends? Sweat Equity shows you how to determine which home improvement projects will return the most bang for their buck. Is it better to install new kitchen cabinets or just reface the old ones? Are granite countertops really worth the cost? Host Amy Matthews helps homeowners tackle the projects themselves with national experts in the worlds of finance, design and home remodeling giving tips and techniques on saving money along the way. With a little bit of knowledge and a little bit of sweat, you can build a whole lot of equity—and a much nicer home too!
Yard Crashers
You never know what you’re going to bring home from the home improvement store — maybe some new patio chairs or a bag of cement — or it could be professional landscaper Ahmed Hassan. It’s like winning the landscape lottery: Ahmed waits at stores looking for the perfect weekend warriors who could use his help. People go in thinking they’re just buying a bag of mulch, but instead come home with Ahmed and his team, who completely transform their landscape. It’s ambush landscaping at its best!
OCTOBER 2009 UPDATE: Here’s the official announcement from Canwest about the launch of this new channel. http://www.channelcanada.com/Article3690.html