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Dave and Jenny Marrs embrace small-town America by renovating classic homes in and around their hometown of Bentonville, Arkansas. This resourceful and creative couple transforms historic houses in desperate need of an update and turns them into charming forever homes.

The series follows the blueprint of several series on HGTV or DIY Network that showcase revitalization specialists who turn rundown homes into stunning remodels. In this case, it's mother/daughter duo Karen Jensen and Mina Starsiak transforming properties in and around their hometown of Indianapolis. Karen's legal background and Mina's real estate knowledge help them secure diamonds in the rough, and then they enlist demo and construction help from family to get the houses done on time and on budget.

The Emmy Award winning This Old House is the television's premier home improvement series. This Old House's mission is to demystify the home improvement process and to celebrate the fusion on old world craftsmanship and modern technology.

In this new competition series, Tim Allen and Richard Karn spotlight the best and brightest makers from across the country, as they compete head-to-head, to create mind-blowing builds - everything from a dual all-season ice melter/leaf blower and all-in-one riding comfort mower to a do-it-yourself jacuzzi and BBQ bicycle - which not only pushes each builder beyond their limits but challenges their inner fixer and inventor to build it bigger, better and more powerful. Additionally, the duo will be joined by woodworking do-it-yourself YouTube star April Wilkerson who will act as the series' own resident expert.

In Maine Cabin Masters, builder Chase Morrill is teaming up with his brother, sister and best friend to save and transform abandoned cabins buried deep in the remote woods of Maine. From historic cottages nearly a century old, to camp cabins in need of some major TLC, they'll give these properties the facelift they've needed for decades. And, you never know what you might find when you go for a walk in the woods.

A successful spin-off of This Old House, this series sends experts Tom Silva (contracting, renovation, carpentry, home repair), Rich Trethewey (heating, air conditioning, plumbing, ventilation) and Roger Cook (gardening, landscaping, hardscaping) to the homes of viewers. Viewers write the show and producers select questions of broad interest and send the appropriate expert. For some special problems, like wells or electrical work, the "Ask" expert coordinates with a local contractor and with him narrates the project. Occasionally, follow-up discussions occur in the barn following the segment, where the experts and host Kevin O'Connor consider alternatives or clarify potentially murky points.

Grand Designs New Zealand is a series about New Zealanders taking on the challenge of building their own unique and inspirational homes... From architectural designer mansions to DIY homes using archaic or new school building techniques and material... From the beach, to the mountains, and the hills in between. Grand Designs charts the in-depth process of creating these unique homes, and the personal journeys of those building them.

Home renovation expert and HGTV star Jasmine Roth comes to the rescue of overzealous do-it-yourselfers in the new series, Help! I Wrecked My House, the HGTV series showcases Jasmine and her team as they redeem failed home improvement projects and customize the new spaces with beautiful, functional design tailored to each client.

When we look around our homes, sheds and garages we see an array of household objects that with one click of a button or twist of a knob will spring to life, and - most of the time - do exactly what we want them to. But how on earth do these objects work? To find out, James May (fuelled by endless cups of tea) heads into his workshop with thousands of little pieces to assemble some of our most beloved and recognisable objects from scratch to see what it actually takes to get them to work.

They say there's a tool for every job, but that hasn't always been the case - tools have changed as jobs have gotten bigger, tougher, and more varied. No one loves this tool evolution more than Tim Allen, who, alongside his co-hosts Richard Karn and April Wilkerson, will tackle one tool-centric theme per episode of More Power and celebrate the coolest, most powerful, and iconic examples of each tool - testing their limits in a way that only Tim can. Along the way, they'll open the doors to Tim's workshop and invite some of the most skilled makers from around the country to show off their creations before then heading out on field trips to play with the biggest machines that keep our world working.

In each episode, two sets of neighbors redecorate one room in each other's home. The teams have no say over what happens in their own homes, but they are able to give input into what happens in the home they are redecorating. The teams are not allowed to enter their own home for the duration of the show, and the transformed rooms are revealed only at the end of the final day.

Nicole Curtis works in Minneapolis and Detroit discovering houses that were once the best part of their neighborhood but are starting to fall apart. She recruits her crew to come out and rebuild the houses to their original glory days. is a sweet-talking, hammer-swinging whirlwind.

Behind every dream realized, there are those who helped make it come true. Hosted by Nischelle Turner and featuring DIY vets Jason Cameron and Sabrina Soto, the series shines a warm light on celebrities from Eve to Emmitt Smith as they thank the people in their lives who helped them on their journeys to stardom. The thanks comes in the form of a surprise home transformation.

Good Bones: Risky Business will feature Mina boldly going solo to purchase the historic Sanders House in the Indianapolis neighborhood of Fountain Square. More than a century old, the 7,000 square-foot property - which includes the main home and a carriage house - will be the largest project Mina has ever tackled in terms of size and budget and will require precise restoration to return it to its former glory.

This show follows architect George Clarke as he shows how to create a bolt hole or a place to escape from our hectic lives can be achieved in small and affordable places.

Using only basic tools and his limitless ingenuity, Chad Hiltz, aka Bad Chad, and his team incorporate literally anything into their award-winning car builds, including parts from boats, airplanes and even old lockers.

This series follows Mike Holmes and his son Mike Jr. (MJ) as they transform MJ's modest bachelor bungalow into the perfect, two-storey home for MJ and his girlfriend Lisa. While Mike and MJ share a last name, a strong work ethic, and a desire to help others, they don't always see eye to eye. Their different approaches provide the foundation for unexpected moments of humour and drama- though they always vow to build it right. In addition to seeing the newest materials and build techniques, viewers will get a glimpse into the personal lives of the Holmes men. Holmes + Holmes is a memorable Father/Son journey with a hammer...and a dream!

This is a comedic take on the never-ending supply of life hacks designed to save time, money and effort. The show offers step-by-step instructions on how to incorporate the cheats into everyday life.

Four teams compete in a house renovating competition for 10 weeks until the big live auction that will see one team crowned The Block season 2 winners!

Goth domestic diva Christine McConnell invites viewers into her haunted mansion to make creepy confections with the help of terrifying puppets.

In one of the most remote and rugged places on the planet, expert hunting guide Bob May has led scores of outdoorsmen and adventurers during their dream trips on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska. Now it's his turn to do some dreaming. Bob sets out to build the ultimate hunting lodge that will become his own piece of heaven on earth. But even the most rugged Alaskan needs some help from time to time. That's where his son and team of experts come in. Watch as they battle the elements and personal challenges to make a dream home a reality in DIY Network's Building Alaska.

The show puts two teams to the test. With a budget of only $500, they are sent into a flee market to see what amazing bargains they can find. They then must upcycle them into something better. Then its back to the flea market and see who makes the most with their re-imagined designs.

Known for her hands-on restoration of crumbling historic homes to their former glory, Nicole Curtis rescues homeowners who are totally overwhelmed by the renovation process. In each episode, Nicole will identify the homes' must-haves: new electrical wiring, updated plumbing and structural repairs. With any leftover budget, she and the homeowners will then tackle the properties' beauty projects with a little elbow grease, including reviving original hardwood floors, refreshing kitchens and bathrooms, and enhancing original architectural elements. In the end, Nicole and her team will clear away the mess so families can finally see the home they've always imagined.

For home restoration expert Tamara Day, there's no such thing as a home that's too big! This Kansas City native and mother of four specializes in restoring the neglected large homes that others are too scared to take on. She brings these big beauties back to life so that new families can move in and love them again.

Follow Jared "Cappie" Capp, an unconventional designer and builder, and his daughter Alex as they alter standard, pre-existing structures into unique dream retreats.