Sep 3rd 2010 4:42PM
Move over Tim Allen. Another '90s-vintage celebrity -- Robert Van Winkle, aka America's first white rapper, Vanilla Ice -- will star in his own home improvement show. "The Vanilla Ice Project," ten half-hour episodes beginning Oct. 14 on the DIY network, hopes to sell audiences on unscripted laughs from the drama and... Continue Reading »
Jun 6th 2010 3:00PM
We watch home improvement shows so you don't have to. (Or at least fill you in on what you've missed.) Are you ready for some serious recapping? Ok, we'll bring it on! This week we bring you updates on recent episodes of "Tough as Nails," "My First Place," "Designed to Sell," "Holmes on Homes," and more. Here's what... Continue Reading »
Jun 1st 2010 11:20AM
The final episode of HGTV's "Battle on the Block" with host Genevieve Gorder (left) takes place in Jersey City, a gritty North Jersey municipality that was once the seat of power for notorious political boss Frank Hague. With a population of more than 240,000, it's the state's second-largest city; given its proximity to... Continue Reading »
May 31st 2010 11:55AM
Did you catch any of the numerous home-improvement shows that graced our living rooms last week? Here's a quick summary: Things were built, kitchens were remodeled, people were made happy. For a bit more detail, this week we bring you updates on recent episodes of "Tough as Nails" (pictured left), "Home Rules," "Designed... Continue Reading »
May 25th 2010 2:00PM
Maybe you don't have TiVo or you spend most of you time not glued to the TV watching all the many home improvement shows. A friend of mine described this genre of television as "House Porn" since viewers can oogle all the home-improvements they fantasize about for their own homes. This week we bring you updates on recent... Continue Reading »
