by Donna Thacker

Created on: December 15, 2008

If you are an avid do it yourself type, or even have an interest in learning how, HGTV is the channel you have been looking for. Their line-up of shows will teach you just about anything you want to know about home remodeling, repairs and decorating.

The shows do not stop with just the home either. You can learn tips and ideas to create the best-looking yard in your neighborhood too. Each show is hosted by "user friendly" people that explain everything they are doing in simple terms. Here are just a few samples of the "how -to" line up of shows that HGTV has to offer.

Designed to Sell
This show helps people that are trying to sell their home. First, a "tell it like it is" realtor will tour the home. She holds back nothing when she explains just why she thinks the home has not sold. She is brutally honest, and not in the least bit bashful.

The designers come in next and explain to the homeowners just what they plan to do to make their home more marketable. The designer has a $2000.00 budget to buy supplies with, and even brings their own contractors.

Even if your home is not for sale, you can get a wealth of knowledge from this designer. She has some tricks up her sleeve that makes a simple remodel job look like it costs a fortune! These are tips that any of us can use in our own homes, just to spruce it up for our own enjoyment.
Myles of Style
This quirky little designer helps homeowners decorate a room with a flourish of style, color and elegance. She uses many strange things and turns the room into an awesome showpiece. Imagine making a colorful chandelier out of Christmas bulbs. She has done it and it looked great.

She helps the homeowner think outside the box of normal everyday decorating, and creates visions that tap into the homeowner's personality and interests. Of course, the owners take part in the redecorating process, and Myles will assign them painting chores. She even has them take part in some strange craft projects, while teaching them that style does not have to cost a fortune.
Curb Appeal
If your yard is looking a little run down, or overgrown, this is the show for you. Homeowners call the designer for help, or sometimes a neighbor reports the offending property. In swoops the team of landscapers and designers and they turn the yard into a work of art, worthy of the fanciest subdivision.

The homeowners always have a hand in the landscaping choices. The team of experts not only does the yard; they give the exterior of the home a face-lift as well. Drab, run down properties soon become the best-looking place on the block.

Even if you are just looking for tips to redecorate on a budget, or some fancy design ideas, you will find a show on HGTV that will be able to help you solve your problem. If you want to sell your home, HGTV can help you get top dollar for it by showing you how to maximize its potential.

HGTV also has a web site that has a huge section of helpful how to articles for do it your self types. The web site also lists the different show you can watch on your television. You are sure to find one that you will find interesting, and maybe even helpful. Check HGTV out on Channel 229 if you have DirecTV satellite, or log on to their web site at HGTV.com for other television listings.

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