New on The Home Channel in April 2008:
No Experience RequiredPremiere date: Monday, 7 April, 2008 at 13h00
TVSA's No Experience Required mini-site.
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B. OriginalPremiere date: Monday, 14 April 2008 at 15h30
Repeats: Wednesdays at 19h30, Thursdays at 23h30 and Fridays at 11h30.
B.Original is a design show that gives ideas on creatively reinventing everyday items into stylish and useful things. Each episode looks at ideas for converting all sorts of leftovers into treasures.
Some of the episodes in the 13 week line-up include:
B. Original With DriftwoodHost Michele Beschen heads to the woods where nature meets creative imagination for original projects made from driftwood and branches.
The episode takes a unique look at how to go about "sticking" garden art in yards and gardens with a colorful perspective on how to jazz up those fallen beauties.
B. Original With WashersMichele demonstrates how to create unique jewellery from washers (not washing machines but the hardware).
B. Orginal With Life's LeftoversWaste not, want not...before tossing trash to the curb, take a second look. Busted mini blinds can be easily weaved into playful placemats, seating and chandeliers. Old light globes are all you need to create stylish pendant lighting and candleholders.
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What's Your Sign? Design
Premiere date: Monday 14 April 2008 at 19h30
Repeats: Wednesdays at 19h30, Thursdays at 11h30 and Fridays at 15h30.
What's Your Sign? Design is a home makeover show that uses people's star signs to help them makeover unstylishly problematic in their homes.
The design team are: astrologer Greg Tufaro, designer Nicole Facciuto and host Steven Lee.
The series premieres with a focus on a clash between a Scorpio and Pisces:
Spencer, a mysterious Scorpio has turned his living room into his own personal amusement park, making Pisces Derek virtually non-existent in the room. The What's Your Sign? Design team combines Derek's desire for a grown-up space with Spencer's need for fun and play, resulting in a hip, lime-green room.
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Monday 14 April 2008 at 23h30
Repeats on: Tuesday at 11h30, Wednesdays at 15h30 and Fridays at 19h30.
Cash In The Attic is a jumble-sale show in which host John Sencio and appraiser Tim Luke help people find the hidden treasures in their attics and homes to put them up for sale.
In each episode John and Tim visit a family who want need to raise money for home improvements. They go through their homes and then assist them in putting their findings up for auction.
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Rebroadcast Premiere: Design UPremiere date: Saturday, 19 April 2008 at 09h00
Repeats: Saturdays at 17h00, Sundays at 12h00 and 20h00
Design U is a home makeover show in which novices learn how to transform problem areas in their homes. The novices are nominated for the show by their friends and family who think their sense of design needs some styling up.
In the first episode of this second season: roommates Owen and Chris enjoy entertaining their many friends, but all of those good times have taken a toll on their small house. Chris sends Owen to Design U to learn how to transform their living room from frat house flop to martini lounge chic. Designer Penny Southam is there to show Owen the finer points of room layout, colours, and swanky lighting.
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Don't Sweat ItPremiere date: Saturday, 19 April 2008 at 03h30.
Repeats: Saturdays at 22h30, Sundays at 09h30 and 17h30.
Don't Sweat It is a How To DIY show that gives tips on tackling projects quickly and easily.
Host Steve Watson visits homes around the US and inspires people to do the DIY jobs they never think they'll get to or be able to do.
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60 Minute Makeover 2Premiere date: Saturday, 26 April 2008 at 14h00.
Repeats: Saturdays at 21h00, Sundays at 08h00 and 16h00
60 Minute Makeover is a home makeover show that reinvents people's homes within an hour.
In the first episode of this second season: the team’s in Caterham in Surrey to help a young couple and their five rabbits that live inside the house. Toby and Sonia bought their home a year ago but it hasn’t got their ‘stamp’ on it yet. They’re hoping for a streamlined, elegant look with lots of neutral colours. Can designer Derek Taylor transform the place and keep everyone happy, including the rabbits?
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