Home Improvement On Television / Radio
Home improvement was popularized on television in 1979 with the premiere of This Old House starring Bob Vila on PBS.
The sitcom Home Improvement used the home improvement theme for comedic purposes.
American cable channel HGTV features many do-it-yourself shows, as does sister channel DIY Network and the competing Discovery Home.
Danny Lipford hosts and produces the nationally syndicated Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford.
Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete co-host the nationally syndicated “Pit Home Improvement Radio Show”.
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