DIY
Station:
DIY Network (US)
Status:
Ended
Start:
2015-01-29
Rating:
6.5/10 from 2 users
Christopher Lee grew up hearing about his great-grandfather's once-stately Detroit residence lost in the Great Depression, and 87 years later, he bought it. Armed with a family photo from 1927, Chris, his wife Amy and their baby daughter Ruby are living in the house as they bring it back to its Roaring 20's glory. And with the house abandoned for years with collapsing ceilings, a leaking roof and holes in the floor, Chris and Amy have their work cut out for them.
TV Show Ended.
S1E4 - Baby Proofed Bathroom
New parents Chris and Amy continue their renovation of the historic 1903 Detroit home that was once owned by Chris's great-grandparents. Before their daughter Ruby starts crawling, they have to rebuild her bathroom, a shell of room with a giant hole in the floor. They salvage the early 1900's tub and transform the bathroom into a charming space with custom wallpaper inspired by the original design. They also renovate a guest bedroom by repairing the existing beadboard and sanding and staining the original pine wood sub-floor.
Air Date: 12 Feb 2015 20:00 (CDT)
S1E5 - Garage Rescue
New parents Chris and Amy continue their renovation of the historic 1903 Detroit home that was once owned by Chris's great-grandparents. Before winter hits, they must tackle some outdoor projects. The front porch is in need of a face-lift, and the garage is a crumbling, dangerous mess. The restore the garage, keeping the original dormer intact.
Air Date: 19 Feb 2015 19:00 (CDT)
S1E6 - Piano Room Party
New parents Chris and Amy finish their renovation of the historic 1903 Detroit home that was once owned by Chris's great-grandparents. Their last project is the piano room where Chris's pianist great-grandmother used to play and the foyer, where his entire family once posed for the 1926 portrait that now hangs on his wall. They celebrate with a big party, and everything comes full circle as they re-create the family portrait in front of the foyer's staircase.
Air Date: 26 Feb 2015 19:00 (CDT)