DIY Network’s Blog Cabin Returns the First-Ever Interactive Home Building Television Series to Viewers

Voting Begins Today

One Lucky Viewer Will Win the Scenic Vacation Home in Maine

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- DIY Network takes “crowd sourcing” to new heights with the sixth season return of “Blog Cabin,” an interactive series where all key renovation decisions are made by fans hoping to win their very own, exclusively designed vacation home. Viewers will vote on all the major design details, color palette, fixtures and amenities. The finished ultimate vacation home will be a true collaborative effort. Originally part of a working farm, this season’s home is situated on 51 acres of gorgeous riverfront property in historic Waldoboro, Maine. DIY Network’s all-star team of renovation experts are transforming an 1884 Cape style, four-bedroom, 2.5-bath, 2,500-square-foot home that boasts 450 feet of waterfront along the scenic Medomak River. “Blog Cabin” begins construction this winter through spring with input every step of the way from fans living online at DIYNetwork.com/BlogCabin. In addition to voting online for the home’s unique renovation elements, viewers can enter two “Blog Cabin” contests. One sweepstakes will award one lucky viewer the ultimate vacation dream home, the newly renovated “Blog Cabin.” Fans can also enter to win the program’s “cabin comforts” where one winner will receive a duplicate set of the amenities as featured in the “Blog Cabin.”

“Blog Cabin truly is a multi-media experience like no other,” said Ross Babbit, SVP/GM, DIY Network. “Our viewers are passionate about home improvement and love being part of the process. Blog Cabin brings all these elements together – viewers make all the key design decisions online, watch the show to see how it turns out, and then someone gets to win it!!”

BLOG CABIN TEAM OF EXPERTS

The sixth season of “Blog Cabin” is hosted by Chris Grundy, host of “Cool Tools,” and features DIY Network’s “Crashers” team, including “House Crashers”’ host and licensed contractor Josh Temple, “Bath Crashers” host Matt Muenster and the first lady of the Crashers family, “Kitchen Crashers’” contractor and interior designer Alison Victoria.

LOG ON AND VOTE NOW!

Online voting begins at DIYNetwork.com/BlogCabin today,Tuesday, Jan.3, and continues throughout the spring. Upcoming online voting topics for cabin design features include:

• Tuesday, Jan. 3 – Monday, Jan. 16: Great Room Featuring “House Crashers”
• Tuesday, Jan. 17 – Monday, Jan. 30: Kitchen Featuring “Kitchen Crashers”
• Tuesday, Jan. 31 – Monday, Feb. 13:Master Suite Featuring “Bath Crashers”
• Tuesday, Feb. 14 – Monday, Feb. 27:Mega Den Featuring “Mega Dens”
• Tuesday, Feb. 28 – Monday, March 12:Back Side Landscape Featuring “Yard Crashers”
• Tuesday, March 13 – Monday, March 26: Road Side Landscape Featuring “Desperate Landscapes”
• Tuesday, May 1 – Tuesday, June 12: Cabin Comforts

Fans will also have the opportunity to vote on non-construction related aspects of the cabin. Each week DIYNetwork.com will feature a poll for various design decisions for the project, including questions about kitchen and bathroom design details, finishing touches on the cabin, third floor features and outdoor living details.

SPECIAL VIEWER CONTENT AND SWEEPSTAKES

DIY Network will also announce a special sweepstakes to give away the very house featured on the series. The fully finished “Blog Cabin” will be given to one lucky winner.

For more information on DIY Network’s Blog Cabin, and to participate in a blog about the construction, vote on design elements of the 2012 cabin can visit www.DIYNetwork.com/BlogCabin. Members of the media may also obtain additional press materials, talent bios and show images by registering at DIY Network’s online media newsroom.

DIY Network’s 2012 Blog Cabin is being built in cooperation with General Motors LLC, Lumber Liquidators, Inc., The Sherwin-Williams Company, James Hardie Building Products, Trex Company, Inc., GAF, Kohler Co., Petco Animal Supplies, Inc., Char-Broil TRU Infrared, Liberty Mutual Insurance and National Gypsum.

About DIY Network

DIY Network, from the makers of HGTV and Food Network, is the go-to destination for rip-up, knock-out home improvement television. DIY Network’s programs and experts answer the most sought-after questions and offer creative projects for do-it-yourself enthusiasts. One of the fastest growing digital networks and currently in more than 56 million homes, DIY Network’s programming covers a broad range of categories, including home improvement and landscaping. The network’s award-winning website, www.DIYNetwork.com, is a leader in the Nielsen Online Home and Garden category and features multiple resources, including thousands of do-it-yourself home improvement projects, expert advice, how-to videos and images, and user-friendly reference guides with step-by-step instructions

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