Amy Matthews
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As a licensed contractor, Amy is a host of DIY Network's Sweat Equity
and Bathroom Renovations.
Born May 19, 1973, Amy grew up in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Amy got her first taste of home improvement at 14 when she traveled with her church youth group to repair homes for families in need. For the next several years, she tackled similar fix-it-up projects through various organizations.
After studying at Boston University and the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City, Amy returned to her native Minnesota where she worked with the Guthrie Theatre, the Minnesota Opera, Hey City Theatre, Mixed Blood Theatre, and Open Eye Figure Theatre. Amy continued to hone her DIY skills with the 'Family Handyman' magazine and began work as a licensed contractor and home improvement specialist with DIY Network
. Her film and television credits include leading roles in four independent feature films and numerous national and regional commercials, notably for 3M Scotch-Blue.
Sweat Equity (TV series)
Sweat Equity is a show on the DIY Network that shows home owners performing most of the renovations to their house in order to save money and boost the value of their home. The show is hosted by Amy Matthews who is a licensed contractor and personal trainer....
and Bathroom Renovations.
Born May 19, 1973, Amy grew up in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Amy got her first taste of home improvement at 14 when she traveled with her church youth group to repair homes for families in need. For the next several years, she tackled similar fix-it-up projects through various organizations.
After studying at Boston University and the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City, Amy returned to her native Minnesota where she worked with the Guthrie Theatre, the Minnesota Opera, Hey City Theatre, Mixed Blood Theatre, and Open Eye Figure Theatre. Amy continued to hone her DIY skills with the 'Family Handyman' magazine and began work as a licensed contractor and home improvement specialist with DIY Network
DIY Network
DIY Network is a channel owned by Scripps Networks Interactive that focuses on do it yourself projects at home.Television stations air local versions with local hosts with segments produced by the network. Branded DIY Network programming is also broadcast in Japan and the Philippines...
. Her film and television credits include leading roles in four independent feature films and numerous national and regional commercials, notably for 3M Scotch-Blue.