Do It Yourself Home Improvement Projects.

Cooler September weekends provide the perfect opportunity to embark on weekend projects that can save you time and sanity through the cold winter months. From adding storm windows to eliminating drafty spaces, fall do-it-yourself home improvements can also lower utility bills and even help you save money. However, starting without the proper preparation and advice can lead to a messy mistake. Steve Watson, host of HGTV’s “Don’t Sweat It,” has some great project ideas and tips homeowners can take on themselves and finish in just a weekend. Do-It-Yourself vs. Experts: Steve has great project ideas that homeowners can do themselves this fall without hiring an expert. Top Tools of the Trade: Make sure you have everything you need before you start a project; Steve shares his favorite tools and resources that should be in every do-it-yourselfer’s toolbox. Send Me a Life-Line: Don’t let broken pipes or faulty equipment rain on your project. Steve has the tips and tools to have on-hand in case of emergency. Save $ to Make $: Make those projects work for you! Steve will share the details of True Value’s “Do-It-Yourself All Star” Contest. The grand prize winner will receive an in-person project consultation from Steve, $1,000 to use at a local True Value store and ultimate bragging rights around the neighborhood. Visit StartRightStartHere.com to enter. Expert Advice for Fall do-it-yourself home improvements HGTV host offers tips for home improvement projects this fall just in time for cooler weather! WHAT: Cooler September weekends provide the perfect opportunity to embark on weekend projects that can save you time and sanity through the cold winter months. From adding storm windows to eliminating drafty spaces, fall do-it-yourself home improvements can also lower utility bills and even help you save money. However, starting without the proper preparation and advice can lead to a messy mistake. TV host and home improvement guru Steve Watson, host of HGTV’s “Don’t Sweat It,” has some great project ideas and tips homeowners can take on themselves and finish in just a weekend. Steve Watson is currently the host of HGTV’s hit show, “Don’t Sweat It,” which features small home improvement projects that can be completed in a weekend. Previously, he spent four seasons as the host of Discovery Channel’s “Monster House.” Steve has appeared on media outlets including “The Today Show” and “The Tyra Banks Show.” Prior to his television career, he worked in construction which later inspired him to start his own home remodeling business. Originally from Chattanooga, Tenn., Steve now lives in Los Angeles.