Smart Fix, Kristin Wells hosts HGTV remodeling show for 2009 season

January 26, 2008



Kristin Wells, former cohost of “HomeMakers”, an all female renovation show that was on Turner South, has started filming a new renovation show for HGTV. The show has begun filming in Charlotte NC and will begin airing on HGTV within the year. The new show is geared to do it yourselfers and will include a lot of do it yourself participation. Each show will have a budget of $ 3,000 and must be a project that can be completed in a weekend.


Kristin, who grew up in Greensboro NC, became interested in home repairs and renovations when she was living in Portland OR. While living there, she began working on the side with
a local contractor to learn remodeling skills. However, the seeds may have been planted by Kristin watching her dad do a renovation of their home when she was 3 years old. There is a picture of Kristin leaning against a ladder and holding a hammer. Also, her great grandfather felled the trees, milled the lumber and built his own house.


Kristin has expertise in many areas of construction as well as having a knack for design. She does framing, drywall, and lots of tile work and is not afraid to get her hands dirty. She was also coowner of a Charlotte renovation company several years ago and did incredible transformations on high end homes in the Charlotte area. She has also cohosted a special on HGTV.

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From NAHB, producers of Smart Fix

Smart Fix with Kristin Wells currently in production for HGTV
We’re all looking for innovative ways to update our home. Whether it is transforming an unused formal living room or creating a patio expansion, our expert host, Kristin Wells, helps homeowners identify and solve their remodeling dilemmas. The show focuses on multi-functional rooms, such as living rooms, kitchens and outdoor areas. Under Kristin’s tutelage, the homeowners are active participants in these projects, which can include installing a new tile backsplash, creating a bamboo ceiling surround or building a new dining room table. The show takes on three to four projects per episode, which help make for a true overall makeover.


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Smart Fix is scheduled for the 2009 Fall HGTV schedule.