Yes, its true. I used to host a television show. Its not something I often talk about, not because I was emabarrased by it. It isnt because I was starving for attention like a bachelorette contestant. It was because I love to teach others.
The DIY Network was looking for a host for a new TV show from the producer of Restore America from the HGTV network. They wanted a show that dealt with the historical restoration of these homes all across the US. I was working as a moderately sucessfull restoration contractor with a specialty in historic wood windows and doors at the time. I was fortunate enough to be asked to audition, and was offered to Co-Host the show with Bill Click, another restoration contractor. For two years Bill and I traveled the United States doing two to three shows a month. When we fulfilled our contract, Bill and i moved on to other projects closer to our own backyards.
The show, Restoration Realities which aired for three seasons on the DIY was moderatley sucessful, and ultimetely led me back to Charlotte where we shot our first episode. Today, I still treat every customer as if we are filming a an episode in their home. I hope that I can teach them what it takes to perform quality work, and take pride in a project that they want to DIY.
To find out more about the show, including video clips of the show, follow the links below or, bring a cup of coffee by the shop one morning and I will tell you all the good stories!
http://www.diynetwork.com/chris-babcock/projects/index.html
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