Extreme Home Makeover

 Extreme Home Makeover is a reality television home remodeling program currently seen on ABC. It started out as a unique edition of the series Extreme Makeover, which features normal people as they totally alter their appearance through plastic surgery, weight loss, clothing, hair and makeup. Both programs are produced by Endemol USA, which is responsible for a number of primetime reality shows that include Big Brother, Fear Factor and Deal or No Deal. Sears sponsors the program, with Craftsman and Kenmore products spotlighted prominently throughout each episode. Ty Pennington, a former model who worked as a carpenter on another reality home renovation series, Trading Spaces, hosts the show.

 The very first extreme home makeover was aired in November of 2003. The popularity and initial success led to the development of the spin - off shows that began running in The winter 2004. Just as the original Extreme Makeover featured men and women having their appearances over hauled, Extreme Home Makeover features family homes ( including exteriors and landscaping ) being utterly redone. Additionally, the 2 shows share in common an interest in helping those found to be “deserving” based on needs arising from unique situations, disability or illness. Families, just as the individuals in the 1st, are selected through nomination videos, which can either be sent in by a friend or by the family themselves.

 Most episodes consist of a single hour, however, in some more complicated instances, a two - part episode is required. The mission in each episode is to provide a family that is facing difficult obstacles with new hope in the form of a home that suits their needs. Each program utilizes the same basic formula. The chosen family is profiled and their submission video is shown. The design group begins with a visit to the family’s home. In what has become a signature of the show, Ty wakes up the family and surprises them with the news that they have been chosen. The team tours the house and learns about the family’s interests and needs to use as design inspiration.

 The family is dispatched on a one - week vacation…