NOW CASTING - DIY NETWORK LAUNCHES STUD FINDER

DIY NETWORK LAUNCHES STUD FINDER: A SEARCH FOR A HOST WITH ALL THE RIGHT TOOLS Cable Network Hunts For Home Improvement Talent to Host New Series in 2007 DIY Network, the television source for do-it-yourself enthusiasts, is searching nationwide for the next home improvement expert! Go-to-guys and go-to-girls who think they know the difference between a nut and a bolt could be the next DIY home improvement host! The winner of DIY's Stud Finder Search will be chosen "live" on a national morning show in October 2006, and will land a starring role as host of a DIY home improvement series in early 2007. The Stud Finder Champion will also be profiled in a one-hour special in early 2007. Hosted by DIY host Amy Matthews, the program will feature other top finalists, and a few of DIY's resident experts. About DIY Network DIY Network is the best television and online source for any type of do-it-yourself project. DIY presents 90 percent original programming across a broad range of categories including home improvement, automotive, crafts, gardening & landscaping, and woodworking. Informational and entertaining, DIY's programs and experts answer the most sought-after questions, plus offer creative projects that will inspire any project enthusiast. At DIY's Web site, www.DIYnetwork.com, everything on-air is online with more than 15,000 projects, all with step-by-step instructions plus original Web site content. These companion resources instruct millions of people everyday, which is why DIY is one of the fastest growing digital networks - currently in more than 37.5 million homes - and DIYnetwork.com averages 2.5 million unique visitors per month.