Secret History of the Cottage

To celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday, this documentary tells the history of “going to the cottage,” a national tradition. Cottage country attracts those on a quest for the soothing powers of its natural landscape, the feeling of slowing down and getting away. Using vintage photos, archival film, and original shooting, we look at who cottagers are and what they do—the myths and the legends—and how cottages and “cottaging” have evolved over time.

Disaster Decks

Most guys think they know how to build a deck. They’re wrong. That’s why Paul Lafrance and his awesome crew are here to save the day on HGTV’s entertaining construction program, DISASTER DECKS. But the DISASTER DECKS crew doesn’t come in and do all the work. Part of the price of getting the gang with the hammers to show up is that the home owners have to help, too. Faced with new tasks, bizarre and hilarious sideline challenges, and a veteran construction crew not above teasing someone, it’s easy for the home owners to want to give up. When that brand new deck comes together, though, it’s all worth it. FORMAT AVAILABLE

Holmes Makes It Right

The new series is about renovating, but it's more. Mike plans to expand the meaning of “Make It Right” outside the residential domain and outside his own comfort level. Mike is all done with inspecting. He is strapping on his tool belt, and getting his hands dirty once again. He is getting back to the kind of work he did before there ever was a TV show - Helping people, Making It Right... and occasionally swearing.

Fish of the Day

Dive into this one-of-a-kind fish-to-feast series as we explore the most stunning locations in the South Pacific and turn unique catch into breathtaking culinary creations. Join Clarke Gayford as he, and some of the world’s best rodmen, offer tips and tricks for a successful expedition, and learn how best to prepare their awe-inspiring finds.

Donut Showdown

Welcome to the most intense, heart-pounding donut-making competition on the planet. Three expert donut-makers compete for the $10,000 prize in each episode in this ultra-tough food competition series. Working with strange ingredients and difficult challenges, the donut masters create amazingly beautiful and delicious donuts under tremendous time-pressure… with DONUT SHOWDOWN host host Daryn Jones constantly reminding them that time is running out. The amazing group of celebrity food judges includes internationally acclaimed David Rocco, Zane Caplansky and many more.

Paul Brandt's Build It Forward

Hosted by Country music star Paul Brandt, BUILD IT FORWARD is an exciting and inspirational new documentary series that chronicles the emotionally challenging journey of families receiving a new home. Moving beyond similar home-makeover shows, BUILD IT FORWARD sees the recipient family receive the goodwill and grace of donations and volunteers in the creation of their new home, and in turn help build a new home for another family – this time in a third world country. Each episode documents the life-changing impact of giving back and the poignant experience of not one, but two families being handed the keys to a previously only-dreamt-of, brand new home.

The Restoration Workshop

Buying and selling antiques is a constantly evolving business. To succeed you have to stand out from the crowd. In the world of re-imagined antiques, dealer and expert restorer Gary Wallis is King, and he and his team are masters at turning the tired and unloved into high end pieces, and turning a tidy profit from their work. This series focuses on Gary and his team as they turn the rusty and worn into objects of beauty with a contemporary twist. From furniture, to lighting, to war and car memorabilia to standout retail window pieces and modern stately home dressings, this isn’t just up-cycling, it’s creating breath-taking products that collectors and dealers alike are desperate to get their hands on. Using lost techniques and high end craftsmanship, each episode will follow Gary on his quest to buy items with huge hidden potential. We’ll see his network of dealers come to his warehouse and workshop to sell to him as well as following Gary on buying trips to root out hidden diamonds in the rough. Each new item Gary buys will be brought into his workshop and either handed to one of his skilled team or taken on by Gary himself, to be re-invented and given a new lease of life before being taken to auction or sold to a network of dealers and private clients.

Shotgun Reno

SHOTGUN RENO is a half-hour series that tracks what happens when you take on a home renovation and add in a life-altering event like a wedding or the birth of a child. It’s enough to stress out even the calmest of couples as they struggle to complete their renovation on budget and in time for the big event. The SHOTGUN RENO design team guides real life, hapless homeowners through a renovation against the clock and the pocketbook. With two of the most nerve-wracking life events converging, the SHOTGUN RENO team is there to help in the quest for a happy-ever-after.

Brojects/ Brojects in the House Shorts

With a little imagination, reno masters and sports fanatics Kevin and Andrew transform household objects into DIY sports equipment and backyard games.

Dirty Business

Step into the quirky and chaotic world of landscape design! DIRTY BUSINESS transforms barren, forgotten outdoor spaces into unique, stylish getaways to be proud of. From tiny yards that need to look grand, to sprawling estates that have gotten out of shape, this team of garden gurus help homeowners rediscover the flourishing world right at their doorstep.