DIY Network's 2014 Blog Cabin Launches Virtual Tour For Lakeside Retreat

NEW YORK, July 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- DIY Network's 2014 Blog Cabin, the first-ever interactive home-building television series that promises viewers "You Design It, We Build It, You Could Win It!" has launched the virtual tour of this year's completely renovated Winter Haven, Florida retreat. Today, fans can visit DIYnetwork.com/blogcabin to view each room and see the results of their online votes that transformed the former 1920s-style bungalow into a 2,500-square foot modern home perfect for the lakeside lifestyle. On Monday, July 28, online visitors can enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win the fully renovated and furnished home, as well tune in to the season eight premiere of Blog Cabin at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT.

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For the second year, DIY Network also is offering fans a chance to win custom-designed pieces from the cabin as part of the "Gimme, Gimme Giveaway" promotion. Beginning July 25, fans can enter one time per day by posting a comment on the 2014 Blog Cabin blog. This year's promotion includes matching items from popular DIY Network series Sledgehammer, Kitchen Crashers, Bath Crashers, Mega Dens, Yard Crashers, Yardcore and custom artwork from host Chris Grundy.

"Gimme, Gimme Giveaway" Entry Dates and Prizes:

• Friday, July 25 – Thursday, July 31: framed telephone label art and vintage water skiing art
• Friday, August 1 – Thursday, August 7: autographed design board and metal wall shelf inspired by the pot rack
• Friday, August 8 – Thursday, August 14: topography art inspired by the master bedroom headboard
• Friday, August 15 – Thursday, August 21: live edge mirrors created from recycled wood
• Friday, August 22 – Thursday, August 28: autographed design board and cutting board
• Friday, August 29 – Thursday, September 4: replica place settings featured in the outdoor patio
• Friday, September 5 – Thursday, September 11: custom art created by host Chris Grundy

DIY Network's 2014 Blog Cabin is being built in cooperation with DISH, Lumber Liquidators, Inc., Quicken Loans Inc., The Sherwin-Williams Company, GE Appliances, Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating,  Budget Blinds, Inc., Cabinets To Go, James Hardie Building Products, Window World^®,  EasyClosets, Kohler Co., Kohler Generators, National Gypsum, and PetSafe®.

For more information on DIY Network and Blog Cabin, visit DIYNetwork.com. Viewers can also become fans of DIY Network and interact with other home improvement enthusiasts and do-it-yourselfers through Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter.  DIY Network is available nationwide on DISH Network Ch. 111 and DIRECTV Ch. 230, and additional cable channel designations may be found by checking local listings and DIYNetwork.com/tv.

ABOUT DIY NETWORK

DIY Network, from the creators of HGTV and Food Network, is the go-to destination for rip-up, knock-out home improvement television. Currently in more than 56 million homes, DIY Network's programming covers a broad range of categories, including home improvement and landscaping. The network's award-winning website, DIYNetwork.com, consistently ranks among America's top home and garden Internet destinations for entertaining videos, home improvement advice, step-by-step instructions, message boards, blogs, an interactive program guide and more. Viewers can also become fans of DIY Network and interact with other home improvement enthusiasts and do-it-yourselfers through Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter.   Headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn.,  DIY Network is wholly owned by Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. (SNI).

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