DIY NETWORK RENEWS FAN FAVORITE SERIES 'HOLMES & HOLMES' FOR THIRD SEASON

New York [March 11, 2019] DIY Network has picked up a third season of its standout series Holmes & Holmes, starring professional contractor Mike Holmes and his son, home renovation expert Mike Jr. Season two garnered ratings that were 136 percent higher than the net's overall prime average and grew nearly 30 percent over its freshman run. Holmes & Holmes showcases the father/son duo as they rescue homeowners from shoddy renovations and do-it-yourself projects gone wrong. The new 12-episode season is slated to air in late summer 2019.

"Viewers love watching Mike and Mike Jr. because of their candor and authenticity," said Betsy Ayala, senior vice president, programming and development, HGTV and DIY Network. "This dynamic pair has a genuine desire to use their construction knowledge to help and empower people."

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Currently in more than 53 million U.S. households, DIY Network is the go-to destination for wall-breaking, roof-ripping, house-hauling, yard-crashing series. The network's award-winning website, DIYNetwork.com, consistently ranks among America's top home and garden destinations for entertaining videos, home improvement advice and step-by-step instructions. Fans can interact with other home improvement enthusiasts and do-it-yourselfers through Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram. DIY Network is owned by Discovery, Inc., a global leader in real life entertainment spanning 220 countries and territories, whose portfolio also includes Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Investigation Discovery, and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.