In 1979, PBS debuted the home renovation series THIS OLD HOUSE starring Bob Vila. This program began a revolution in home improvement and spawned hundreds of shows and thousands of hours of programming that mimic the Bob Vila legend.

To document the trend, I have compiled an A-Z list of Home Improvement shows which feature the theme of building, gardening, landscaping and design.

Each entry includes the name of the show, a description of the show, and a link, if possible, to either an active website or a TV network where the show aired or currently airs.

This collection of programs comes not only from the USA but from Australia, Great Britain and Canada. Also included are TV shows from years past that inspired, foretold or spoofed the home improvement craze.

Note: Show summaries are excerpted from various fan sites, press releases, or official show websites. I have included my own commentary in some cases.

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