Amy Matthews Video | Celebrity Interview and Paparazzi

As a licensed contractor, Amy is a host of DIY Network's Sweat Equity and Bathroom Renovations. Born May 19, 1973, Amy grew up in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Amy got her first taste of Home Improvement at 14 when she traveled with her church youth group to repair homes for families in need. For the next several years, she tackled similar fix-it-up projects through various organizations. After studying at Boston University and the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City, Amy returned to her native Minnesota where she worked with the Guthrie Theatre, the Minnesota Opera, Hey City... MORE

As a licensed contractor, Amy is a host of DIY Network's Sweat Equity and Bathroom Renovations. Born May 19, 1973, Amy grew up in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Amy got her first taste of Home Improvement at 14 when she traveled with her church youth group to repair homes for families in need. For the next several years, she tackled similar fix-it-up projects through various organizations. After studying at Boston University and the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City, Amy returned to her native Minnesota where she worked with the Guthrie Theatre, the Minnesota Opera, Hey City Theatre, Mixed Blood Theatre, and Open Eye Figure Theatre. Amy continued to hone her do it yourself skills with The Family Handyman magazine and became a licensed contractor and home improvement specialist with DIY Network. Her film and television credits include leading roles in four independent feature films and numerous national and regional commercials, notably for 3M Scotch-Blue painter's tape. LESS