DENVER, Sept. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- HomeAdvisor,
Colorado's largest digital
employer, has partnered with 9NEWS for its latest show, Fix
This. The program, debuting today, offers homeowners solutions
to their home project needs. Hosts Becky
Ditchfield, Vida Urbonas, and
Raquel Villanueva help viewers learn
how to complete upscale DIY projects and home projects on a
manageable budget. The program is set to run every Friday at
noon MST on KUSA, Channel 9 in
Denver.
"Just as Colorado turns to
9NEWS for immediate, trustworthy news, homeowners, in Colorado and across the nation, turn to
HomeAdvisor to find pre-screened professionals and home project
resources," said HomeAdvisor's CEO, Chris
Terrill. "This partnership provides us with an opportunity
to further connect with the local community and showcase our
on-demand tools for homeowners tackling difficult home
projects."
Licensed contractor Kayleen
McCabe will appear in the series to provide do-it-yourself
tips for completing home repair and improvement projects.
HomeAdvisor's project advisors will take calls during the
interactive segments to help viewers find the right professional
for their home project.
"9NEWS has always been an advocate for helping people and
solving problems," said Patti
Dennis, VP news, talent development and recruiting, TEGNA
Media, owner of 9NEWS. "Fix This is just another way to help
people with home remodel, home design and lifestyle projects."
HomeAdvisor is the free and easy way for homeowners to find
trusted, local professionals and instantly book appointments
online. As a leading local home services online marketplace,
HomeAdvisor has connected more than 30 million homeowners to the
company's network of over 92,000 pre-screened home service
professionals. HomeAdvisor provides homeowners with local and
national project costs, design inspiration, and other tools and
resources for completing home projects. In business for 16 years,
HomeAdvisor has over 900 employees at its headquarters in
Golden, Colorado and over 1,600
employees globally.
To learn more about HomeAdvisor, visit HomeAdvisor.com.
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA), formerly Gannett Co., Inc., is
comprised of a dynamic portfolio of media and digital businesses
that provide content that matters and brands that deliver. TEGNA
reaches more than 90 million Americans and delivers highly
relevant, useful and smart content, when and how people need it, to
make the best decisions possible. TEGNA Media includes 46
television stations (including those serviced by TEGNA) and is the
largest independent station group of major network affiliates in
the top 25 markets, reaching approximately one-third of all
television households nationwide. TEGNA Digital is comprised of
Cars.com, the leading online destination for automotive consumers,
CareerBuilder, a global leader in human capital solutions, and
other powerful brands such as G/O Digital, Clipper and Sightline
Media Group. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.
For more 9NEWS releases, please visit the KUSA Press Releases
section of 9NEWS.com
About HomeAdvisor
HomeAdvisor.com is a local home services marketplace providing
homeowners the tools and resources for home repair, maintenance,
and improvement projects. HomeAdvisor's marketplace lets homeowners
view average project costs coast-to-coast, find local pre-screened
home professionals, and instantly book appointments online. Access
to all of HomeAdvisor's resources is free for homeowners, with no
membership or fees required. HomeAdvisor is based in Golden, Colo., and is an operating business of
IAC (NASDAQ: IACI).
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SOURCE HomeAdvisor