As a licensed contractor, personal trainer, TV star and host of
Sweat Equity (2006), Amy
Matthews is constantly working on something. But she doesn't
mind...she's always looking to take on a new project!
At the ripe age of 14, Amy got her first taste of home improvement 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. From underpinning to building
porches to tarring a tin roof, she learned the most important tools for
home renovation are patience and a good sense of humor!
After studying at Boston University and the American Musical and
Dramatic Academy in New York City, Amy returned to her native
Minnesota, where she continued to hone her do-it-yourself skills with
"The Family Handyman" magazine. For the magazine, she's done everything
from outdoor repairs and projects to new product demonstrations. Amy is
also a personal trainer, certified by the National Academy of Sports
Medicine. Her film and television credits include leading roles in
three independent feature films and numerous national and regional
commercials.
Amy flushes renovation fears down the drain and brings everyone into
"the know" as the host of
Sweat Equity (2006)!