November 03, 2011 12:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time 

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The
Pegboard blog, DIYNetwork.com’s
go-to online destination for tools, tips and innovative do-it-yourself
project ideas, today welcomes Emily Winters, its newest featured
blogger. Winters, who began her do-it-yourself and home décor blog Merrypad.com
more than a year ago, is passionate about inspiring homeowners to
embrace a DIY lifestyle. Every Thursday, visitors to The Pegboard
can follow Winters as the self-described home improvement novice posts
messages, photos and videos about how to tackle a variety of practical
projects and home renovations. Her upcoming feature projects include how
to create a Roman shade, rewire a kitchen, refinish a dresser and tile a
bathroom floor.

“I’m interested in making my own little house the perfect space for me”

“I’m passionate about living a customized lifestyle in which I create
the items and rooms that suit me,” said Winters. “I understand how
people can feel overwhelmed by attempting to do it themselves. I’m
blogging for The Pegboard to take the fear out of DIY projects.”

Winters first gained attention by documenting an honest trial-and-error
approach to completing projects for her home. Winters’ blog recently
showcased her recreating expensive cardboard pendant lampshades for a
fraction of the price, updating the laminate floor in her kitchen and
making pillowcases.

“I’m interested in making my own little house the perfect space for me,”
said Winters. “I’ll make over every room and item until I achieve the
look I want.”

In her DIYNetwork.com Pegboard blog, Winters will cover such
topics as how to repair a bowed floor and a warped doorway, how to make
a mirror frame and the best way to refinish kitchen cabinets.

About Emily Winters:

Raised in Western New York, Emily Winters experienced the benefits of
adopting a do-it-yourself lifestyle at an early age and says home
improvement and design are in her blood. She watched her enthusiastic
and driven parents renovate their own 100-year old farmhouse and
property, making it customized and cozy. Inspired by modern
architecture, reclaimed materials and the idea of saving a penny in the
process, Winters is striving to do the same to her own home and inspire
others along the way.

Winters is a true self-made DIY-er who likes to explore all facets of
do-it-yourself projects. With a bachelor’s degree from St. Bonaventure
University and a professional background in advertising, Winters
launched Merrypad.com in the fall of 2010 as way to break out of her
day-to-day routine.

Winters resides in Rochester, N.Y., where she actively maintains her
blog and loves to run laps in the backyard with her burly Bernese
Mountain Dog, Cody.

About DIY Network and DIYNetwork.com:

From the makers of HGTV and Food Network, DIY Network is the go-to
destination for rip-up, knock-out home improvement television. DIY
Network’s programs and experts answer the most sought-after questions
and offer creative projects for do-it-yourself enthusiasts. One of the
fastest growing networks and currently in more than 54 million homes,
DIY Network’s programming covers a broad range of categories, including
home improvement and landscaping. The network’s award-winning Web site, www.DIYNetwork.com,
is a leader in the Nielsen Online Home and Garden category and features
multiple resources, including thousands of do-it-yourself home
improvement projects, expert advice, how-to videos and images, and
user-friendly guides with step-by-step instructions.

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