His job was to ensure that all projects were done well, within budget, and completed on schedule. Tom Weckwerth was responsible for the quality of each episode. For 11 years, he ensured that everybody knew the location and date for the next show. His job also involved managing the lighting and wardrobe. For almost three decades, Hometime was the place where many viewers wanted to be on Saturday.
The value of the program is indicated in some of the reviews from viewers on various review sites. It looks like some viewers objected when the program seemed to care more about product placements than providing real value in the later years. It is a lot more down-to-earth than many other shows, and the projects they do are more what the average homeowner might encounter. Real people, and real projects.
No standing around to watch some contractor do it. However, some viewers thought that the show did not provide much value in its later years. They argue that it focused more on making money from endorsements.
Johnson launched Hometime Video Publishing in , a venture spawning numerous how-to videocassettes that were sold at lumberyards, hardware shops and bookstores.
Two years later, he nailed a hit with his Hometime series. Johnson and his on-screen construction team showed viewers how to tackle everything from weekend projects, such as replacing windows and installing lawn irrigation systems, to the multi-episode construction of entire houses, including two exquisite log cabin homes. Production went smoothly for most Hometime episodes, filmed on location in the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn. However, Johnson says it became increasingly important as the series went on to show that things don't always go right the first time in home improvement.
Many episodes featured self-effacing blooper reels, reminding DIY-ers that even the professionals confront stripped screws, ill-fitting pipes and a host of frustrating surprises within ceiling plenums and wall cavities. Over the years, Johnson's mission of educating homeowners about the ins and outs of home remodeling remained steadfast, even as the construction industry changed. In addition to the rise of big-box home improvement stores, such as Home Depot, Johnson says homeowners have a greater array of products to choose from today than they did in the s, especially when it comes to building and remodeling kitchens.
The advice Johnson gives DIY-ers is to stay educated and learn all they can about the home improvement projects they wish to tackle. Want more of our free, weekly newsletters in your inbox? As for the next project on Johnson's to-do planner? And last but surely not least , Miriam and Paul would like to announce that they recently added a new young member to the crew Dan Laabs a. Lenny Dan has been a Construction Coordinator with Hometime for over 12 years.
He is responsible for ensuring that each project is done well, and is completed on schedule and on budget. Before coming to work for Hometime, Dan was a foreman for a large construction company in the Minneapolis area. Dan has been married for thirteen years to his wife, Julie. In his free time, Dan enjoys coaching a variety of sports for his son, Taylor, golfing, playing basketball, and gardening.
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