Amy Matthews is a licensed contractor, personal trainer, TV star and host of HGTV's "Sweat Equity." At the ripe old age of 14, Amy Matthews 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. She 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 as the host of on the DIY Network.

Matthews is also the co-founder of Now She Rises, a non-profit movement for domestic abuse.

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