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HGTV is looking for an On Air Handyman

April 23rd, 2008

HGTV We were contacted by a company called GotCast and I felt that this would be of interest to some of our readers. In fact, I have already notified a couple of friends that would fit the part.


 

 

 

The highly rated HGTV series “Carter Can” is back for another season and casting for a talented and dynamic ON-AIR handyman!

You will be working with a construction team headed by host Carter Oosterhouse to help the selected families plan and implement a small-scale renovation that transforms into a big “wow”.

Handymen should be prepared to make miracles happen on a small budget and have the know-how, creativity and imagination to assist with home improvement projects and help brainstorm cool custom construction projects specific to the homeowners’ situations and personalities.

Handymen must have a great ‘can do’ attitude along with a personable and outgoing personality. On-camera or behind-the-scenes home design TV experience is a huge plus. The position starts in June and there is a professional salary.

If you are interested please click this link:
http://www.gotcast.com/casting-calls/HGTV-On-Air-Handyman/50470

About Gotcast.com

GotCast.com is the Internet’s premier casting website. We discover incredible talent through online casting competitions tied to specific on camera roles. Members of our community create unique talent profiles and audition for Hollywood roles while Casting Directors and Agents search for undiscovered stars.

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Home Depot Coupon Code

April 10th, 2008

As always, I like to share in the savings when possible. I just received this Home Depot Coupon Code via email. It is good for 10% off online. Enjoy your spring shopping!

Home Depot Discount Code: APRILSAVINGS28

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Real Estate Photo Fix – Turn on the Lights with Software

April 2nd, 2008

When I am browsing real estate online it gets a little frustrating when the pictures are nothing but a dark room with some shapes that I can make out. We have all seen them and it usually happens when you are taking the picture while pointing at a window. I am not a photographer, so I can’t tell you how to avoid that, but I can tell you how to fix the image before you post it online.

Realtors often post pictures where nothing is clear. I would argue that they would be better off by not posting the photo rather than posting the dark depressing looking version.

Realtors, listen up… There is a simple fix and it is free. Just about any photo management and/or editing program has these simple fixes in the program. I use a free product from Google named Picasa. You simply import the picture into Picasa and double click the thumbnail of the photo. This will open up a window with a menu on the left where the first tab is “Basic Fixes”. Be sure you are on that tab. The bottom option on that menu is titled “Fill Light”. It is a simple slider. Drag it to the right and you will be amazed that it appears that you are turning on the lights. You won’t believe how well this works with virtually any photo.

When fixing a picture in this way, I like to show people the extreme difference. Take a look at the before picture below.
BEFORE
Before fixing the photo

AFTER
fix a dark photo -after

This is the exact same file with nothing done except for the simple “Fill Light” adjustment. When you are done, “Export” your revised file for upload.

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