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Home Improvement star Debbe Dunning rose to fame in the 90s as Heidi Keppert, Tim Allen’s brash Tool Time cheesecake sidekick. Now, decades after the show ended, Dunning is back in the spotlight with a new starring role as well as a host of other TV projects.

Dunning grew up in Burbank, California. She graduated from John Burroughs High School where she was a cheerleader and homecoming queen. After graduating, she began modeling and was signed by the Judith Fontaine Modeling & Talent Agency. Her All-American good looks landed her print work for Miller Beer, and she soon moved on to TV commercials for Foot Locker and Ford.

In 1986, she entered a Miller Beer bikini contest in Hermosa Beach and won. The $500 prize money went towards her parents’ vacation fund, and this helped her realize that she might be able to make it in the show business. Dunning’s career took off from there, and she starred in a number of television movies, most notably Dangerous Curves.

After a number of guest appearances on the hit sitcom, Home Improvement, Dunning was cast as Heidi Keppert in Season 3. Original Tool Time girl Pamela Anderson left the show to film Baywatch, and producers were looking for a replacement. Dunning’s winning audition was enough to secure her the part as the Taylor family’s newest “Tool Time” assistant.

She would play the role for eight seasons before she left the series to pursue other acting opportunities. Her recurring role on the soap opera Wicked Wicked Games and a role in the movie The Wild Bunch helped her build up her resume. Dunning has also taken on a few hosting gigs as well as a celebrity challenge and American Gladiators champ.

The former teen actress is now an adult and has a son named Spencer. She still enjoys making convention appearances where she will sign merch and meet fans. She has also launched a Caemo page where she can record custom videos for fans for a reasonable fee.

When she’s not traveling to the nearest dude ranch, Dunning likes to spend her time on the golf course or doing charity work. She has even reunited with some of her old Home Improvement co-stars at various golf tournaments. She played alongside Tim Allen, Zachery Ty Bryan and Richard Karn at the George Lopez Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic, and partnered with the cast again in the tv special Tim Allen Presents: A User’s Guide to the Universe.

Dunning is now a regular on RFD-TV’s The Cowboy Channel with her show, Debbe Dunning’s Dude Ranch Roundup. The travel show follows Dunning as she visits a variety of America’s top tourist ranches and gives viewers an insider’s look at the world of dude ranches. The show is currently in its third season, and the 51-year-old says that her years on Home Improvement prepared her for this new adventure. She hopes that viewers will find her show informative and entertaining.

Homeowners rely on DIY methods to save money, do their own work and get the job done quickly. But it’s important to consider whether a DIY approach is appropriate and safe.

Most homeowners have some experience with diy projects, but there’s a wide range of skills and capabilities among people who choose to do a project on their own. Some homeowners prefer to hire professionals for larger remodeling or design projects. Others like to take on smaller diy tasks, such as painting a room or replacing cabinet hardware.

There’s no shortage of diy home improvement ideas and step-by-step instructions for these projects. Pinterest, HGTV and other decor and remodel blogs and websites are filled with ideas for decorating and remodeling projects that can be easily completed without hiring a contractor. The internet also has tutorial videos for many DIY projects, making it easy for even novices to learn the necessary skills.

DIY projects can be great fun and a way to add a personal touch to a room. But they can also be very expensive if you make mistakes. A simple mistake can turn into a bigger problem, such as accidentally ripping up plaster when removing an old towel bar. Alternatively, you may not have the right tools or supplies for the task at hand. In addition to the expense of additional materials, it can be time consuming to go back and redo your work.

In some cases, it may be cheaper to hire a professional instead of trying to do the project yourself. But the decision should be based on an honest assessment of one’s own skill level and how much time to spend on the project. It’s important to avoid doing any work that isn’t within a person’s abilities.

When it comes to diy home improvement, a little bit of caution can help keep everyone happy and the project successful. For example, homeowners should think twice about directing exhaust fans and furnaces to an attic or garage, as this can promote wood rot or mold problems, according to Family Handyman. Similarly, if a home has improperly sealed vents at the roofline, air can escape into the house and trap toxins, dirt and moisture.

While smart sellers will double down on inspections and disclose any diy work to prospective buyers, some DIYers are overconfident in their own abilities. In fact, four in 10 homeowners in a recent NerdWallet survey confessed to botching a DIY home project. And that can cost them thousands, particularly if the botch is a structural issue that requires a permit or a major renovation. NerdWallet advises consumers to carefully weigh the pros and cons of going the do-it-yourself route before tackling any major home improvement project. It’s also a good idea to check your home insurance and homeowner’s policies to ensure you have the protections you need in case something goes wrong. This is especially important for older homes or those with complex plumbing and electrical systems.

When you’re remodeling your home, finding the right contractor to do the work is crucial. After all, many home improvement projects require a permit to complete and could have costly consequences if not done correctly. For the average homeowner, however, navigating the process of finding contractors can be difficult. “Every project is unique and requires a tailored approach from the right contractor to be successful,” says Matt Ehrlichman, CEO of Porch Group. “Homeowners should start their search with a focused plan, thorough research and a trusted network for a smooth and rewarding experience.”

The first step in finding home improvement contractors is to create a list of potential candidates. While you may not need to interview more than a few, it’s best to be prepared with a full list so you can compare candidates and find the one who is a good fit for your needs.

Ask friends, family members and co-workers for recommendations, and don’t be afraid to reach out to your social media network as well. Also, look for references from past remodeling projects. These are often a great way to learn about a contractor’s professionalism, work ethic and quality of work. If a contractor’s portfolio doesn’t include enough completed projects or includes only photos of the finished project without any pictures from before the remodel, this is a sign that they may not be able to produce a high-quality job.

You can also check online reviews to see how others have found their home improvement contractors. Sites like Angie’s List allow you to narrow down your options based on specific criteria, such as years in business and licenses required by your state. Another option is Consumer Reports’ Checkbook, a service that’s completely free and doesn’t accept advertising. It surveys its own subscribers (as well as those of Consumer Reports, which provided early funding) to provide apples-to-apples pricing information based on secret shopping.

Once you have your list of potential contractors, take the time to visit each of their websites or meet in person and review the details of their proposals. This will give you a sense of each contractor’s personality and work style as well as their prices. A good contractor should be able to answer all of your questions, and they will make the whole process as painless as possible.

Finally, be wary of non-local contractors who show up at your door unsolicited to offer their services. These are sometimes referred to as storm chasers, and they can be difficult to track down if something goes wrong or you need follow-up repairs.

Once you’ve narrowed your choices to three or more candidates, it’s a good idea to get each of them to submit a bid for the job. Keep in mind that the lowest bid is not necessarily the best choice, and it’s a good idea to ask for detailed proposals with timelines and cost estimates for each stage of the project. Be sure to compare the bids from each contractor and note the differences in price, materials, warranty terms and any other important details that you can use to make your final decision.