This season of Home Savvy, we’re bringing our viewers behind the scenes footage/pictures for each new episode. In our special casting episode, 4 lucky finalists competed in our final casting challenge that took place at The Home Depot. Take a look at some cool pictures of the crew and you can even watch their full 2:00 demonstrations that they performed in front of a live panel of judges.

 Home Savvy Branded Cards for the Judges

Director of Photography Bryon Summers framing his shot

Home Savvy Producer Raven Carter getting camera ready

Finalist Aliah Davis-McHenry posing for the camera

Makeup artist Mimi Kamara putting the finishing touches on finalist Sherie Graves

Homer Woody Simeon getting camera ready by makeup artist Kimberly Wynn

For the full 2:00 demonstrations from each finalists, click on the links below:

Finalist #1 – Aliah Davis McHenry | The Savvy Search for a New Host – Home Savvy

Finalist #2 – Sherie Graves | The Savvy Search for a New Host – Home Savvy

Finalist #3 – Patrice J. Williams | The Savvy Search for a New Host – Home Savvy

Finalist #4 - Brandhyze Stanley | The Savvy Search for a New Host – Home Savvy

WANT MORE HOME SAVVY? WATCH THESE EPISODES:

SEASON 3

• Episode 1: The Savvy Search for a New Host

SEASON 2

• Episode 1: How to Install a Bathroom Vanity
• Episode 2: How to Install a Bathroom Faucet
• Episode 3: How to Save Money on Your Home Energy Bills
• Episode 4: Home Decor Tips
• Episode 5: How To Decorate For The Holidays
• Episode 6: How to Light Your Home For The Holidays

SEASON 1

• Episode 1: Creating a Container Garden
• Episode 2: How to Grow Vegetables at Home
• Episode 3: Interior Painting
• Episode 4: Closet Makeover
• Episode 5: Kitchen Backsplash

Brandhyze Stanley is an NYC based actress/on-camera host.  She is currently a How-To Instructor for the popular site, eHow and a freelance fashion writer and video journalist for Newsday Westchester. In addition to this, she is also a hosting instructor at TVI Actors Studio in NYC and the resident DIY girl at Mood Fabrics.

WANT MORE HOME SAVVY? WATCH THESE EPISODES:

SEASON 3

• Episode 1: The Savvy Search for a New Host

SEASON 2

• Episode 1: How to Install a Bathroom Vanity
• Episode 2: How to Install a Bathroom Faucet
• Episode 3: How to Save Money on Your Home Energy Bills
• Episode 4: Home Decor Tips
• Episode 5: How To Decorate For The Holidays
• Episode 6: How to Light Your Home For The Holidays

SEASON 1

• Episode 1: Creating a Container Garden
• Episode 2: How to Grow Vegetables at Home
• Episode 3: Interior Painting
• Episode 4: Closet Makeover
• Episode 5: Kitchen Backsplash

Patrice J.Williams is a freelancer writer and creator of the website Looking Fly on a Dime. In addition to the website she’s also hosted recurring fashion segments for Today Show, WE TV and the Nate Berkus Show. Previously she was the Savvy Shopper reporter for WPIX-NY where she wrote and produced weekly fashion and lifestyle pieces.

WANT MORE HOME SAVVY? WATCH THESE EPISODES:

SEASON 3

• Episode 1: The Savvy Search for a New Host

SEASON 2

• Episode 1: How to Install a Bathroom Vanity
• Episode 2: How to Install a Bathroom Faucet
• Episode 3: How to Save Money on Your Home Energy Bills
• Episode 4: Home Decor Tips
• Episode 5: How To Decorate For The Holidays
• Episode 6: How to Light Your Home For The Holidays

SEASON 1

• Episode 1: Creating a Container Garden
• Episode 2: How to Grow Vegetables at Home
• Episode 3: Interior Painting
• Episode 4: Closet Makeover
• Episode 5: Kitchen Backsplash

Sherie Graves is a native of Oakland, CA with a BA in Radio & Television. She was Associate Producer and Reporter on “The Lady of Soul Awards”, hosted various television shows such as “HYPE” and Fashion Buzz”. For years she has also worked in interior design with a gift to create new and exciting designs within the home. Watch the video above to see her full 2:00 demonstration for our final casting challenge.

WANT MORE HOME SAVVY? WATCH THESE EPISODES:

SEASON 3

• Episode 1: The Savvy Search for a New Host

SEASON 2

• Episode 1: How to Install a Bathroom Vanity
• Episode 2: How to Install a Bathroom Faucet
• Episode 3: How to Save Money on Your Home Energy Bills
• Episode 4: Home Decor Tips
• Episode 5: How To Decorate For The Holidays
• Episode 6: How to Light Your Home For The Holidays

SEASON 1

• Episode 1: Creating a Container Garden
• Episode 2: How to Grow Vegetables at Home
• Episode 3: Interior Painting
• Episode 4: Closet Makeover
• Episode 5: Kitchen Backsplash

Aliyah Davis-McHenry is a mom of two, wife, business owner, blogger, and volunteer on several nonprofit boards. She recently bought a home with her husband in New Jersey and they have put a lot of blood, sweat, and tears into making this house a home and would love to show the tips and tricks that they have learned along the way. She is also the founder of The Get Fit Diva. Watch the video above to see her full 2:00 demonstration for our final casting challenge.

WANT MORE HOME SAVVY? WATCH THESE EPISODES:

SEASON 3

• Episode 1: The Savvy Search for a New Host

SEASON 2

• Episode 1: How to Install a Bathroom Vanity
• Episode 2: How to Install a Bathroom Faucet
• Episode 3: How to Save Money on Your Home Energy Bills
• Episode 4: Home Decor Tips
• Episode 5: How To Decorate For The Holidays
• Episode 6: How to Light Your Home For The Holidays

SEASON 1

• Episode 1: Creating a Container Garden
• Episode 2: How to Grow Vegetables at Home
• Episode 3: Interior Painting
• Episode 4: Closet Makeover
• Episode 5: Kitchen Backsplash

About This Episode

We’re back with season 3 of Home Savvy and this time we’re in search of a brand new host! MadameNoire, in conjunction with The Home Depot, sought out engaging, dynamic candidates with passion and personality. After a full day of in-house auditioning at our NYC studio we’ve narrowed down our list of finalists to five lucky ladies who have moved to our final casting challenge.

In this episode you will see the finalists compete to be the next host and who the judges selected to be our lucky winner!

Finalists

Aliah Davis-McHenry

Aliyah Davis-McHenry is a  mom of two, wife, business owner, blogger, and volunteer on several nonprofit boards. She recently bought a home with her husband in New Jersey and they have put a lot of blood, sweat, and tears into making this house a home and would love to show the tips and tricks that they have learned along the way.

Sherie Graves 

Sherie Graves is a native of Oakland, CA with a BA in Radio & Television. She was Associate Producer and Reporter on “The Lady of Soul Awards”, hosted various television shows such as “HYPE” and Fashion Buzz”. For years she has also worked in interior design with a gift to create new and exciting designs within the home.

Patrice J. Williams

Patrice J.Williams is a freelancer writer and creator of the website Looking Fly on a Dime. In addition to the website she’s also hosted recurring fashion segments for Today Show, WE TV and the Nate Berkus Show. Previously she was the Savvy Shopper reporter for WPIX-NY where she wrote and produced weekly fashion and lifestyle pieces.

Brandhyze Stanley

Brandhyze Stanley is a NYC based actress/on-camera host.  She is currently a How-To Instructor for the popular site, eHow and a freelance fashion writer and video journalist for Newsday Westchester. In addition to this, she is also a hosting instructor at TVI Actors Studio in NYC and the resident DIY girl at Mood Fabrics.

WANT MORE HOME SAVVY? WATCH THESE EPISODES:

SEASON 3

• Episode 1: The Savvy Search for a New Host

SEASON 2

• Episode 1: How to Install a Bathroom Vanity
• Episode 2: How to Install a Bathroom Faucet
• Episode 3: How to Save Money on Your Home Energy Bills
• Episode 4: Home Decor Tips
• Episode 5: How To Decorate For The Holidays
• Episode 6: How to Light Your Home For The Holidays

SEASON 1

• Episode 1: Creating a Container Garden
• Episode 2: How to Grow Vegetables at Home
• Episode 3: Interior Painting
• Episode 4: Closet Makeover
• Episode 5: Kitchen Backsplash

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What can you do for less than $500? Well, you can’t buy a new couch but you can invest in smaller items that will completely transform your living space. You can go to The Home Depot and actually purchase all of these items for less than $500. Just add in some elbow grease and you’ve got a whole new living room. Ready? Let’s review a few options.

1)  Paint. Paint provides an affordable way to brighten your space. The first thing you need to do is select the base color and trim color. Make sure you go to The Home Depot and pick up swatches of several color families you’re interested in before you make the final decision of which colors to go with. You can hold the color swatches against your wall to see how they will complement your existing furniture.

2)  Invest in pillows and curtains. Investing in fabrics for your windows and sofa cushions is a great and incredibly easy way to add color and upgrade the look of your furniture. Decide on colors that will enhance your furniture and the new color of your walls when picking out fabric colors and patterns.

3) Area rugs. Rugs can be expensive but they don’t necessarily have to be out of your budget. Although this is the most costly investment within your $500 budget, you can get a nice plush and/or colorful area rug that will really pull the space together and provide a great foundation for your makeover. Check out the great selection of rugs online and in-store at The Home Depot.

4) Add Wall Décor. Art is a great way to heighten the design quotient in your space as well as communicate your personal taste. Another option is to add a mirror to make your living room larger. Mirrors are not only functional (don’t you want to check yourself out before you step out of the house?) but they can influence the physical interpretation of your space. For example, floor length mirrors elongate spaces vertically so that your room looks taller.

The Home Depot has a great selection of home décor items- you can check it out by visiting homedepot.com and viewing the Home Decorators Buying Guide.

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Whether or not you have tons of natural light in your space, It only takes a small investment of time and energy to brighten up your room. Here are ways you can brighten up your space and lighten things up a bit. One trip to The Home Depot can provide you with all the supplies you’ll need for your “bright project.”

1)      Paint your room. Neutral colors like beige and pale colors like a light lemon will instantly brighten up your walls and space. Make sure you go to Home Depot and pickup swatches of several color families you’re interested in before you make the final decision of which color to go with. Your selection will determine the other accent pieces inyour home.

2)      Add Lighting. Lighting can add a warmth and brightness to your room in the evenings. Aside from your central light fixture, add a lamp to two corners of your room that will provide soft light. Home Depot has an incredible Interior Lighting Collection. You can not only add light but also add style with these pieces such as floor lamps, to ceiling lamps, sconces and can lights.

3)      Accessorize. You can add elements of color to your space via artwork or curtains or a fun duvet cover. In terms of really expressing your artistic sensibilities, you’ll have more wiggle room to do so through the selection of patterns for your curtains and duvet cover. Home Depot offers many options for your room, even artwork.

For more information and tips on making over your space, go to homedepot.com or visit your local Home Depot.