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'Steal This House' on HGTV: Date, cast, plot, and all the latest buzz around home-reno show

This home renovation series will look at inexpensive properties in the greater Detroit area as they turn into astonishing homes

BY VARSHINI SHENOY

PUBLISHED JUL 9, 2022

A still from 'Steal The House' starring Cristy Lee (HGTV)

HGTV's trademark home-reno shows are back, and this time around, there's a good one on the list called 'Steal This House'. This home renovation series will see inexpensive properties in the greater Detroit area transform into astonishing homes.

Cristy Lee will apply her unique talents to personalize clients’ homes with custom amenities, including fabricating metal work for fireplace surrounds and kitchen hoods and repurposing wood to create a one-of-a-kind 3D map.

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When does ‘Steal This House’ release?

Season One of the series will be out on July 9, 2022, 9 pm exclusively on HGTV.

What is ‘Steal This House’ all about?

The original synopsis reads, "Cristy Lee stars in the Detroit-based home renovation series, Steal This House. While she is known for her expertise fixing cars, trucks and bikes, Cristy's heart is in home improvement. She sees the potential in the most unexpected, inexpensive properties and works to turn them into astonishing homes. For her clients, Cristy proves that it's worth the risk to buy a lower-priced house that needs work, create a smart renovation budget and invest in a renovation to transform the place into the home of their dreams."

Cristy sees renovation possibilities in the quaintest of places and has the ability to transform them drastically. While she is known for her expertise in fixing cars, trucks, and bikes, Cristy Lee's ['All Girls Garage' on MotorTrend TV and MotorTrend+] heart is in home improvement.

Who stars in ‘Steal This House’?

Cristy Lee stars in the Detroit-based home renovation series. She will be working with clients to renovate their properties in the most mesmerizing way.

Cristy Lee

The TV personality and Businesswomen is quite a popular figure and known for hosting 'Celebrity IOU Joyride' and 'Barrett-Jackson Live' and co-hosting 'Garage Squad: All Girls Garage'. She has also been seen as a Motorsports reporter covering everything from the XGames to Off-Road Truck Racing to World SuperBike. She is as fascinated with home reno as she is passionate about fixing cars, trucks, and bikes. Cristy has also been an avid motorcyclist for over 15 years, and a spokesperson/Brand Ambassador for OEM Manufacturers and well-known two-wheel Brands.

What's the latest news about ‘Steal This House’?

Michigan homes are going to be rescued from the same boring pattern that the housemates are probably used to living in. And who's going to rescue them? None other than our 'Garage Squad' girl Cristy Lee. It’s a connection Lee hopes to magnify on 'Steal This House,' where she also serves as executive producer.

In the six-episode premiere season, she suggests prospective homebuyers invest in fixer-uppers priced far below their budget and use the surplus to create the custom home of their dreams through a total renovation. Her passion for property inspired the Florida native to drop out of college 18 years ago, sell her motorcycle, and pack her Volkswagen Jetta to overflowing.

Who are the creators?

Jane Latman has produced the show while Cristy Lee has executive produced it.

Trailer

The trailer for the show is not out yet but stay tuned as we'll update this space soon.