EM:HE also has similarities to other home renovation series such as, on which Pennington was previously a cast-member.The series was produced by in association with 's. However, the format differs considerably in the original Extreme Makeover, for instance, participants were not necessarily chosen based on any recent hardship, whereas the family's backstory is an important component of Home Edition. This show displays extreme changes to help recreate someone's space. Unusual for a spin-off, Home Edition outlasted its mother show by several seasons. Many skilled and unskilled volunteers assist in the rapid construction of the house.EM:HE is considered a of, an earlier series providing personal makeovers (often including ) to selected individuals. The show's producers and crew film set and perform the makeover but do not pay for it. If the house is beyond repair, they replace it entirely. This includes interior, exterior and landscaping, performed in seven days while the family is on vacation (paid for by the show's producers) and documented in the episode. The show's producers coordinate with a local construction contractor, which then coordinates with various companies in the building trades for a makeover of the family's home. The show was hosted by former model, carpenter and television personality.Each episode features a family that has faced some sort of recent or ongoing hardship such as a or a family member with a life-threatening illness, in need of new hope. Of episodes200 ProductionProducer(s)Running time43 minutes (86 minutes for 2 part episodes)Production company(s)Denise Cramsey ProductionsDistributorforReleaseOriginal network(2003–2012)(2020)Picture format (2003–2012) (2020–)Original releaseOriginal series:December 3, 2003 ( )–December 17, 2012 ( )Revival series:February 16, 2020External linksExtreme Makeover: Home Edition ( EM:HE sometimes informally referred to as Extreme Home Makeover ) is an American series providing for less fortunate families and community schools. It is not to be confused with.Extreme Makeover: Home EditionGenreReality television seriesPresented by(2003–2012)(2020–)StarringConstance RamosPreston SharpJohn LittlefieldDidiayer SnyderDawson ConnorCountry of originUnited StatesNo.