DIY MOM

MEET REBEKAH:

From broody musician to inspiring designer—Rebekah Higgs, a.k.a. DIY MOM—is no stranger when it comes to renovations, both professionally and personally. Growing up with parents that flipped houses (before flipping was trendy), Rebekah developed an eye for design at an early age. During her years at Acadia University, Rebekah was known as “The Trailer Park Martha Stewart” for her crafty creations. After moving to Toronto, ON, her days were spent working as a waitress while her nights were spent performing with her band. That was until an unexpected pregnancy led a then, 31-year old Rebekah, to return to her hometown of Halifax, N.S. with her infant daughter. Since then, Rebekah has thrust herself into a multitude of career changes centring around her interests in film and television. On the pursuit of building her daughter a better future, Rebekah quite literally turned to building—in all definitions of the word—from building stylish spaces through home renovation, to building her brand as a rapidly growing influencer, there is no limit to what heights she can achieve.

DIY MOM has wrapped on Season 5! You can watch all 5 seasons on her YouTube page .

EMPOWERING WOMEN, ONE POWER TOOL AT A TIME; HALIFAX’S DIY MOM RETURNS FOR A 5th SEASON on BELL TV ON DEMAND STACKED WITH SAVVY RENOS AND STYLISH DESIGN HACKS.

Single mom Rebekah has a serious knack for interior design but will a seasoned construction crew follow her DIY lead? Watch her authentic journey from demolition to décor, as DIY MOM smashes down the walls of a dated 1950's bungalow and inspires viewers to pick up a power tool and make their dream home a reality.

This reno show features jaw-dropping before-and-afters meshed with practical step-by-step tutorials that will have you reaching for the staple gun. So pour yourself a glass of ambition and watch the 'trailer park Martha Stewart' make it happen.

ABOUT DIY MOM

As seen in Style At Home, Food Network, HGTV, Forbes, Chatelaine, ReFINEd and Centura Magazines, DIY Mom follows the journey of a single mom striving to build her daughter a better future by way of home renovations. Each episode is stacked with DIY tutorials and renovation tips that will inspire any viewer to pick up a power tool. With a loyal audience following, DIY Mom’s videos can be watched via Bell on Demand or follow her social media journey, especially on Instagram @diymom.ca.

HALIFAX, NS: Single mom, Rebekah Higgs (aka DIY MOM) has crafted a career by helping others  realize the simplicities and complexities when it comes to do-it-yourself home décor, design, and  renovations. She also knows just how fortunate she’s been to have the opportunity to build a brighter  life for herself and her daughter Lennon; a reality so many people struggle to realize for themselves. 

Because of her passion to help other single mothers, Rebekah is launching a new self-sustaining  charitable initiative called the DIY BOX; tying in her love of DIY projects with supporting local women  and children’s charities. She is thrilled to offer her audience a DIY project they can tackle with ease  by building a mid century modern greenhouse with cherry wood sourced directly from Rebekah’s  new kitchen renovation (which will be featured in the upcoming Season 4 of her show). 

The pandemic has fueled an increase in intimate partner violence. “Movement limits imposed by  countries around the world have forced people to spend much more time at home, leading to a surge  in domestic abuse cases.” Credit: Federico Rios, The New York Times. 

50% of the proceeds from DIY BOX will be used for Matriarch Productions charitable endeavours  supporting local women and children in need. 

DIY MOM enthusiasts can signup to receive an invitation to purchase the box before it’s available to  the public this Friday, March 12th, 2021. A limited quantity will be sold this Thursday, March 11th to  her email list. You can sign up by visiting https://b.link/YouGrowGirl. 

We are working with partners including Watson Gloves; a Canadian supplier providing gardening  gloves and other products made from 96% recycled PET bottles. We are also including products  from local suppliers including Duckish Natural Skin Care, Halifax Seed and Independent Mercantile  to show our love of and support for female, locally owned and sustainable Canadian companies. 

Forever in the pursuit of building her daughter a better future, Rebekah continues to grow her empire  as a home renovation powerhouse and voice for social injustices. From building stylish spaces, to  sharing her DIY demonstrations on social media, there is no limit to what heights she can achieve for  herself, her daughter, and her community. Watch all three seasons of DIY MOM available on Bell TV  On Demand with Season 4 launching in May 2021. 

PRESS RELEASE 

For Release Tuesday, March 9, 2021 

HELPING HER COMMUNITY GROW ONE BOX AT A TIME 

Media Contact: 

Rebekah Higgs

Producer

Email: rebekah@diymom.ca 

Pronouns: She/Her  

MAKE IT WITH MATRIARCH  

SUPPORTING LINKS: 

NYTimes Article: Federico Rios for The New York Times:  

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/06/world/coronavirus -domestic-violence.html