HGTV star debbie home improvement
When Pamela Anderson stepped down from her role as Heidi Keppert on the hit ABC sitcom Home Improvement in Season 2, producers were quick to bring in a former guest star to take her place. She was Debbe Dunning, and she remained as Tim Allen and Al’s new assistant for three seasons before the show wrapped in 1999.
Dunning has largely stayed out of the spotlight since, but she’s hopping back into the TV saddle with a brand-new show. She’s hosting a reality series on RFD-TV and Cowboy Channel called Debbe Dunning’s Dude Ranch Roundup that premieres November 1.
Unlike most of her coworkers on Home Improvement, she has no children to raise and prefers to spend her time riding horses and doing DIY projects around the house. Her love of horses is what led her to the ranching lifestyle, and it’s also what inspired her newest TV project.
In her new show, she’ll be traveling to dude ranches across the country and helping them renovate their facilities in a bid to keep their business running smoothly. Dunning will be joined by her friend and fellow Home Improvement alumna Scott McGillivray for the adventure.
For more from Debbie, check out her website and follow her on Instagram. Her design and home renovation tips are sure to give you all the inspiration you need to revamp your own space. She loves to show off her paint skills by using a brush to transform surfaces, so be sure to scroll through her gallery to see some of her best work. She also puts environmental sustainability at the forefront of her designs, whether that’s hitting vintage markets in Paris or sourcing unconventional materials.