EXCLUSIVE: HGTV’s ‘Botched Homes’ Host Charlie Kawas Reveals the ‘Worst’ Renovations He’s Ever Seen—as He Admits Cancer Battle Has Made Tackling Jobs More Challenging

Even with access to the internet’s neverending supply of inspiration and tutorials, home renovation projects don’t always turn out Pinterest-worthy. That’s why Charlie Kawas from “Botched Homes,” the newest HGTV reality series, is here to save a few lucky families from their construction catastrophes.The general contractor and craftsman, who has been working in construction since the age of 15, will lend a helping hand to South Florida homeowners residing in properties that are less-than-ideal, in the series which hits TV screens Sept. 2.Accompanied by the trusty crew he “brought down from New York” and skilled designer, Courtney Ibars, Kawas will transform homes that are unsafe, unlivable, or just plain unfinished.“Every home tells a story and, unfortunately, many of these families were left with unfinished projects, unsafe conditions, and broken trust after hiring the wrong contractor,” Kawas explains in an HGTV statement.“Our job is to restore more than just the house,” he continues. “We want to give homeowners peace of mind by doing the work the right way and creating a home they can finally feel proud of.”Loading...New York-born contractor Charlie Kawas has headed to Florida t...