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The Jennie Garth Project: Behind the Scenes

By: David Haynes

Actress Jennie Garth shows that her talents extend beyond TV and filmmaking in her HGTV series The Jennie Garth Project — wherein she guts and renovates a 1970s ranch home in the Hollywood Hills. Here's a first look.

Jennie Garth is photographed in her Los Angeles home prior to renovation on
March 18, 2014.

Photo: John Russo. From: The Jennie Garth Project

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Blond Ambition

Actress and director Jennie Garth takes on a new avocation, striking out on her own in a big way with a top-to-bottom renovation of a house in Studio City, Calif. Jennie's seen here in her new project home as renovations get started.

Jennie Garth in what will be the front entryway to her Hollywood Hills home, as seen on HGTV’s Jennie Garth Project.

Photo: Matt Harbicht/Getty Images. From: The Jennie Garth Project

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Heavy Landscaping

Well before things like design and decorating can begin at Jennie's new home, some serious exterior work is called for. A first order of business: the removal of a large juniper tree that partially blocks the entry of the soon-to-be-remodeled home. Jennie is dressed and outfitted for the task and willing to lend a hand.

Jennie Garth discusses the removal of a large tree that blocks the entryway to her Hollywood Hills home, as seen on HGTV’s Jennie Garth Project.

Photo: Matt Harbicht/Getty Images. From: The Jennie Garth Project

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Heavy Landscaping

Jennie talks with the crew as they prep for taking down the unwanted tree.

Jennie Garth uses a chainsaw to cut up a tree during renovations of her Hollywood Hills home, as seen on HGTV’s Jennie Garth Project.

Photo: Matt Harbicht/Getty Images. From: The Jennie Garth Project

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Heavy Landscaping

Jennie gets hands-on with a chainsaw, cutting the tree into sections for removal.

Host Jennie Garth clears the brush from a recently removed juniper tree in her front yard during renovations of her Hollywood Hills home, as seen on HGTV’s Jennie Garth Project.

Photo: Matt Harbicht/Getty Images. From: The Jennie Garth Project

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Heavy Landscaping

Jennie helps with clearing away of some of the brush and debris from downed tree.

Jennie Garth driving a bobcat during renovations of her Hollywood Hills home, as seen on HGTV’s Jennie Garth Project.

Photo: Matt Harbicht/Getty Images. From: The Jennie Garth Project

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Heavy Machinery

If chainsaws aren't intimidating enough, Jennie tries her hand at operating a Bobcat as part of the demolition and exterior clearing.

Host Jennie Garth uses a bobcat to remove a juniper tree in her front yard during renovations of her Hollywood Hills home, as seen on HGTV’s Jennie Garth Project.

Photo: Matt Harbicht/Getty Images. From: The Jennie Garth Project

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Heavy Machinery

The TV crew documents Jennie's first attempt at operation of earth-moving equipment.

Host Jennie Garth uses a bobcat to remove a juniper tree in her front yard during renovations of her Hollywood Hills home, as seen on HGTV’s Jennie Garth Project.

Photo: Matt Harbicht/Getty Images. From: The Jennie Garth Project

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Heavy Machinery

Jennie uses the backhoe to clear away some of the remains of the juniper tree.

Jennie Garth cuts a 2x4 with a circular saw during renovations of her Hollywood Hills home, as seen on HGTV’s Jennie Garth Project.

Photo: Matt Harbicht/Getty Images. From: The Jennie Garth Project

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Multi-Talented

Jennie demonstrates her mastery of a circular saw, cutting 2x4's to length as interior framing gets started.

Jennie Garth explains the tree removal during renovations of her Hollywood Hills home, as seen on HGTV’s Jennie Garth Project.

Photo: Matt Harbicht/Getty Images. From: The Jennie Garth Project

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We're Still Rolling

Jennie recounts some of the details of the tree-removal in an on-camera moment.

Jennie Garth in what will be the front entryway to her Hollywood Hills home, as seen on HGTV’s Jennie Garth Project.

Photo: Matt Harbicht/Getty Images. From: The Jennie Garth Project

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Down a Tree? No Problem.

Jennie strikes a tough pose at the end of the day, but confides that actually power tools do make her a tad nervous.

Fond of the construction workers who are helping to complete the major renovations to her Hollywood Hills home, Jennie Garth spray painted warm wishes to her crew as seen on HGTV’s Jennie Garth Project.

Photo: Matt Harbicht/Getty Images. From: The Jennie Garth Project

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Love, Jennie

Jennie leaves warm wishes for her construction crew as the renovation gets underway.
Come back soon to see photos of Jennie's completed home renovation.

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