Trading Spaces' Carpenter and Author Amy Wynn Pastor Offers Mother's Day Gifting Advice in the Amazon.com Tools & Hardware Store.SEATTLE -- Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMZN AMZN Amazon.com (NASDAQ symbol) ), announced today that Amy Wynn Pastor Amy Wynn Pastor (born May 9, 1976 in Philadelphia, PA) is best known as a carpenter on the TLC reality shows Trading Spaces and . She is currently under contract with the DIY Network, starring in two shows, Backyard Stadiums, hosted by Michael Strahan, and another show , host of TLC's popular home improvement show Trading Spaces
Ms. Pastor's work has reached women all over the country and helped them gain the confidence to tackle home improvement projects themselves and enjoy it. "Taking care of your home is not about brawn brawn n. 1. Solid and well-developed muscles, especially of the arms and legs. 2. Muscular strength and power. 3. Chiefly British The meat of a boar. 4. Headcheese. , it's about knowledge," said Ms. Pastor. "My book and the right tools make a great gift for any mom, whether she is a novice or an experienced do-it-yourselfer." Amazon customers can find links to Ms. Pastor's gift picks and book by going to www.amazon.com/tools. Everything from pruners and garden carts to cordless cord·less adj. Having no cord, usually using batteries as a source of power: a cordless telephone. cord drills and a sander with comfort gel grips is included. "Amy Wynn Pastor is a major source of inspiration for everyone who ever wanted to take on home improvement projects, but was afraid to pick up a hammer or power tool," said Steve Frazier, vice president of Tools & Hardware at Amazon.com. "We're excited to work with Ms. Pastor to offer our customers a valuable resource and great advice for Mother's Day gifts." About the Amazon.com Tools & Hardware Store The Amazon.com Tools & Hardware store (www.amazon.com/tools) is the ultimate online destination for finding the right tool for the right job and lifestyle -- whether you're a do-it-yourselfer or a professional customer. The Amazon.com Tools & Hardware store features an unparalleled selection of tools, hardware, and popular brands at competitive prices, along with all the information consumers need to make informed purchasing decisions. 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