<p id=”par-1_49″>Rob Lowe is giving something back. The <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/how-rob-lowe-is-trying-to-get-cardi-b-in-9-1-1-lone-star.html/”><em>9-1-1: Lone Star </em>actor</a> has teamed up with Drew and Jonathan Scott to level up the home of his friend and long-time assistant, Carol. The stunning transformation can be seen on the Feb. 3 season premiere of <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/hgtv/?swcfpc=1″>HGTV</a>’s renovation series <em>Celebrity IOU. </em></p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-rob-lowe-grabs-a-sledgehammer-in-the-celebrity-iou-season-premiere”>Rob Lowe grabs a sledgehammer in the ‘Celebrity IOU’ season premiere </h2>
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<p id=”par-2_32″>Lowe’s relationship with Carol goes back decades. Over her years as his children’s nanny, his on-set assistant, and house manager, she’s become part of his family’s “emotional glue,” the Emmy nominee says. </p>
<p id=”par-3_9″>“Carol feels like a sister to me,” he says. </p>
<p id=”par-4_47″>Given their close relationship, Lowe feels that it’s only fitting that he do something to show his appreciation. Even though he admits that he’s not a natural handyman, he still wants to give Carol a new kitchen that will allow her to easily entertain her large family. </p>
<p id=”par-5_34″>In a scene from the episode, Lowe gamely dons safety goggles and grabs a sledgehammer to help with the kitchen reno. It turns out, real-life demo work isn’t quite what it’s like on TV. </p>
<p id=”par-6_37″>“I’ve fake demo-ed things on <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/9-1-1-canceled-fox-abc-save-show.html/”><em>9-1-1: Lone Star</em></a><em>,</em>” he says. “It’s fake wood. Literally, I have a sledgehammer that weighs half of what that one weighs. And I’m like, ‘Oh this is real. We’re really doing this.’” </p>
<p id=”par-7_11″>But Lowe’s on-set experience might be more relevant than he realizes. </p>
<p id=”par-8_34″>“A lot of the innovation that has come into some of the new tools that we have for ripping deck boards, ripping wall down, a lot of that actually comes from firefighters,” Jonathan explains. </p>
<p id=”par-9_69″>The Property Brothers have the practical know-how when it comes to design and construction. But Lowe will have to take on a bigger role in the project than he expected when Jonathan unexpectedly falls ill during the renovation. That forces the actor to get his hands dirty as he steps out of his comfort zone and teams up with Drew to lay new flooring, hang cabinets, and install countertops. </p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-courtney-cox-kyle-maclachlan-also-appear-on-this-season-of-celebrity-iou”>Courtney Cox, Kyle MacLachlan also appear on this season of ‘Celebrity IOU’ </h2>
<p id=”par-10_37″>Of course, Lowe isn’t the only star who’s doing something special for a close friend in the upcoming season of <em>Celebrity IOU. </em>Other episodes will feature Courteney Cox, Andy Garcia, Goldie Hawn, <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/kyle-maclachlan-says-hes-open-to-appearing-in-and-just-like-that-as-trey-macdougal.html/”>Kyle MacLachlan</a>, and Sarah Silverman. </p>
<p id=”par-11_46″>“I tell people every day that Drew and I have the greatest job in the world,” Jonathan says. “We feel lucky that we’re able to give these Hollywood powerhouses an opportunity to share a side of themselves you don’t usually see, while also changing someone’s life.” </p>
<p id=”par-12_60″>“Part of what makes <em>Celebrity IOU</em> great is that the stories are so unique and diverse,” Drew adds. “The celebrities have known their loved ones for years, so there’s a lot of history there. They get the satisfaction of doing something for someone they love, and it feels amazing that Jonathan and I get to be the conduits for that.” </p>
<p id=”par-13_17″><em>Celebrity IOU </em>premieres Monday, Feb. 3 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HGTV. Episodes also stream on Max. </p>
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