Create

Create TV is an American commercial-free digital broadcast television network owned by American Public Television (APT), with its headquarters located in New York City, New York . The network was launched on January 10, 2006, as a replacement for the PBS YOU network, which ceased operations earlier that year . As a dedicated source for online television, Create TV is available in nearly 84 percent of United States households and broadcasts 24 hours a day, focusing exclusively on how-to, DIY, and lifestyle-oriented instructional programming . The network is carried on the digital subchannels of local public television stations and is accessible via over-the-air digital antennas, cable, and some IPTV providers, though it is not carried on DirecTV or Dish Network satellite services .

The programming schedule allows viewers to watch live channel coverage of a wide variety of instructional and lifestyle shows. Key cooking programs include Lidia\'s Italy hosted by Lidia Bastianich, Mexico: One Plate at a Time hosted by Rick Bayless, Sara\'s Weeknight Meals hosted by Sara Moulton, America\'s Test Kitchen, and its spin-off Cook\'s Country . Home improvement and gardening shows include This Old House, Hometime, and Sewing with Nancy with host Nancy Zieman . Travel programming features Rick Steves\' Europe hosted by Rick Steves and Globe Trekker . The network also carries arts and crafts programs, and on Saturday mornings, Saturday evenings, and Sunday afternoons, Create TV airs themed marathons based on particular topics, food-related holidays, or specific programs .

For audiences seeking a reliable live stream of Create TV content, the network is accessible as tv online via the PBS app, which is available on nearly all over-the-top devices including Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, as well as mobile devices and smart TVs . Viewers can also access the 24/7 livestream at pbs.org/livestream by entering their zip code and selecting the Create channel from the menu . The network broadcasts in 1080i high definition format with a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio, and all programming is presented without commercial interruption . Create TV is a service of local public television stations, and viewers can check availability in their area by visiting CreateTV.com or contacting their local public TV station or cable provider .