Season One · Streaming Now$10,000 and their own Measure Twice series.
Over a hundred applied, three Star Creators are judging, and one walks away with a contracted show on the channel and $10K in cash and prizes.
The first three episodes are out now on YouTube. New episodes Sundays. Your vote helps pick the finalists. See the timeline.
When to watch
- Out nowThuAug 27Ep. 1The IntroMeet the field, the Star Creators, and how The Cut works.
- Out nowSunAug 30Ep. 2Round 1The $50 Challenge, and the Top 25.
- Out nowSunSep 6Ep. 3Round 2The Playbook Challenge, and the Top 12 revealed.
- Up nextSunSep 13Ep. 4Round 3The Top 12 go head to head. Voting opens after this one.
- RevealSunSep 20YouTubeThe FinalistsWe reveal the three creators heading to the Finals.
Episodes publish behind the live competition, so what airs trails where the contest actually is. Finals videos follow in October. See the full timeline.
Backing the people who build.
The Cut is presented by The Home Depot. Few brands have done more for the trades, for the pros and the DIYers and everyone picking up a tool for the first time, and we’re honored to have their support behind Season One.
Watch the episodes
Three Mentors · One Winner
The judges of The Cut aren’t a panel of celebrities pretending to know construction, DIY, and what people want to see. They’re working creators who run the kind of channel you’re trying to build. They will mentor you through the later rounds and through your series, so they help decide who makes the cut.
Perkins Builder Brothers
youtube.com/@PerkinsBuilderBrothers
Stud Pack
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HAXMAN
youtube.com/@HAXMAN$15,000 in cash and prizes
A contracted series
And it grows from there
$10,000 in cash and prizes, plus a contracted series order on the Measure Twice channel. Production support included. Your show, on our network.
$3,000 in cash and prizes, plus a featured guest spot on a Measure Twice episode.
$2,000 in cash and prizes, plus a featured guest spot on a Measure Twice episode.
Prize amounts represent total value in cash and prizes. At least 50% of each stated prize amount is guaranteed to be delivered as cash (U.S. dollars). Up to 50% may be fulfilled as goods or products valued at manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP). Sponsor may substitute any prize component with one of equal or greater value. Prizes are non-transferable. Winners responsible for all applicable taxes. See Official Rules.
The audience can grow the prize
— up to $10,000 more.
For every full 100,000 Organic Views an individual episode of The Cut earns by 12:00 p.m. ET on October 8, $1,000 is added to the first-place award. The escalator caps at an additional $10,000, making the maximum first-place award $20,000.
The escalator is sponsored by Muckender Towels. Organic Views are defined in the Official Rules — in short: real views, not paid ones.
Film from home.Make “The Cut.”Show up for the finale.
The Cut isn’t a one-and-done video contest — it’s a season. Most of it happens on your turf. You shoot in your own shop, garage, or job site, submit your videos, and advance through at least three review rounds judged by established YouTube Creators. The finale is the only part you travel for — we handle that.
Apply
Tell us who you are and why you want a show. A short application, a one-take intro video, and a story to share. No follower count required.
The Submissions
Across multiple rounds, we’ll share briefs and you’ll submit short videos shot in your own shop. Expect prompts that test a mix of craft, storytelling, on-camera presence, and how you’d run an episode — all on your own schedule, with a deadline for each round. Star Creators judge. Audience watches. The field narrows.
- A build or project walk-through
- A focused challenge from a Star Creator
- A pitch for your show concept
- A piece that shows how you handle a camera and a story
The Finale
A multi-part finale across multiple locations. You meet the Star Creators, work alongside them, and battle to the finish. The winner walks out with the prize money and a contracted Measure Twice series.
Low lift until the finale. Every round before the finale is filmed wherever you already build — phone footage is welcome. Round lengths, counts, and prompts may adjust as the season takes shape. Full structure lives in the Official Rules.
The questions builders actually ask us
Quick answers. Full terms live in the Official Rules.
You’ve made
it here Apply
If you’ve been waiting for a clean reason to start, this is it. The application takes 15 minutes. The downside is 15 minutes. The upside: cash, prizes, and a contracted show.
Applications closed June 19, 2026.
Backed By The Best
The Cut is powered by brands that show up for the trades — stocking tool belts (and the prize pool) and outfitting every contestant on camera.
