On this special episode of Designing Spaces: Spaces of Hope, we’re back at the Oscar Mike Foundation compound, a home base for disabled veterans, with a handful of generous companies ready to give back. The Oscar Mike Foundation has one primary mission: keep injured veterans on the move. The organization provides an outlet to thousands of veterans through life-changing adaptive sports programs, experiences, and other events. Many of them hang out or live in the Oscar Mike Foundation’s 9,000-square-foot home in Popular Grove, Ill., which includes 17 beds, an adaptive weight-training room, an outdoor sports court and much more. It serves as a rehabilitation center for veterans and a home base for the foundation. On this episode, Designing Spaces continues the remodel it started last year, finishing the job once and for all. First up: The Prairie View Industries (PVI) team is on-site, installing aluminum access ramps throughout the Oscar Mike Foundation compound. Ensuring safety and protection at the Oscar Mike Foundation compound is high on our list! That's why we're meeting with the National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA). Then, the team at American Residential Services (ARS) stops by, ready to lend their expertise in all things heating and cooling. Plus, we're learning about the ARS Cares Program, which strives to reach out to those suffering without heat or A/C and provide them with a free HVAC system. Visit: http://www.designingspaces.tv Like: https://www.facebook.com/DSpacesTV Follow: https://twitter.com/DSpacesTV #DesigningSpaces DS8407

Learn about Give Kids the World Village, a nonprofit Florida resort that provides free vacations to critically ill children and their families. Boston Market has helped support the Village’s mission for over a decade. BLLF0008

Boston Market has been supporting Give Kids the World Village since 2008 by serving wholesome, family-style meals to the Village’s special guests and their loved ones. As part of their contribution to the Village, every year all 450 Boston Markets across the country raise proceeds by offering coupon books. The team leader at the location that sells the most books is given a trip to the Village to experience the true beauty of giving back. Thanks to the partnership, over $5.5 million has been given to the Village. In the second episode of a two-part series, Live Life Forward host Beth Troutman returns to Give the World Village with President and CEO Pamela Landwirth, talks with representatives from prominent Village supporter Boston Market, and checks back in on a brave 5-year-old boy and his family at the Village. Plus, Maricela discusses how rewarding it is to give to such a worthy cause, and why she is so grateful to be able to help the critically ill Wish children who visit Give Kids the World Village. 105480

Writer & Director | Christi Arce Co-Director & Cinematographer | Jolver Cutino Executive Producer | Victoria Shabaz

We're here at BrandStar Studios with Australian cinematographer Tim Hudson, the founder of Hudson Spider. Tim offers his lighting expertise to help bring the studio up to speed with the latest innovations in film and production lighting. Then, we're off to Los Angeles to learn about the inspiration, design, and evolution behind Tim's Hudson Spider lights. Hudson Spider's line of compact, parabolic-shaped LED lights offer a soft and directional source of light. Plus, they're incredibly lightweight and easy to build and transport. The company's parabolic 36” fixture, known as the Redback, has quickly made its way on to movies, television shows, commercials, and stills shoots. Stay tuned to learn why filmmakers around the world choose Hudson Spider. 105005

Live Life Forward presents a very special episode in which a Florida Gold Star family receives a new home—completely mortgage free—courtesy of nonprofit Building Homes for Heroes and some very special corporate partners. Host Beth Troutman travels to Navarre, Florida, to pay tribute to the selfless service of fallen American hero Mark De Alencar, an Army staff sergeant who lost his life in Afghanistan. The Gold Star family he leaves behind, including his widow Natasha, candidly shares Mark’s enduring legacy with the world in the hopes of helping other families cope with their own pain and loss. For his service to his country, Staff Sergeant De Alencar was awarded the Purple Heart, five Army Commendation Medals, among many other awards. Natasha said that she and Mark were planning on buying their first home together as soon as he returned from Afghanistan. Receiving a mortgage-free home would be something her husband always wanted, but never got the chance. Building Homes for Heroes has partnered with generous corporations Advance Auto Parts, Truck Hero and York Heating & Air Conditioning to give a fresh start to the De Alencars. Hundreds gather to pay homage to the De Alencar family and witness the awarding of this very special home built for a hero. The home itself was donated to Building Homes for Heroes by Chase Bank. LLF0007

Today on Designing Spaces, we're taking the guesswork out of car maintenance so that you can enjoy your ride instead of maintaining it. First, DieHard has been leading the automotive battery industry for over fifty years strong—and now the brand is officially available online at Amazon. Faithful DieHard consumer John Paul Iusi introduces Designing Spaces to some of his favorite DieHard gadgets and teaches our viewers how to keep their car batteries packed with power at all times. The DieHard Smart Charger and Maintainer makes your charging experience convenient and stress-free. Plus, you can use the DieHard Smart App, which takes advantage of WiFI Smart Control to operate the device from anywhere. Then, DieHard Introduces New Line of All-Season Tires, available at Amazon.com. We meet Roman Castillo, a South Florida driver who works in construction and is looking for a smoother and safer ride as he travels back and forth to various construction sites. DieHard's All-Season tires come with 70,000-mile warranties and are good for all weather and road conditions. Finally, we meet working mother Sabine Sanchez as she meets with Jake Spencer from Philips Automotive to discuss her night driving concerns. Jake installs Philips’ X-tremeVision headlight bulbs in Sabine’s vehicle to improve her nighttime visibility and give her peace of mind. Philips X-tremeVision bulbs deliver up to 100% more vision at night, ensuring maximum comfort and safety for night driving. Finally, Watch as we put the Philips X-tremeVision upgrade headlight bulbs to the test and bring peace of mind to a South Florida driver and her family. Visit: http://www.designingspaces.tv Like: https://www.facebook.com/DSpacesTV Follow: https://twitter.com/DSpacesTV #DesigningSpaces DS8364