From 1990, RTL 4 showed the Eigen Huis program that focused on odd jobs and renovations indoors and outdoors. This was presented by handyman Nico Zwinkels and Manon Thomas. At the same time, Rob Verlinden, together with Anniko van Santen (1992/1993) and later Manon Thomas (1993), ran the Flora Magazine program on RTL 4. Gardener Rob Verlinden focused on creating gardens and gave advice on plants and flowers. Because the production costs of both programs were high and the recording times were often simultaneous, Manon Thomas came up with the idea to link both programs. From the 1993/1994 season, the two programs have been combined under the well-known title Eigen Huis & Tuin. A female co-host came to the working men to ask what exactly they were doing. She painted, made Christmas decorations, coat racks, cupboards and the like. This role was primarily reserved for Manuela Kemp. Because Kemp switched to the KRO after one year, she was replaced by Myrna Goossen.