BRYAN BAEUMLER

HGTV CANADA CELEBRITY CONTRACTOR

Bryan doesn’t believe he’s put in an honest day’s work unless he gets his hands dirty. A natural-born teacher, the Gemini-award winning host has been educating and entertaining viewers across Canada and in 23 different Countries Worldwide since 2007 on the hit shows Disaster DIY, Canada’s Handyman Challenge, Leave it to Bryan, House of Bryan, Bryan Inc. and Island of Bryan. Bryan’s quick wit and easy-going personality have made him a huge hit with viewers on all of his home renovation shows.

Learning valuable tricks of the trade from his father, a meticulous aircraft engineer, Bryan spent his childhood summers building his family’s cottage from the ground up. After earning a degree in Political Science and studying Business, Bryan was headed towards a career of practicing law. Realizing he’d rather be renovating than being chained to a desk, his innate passion for building took over and he attended construction courses at George Brown College, officially traded in his tie for a tool belt and founded Baeumler Quality Construction.

A few kids and number of hit TV shows later, Bryan continues to tackle home renovation projects, be the spokesperson for numerous products and expand his growing businesses to include Baeumler Productions, Baeumler Approved and Baeumler Custom Cabinetry among others. Currently filming season 2 of Island of Bryan with wife Sarah, viewers watched season 1 in record numbers, while they restored a small abandoned resort on South Andros Island in the Bahamas! In Island of Bryan, we follow the story of this radical life event for the Baeumlers, from a dream of creating and running a luxury boutique resort in paradise, to the reality of leaving their friends, family and life behind to take on their most challenging build yet. For more information about Bryan, visit bryanbaeumler.com.

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Don’t miss celebrity contractor Bryan Baeumler presented by RBC, when he hits the HGTV Canada stage on Friday, January 24 at 6:00pm and Saturday, January 25 at 1:00pm. He’ll be chatting “Tales from the Island, Lessons Learned and the REAL Value Hiding Inside Your Home.”

CHRIS PALMER

As a professional Industrial Designer turned Carpenter and Contractor, Chris has brought a new perspective to the world of building custom projects. With over 10 years of experience, his company focuses on multiple levels of projects from kitchen renovations, to complete home additions.

A creative eye and unique style keep Chris on trend and his work in demand. Chris participates in many charities donating his work to help raise money for groups such as Diabetes, Habitat for Humanity and others. You can also find Chris sharing his knowledge on the latest and greatest home renovation tips for DIY'ers as a regular guest expert on The Global Morning Show, Marilyn Denis Show and other networks. Chris has also made appearances across many HGTV shows over the years.

Be sure to follow Chris on Instagram and Facebook to keep up with his latest projects. @handcraftedbychrispalmer

Planning a future reno? Professional contractor Chris Palmer will be sharing his wealth of industry knowledge in his Renovation Education talk on the HGTV Canada main stage Friday, January 24at 1:30pm and Saturday, January 25at 4:00pm.

THE URBAN BOTANIST

The Urban Botanist or Emma / @emmaterra from Ottawa, Ontario is a naturalist at heart with a passion for plant design. Emma’s extensive biology background catalyzed her career and interest in botanics and ultimately lead to the start-up of her business, The Urban Botanist. She believes in bringing the outdoors inside with self-sustaining ecosystems by building terrariums and other green home accents. The Urban Botanist encourages others to learn about our environment and the systematics of plants to ultimately inspire interest in the natural world around us. She also heavily believes in the power of plants, and the healing properties that come alongside gardening and working with horticulture in an urban setting. Expect to get a dose of plant therapy, as these concepts are promoted at all of her workshops. Discover your green thumb with The Urban Botanist!

Our favourite botanist is back! Emma Terrell, The Urban Botanist will be sharing her expertise on how to easily change your home into a jungle oasis. She’ll be on the HGTV Canada main stage on Thursday, January 23 at 6:30pm and again on Saturday, January 25 at 5:30pm.

SUE PITCHFORTH

Sue Pitchforth of Décor Therapy Plus is an International award-winning Designer and Readers’ Choice Winner for eight years in a row. Sue is a TV personality and professional speaker. Her workshops and seminars are extremely popular, inspiring thousands of homeowners. Currently, Sue is changing the design industry with her newest program "Design from a Distance". Sue is excited to be back at the Home & Remodelling Show and is ready to inspire homeowners to bring their personality to their indoor and outdoor spaces.

Does decorating stress you out? Sue Pitchforth will be providing tips to de-stressing your decorating. She’ll be presenting on the HGTV Canada main stage on Thursday, January 23 at 2:00pm and Sunday, January 26 at 12:30pm.

EMMA DOUCET

Born and raised in Ottawa, Emma is the owner and lead designer at Grassroots Design + Build, an interior design and renovation company based in Hintonburg. While working full time for Heritage Canada in 2009, Emma designed her own bathroom and won Canada’s House & Home Magazine’s “Best Budget Bathroom” contest. The contest was intended for homeowners to submit their own amateur designs without the help of professional designers, but Emma discovered that most of the entries had in fact used professional designers behind the scenes. Realizing that her design had beaten out 200 professionals gave her the confidence to launch her own business. Emma teamed up with a highly experienced general contractor and carpenter, Peter Copland, and together they started working on projects for friends, and then friends of friends. Word-of-mouth spread and the company grew - Grassroots has completed over 200 residential design projects over the past 7 years, from single décor consultations to three-storey renovations. The company specializes in creative renovations of older homes, preserving their quirky heritage charm while making them more functional for today’s families. Emma’s kitchen and bathroom designs have received 10 NKBA Awards over the past four years, including 4 in budget-friendly categories. Her designs are shaped by being a busy mother of three – she knows that beautiful spaces can’t just be pretty, they have to work!

Looking to add some colour to your home? Don’t be afraid! Owner and Lead Designer Emma Doucet of Grassroots Design + Build will be sharing her expert tips on designing and decorating with colour. She will be hitting the HGTV Canada main stage on Sunday, January 26 at 2:00pm.

GUY SOLOMON

Guy Solomon is the founder and CEO of Penguin Basements, Canada’s leading basement renovation company. He started in 2011 to bring a standard of process and professionalism to a burgeoning industry.

Guy is also creator of The Second Suite Solution, a wealth-building strategy designed to help homeowners create strategies for unlocking enduring value in their property. As a leading innovator in the area of construction solutions, Guy is a sought-after speaker and authority across a range of building related subjects.

Penguin Basement’s founder and CEO Guy Solomon will be discussing how to maximize your basement space or use it for extra income. He’ll be on the HGTV Canada main stage on Saturday, January 25 at 11:30am.

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GREG SIMPSON

Greg Simpson is an Architectural Designer at Amsted Design-Build, Ottawa and Ontario Renovator of the Year for 2019.

Greg moved to Canada in 2014 and brought with him a wealth of knowledge and experience. Since that time, he has adapted to Canadian designs and has worked on everything from smaller kitchen and bath renovations, to additions and custom homes. While Greg’s designs have been recognized with local, provincial and national awards his primary goal is to work with clients to develop their list of wishes, wants and needs, designing a space that brings out their personality and creates a home they are proud to call their own.

Architectural Designer Greg Simpson of Amsted will be talking renovation trends and how you can apply them to your own home. He’ll be on the HGTV Canada main stage on Thursday, January 23 at 5:00pm and on Friday, January 24 at 3:00pm.

Lagois Design-Build-Renovate Expert Panel

Lagois Design-Build-Renovate opened its doors in 1984, offering architectural design and building solutions. Today, Lagois is a full-service design-build company. From starter home couples and young families to empty nesters and seniors choosing to live in place, Lagois helps clients transform their homes into spaces for LIVING. They believe each client is different therefore, respond to their needs on a case-by-case basis. Some have homes that are too small or too dark. Others have homes that are outdated or not to code. Others simply want a change, a refresh, or reinvention of the place they call home. Others what a want a new home altogether. Regardless of the home project, Lagois will take care of all aspects including architectural design, permit plans and documentation, sourcing all materials and managing the construction process from start to finish.

Want to learn how to love where you live? The experts at Lagois Design-Build-Renovate will be providing advice and solutions to your next home renovation project. The Lagois expert panel will be hitting the HGTV Canada main stage on Saturday, January 25 at 2:30pm.

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2020 Speakers & Celebrities

BRYAN BAEUMLER

CHRIS PALMER

THE URBAN BOTANIST

SUE PITCHFORTH

EMMA DOUCET

GUY SOLOMON

Anita Murray

GREG SIMPSON

Lagois Design-Build-Renovate Expert Panel

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Neil Harding

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