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Kenny Brain Carpenter and TV Personality

Making Your Home Weird Again

Kenny Brain Carpenter and TV Personality

Making It Home’s Kenny Brain is a Canadian-born general contractor and carpenter proudly hailing from Grand Falls – Windsor, Newfoundland. A former fashion model, Kenny is best-known for his role as a houseguest on Season 2 of Global’s reality competition series, Big Brother Canada. Since appearing on the show, Kenny set his glinting sights on a career in residential and commercial renovations, spending the past decade skillfully transforming properties in Vancouver BC, Nashville TN, Toronto ON, and Calgary AB.

Kenny’s ‘go big or go home ’mentality has served him well and he welcomes every new opportunity with a big heart and an innate sense of humour. His passion for carpentry and renovation sparked in his early twenties after helping some friends renovate their home and cabin. Once he got a taste for transforming spaces, he couldn't let that creative outlet go. With his business degree in tow, Kenny went to trade school to become a carpenter. He approaches his projects with a creative flair and functional mastery that brings innovation and comfort into every space.

Outside of putting in long days on the job site, Kenny loves spending time with his dog and exploring the remote Canadian wilderness. Whether he’s in his beloved cabin in the center of Newfoundland or on a rooftop terrace in the heart of Montreal, home for Kenny is where there is an abundance of creativity, big laughs and music you can dance to.

Watch Kenny on Season 1-2 of Making it Home: With Kortney and Kenny streaming now on STACKTV, and on the upcoming series Life is Messy with Kortney and Kenny coming soon to Home Network.

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Neil Harding Sleep Country

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Jess Byers Owner, Lynn Designs and The Presentation Room

Design in Motion: The Making of a Functional Kitchen

Emera Howden-Gareau CEO + Principal Designer BAID

Design in Motion: The Making of a Functional Kitchen

Emera Howden-Gareau CEO + Principal Designer BAID

Emera brings bold creativity, a sharp eye for detail, and a deep passion for transforming spaces to every project she undertakes. As the founder and visionary behind Modern Fox Interiors, she excels in crafting bespoke interior solutions that are as functional as they are inspiring, with a mission to elevate lives through exceptional design.

Emera's journey into interior design is as dynamic as her work. With a foundation in Social Sciences specializing in Social Work, she began her career with a focus on understanding human behaviour and well-being. However, her creative instincts called for a different outlet, leading her to pursue a transformative career shift into Interior Design. Over years of rigorous study and hands-on experience, including roles as a draftsperson and head of a design department, she honed her skills, built her expertise, and solidified her reputation for excellence.

Her design philosophy is simple yet profound: well-designed spaces can inspire, comfort, and rejuvenate. This belief drives her to approach every project holistically, blending practicality with beauty to create environments that truly resonate with the people who live and work in them.

Beyond her expertise in interior design, Emera is a multi-talented artist with skills spanning website and graphic design, drawing, painting, and music. This rich creative background allows her to bring fresh, unexpected ideas to the table and deliver spaces that feel dynamic, bold, and uniquely tailored to her clients’ needs.

Griffin Simony & Josh Peill Founders, Shift Accessibility Contractors

Design in Motion: The Making of a Functional Kitchen

Griffin Simony & Josh Peill Founders, Shift Accessibility Contractors

We started Shift Accessibility with a shared passion for helping others and using our skills to have a positive impact on our community. We are driven by the belief that everyone deserves a living space that not only accommodates their physical needs but also empowers and inspires them. Our commitment to accessible home design is a testament to our dedication to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals and families. Join us on this transformative journey and let's shape a future where every home incorporates universal and holistic design.

Melanie Higuchi &Heather Schmidt Owners, Functional SPaces

Design in Motion: The Making of a Functional Kitchen

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2026 Main Stage Guests

Kenny Brain Carpenter and TV Personality

Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault DIY Expert

Neil Harding Sleep Country

Jess Byers Owner, Lynn Designs and The Presentation Room

Emera Howden-Gareau CEO + Principal Designer BAID

Griffin Simony & Josh Peill Founders, Shift Accessibility Contractors

Melanie Higuchi &Heather Schmidt Owners, Functional SPaces