Bryan Baeumler, born on April 18, 1974, is a Canadian TV host best known for his work on HGTV and HGTV Canada. He began his career as a handyman and businessman, which led him to create home renovation shows in both Canada and the U.S. He also took on a hotel renovation project in the Bahamas. Bryan has received a Gemini Award for hosting and has written a book about home renovations.
Age
Bryan was born in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, on April 18, 1974. He is 52 years old.
Profile Summary
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Bryan Baeumler |
| Date of Birth | 18 April 1974 (age 52) |
| Place of Birth | Oakville, Ontario, Canada |
| Spouse | Sarah Baeumler |
| Children | 4 |
Career Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Station | HGTV |
| Network | HGTV Canada |
| Style | Television Host |
| Country | Canada |
Previous Shows
| Show | Years |
|---|---|
| Disaster DIY | 2007–2011 |
| House of Bryan | 2010–2015 |
| Leave It to Bryan | 2012–2017 |
| Bryan Inc. | 2016–2018 |
| Island of Bryan | 2019–2022 |
Early life and Education
Bryan picked up building skills from his father, an aircraft engineer, and spent his summers as a child helping build the family cottage. At 14, he started his own handyman business, doing odd jobs for neighbors. He graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 1996 with a B.A. in Political Science and Business.
Business activity
Between 1995 and 2003, Baeumler ran an air-cargo business.
After working as a builder, he started a construction company that eventually became Baeumler Quality Construction and Renovations Inc. He now serves as the company’s president and CEO.
In 2011, Baeumler launched Baeumler Approved, a website that aids homeowners in connecting with home-service companies in Canada. Baeumler became the spokesperson of HeyBryan, a peer-to-peer mobile marketplace app that connects homeowners with home-service providers, in 2018.
In 2017, Bryan and his wife Sarah bought an abandoned beachfront resort on South Andros in the Bahamas and turned it into the Caerula Mar Club, a sustainable luxury resort. Just a few months before opening in December 2019, Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas. Although their resort was not directly affected, many of their employees were impacted because their friends and family lived on the devastated islands.
Shows
Baeumler has hosted several shows, such as Disaster DIY, Disaster DIY: Cottage Edition, Leave It to Bryan, House of Bryan, Bryan Inc., and Island of Bryan. He is also a judge on HGTV’s Canada’s Handyman Challenge with Mike Holmes and Scott McGillivray. Bryan and Sarah co-host Bryan Inc. on HGTV Canada. They have also been judges on “Battle on the Beach” and renovators on the competition show “Rock the Block” on HGTV.
- Disaster DIY
- House of Bryan
- Leave It to Bryan
- Bryan Inc. / Renovation Inc.
- Island of Bryan / Renovation Island
- Renovation Resort / Renovation Resort Showdown
- Bryan’s All In
- Building Baeumler
Guest appearances
Bryan has made several guest appearances, including serving as a judge on Canada’s Handyman Challenge and Deck Wars. He was also a guest builder on Home to Win.
Awards
Baeumler won the Gemini Award for “Best Host in a Lifestyle/Practical Information, or Performing Arts Program or Series” in 2008 for hosting Disaster DIY.
Personal life
Baeumler and his wife Sarah, born March 26, 1978, were married on September 3, 2004, in Toronto. They have four children: Quintyn Werner, Charlotte Anne, Lincoln Wolfgang, and Josephine Judith.
During the time that the Baeumlers were living at Caerula Mar Resort renovating it (as seen on Island of Bryan and Renovation Island), the children were at first homeschooled. Then Quintyn was sent to a regional boarding school high school for a normal high school life, while the other three children were enrolled in a nearby Bahamian school. The extensive renovations at the resort put stress on Bryan’s marriage with Sarah.
Sarah Baeumler is the founder and creative director of a “lifestyle brand” under her name. She offers home decoration services and an online shop.
Net Worth
Bryan Baeumler is a Canadian entrepreneur and TV star with a net worth of $20 million.
