Tampa, Florida-based couple Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt – he’s a developer, she’s a real estate agent – do just that for homeowners on 100 Day Dream Home. Catch the ambitious married pair in Season 2 on STACKTV/ But before you do, read on for fun facts we’ve uncovered about Brian and Mika!
Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt are a husband-and-wife team from Tampa, Florida, that makes dream homes come true. She’s the realtor, he’s the developer and together they help clients both design and build the perfect house from the ground up in 100 days or less. Who are Mika Kleinschmidt parents?
The two are based in Tampa, Florida and went to the same high school, where Brian first saw Mika and liked her right away when he accidentally landed up in a girl’s chorus class. However, the two did not get together at the time and crossed paths once again, years later when they were both working in the fitness field. View this post on Instagram
Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt are the hosts of HGTV’s popular home-design reality series, ‘100 Day Dream Home.’ The show aims to construct “the perfect home” from scratch, and a major part of the challenge is to build and design it within 100 days.
During their courtship period, Brian Kleinschmidt introduced Mika to the world of community theatre. They have since performed together in shows at the Straz Center and the Manatee Players, in addition to appearing on commercials. He popped the question on stage, and the two shared their wedding vows on October 10, 2015.
Mika Kleinschmidt was born on March 30 in Tampa, Florida, USA. Due to Kleinschmidt’s military family background, she’d to move schools when she was younger. As a result, she graduated from Riverview High School and later earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida.
Due to Kleinschmidt’s military family background, she’d to move schools when she was younger. As a result, she graduated from Riverview High School and later earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida. Mika’s been working for a communications firm since she graduated.
When did Brian and Mika get married?
They got married in 2007 and parted ways by 2011. In 2011, Brian got reconnected to his high-school crush, Mika, while they were both involved in the fitness field. Back then, he was the sole owner of Anytime Fitness, which he eventually co-owned with the love of his life. Mika was still a trainer at a rival gym when Brian convinced her …
Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt are the hosts of HGTV’s popular home-design reality series, ‘100 Day Dream Home.’. The show aims to construct “the perfect home” from scratch, and a major part of the challenge is to build and design it within 100 days.
Reportedly, Mika had to relocate to several locations because of her military background, which necessitated her to attend different high-schools.
Brian’s mother, Ellen, is a retired music teacher. So, he had signed up at a music class but somehow (and fortunately!) ended up in a girls’ chorus class, where he first laid eyes on his now-wife, Mika. We were surprised to find out that Mika and Brian did not start dating right away.
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What is the one thing people forget during construction?
Brian: It’s almost like going to look at a car and the car looks beautiful; but when you turn the key, the engine’s not working. They spend all this money making it look good, but it all has to work well. That’s why, with each new construction, we let our clients pick pretty much what they want except HVAC.
Mika: You’ve got to treat your house just like you would a well-oiled machine. I think maintaining those really critical systems like your HVAC, for example, is key. Obviously, making things energy-efficient, making sure you’re changing your filters frequently.
Mika: I would say 99% of clients have a hybrid style. They don’t have a true 100% aesthetic; it ends up being a combination of multiple styles.
Mika: Before starting a project, if it’s a renovation, I think you really have to know your baseline, making sure that before you start knocking stuff down, all of the foundation things of the home are sound. It’s worth it to hire a home inspector to come in and walk the space so that you kind of know what problems you’re going to run into.
