Contestants
Normand Seguin
Age: 46
Hometown: Montreal, QC
Normand is the type of guy that you would usually find sitting quietly in the background, so signing up for Canada’s Handyman Challenge is now taking him out of his comfort zone. Normand works in the consumer electronics industry, specializing in the design and installation of custom home theatres, audio/video distribution and home automation. He has logged 21 skydiving jumps, approximately seven bungee jumps, and has gone white water rafting.
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Todd Allen
Age: 43
Hometown: Kentville, NS
Todd lives with his wife and two girls, Kaitlyn and Kallie. Over the past several years, Todd has worked on all the projects in, on and around his house. Todd has been building and fixing things for as long as he can remember. He is a trade school graduate and has been working in the communications and technology industry ever since. He enjoys woodworking, home renovations and working on his old truck. Is Todd your favourite? Vote for him now.
Mark Falvai
Age: 38
Hometown: Qualicum Beach, BC
Mark and his wife Joanne have 5-month-old twin girls, Rocca and Carro, and two boys, Mercer, 3, and Bridge, 7. Mark is a designer, focusing mostly on home décor, furniture and graphic art. His designs have been featured in international magazines and he's even been featured in Oprah’s coveted “O list.” He lives in a 70s, west coast contemporary home that he has been renovating for over five years. Mark has no formal training in any trade, but has tackled all of his renovations himself and has helped many friends with theirs over the years. Is Mark your favourite? Vote for him now.
John Wynes
Age: 43
Hometown: Chilliwack, BC
John is a firefighter by day, but his most challenging project in his off-time was renovating an old post and beam house with 48' centers built with dimensional lumber. While that was a huge job in itself, the project he is most proud of is the complete gut job he did on his own home. In only two months, John renovated his kitchen, two bathrooms, three bedrooms, loft, great room, dining room and laundry. Is John your favourite? Vote for him now.
Frank Waters
Age: 35
Hometown: Vancouver, BC
Frank is a husband and father who enjoys being a handyman and taking on renovation projects. His most challenging project was his own home renovation. Frank refinished the floors, installed tile, drywall, insulation, and painted the house. He is most proud of taking apart the original 1911 wood windows and getting the sashes reweighted and working again. Is Frank your favourite? Vote for him now.
Andrew Petheram
Age: 19
Hometown: Niagara Falls, ON
Andrew has a passion for construction and architecture. He has been practicing construction as a hobby for five years, and believes that his quality of work can best the quantity that other competitors may have. His handyman mantra is that age does not dictate superiority. Is Andrew your favourite? Vote for him now.
Brad Moore
Age: 47
Hometown: Ancaster, ON
Brad is a police sergeant in the Haldimand County detachment, and has served in the police force for over 25 years. He is a self-taught handyman and has always had a passion for woodworking and home renovation. Is Brad your favourite? Vote for him now.
Maggie Stewart
Age: 27
Hometown: Halifax, NS
In 2008, Maggie graduated from Mount Saint Vincent University with her Business Degree. Since then, she has led a successful career in Sales and Marketing in the Wireless Industry. From 9 to 5 Monday to Friday Maggie works in the corporate world, but at the end of the work day she is most likely to be finishing up a project and moving onto the next.
At the age of 21, Maggie purchased her first home where she first started with minor renovations. Her pastime turned into a passion and renovating became a second full time job for her. Is Maggie your favourite? Vote for her now.
Carl Csantis
Age: 48
Hometown: Cambridge, ON
Carl is a high school technology teacher who has been teaching for many years. He loves to spend his days with students who believe in their future and are ready to make a difference. In his spare time, he loves being a dad, learning new handyman skills and watching HGTV. He also plays on an ultimate Frisbee team and helps coach his high school volleyball team. Is Carl your favourite? Vote for him now.
Dana Sanson
Age: 40
Hometown: Brampton, ON
Dana is currently employed as a fork lift operator, but his heart and soul are dedicated to home renovations. He currently lives with his girlfriend Nicole, their daughter Gillian, and their two cats Gordon and Ramsay. Dana’s craziest project ever was to complete the renovation of his kitchen and main bathroom at the same time – and with an infant in the house. Is Dana your favourite? Vote for him now.
Greg Leonard
Age: 27
Hometown: Halifax, NS
Greg is a newlywed who considers himself to be a pretty handy man. In 2006, Greg purchased his first home and put his handy skills to use by laying flooring, installing tile, framing, plumbing, landscaping, wiring, and completely gutting and renovating the basement apartment. Is Greg your favourite? Vote for him now.
Kyle Chura
Age: 38
Hometown: Surrey, BC
Kyle was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, but moved to the Lower Mainland in 2002 for his job as an air traffic controller for NavCanada. Kyle and his wife have been renovating their home for the past three years, which is where he has had the opportunity to learn and perfect his handyman skills. The biggest addition to their lives has been their two-year-old son, who is already showing a love for Daddy’s workshop and tools. Is Kyle your favourite? Vote for him now.