Promoting do-it-yourself projects is what John Sillaots is all about. John’s diverse experience has culminated into a broad know-how base that allows him to confidently share with others his hands on experiences whether it be woodworking or home renovating. John’s realistic and common sense approach has made him an internationally recognized woodworker / do-it-yourselfer. Combined with his sense of humour and his positive approach on DO-IT-YOURSELF projects John entertains and educates people of all ages on HOW-TO. John has entertained people across Canada and the United States at consumer trade shows presenting seminars about woodworking techniques and finishes to renovations and repairs. John has provided “get out and do it” inspiration to both women and men who want to be woodworkers or do-it-yourselfers.
Over the past fourteen years, John has been a contributing editor to several magazines as one of his greatest strengths is his ability to create his own project designs and plans. His writing has won a gold award for the #1 How-To Article at the National Magazine Awards.
For the coming season and the past four years, John has been the host of In The Workshop one of HGTV’s most popular shows.
Readership is up and the viewership of In The Workshop has expanded from Canada and United States to Latin America, Europe and the U.K. Now with the web John is reaching people all over the world.
John has gained a loyal following through his dedicated efforts and has inspired many men, women and children to get out In The Workshop.