Meet The Kleinschmidts: Brian and Mika

Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt from HGTV’s 100 Day Dream Home will be at the Birmingham Home Show on Friday, February 20 and Saturday, February 21 to share some insider secrets on how they manage to accomplish the seemingly impossible: design and build a home in 100 Days (or less). Have they ever actually done it in less? They’ll share their shortest (and longest) builds and much more with audiences in a lively presentation jam packed with useful knowledge and lots of laughs.

Before they make to the Magic City, we asked the “winningest couple on HGTV” a few home improvement questions that were on our minds:

What's your favorite HGTV series?

We've been so lucky to work on many HGTV projects over the years but our favorite was the Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge. It was larger than life and it allowed our creativity to run wild and think outside of the (toy) box. It was also a lot of fun to collaborate with so many other HGTV talents.

What do you think is the best home purchase for under $100?

A smart thermostat will pay for itself very quickly. Not only is it smart for the environment but it's also smart for your wallet.

What is one project you tell people to NOT do as DIY?

Anything dealing with electrical, plumbing or HVAC should be done by a licensed professional. Just because you watch a YouTube video doesn't mean you should attempt it.

What are some ways to make big outdoor impact in landscaping or curb appeal?

Uplighting landscaping on your house can make a massive impact on your nighttime curb appeal. People mainly think of daytime curb appeal and forget all about when the sun goes down. When it's dark it’s time for your house to shine!

What is an outdated home trend you hope doesn't come back?

While it's fun to look back and REFLECT on past design trends I hope we never see mirrored walls make a comeback. (we see what you did there, heh heh)

When you design a room what is the most important interior design advice you give?

Short and simple...do whatever makes YOU happy. Not what is trending or popular.

What do you enjoy most about being at a home show?

We love staying on the cutting edge of what's new and exciting, so Home Shows are honestly one of the best ways to do that. We also really enjoy meeting and greeting all of our loyal fans that have been so good to us throughout the years.

For more information on Brian and Mika’s Birmingham appearance, please visit Official Birmingham Home Show | February 20-22, 2026 | BJCC.