Ty Pennington's design pet peeve? This answer & more!

We're thrilled to announce that Ty Pennington is joining us this year at the Kansas City Remodeling Show on Saturday Feb. 8! We were recently given the terrific opportunity to ask the amazing Ty Pennington, home-design guru from ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, some simple questions.  His answers not only surprised us, they also cracked us up!  Check out 'em out below... 

A LITTLE TY TIME!

Name a fictional character with whom you most closely identify.
"Sponge Bob Square Pants"

What’s your personal mantra?
"Be Original, Natural and Genuine"

What is the most challenging part of your job?
"Giving my ‘final answer.’"

What is your favourite design or garden-related phone app?
"Camera plus – gives you tons of editing options for your pix."

What is your favorite organizational tip?
"Get back up as in hard drives and Hire an assistant."

What is your design or gardening pet peeve?
"Anything Faux (like faux Brick)…etc. unless it’s Vietnamese Pho…"

Any embarrassing on-the-job moments you’d like to share?
"Having to dress up as a lobster to motivate the team in Maine.  I felt like a real crustacean"

What was the last item you bought for your home? 
A new sofa…long overdue my back was killing me.  Let’s face it kicking your feet up is nice

Describe our Home Show(s) in one word.

"AWESOME…ROLL TIDE!"

Ty Pennington is coming to the Kansas City Remodeling Show! 

Appearing Saturday, Feb. 8 only. For 2-for-1 tickets click here.

FEBRUARY 7-9, 2014

AMERICAN ROYAL CENTER