Best friends and co-hosts of Making It Home, Kortney Wilson and Kenny Brain have had a busy few years. From a brand-new show to cross-border moves, the two of them have been making some big and exciting changes. In preparation for their new series, Life is Messy, we sat down with them to find out what they’ve been up to since we last saw them on-screen. As it turns out, the answer to that was a lot.

Kortney Wilson’s Wedding

As many people know, Kortney recently got married! “We got married down in Mexico and it was just fantastic. Kenny was actually our flower man. Well, bridesman slash flower man. He did a great job, but we agreed that what happens in Mexico stays in Mexico.” From what we saw it was a magical day and we’re glad that some of it is just for them.

See more here: The Most Beautiful Moments from Kortney Wilson’s Boho Beach Wedding
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Kortney’s Kids Are Growing Up

With children, one of those inevitable, bittersweet moments is when they go off on their own. Seeing them find their own path can fill you with both pride and terror, but that’s all part of the beauty of parenthood. “I’ve got one kid in Boston, one kid in college, and one still at home. My second is at a big SEC school in the South, the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Man is it fun. I think I’m having fun, but my husband Ryan is living it up. Every opportunity he has to watch a football game; he’ll stay in the dorms with him. They’re having a ball.” It’s great to hear that as the family grows up that there’s still time for moments like that. Go Longhorns!

Kenny Got a New Dog

Sadly, as life goes on, all the changes can’t be for the better. “I, unfortunately, lost my dog Molly while we were in Kelowna working on a few projects. She was my anchor in this world, so I felt pretty lost for a while. After a little (a lot) of therapy and realizing how incredibly lucky I was to have had her for so long, I felt ready to welcome another dog into my world. I rescued a four-month-old-puppy! He had the same birthdate as Molly, February 9^th, and I took that as a sign.”

Seeing Kenny going through his healing process and finding such a lovable new pup has been a joy. “I couldn’t be happier with the the little goober, even if I forgot how much work a giant puppy is.”

Related: Dog-Friendly Backyard Ideas on a Budget

 

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Kenny Has Been Traveling

“I went back to Newfoundland to see my family. I also visited Joshua Tree National park and have gone to New York. My partner and I visited Kortney in Nashville. After spending a few days with her and Ryan, we took a road-trip through the Great Smokey Mountains. We even went to ‘Dollywood’, which was as fun and hilarious as it sounds.”

Even with all the travelling he’s been doing, Kenny was still clearly eager for more. “My ultimate trip on the horizons is Socotra. It’s a small island off the coast of Yemin in the Arabian Sea, definitely off the beaten path, but it’s so otherworldly gorgeous.”

 

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Kortney is Moving Back to Ontario

“I’m moving back very shortly, within the next two months for two months. It’ll be nice to see a lot of my buddies and go back to the places I grew up. Go back to Sudbury and Kitchener.” Returning to the place you grew up is always a moment full of emotions. We love that Kortney is doing so under such good circumstances. We’ve missed having her here in the Great White North.

Check out: The Most Unique Getaway in Ontario to Visit This Summer

 

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Kenny is Loving Calgary Life

“The food scene has really blown up here. I love Ten Foot Henry. Major Tom has the best views of the city. Tiatro for Italian.” If there’s one thing Calgarians know, it’s great food. Clearly Kenny has been no exception. “Besides eating constantly, it’s been great being back. Being closer to my sister, her husband, and my two nephews hast been the best part of it. We all just went to a Roughnecks Lacrosse game. If you’ve never been to a lacrosse game, I highly recommend it.”

Related: These Are the 10 Best Neighbourhoods in Calgary Right Now

Kortney Went to Africa

The last time we caught up with Kortney, she had been planning on going to Africa. We were excited to hear how the trip had gone. “I’ve been to Africa twice since. Teaming up with an organization called Ordinary Hero, I have sponsored a couple families, one in particular for a long time now. Her name is Willetta. She’s an older woman who raised her kids in extreme poverty. So, I got to visit her and do some work up there and got a lot of people sponsored.” It was impossible to not notice the way Kortney lit up while talking about the people she meets, and the work done in Africa. We’re thrilled to know that she plans on continuing these trips. “It’s actually changed my life.”

 

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Kortney and Kenny Are Coming Back

As great as it was hearing from our two favourite besties about how life has been, we wanted to know when we’d see them again. Luckily Kortney and Kenny told us that they’re about to start filming their new series, Life is Messy. What’s even better is that they’ll be filming right here in Canada.

Stay tuned for more on Kortney and Kenny’s upcoming show! You can now stream Home Network on STACKTV. Try it free today!

An exciting new season of Making It Home is right around the corner, so we sat down with Home Network host and contractor, Kenny Brain. You may recognize him from season 2 of Big Brother Canada where he competed for a spot in the house – now, Kenny is reunited with designer Kortney Wilson and headed to Nashville to transform bland houses into picture-perfect homes.

With their design and home reno expertise (and hilarious banter), you won’t want to miss this dynamic duo on Making it Home With Kortney & Kenny on Home Network.

1. Home Sweet Home

Kenny grew up in Newfoundland, the most easterly province of Canada.

2. Passion

When he’s not renovating homes, he’s likely off-grid on his next great adventure. “I am an avid hiker and camper. That is my favourite thing to do. I feel most comfortable in the outdoors, so I’m always looking for a tree to climb or a nice off-the-trail camping spot to discover.”

3. Meet Molly

The absolute love of his life! “My dog, Molly, is my number one.” Kenny got her when he was just 21 and says she’s been through it all with him. “She’s travelled across North America with me, all over Canada, we’ve climbed mountains, crossed rivers, beaches. Everywhere. She goes everywhere with me.”

4. Favourite Hike

One of his all-time favourite trips with Molly (too many to choose from!) was visiting Lake Placid in New York State’s Adirondack Mountains. The two went exploring, hiking and swimming.

5. Favourite Food

Two foods Kenny could eat every day: Pizza and cheesecake.

6. Theme Song

When asked what song best describes his life right now, Kenny went with TNT by AC/DC. “It’s been wild! It’s been explosive. It went from me just doing my own thing, building and renovating, to now doing it in front of cameras for Canada. It’s all blown up!” he said with a laugh.

Related: Catching Up With Kortney Wilson

7. Words of Wisdom

We asked, “what’s one piece of advice you’ll never forget?” Kenny replied, “Stay the course. That’s something my dad tells me all the time. It’s to stick with things when they get hard and I think about it all the time.”

8. Sense of Humour

Kenny’s clever Instagram captions had us laughing out loud – he admitted he would describe his sense of humour as dry and dark. “I think we can find humour in most situations. That’s how I like to live my life, a regular caption or a regular photo, there’s always an underlying thing you can laugh about.”

9. Hidden Talent

Not many people know he used to be a competitive swimmer and even placed third best in Canada for backstroke! Nowadays he is a self-proclaimed dog whisperer. A great talent to have.

10. Dream Destination

Now that travel restrictions have lifted, Iceland is at the top of Kenny’s must-visit list.

Keep up with Kenny on Making it Home With Kortney & Kenny  on Home Network, also available on the Global TV App and on STACKTV with Amazon Prime Video Channels and Rogers.

Related: Kenny Brain’s Advice on Hiring a General Contractor

For those of you who spent the entire season of Making It Home wondering if Kortney and Kenny are dating, we’re here to burst your bubble – no, they are not! They are, however, the best of friends and we can’t get enough of it. With Kortney’s expert advice on all things interior design and Kenny’s contractor expertise, these two really are a match made in home reno heaven! But it’s not just their pro tips that have us loving this duo, they’re personalities are even more vibrant than their designs.

From hilarious bloopers to tear-jerker reveals and birthday wishes, here are some of our favourite moments between these besties Kortney Wilson and Kenny Brain:

When They Laugh it Off
If there’s one thing we know about Kortney and Kenny, it’s that they know how to have fun, so it’s no surprise that this season’s bloopers had us laughing out loud. After all, home renovation can be a long, tiring process if you’re not willing to laugh at the inevitable mishaps – that’s half the fun of it!

Related: 5 Easy Touches to Make a New Space Instantly Feel Like Home

Their Sweet Birthday Wishes
Kortney showed Kenny some IG love with this adorable birthday post captioned, “Happy birthday big guy. To the man who everyone thinks that I’m dating, but I’m just his annoying (honorary) big sister. You are the best and I’m so glad you were born!”

When They Make Dreams Come True
Kortney and Kenny are all about delivering on their promise to homeowners and in order to do that, communication is key. Luckily, K and K are experts in that department and both put their hearts into every one of their projects, resulting in beautiful homes that exceed expectations. Take this emotional reveal of Joven and Sylvia seeing their dream home for the first time as a prime example. Who’s cutting onions?

Their Moments of Appreciation
What’s not to love about a genuine friendship appreciation post? Kenny shared this photo of the two of them on his Instagram with the caption, “What a ride with this one. She is one in a billion.”

When They Say What’s On Their Mind
Random thoughts can spark the best conversations between friends, and this TMI video shows just that. New BFFs Kortney and Kenny made sure to cover everything from the get-go – from middle names to childhood nicknames, and (arguably the most important one of all) the difference between a shower person and a bath person.