Known for her budget-friendly, glamorous renovations with a side of fashion, humour, and genuine laughs, Kristen Coutts is a self-taught home improvement genius. From thinking up incredible design concepts, to installing drywalling, wainscoting, lighting fixtures and more, there isn’t a project she hasn’t tackled. Kristen began sharing her DIY projects on social media, and quickly became a go-to resource for her many fans. Between her background in social media marketing and her warm and friendly personality, Kristen is a perfect pairing for any project.
Kristen picked up her first power tool while she was on maternity leave and she and her family had just moved to a “fixer upper” in Toronto. After getting astronomical quotes from contractors, Kristen figured out how to take on the renovation herself. Documenting her renovation journey on social media, she quickly gained traction for her impressive transformations, allowing her to open the door to client projects with her own company, Maisoncoutts.
Kristen hosts Beer Budget Reno, airing on the Home Network and A&E. The show follows Kristen from house to house as she teaches homeowners that making exciting, beautiful changes doesn’t have to come at an enormous cost. With her growing platform, Kristen aims to combat sexism in the home improvement industry, and to inspire more women to pick up power tools.
Kristen resides in Toronto with her husband Ash and two young children.
