Carter Oosterhouse Of HGTV

TV carpenter and international model Carter Oosterhouse is known for his easygoing attitude, effortless charm & eye for tackling challenging carpentry projects. But he shows his passion when talking about living green.

Born and raised in Traverse City, Michigan, He is the youngest of four children. He began learning carpentry skills at the age of 11. He continued working in construction and carpentry on and off throughout high school and college. He attended Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, where he played rugby and earned a degree in Nutrition. He is an expert at kayaking and sailing and hits the water whenever he can.

From his first appearance on television, audiences took notice of the hunky 6-foot-2-inch carpenter, who looked more like a runway model than a guy who installs shelves in your den. People magazine featured him in their "Sexiest Man Alive" issue in 2003. He's also been on the cover and featured in many other publications including TV Guide, Star, US Weekly, Organic Style and USA Today.

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