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Tim Borntrager

Tim Borntrager, the carpenter for DIY Network's From Junky to Funky, began building at a very young age. He was six when his father hired a contractor to build their house. The contractor took their money, but didn't complete the job. So for the next six years, father and son spent all their free time finishing the family home.

Tim has worked extensively in the art department for commercials and theater, creating and handling props. He's also served as technical director for Collaboration Theater Company.

He's an accomplished metal worker and furniture re-builder — skills he honed after years of freelance construction and carpentry work. And he's an avid creative recycler. He recently rescued a Baby Grand piano from the trash that he plans to transform into a bar. His love for repairing vintage objects extends to cars and motorcycles.

Tim grew up in Harlan, Ky., near Appalachia. He decided to see the world and travel for a few years. After exploring Latin America and Southeast Asia, he returned to the Midwest to get his degree in Fine Art.

Tim's fine art of carpentry is showcased on DIY's series, From Junky to Funky

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