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• Carter Oosterhouse is the host of Carter Can, a home repair reality show on HGTV. Oosterhouse first gained national fame as a carpenter on the TLC series Trading Spaces.

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: September 19, 1976 (Age 31)
  2. Birth Place: Traverse City, Michigan
  3. Education: B.A., Nutrition and Communication from Central Michigan University
  4. Named "Sexiest Man On TV" by People Magazine
  5. Charity work: Carter Kids, Boys and Girl Clubs of America, COACH for Kids
  6. Favorite Sports: Basketball and Rugby

• Background

  Oosterhouse's career as a carpenter began at the age of 11, when he began learning carpentry as an apprentice to his neighbor, a master carpenter. He continued to work in carpentry and construction throughout school, following in footsteps of his older brothers.

  After college, Oosterhouse relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film and television. His first job was working behind-the-scenes for Project Greenlight.

  When auditioning for a new show on TLC, Oosterhouse ended up landing a part on the already popular show Trading Spaces, joining the cast in their fourth season.

• Related Mahalo Pages

  Carter Can | Trading Spaces | Amy Grant | The Oprah Winfrey Show | Tony Danza | Ty Pennington | HGTV | TLC

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