Ty Pennington Bio

Expert craftsman and designer Ty Pennington is the host of HGTV’s home renovation competition series Rock the Block. He is also known for his groundbreaking home improvement series Trading Spaces and for hosting the HGTV series Battle On the Beach and Ty Breaker as well as Extreme Makeover: Home Edition in which he helped transform the lives of hundreds while inspiring millions to do the same. Ty has hosted a number of other shows and has traveled the country breathing new life into homes and communities in addition to writing several books.

The Latest on Ty

Interview: Team Ty Wins ‘Battle on the Beach’ Season 5 Jul 14, 2026

The waves weren't the only thing making a splash this season. Fresh off his team’s big win, mentor Ty Pennington reflects on the c …

Tour Team Ty’s ‘Battle on the Beach’ Season 5 Home 44 Photos

This season's all about big houses and big feelings, and Michelle Mueller and Sydney Lorence bring both renovation chops and mothe …

Who Won 'Battle on the Beach' Season 5? Weekly Wins, Updates and More Jun 2, 2026

Grab your sunscreen and get your Battle on the Beach weekly updates. This is the hottest show of the summer, after all.

'Battle on the Beach' Mentors Go Behind the Scenes of Season 5 May 28, 2026

Sarah Baeumler, Mika Kleinschmidt and Ty Pennington open up about the pressure, the competition and the beachfront vacation home c …

Watch a Sneak Peek: 'Battle on the Beach' Season 5 Introduces New Twists May 11, 2026

Sarah Baeumler, Mika Kleinschmidt and Ty Pennington are the esteemed beach house mentors of this season. HGTV has all the details.

Watch a Sneak Peek: HGTV Takes Las Vegas in a Sizzling Season 7 of 'Rock the Block' Oct 1, 2025

All bets are off: HGTV is pairing celebrities with star network designers in an all-new Vegas-based season of Rock the Block.

The Best HGTV Moments on 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' You May Have Missed Jun 3, 2025

Catch up on some memorable interview clips from HGTV hosts like Ty Pennington and Tarek El Moussa … and find out which Property Br …

Get to Know the Competitors of 'Rock the Block' Season 6 9 Photos

Rookies are taking on veterans in the newest season of HGTV's renovation competition show. Get to know the four teams.

15+ Beach House Designs From Your Favorite HGTV Stars 19 Photos

We rounded up the best beach house ideas we've seen featured on HGTV. Get inspired by tropical patterns, woven materials and resor …

Tour Team Ty’s ‘Battle on the Beach’ Season 4 Home 36 Photos

Married Dallas renovators Chyenne and Kristin joined mentor Ty Pennington in North Carolina for the ultimate coastal showdown. “I …

Watch a Sneak Peek: What to Expect From 'Battle on the Beach' Season 4 May 6, 2024

Our favorite trio of mentors — Taniya, Ty and Alison — are back in a new season, airing on June 3.

All the Details on HGTV’s Newest Competition Series 'Battle on the Mountain' Dec 11, 2023

More real estate drama is coming to the Rocky Mountains. Learn more about HGTV's Battle on the Mountain.

Watch a Sneak Peek: 'Rock the Block' Returns to HGTV for Season 5 Oct 26, 2023

It's Rock the Block like we've never seen it before. Here's everything you need to know about Season 5.

Step Inside the Competition: Tour Every Fabulous Space in HGTV’s 'Barbie Dreamhouse' 56 Photos

Eight teams have four weeks to turn 50 years of Barbie fantasies into a fully-functioning house that feels as magical as a toy — a …

25 Super-Retro Photos From the Set of 'Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge' 25 Photos

Enjoy a behind-the-scenes peek into the making of HGTV's Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge.

Interview: Ty Pennington Crowned the Season 3 Champion Mentor of 'Battle on the Beach' Jul 10, 2023

HGTV sits down with the Season 3 winning mentor of Battle on the Beach for a detailed Q&A.

Take a Sneak Peek at HGTV's 'Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge' Home Jun 6, 2023

Progress report: The Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge is on. HGTV stars are working around the clock to deck out the Los Angeles-based …

Tour Team Ty's Winning 'Battle on the Beach' Season 3 Home 33 Photos

Led by Ty Pennington, renovation duo Ashley and Steve bring a blend of carpentry and renovation experience to compete against two …

HGTV Stars Share Behind-the-Scenes Details from Season 4 of ‘Rock the Block’ Mar 30, 2023

Wonder what each week’s Rock the Block episode leaves on the cutting room floor? We did a little digging to uncover what you need …

All the Details on HGTV's 'Battle on the Beach' Season 3 Feb 7, 2023

Our favorite HGTV-hosts-turned-mentors are back and ready for a beach-reno battle. Who will take home the Season 3 win?

Everything You Need to Know About the Newest Season of 'Rock the Block' Feb 1, 2023

Season 4 of Rock the Block was the biggest yet. We have all the details.

Team Ty's 'Battle on the Beach' Season 2 House Reveal 30 Photos

HGTV pro Ty Pennington partners with up-and-coming house flippers Wally and Jacqueline to renovate their beach house.

Home Town Kickstart: The Homes 27 Photos

Check out before-and-after pics and amazing home transformations — all in small-town settings — from HGTV's new Home Town spinoff …

30 Dreamy Bedroom Ideas From HGTV Stars 31 Photos

Now this is what we call beauty sleep! Take inspiration from some of our favorite bedroom designs dreamed up by HGTV pros.

Ty's Shows

Battle on the Beach

All New June 1 at 9|8c

Rock the Block

Monday Nights at 9|8c

Ty Breaker

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