James Brennan was raised on the Windward side of O'ahu. After graduating from high school, he paid his way through the University of Hawaii by working in the woodshop of the school's Art Department.

It was there James obtained a lot of his woodworking & construction skills and knowledge.

He graduated with a business degree in real estate & went on to work for over 10 years as a commercial & residential real estate agent, picking up more building and construction know-how along the way.

James is also an accomplished actor & a member of the Screen Actor's Guild and has spent close to half of his life in front of the camera. He has appeared in local, national and international print ads, fashion shows, television programs, music videos, and feature films.

His intimate knowledge of real estate, construction and woodworking along with his low-key and inquisitive nature, help take the viewer through the step-by-step process of do-it-yourself home improvement for the weekend warrior.