Jonathan Scott

Jonathan Scott is a New York Times best-selling author, designer, entrepreneur, contractor, and trusted home renovation expert best known as the co-host and executive producer of the Emmy-nominated Property Brothers franchise, Celebrity IOU, and other hit TV series. With decades of hands-on renovation experience and more than 1,000 home transformations to his name, Jonathan has helped millions of homeowners understand what it really takes to turn a house into a home. Alongside his twin brother Drew, Jonathan has filmed more than 600 episodes for HGTV, with shows watched in more than 160 countries. He is also the co-founder and CEO of Scott Brothers Global and Scott Brothers Entertainment, leading lifestyle and entertainment companies spanning television, digital content, consumer products, and home design. Through their home furnishing and improvement brands, Scott Living and Drew & Jonathan Home, the brothers bring their approachable, elevated style to homes across North America. The author of four previous books, Jonathan brings the same practical expertise, humor, and heart to The Ultimate Renovation Planner and Organizer, giving homeowners a smarter, more organized way to plan projects, manage budgets, work with contractors, and navigate renovations with fewer surprises. Jonathan is also a longtime advocate for affordable housing, clean energy, and healthy, happy homes, and serves as a Habitat for Humanity International Habitat Humanitarian. He lives in Los Angeles with his fiancée, Zooey Deschanel.