Jonathan Scott

I went back to college for construction and design.

Ever since I was a kid and watched magicians on stage, like David Copperfield or Siegfried and Roy, I instantly knew how they did everything. In my head, it just all worked.

I'm usually able to reuse at least 50 percent of the clients' furniture. Most times, I'll just clean it up, make it look like new, and that's the best way to save money.

The big message I give to all of our clients, and anyone we lecture to, is you have to be smart with your money.

We stay on top of design styles and aren't afraid to take on new challenges.

I'm very good at relaxing.

I just want to be around people who bring energy, and when you walk away, you feel good about yourself and good about them.

We became amazed with Property Brothers at how many kids watch and love the show. We'll even have 4- and 5-year-olds walk up on the street and say, 'Mom and Dad, look: it's the Property Brothers.'

I love kids, and I get along great with kids.

I'm not an extremely social person in general because I don't love crowds, but I'm an engaging person, and I love good conversation.

Anyone who has been through failed relationships - even people in successful relationships - understand that you gain perspective about what is important to you.

I literally learned everything I could try to do to get a date, and it did not work when I was younger. I heard people love musicians, so I took up the bagpipes.