RTE's latest home renovation show hit screens last week with huge success, as viewers watched as one couple faced the trials and tribulations of building a home on a Budget.
The programme was praised for giving families hope that they too, could build a home for themselves despite the ongoing cost of living crisis.
Viewers also caught their first glimpse of RTE's latest on screen builder Harrison Gardner.
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But just who is Harrison?
The master crafter and building teacher from Australia made his first ever television appearance on the four part series last Wednesday.
Originally from the Central Coast, north of Sydney, Harrison said he never planned to create a career in building.
He first discovered his passion after watching his parents build their family home from scratch and soon after made the decision to travel the world at the age of 18 to hone in on his skills as an eco-builder and sustainability designer.
Harrison first came to Ireland for a summer holiday seven years ago and instantly fell in love with the country.
He is now on a mission to show the country his alternative ways and means to make a home without having to break the bank.
The dad-of-one also has a unique insight into life as a young growing family and says his wife, Erin, has been a key part in helping him along the way.
He told the Irish Mirror: "I suppose being a part of a young, growing family right now, as we find our feet, Erin has been by my side every step of the way, and it is really important to me that they are with me on whatever adventures we are heading off on.
"So they came on a lot of the builds with me and all the different projects, and they are very much a big part of the show, even if it is mostly behind the scenes, we are all in this together."
The show will follow over a period of days, weeks and months as the homeowners are taught and mentored by Harrison.
Speaking about his ideas on the show, Harrison said: "I am really speaking from the heart in everything I talk about. I really do believe that housing is something we all need to have access to. And the way we are going to have that access is by learning these skills.
"And I'm very proud to stand behind those words and to represent those ideas. But we will see how these things change when the show goes to air."
The latest episode of Build Your Own Home airs Wednesday at 9.35pm on RTE One.
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