If you're a fan of HGTV’s Home Town, you've probably noticed the absence of one of its beloved experts, Mike Husers, also known as "Mike the Floor Guy." For years, Mike played a key role in helping hosts Erin and Ben Napier transform homes with his flooring expertise. But why has he been missing from the show lately? Let’s dive into the details and find out what’s been going on with Mike.
Why Has Mike Been Absent from 'Home Town'?
As soon as the sixth season of Home Town premiered in December 2021, fans started wondering where Mike was. He’s been a regular face on the show, so his absence was definitely noticed. Eventually, Erin Napier took to Twitter to address the situation and share some insight into Mike’s whereabouts. In a heartfelt tweet from January 2022, Erin explained that Mike was taking a leave of absence to care for a family member dealing with a long-term illness. It's a tough situation, but Erin reassured fans that the show was in good hands with new hardwood restoration experts, Terry and Mike. She promised that fans would love them just as much as they loved the original Mike.
Even before his current absence, Mike has faced some challenges that kept him off the show. Two years prior, Erin launched a fundraiser to support Mike as he prepared for back surgery. This was a big deal for Mike, who had been dealing with hip injuries from years of crouching and sanding floors. Erin’s efforts were successful, raising over $19,000 to help Mike with his medical costs. In a post on the fundraiser website, Erin shared the details of Mike’s condition: “America’s favorite hardwood floor restoration expert, Mike Husers, is about to undergo surgery to fix a hip injury he’s been battling for years. Walking and working have become increasingly difficult for him, so let’s show Mike some love and make his recovery a little easier.”
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Once the funds were raised, Erin provided another update on Mike’s journey. In a tweet from March 2021, she mentioned that Mike had been out for most of the season due to his long-standing hip injuries. However, she reassured fans that he made a few brief appearances. “He had surgery last month and is doing well, we’ve heard,” Erin wrote. It’s clear that Erin and Ben have a deep appreciation for Mike and his contributions to the show.
Will Mike Return to 'Home Town'?
If you’re wondering whether Mike will make a comeback on Home Town, the answer isn’t entirely clear. While Mike hasn’t been very active on social media about his surgery or leave of absence, one thing is certain—he’s incredibly grateful for the opportunities the HGTV duo has given him. In a 2017 interview with Hardwood Floors Magazine, Mike opened up about how he first joined the show. “I had known Ben and Erin for a few years, ever since I refinished some floors in a building they were restoring in downtown Laurel,” he recalled. “When they started filming the pilot episode of Home Town, Ben asked if I wanted to do the floor restoration. I agreed, and later I was asked to be a part of the first season.”
