Together, they were given only six weeks to completely design a three-story home from top to bottom.

“InRock the Block, we were completely like fish out of water.”

Not only did the competitiveHGTV seriesput pressure on the couple, but it also put pressure on their relationship.

Mika and Brian Kleinschmidt smiling by the ocean

The pressure was on to design multiple homes in multiple locations in only a few weeks of time.

Winning a competition and getting all of their work done began to take priority over anything else.

“It was an advantage,” Mika explained.

Mika and Brian Kleinschmidt smiling

“Because we already know how to push each other’s buttons and how to choose our battles.”

If they had been a part of any other pairing, it simply wouldn’t be the same.

Their marriage seems to be the secret to their success.

HGTV’s fiercesthome-renovation duosface off during the hit competition seriesRock the Blockon HGTV every Monday at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

It’s also available tostream on discovery+.