Here's What Actually Happened To Mike Holmes

Mike Holmes comes from pretty humble beginnings. Having learned construction at an early age, he pursued a career in the industry. By the time he was 19 years old, Holmes was overseeing his own contracting company in his hometown of Toronto. By a twist of fate, he wound up in front of the camera and in millions of homes around the world as the star of HGTV’s hit series Holmes on Homes.
More shows would follow, and it wouldn’t be long before Mike Holmes went from average contractor to bona fide celebrity. His friendly demeanor and real-world knowledge has made him one of HGTV’s biggest stars, but that isn’t all he’s known for. Here’s what really happened to Mike Holmes.
Keep watching to see what actually happened to Mike Holmes.
#MikeHolmes #HGTV #RealityTV
HGTV | 0:00
Ditched his original producer | 1:11
Coffee business | 2:04
Mike Holmes' workwear line | 2:55
Hurricane Katrina charity work | 3:46
Green building techniques | 4:22
Mike Holmes' magazine | 5:15
Homegrown hero in Canada | 6:03
Sued for millions | 6:47
How-to manual | 7:39
All in the family | 8:27
Primetime debut | 9:14
Make It Right | 10:01
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[@debbielawson4198]

Wait.... I only got this video in my feed because I saw a Recent one about him approving homes in Canada, and they ended up being demolished due to faulty construction and mold!

[@rebuildingrandyorsino3003]

Same here. He’s a conman. He is just another scumbag putting on a show. I always had a feeling about him being fake and I guess now it’s substantiated.

[@henrycarlson7514]

Me too , I wonder what happened?

[@cathyreynolds5410]

I saw that too. He also was to do a huge development just outside Calgary and it got cancelled. He wanted water piped in from Calgary to Okotoks area and Calgary was not willing.

[@thegusk520]

@@henrycarlson7514 It's called greed.

[@stevesmith1493]

He can’t “approve” homes. He’s not an inspector.

[@aaronhardy3348]

Watched his show as a teenager and had no real interest in building, plumbing or any of it myself. Learned a lot and liked watching him help and educate people. Happy for him, his family and all of his success. 👏🏾

[@sergiodjf]

He became a role model, not only for his construction skills but also for his leadership, ethics & focus on quality. He was criticized for questioning the local construction codes, but honestly he was asking valid questions when components prematurely failed or where poorly put together but “passed inspection”. His questioning of the local codes was to raise awareness & to raise the bar to prevent the same issues from happening over & over. I liked his proactive approach rather than being a bystander like other contractors might be

[@jeffhaack1325]

And later found to be the same as everyone he criticize…. Just Google terracewood

[@deecee2174]

Mike Holmes is a fraud. Currently he has had 13 "Holmes approved homes" in Ontario demolished for numerous structural and material issues. I have a good friend who is also a contractor and once worked with Mike Holmes on a house... When Mike Holmes is being criticised, my friend said he debates and then resorts to saying "Well I'm Mike Holmes, I've built many homes, been on TV, etc.". I've heard he is very egocentric and not as intelligent as he claims

[@waynedickson6860]

Holmes get homesbuilt and approved by him, only to have them demolished in two years for structural failures. The guy is a con.

[@teamdrummond6915]

​@deecee2174 I saw the documentary. Holmes has plenty to answer for.

[@rvwall-e]

This man has proven, once again, that honesty with a customer and quality workmanship can lead to success on many levels. It is not perfection, but rather the striving for it, and a powerful work ethic, that show the quality of a man......whatever endeavor he takes on.

[@ronaldwilliams9600]

Rv Wall-e LOVE the name :-)

[@ritamanglona6672]

Very true

[@jakeklassen3702]

This comment didn’t age well. I use to be a Mike Holmes fan too, until his company screwed over a lot of people in Meaford, Ontario. He sold himself out for money.

[@lbar9720]

Watch: Why some Mike ‘Holmes Approved Homes’ are now being demolished

[@AB_Evans]

Really like Mike Holmes, his kids, and crew. Glad to see that they're going strong. Looking forward to the new show!

[@PsychoKittee1]

I'm glad he, and the kids, are good. He always seemed like a good guy. I appreciate his no BS approach.

[@annabellaboyer643]

Thanks AB Evans?For your coment.

[@sandywaters4940]

Did u really expect them to grow up & NOT be mini-dad? Yes, maybe go to school to find something to fall back on but being a mini-dad will always be on the front burner. You can see it in their faces that they live for it. Expecially the pic of his daughter they showed when she said she would go help him again in a heart beat to some place that just had a devestating loss like New Orleans. Well...that wasn't an actual quote.

[@petebusch9069]

Then why are they tearing down his brand new homes, look it up. The guy is a total fraud.

[@ESUSAMEX]

Hiring a home contractor is the most stressful thing in the world because people do not trust contractors. You spend thousands and must pray the work is done correctly. As an American, I loved Mike's shows. My dream is to build my dream home one day, and I hope Mike and his team will be able to do it.

[@audnbob1]

My husband and I always say the same exact words!!!!!! Love him and his crew and teaching his children the right way to do thing's!

[@randy7068]

I'm Canadian and have no chance of getting Mike to do my home. He's just in too much demand and there's only 1 Mike to go around.

[@audnbob1]

@John Power Yes! Maybe it would inspire others to follow suit and do the right thing's! Wouldn't that be refreshing?!

[@dexterwestin3747]

No disrespect to actors like Michael J Fox, Jim Carrey or the Ryans (Gosling or Reynolds), Mike is the best Canadian on TV IMHO. Holmes on Homes is/was the greatest home improvement show. I just wish home builders and contractors would see how truly awful their work can be.

[@cyberpleb2472]

How would YOU be building it, exactly?

[@billygrisdale3862]

I would like to add something missing out of this, Mike Holmes is massive in the UK, he tells it as it is and gets on with the job, fixes others mistakes and educates as he goes, we have learnt so much from his shows. thank you from Norton, South Yorkshire England. Sunday 12th March 2023.

[@lbar9720]

Obviously, you don't know about the lawsuits against him. Google Why some Mike ‘Holmes Approved Homes’ are now being demolished. It's shameful what he did!

[@elizabeths4371]

Mike Holmes- my hero! I learned SO MUCH from watching his show ( Holmes on Holmes) which saved me (several times), from some bad home repair experiences.

[@michaelgabriel7919]

Mike Holmes is SO real... like a hammer. He's instructive and educational... in his own unique way. I glad to hear he and his kids are going to return to TV in the future.

[@petebusch9069]

Then why are they tearing down his brand new homes, look it up. The guy is a total fraud.

[@PepePig-th6sy]

yep that's why the houses he built are now being demolished lol dude's a fraud.

[@navgirljen]

Glad to see he is still going strong.

[@petebusch9069]

Then why are they tearing down his brand new homes, look it up. The guy is a total fraud.

[@sandravanlankvelt6537]

I have watched Homes since he came on tv in USA around 2005? He has great work ethics, kind, demands perfection, smart, really cares about people getting stuck with bad inspectors on homes and poor workmanship. There's more but those who have followed his shows know he sincerely cares about people and loves his family. His intelligence and his gift of visioning a job from it's worst to being the best is awesome. Big HUGS to Mike Holmes and his many gifts...especially his words: "MAKE IT RIGHT"!!! Gods blessings to you Mike Holmes and your family.

[@petebusch9069]

Then why are they tearing down his brand new homes, look it up. The guy is a total fraud.

[@stephen3164]

I love rewatching Holmes on Homes when I come across an episode I’ve seen 10 years ago. That said, in the US, it’s been tougher to find his shows - either airing at weird times or not on the channel you’d expect. I’d love to hire him or one of his kids to come do some “basic” work on my house, knowing that it would not only be done right and for a fair price, but they could fix any issues they find that weren’t done right. Just really hard to trust local contractors. A friend was raving about the contractor they hired for their kitchen, and how great a job they were doing - only to be left frustrated when paint colors didn’t match, and trim pieces weren’t completed and they had to call daily, finally to get told off by the contractor (very rudely). With the corrections still needing to be done, they contacted the contractor’s business partner, waited a month, and finally got someone to come fix it. (all of 4 hours of work). And again, this was a contractor my friend was raving about during the project. I had some work done on my house - took 3 months. Was quoted 1-2 days. After confronting the company after the first month about the timeline, they said “Oh, who told you THAT?!”. They disappeared for a week without notice, would show up unprepared at 10:30am, take lunch at noon, then pack up by 2:30pm saying they would be back tomorrow to finish up. This went on for months. After countless calls to the company, they sent a different crew out who said everything was done wrong and proceeded to rip out all the work the first crew did. The second crew was better, but failed city inspection of the work 4x - once simply by not even showing up that day they scheduled the inspector. Another time they asked the inspector if he could point out things they were doing wrong while they were working. Inspector got angry and said not to call him until they were actually completed. My neighbor with the same model house had the same work done a few months later. The company they hired sent a crew of 8 people, and knocked it out in a single day - and passed inspection first go.

[@Y3w3lz]

If you're looking for old episodes Mike actually has a You Tube channel where the have some of the old stuff and a constant stream of just his show. Usually put it on as background noice when working around the house.

[@incemomnia]

​@@Y3w3lzthank-you!!!

[@Barbwheel]

I have met the man at George’s show. Very kind, engaging man with a great handshake.

[@merange1]

Lucky you! I really enjoyed his shows.

[@tufaznail]

Lame mask. Stop virtue signaling

[@denisedavies5950]

This man has empathy and a heart. Very rare these days. I watch every thing he is involved in ❤

[@petebusch9069]

Then why are they tearing down his brand new homes, look it up. The guy is a total fraud.

[@cyberpleb2472]

I worked as a handy-man and general contractor for several years after I was laid off from my job as a biology professor. I spent most of my time fixing issues created by so-called professionals. A lot of cut-rate companies (especially those that hire out to sub-contractors) do horrible work. No one will ever care about your home more than you. No one is willing to invest more time on your home than you. Most of the work is pretty simple if you are mechanically inclined and willing to put in the work and research the code. Know your limitations and assess them honestly. If you don't feel comfortable doing something, don't do it. But every homeowner should (at very least) learn some skills so that they are not taken advantage of by contractors.

[@babbybailey2534]

I try to do my own work, I did my basement, and alot more. Unfortunately the outdoor deck lifted. But I'm pretty good at what I attempt. I was fortunate enough to have worked for my brother, a builder. I learned alot on site. Best work I ever had. 👍

[@ryanmcewen415]

I've been watching him since the beginning. Love Mike Holmes. I've met him three times at tool shows. Really down to earth guy. Sincere and open and very nice to everyone around him.

[@neilopfer5687]

Thanks for the backstory!! Had a chance to meet and talk with Mike Holmes at a construction trade show and was very much impressed with him. Already had a couple of his books and he has great advice on home renovation projects. Have been in construction all my life and just about every time I watch his TV shows or the KZbin video clips, I either learn something new or re-learn something I had forgotten in working for my late Dad who was a contractor (a quality contractor!!). Best wishes for continued success to Mike Holmes & Company!!

[@williamjones8063]

I enjoy watching him but ain't no way i:ll let him work on my house you call him to check your back porch and before he leaves you got a new basement and front driveway new appliances house rewired 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@annj8137]

@@williamjones8063 LOL!!

[@notconvincedgranny6573]

Not a whole lot of things you can depend on these days, but Mike Holmes is one of them.

[@dianamoncada9634]

Wow, thanks. I miss the shows!

[@rally_chronicles]

You might want to check out the scummy stuff he is up too now

[@clownman-mq4ek]

​@@rally_chronicles😅😅😅😅 true

[@Blaowzir]

wish i could say it was true but i'd be lying he is being sued in Canada for building houses with major structural integrity and mould

[@Mr206798]

I love watching Mike Holmes he tells it like it is , & when its all said & done you just have to set back & see what a great job he& his crew have done . Mike please don't stop what your doing your show is the best show to watch , and the families you've help fix there homes are the luckies ones to have such a honest contractor who just won't stop till its done right . Thank You & your crew .

[@petebusch9069]

Then why are they tearing down his brand new homes, look it up. The guy is a total fraud.

[@edithclemmons3616]

I would watch Mike Holmes over all else on TV

[@rick3514]

That is how I feel, he is great. Too bad there are not a lot more contractors with his talent and determination to do things right.

[@caspaabriel4794]

I'm a Kiwi guy in NZ, loved the show's and totally respect Mike Holmes! Kind Regards

[@terisoto8230]

Love MIKE HOMES. Miss not having a channel where I can watch him.

[@scottnever8732]

As someone from the UK, I loved watching Mike pick apart bad workmanship, I miss watching this guy tell it how it is and backing it up with court procedings and paying for stuff out of his own pocket, mans a legend. DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME!!!

[@waynedickson6860]

Lol...that is funny, get a Holmes on Homes approved house and watch it get demolished in two years for structural failures....TV can be edited to show you whatever they want.

[@erincochrane5631]

guess you haven't heard what happened to his neighbourhood of holmes approved homes in Meford Ontario.....this guy's a scam

[@mariealfano6225]

Love, love Mike Holmes and his family and show

[@cjcj6945]

More people should learn from Mike's stellar work ethic! Best in the biz. 👍

[@carlmetzger3971]

I love Mike Holmes, his son and daughter! They have high level of integrety and have a loving family.

[@paulhunter9613]

I just want his daughter to work on my house, the other two can stay home..

[@darewade5876]

Holmes is a terrible tradesman.

[@Blaowzir]

wish i could say it was true but i'd be lying he is being sued in Canada for building houses with major structural integrity and mould. he also never returned calls to the clients or journalists

[@jeremyfreeman866]

This is the kinda guy who appreciates good sub contractors. Love it when I run into similar GC's on jobs who make it that much easier for you to do quality work correctly. There's nothing more frustrating then arguing with an "off hands" GC about how things should be when all you're trying to do is take care of the customer. Some are just in it for quick cash and others are just in the wrong line of work.

[@charlotteforrester3118]

Wish I could find a Mike Holmes to do my remodeling! I would trust him to do the right thing!

[@Blaowzir]

you should ask the people in meadow ontario, their opinion on the service they received from Mike Holmes

[@maburg713]

LOVE Mike Holmes! I learned more about bldg and my own home from Mike Holmes than anyone else. I wish there was a Holmes and Holmes in my town!

[@teddytheyorkielowellpenner777]

Met him at Montana's in Milton ont a few years ago he cam in for lunch with his daughter .Very friendly and more than willing to take pictures with you

[@dravont73]

Yea he lives in Georgetown and grew up in Oakville

[@bigal7561]

I've been a DIY'er for all my life (I'm 65). I enjoyed Holmes shows because if you've done most of what the things he would do, you know a fake from an honest contractor. He's the real deal and I know how expensive it is to do the job twice because you did it wrong the first time. I hope his kids keep his ethics and skills. I plan on continuing to read all his books and watching all his shows. He'll never see this, but guys like me appreciate him more than he will know. Trusting in what a true builder gives you tips on is a game changer. That's Holmes....a game changer for us regular guys

[@williamcary8029]

I always liked that he knew how to pull the plug and not try to build over a nightmare, and yet he didn't make it extravagant or over expensive but back to basics. The right way. Don't know how many times I been in that decision watching the Q&A on just doing it right. I had to know when to walk away. Like today in AZ it is known to never buy a flipped house unless you want pain. That is a sad state.

[@ReactanceIsFutile]

Mike Holmes shows that integrity, honesty, truth, and the unwillingness to sacrifice safety are timeless qualities people want to see much more of, everywhere.

[@petebusch9069]

Then why are they tearing down his brand new homes, look it up. The guy is a total fraud.

[@heatherbazinet9392]

Holmes also is spokesperson for Guildcrest Homes .I used to work for them in Morewood Ontario Canada.

[@paulbetka2966]

He should really have a youtube channel. Like Matt Risinger. 🙏👍🏻From Texas ❗

[@raycalboswell7870]

Love Mike Holmes. He is what all contractors should be.

[@petebusch9069]

Then why are they tearing down his brand new homes, look it up. The guy is a total fraud.

[@juleslopez724]

He is more of what the industry needs . Not only skilled set but caring in his work for others. Like mechanic's , dentists in their professions , there’s always a trust issues. Thank you Holmes - you are Loved 🥰

[@kathychavez9744]

This is one person I would like to meet in person. He seems quite personable

[@TheWestlandgirl]

I'm so glad he's doing well. What a great guy!

[@petebusch9069]

Then why are they tearing down his brand new homes, look it up. The guy is a total fraud.

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Holmes is my hero. He has a big following here in Australia as his attitudes and beliefs to quality building practices translate well here. Cheers Stuart 🇦🇺

[@robertlee4172]

Mike is a local inspiration. I've binge watched his shows on HGTV. Truly an icon of Canadian television. He brings knowledge, art, science and philosophy to his fan base. He even scolds the municipalities for poor regulation of the trades. He should be a politician.

[@whyyeseyec]

Holmes has too much integrity to be a politician.

[@robertlee4172]

@@whyyeseyec Mike has often said that regulations in home renos have to be standardized and railed against government lack of action. Well it would be a huge opportunity to effect change if he were given the chance. Not all politicians are crooked.

[@petebusch9069]

Then why are they tearing down his brand new homes, look it up. The guy is a total fraud.

[@sparksy981]

I miss holmes and his crew they are some of the most talented trades people. It was satisfying to see a bad job of building, turn around in the Holmes crew hands . Wish he was still on TV! He is missed on my TV

[@sassytbc7923]

He is still on tv. It’s called Home free

[@westsparks6844]

@@sassytbc7923 but it's not the same anymore. Original format were the best shows. Just my opinion

[@Garyv1233]

I watch Holmes Inspection every week, love it

[@MyTMouse]

have you seen the new show? started taping dec 2019, and obviously things were paused for covid, but It premiered this year "Holmes Family Effect"

[@sparksy981]

Yes thanks for the info, i started watching when i find it

[@matthewh1510]

Say what you want - This man knows his business!!!!

[@LQOTW]

Man, you said what I wanted to say!

[@matthewh1510]

@@LQOTW What can I say? My last name is "Holmes". It's a "Holmes" thing lol I actually work in the same field.

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

Above average at least.

[@jonathanmcadams-nx5zp]

He knows his homes but he really overbuilt a lot of things and I know that was the main thing and he was all about quality but much of what he did is unobtainable for most homeowners and flippers. His repairs are great and they will last longer than the house itself but for the price it takes to do most of them it isn't really worth it unless you are in a really nice home and plan on keeping it for yourself for a long time. I mean the cost difference between what you would have to pay for his work and the way he repaired things and doing it a more cost efficient way is like a 40% difference. I repair my home like he does the homes on the show but that is because I am young and I live in a $750,000 dollar home on the beach and it was $190,000 when my Dad bought it in 2001 plus I rent out a 1br/1ba unit on the sode of the property on air BNB for like $125-$200 a night and it's booked solid all year amd for the next 3 years and has been this way since 2010 when i remodeled ot and started renting on Airbnb so there are like 3 reasons at least for me to do repair correctly and overbuild so to speak. I mean on many of the things he repaired they would last twice as long as the rest of the house. Hahahaha He was very good and knows houses and construction.

[@jonathanmcadams-nx5zp]

His daughter is thick like him. 😊

[@seyouma722]

I enjoyed watching “all” of the Holmes on Homes programming, looking forward every week to watch!

[@lindifuller9113]

Wish this Michael Holmes was in my town.

[@cherieallen9508]

You can go to Mesa Arizona and meet my cousin Michael Holmes.lol.😆

[@Sparkyspage]

Move to Oakville Ontario and you will

[@sandyhumissouri5131]

Wouldn't mind having him in my basement 😉

[@thedickinsons4567]

Me too

[@billygraham8662]

Love Mike Holmes need more people like him.

[@cindybelliveau9597]

Always loved Mike and his show would love to see him again in another show❤️

[@lloydrobinson7081]

I enjoyed watching all of Mike Holms shows

[@captureallen8632]

I loved the show Holmes on Homes. Glad to see that he remained consistent in his quality of work.

[@laurelldockall2399]

I LOVE Mike Holmes. When I retire and sell my home We will not buy another home unless Mike builds it and that’s not likely at all. Im a Canadian living in Texas. I respect him so much. Love forever for the Holmes family. He is a legend.

[@ronaldwilliams9600]

Wow it looks like you got out of Canada before it went all lockdown. Smart snowbird.

[@CM-sy3to]

Might want to check out the subdivision of green homes in Canada he was involved in. Some were so bad they are being demolished while others had structural problems repaired.

[@magnusatheos7301]

Lol yeah ask all the people in Meaford how much they love his homes that had to be torn down. Mike Homes is a fraud.

[@gilbatista3374]

Ya. Don’t be so naive. He’s a Scabittron builder…

[@hollymcrider6178]

He worked for his success! CONGRATS!

[@ellisc.foleyjr9778]

It didn't take me long to become a fan Of Mike. somehow I got the feeling he was really sincere about what he was projecting. and so far he has not shown me anything less to consider. I'm glad for all his success and notoriety. And he deserves all that comes with it. Continued success Mike . ECF

[@user-hb9oo3iq8v]

With all of that love and respect for Mike I’m sure he would love to make you a great offer on a house in Meaford. Holmes done terribly wrong, and it’s got to be bad if the government’s consumer protection agency is suing you.

[@KKevinnnn]

Mike is a scam bag clearly

[@cmair77]

His commitment to quality and making sure things are done right, not ripping off the customer are part of why ppl love him. So many guys out there are cutting corners or just dont know what theyre doing. Thanks Mike.

[@petebusch9069]

Then why are they tearing down his brand new homes, look it up. The guy is a total fraud.

[@revnook]

I grew up with This Old House in the 80's, before it mostly became a commercial. Holmes is a modern version of that iconic show, except Holmes is louder, and I like that.

[@sunshinegalkw9675]

I like him. I like what he stands for....

[@frankmunoz2232]

He is a true person and knows his stuff period

[@Jenny411]

If I ever come into enough money to build my own home, I will be seeking out Mike Holmes to build it!! Love this guy from his very first show, his Integrity, Honesty and Workmanship is Top Of The Line, No One Better Than Him, His Crew and Family!!!! All the Best Mike Holmes!!!

[@jakeklassen3702]

You will regret that decision probably. Research the lawsuit his company is in. They’ve already demolished two houses that he had his hands in.

[@MichaelJones-uw8gi]

Love watching Mike. You can learn more about what to look for and key signs of hidden issues. Keep it up.

[@eriknpf1]

This guy is awesome and is an example of strong character and good moral grounding

[@JamesJohn-og8or]

When I tore down my old termite infested house in south Florida I used Mikes tips to build back better. I went solar and I built WAY above minimum code. In fact I personally was there and worked with the architect and contractor and built back 3 times ABOVE minimum code. My house has been through several hurricanes without one shingle being displaced. Thank you Mike for the education!!! IF you're ever in South Florida hit me up and you'll get a good home cooked dinner!!

[@theguest3389]

I like and trust Mike Holmes. Thanks for making a show about a wonderful Canadian!!! 😷😎😷

[@orbitring]

He comes in three flavors.

[@Neur0bit]

MH is my favorite home improvement person. He’s so knowledgeable and comes of as a totally genuine and caring individual, unlike most others in that space.

[@dpeter6396]

I'm over 70 and since can remember, Dad taught me "Do it once, do it right, get on to the next job".

[@ricklee6196]

Love what Mike and is crew do." Holmes Make it right" still watch the reruns learned a lot

[@Kaptain13Gonzo]

I always enjoyed his show. Make it right - build it right the first time. His show really looked at the guts of a house. He showed how and why things do and don't work. He also used a variety of products to show what they do and where / how to use them. Include much in my own work. I learned many things from him, but it all stems from do it right. I always liked that he was about the "bones' of a house. So many shows now are all about the fancy counters and lights. They're worthless when the plumbing leaks and the cabinets and subfloor buckle because of cheap [wow 2021 prices] materials and shoddy construction. He's one in a million and a national treasure, even if he drinks terrible coffee =D .

[@markdisney738]

Mike's outright unfiltered honesty is a breath of fresh air in this woke/PC world. As an Electrical Engineer, I've encountered people that don't like some of the things that I say, but in the technical world such as architecture/construction, you can't ignore critical issues or building codes simply because you don't agree with them. It's a real loss to us in the US as I can't find a channel that he is on now.

[@down2this754]

That's not a woke/pc world problem. Most of the kids I meet are both "woke"/pc (though better to call it what it is NBA) "not being asshole" and very honest and forthright. They aren't expecting people to like what they say, they are just honesty and truthful. I honestly hate comments like yours, because you are falsely assigning a problem to a group of people AND trying to make a political/social comment that creates divisions and others people without actually being accurate OR helpful in any way.

[@sjsomething4936]

@@down2this754 thank you, this was an excellent response to someone obviously way too caught up in culture war nonsense and confusing social issues with technical issues. There’s rarely a place where the two intersect.

[@tabboo9]

This was my show back in the day. I loved this guy for his knowledge and helping those poor home owners.

[@heartslessons6243]

Well I live in the United States and 66 years old. I like watching home repairs. I have call building contractors to see how much it going to cost to put siding on my house. I had only one comes out and look at it and never heard back from him. I don't understand why. It sounds like the contractors in Canada are willing to help the elderly . I know a lot of elderly people don't have the money to fix up their house, but at least the contractors could give them a quote .

[@stephenstoeffler4794]

I rehab houses...i am fortunate i finally found a good contractor. On avg out of 10 contractors doing bids 4 never show up to the house...3-4 ghost u after the meeting...2-3 actually give a bid. Never pay money up front. If they require it... U need to find a new contractor. Always get everything in writing.

[@bunzeebear2973]

Some building contractors are looking for multiple units type job which would take a team of guys some time to do them all as they would buy material in bulk to say do 6 houses....or the job was bigger than HE COULD DO so he had no clue. Those are the extremes-Not Lots of work or it was too much. You need to keep inquiring and maybe find a contractor who too is nearing retirement age so a job here or there he does...and that is enough for him and his small crew of guys. And he has the necessary scaffolding if it is a high job, etc. He could give you a quote. And you should get 3 quotes and not be "Pressured by any one of them" Quotes are hard to do if it is wood siding as wood has tripled in cost since the start of Covid (for some reason) Personally I believe it is "Speculators on Wall Street" that is pushing up Lumber prices. They do it with oil, wheat, hog futures so wood is just something else. There is a lot of lumber in the sawmills and lumber yards. Personally, I would wait it out, because house prices have gone really high that no one can afford one. It has to crash.

[@c.l.j.jardell5811]

in texas same problem / and no help from govt or fema. oh well . thats in GODs hand .

[@itsgabegutierrez]

Great show. Always enjoyed Holmes on Homes. Really cool watching his kids alongside him. I remember the episode where he brought his son, I think it was Bring You Son To Work Day, to screw down plywood to a subfloor. Now he's a grown man taking on projects himself.

[@garyevans718]

Mike used to have an online forums that was very much like the show, homeowners from across North America would log in to get advice on problems they had with their home. I was one of the contributing contractors who gave advice on what I specialized in......basements and structural. Mike Holmes did have some of the best contractors and products on his show but a couple of the things he did fall short on was structural and especially concrete basements. He cancelled his online forums in late 2012.

[@bjre.wa.8681]

You are correct, the video here missed some some thing a glossed over others.

[@trudifruty6078]

I watch him all the time I have learned so much from him

[@dtom1145]

Really learned so much from his shows and what to do myself and what to contract out. Miss them all.

[@markneubauer9522]

Loved his show and his honesty!

[@klcpca]

If money was no issue I would LOVE to have a Mike Holmes built house... I know it would be perfect. Looks like his kids are taking up his work ethic also.... They built it right and beautiful......

[@rachelbarr6959]

Came into where I worked several times. Always so kind. I think I was the only person at work who knew who he was. All female employees. I loved his show Holms on homes. Las Vegas, NV.

[@tylerdunn6578]

Mike is one if not the most trusted men for home improvement,inspections and down right genuinely honest opinions respected by most and all that know him.

[@daveblevins3322]

Thank you Mike for all the quality work 👍 I've enjoyed your journey with you and your family 👍🇺🇸

[@crystaltelf288]

Holmes is a top notch guy! Fact!

[@annpolese3160]

If it gets Mike's approval....I'm on board....

[@paulh7484]

The world needs MORE MIKE HOLMES'!!!!

[@Ward00]

I've seen most of the videos Mike has put out. Every time I see one listed that I haven't yet seen, I jump on it.

[@daskritterhaus5491]

Mike Holmes is a true godsend to home owners. at the very least, repeatedly cautioning against shelling out ALL the money BEFORE the final inspection PASSES.

[@pwhudnall]

Thank you for this update. Shows that a man of values in this day and age is highly wanted. May you Mike and your family have many years of success down the road.

[@yendorttiker5529]

I watched Holmes on Homes for years. Loved his show was glad to see he’s getting a new show.

[@chrisford7351]

Good story! Thank you! Loved the show Holmes. I love the fact that he encourages trades. TRADES. Hiring the right people. Love this guy!

[@nancybrown2668]

Love Mike Holmes....I watch his show always.

[@ezgoin4132]

Love watching his program, and all those skilled guys with him..Takes on some heavy duty jobs..Like the works are done to perfection..Shame on previous contractors leaving home owners in unsafe enviroment, from water leaks, molds, electrical fire hazard, unstable construction. Those fake inspectors, worse to think about..Thank God for Mike Holmes and associates, skilled workers..

[@noranathu6755]

Mike Holmes is very passionate about his job and also very honest too. I love his shows and how he explain what went wrong to the homeowners.

[@tictac-nscale]

I've been binging Mike's shows on KZbin so this is nice to have some context about Mike Holmes.

[@ChaChaLaguna]

Love what and crew do." Make it right"

[@observerobserver6040]

I'm from the UK and really enjoyed his show. Particularly the additional fire proofing and heat installation with second hand denim jeans. On top of fire installation.😊👍

[@joeygagliardi7380]

Mike is The Man who does what he does the right way or not at all. Hoping to see more of his work on TV soon. He really knows his calling in every aspect. Thanks foe the vid. Peace to all here in 2022.

[@evelynpasqua6968]

I really enjoyed watching his shows which I have learned a lot from him and his crew. He knew what he is doing the right ways. Bravo !

[@lyn1991]

Wish you would come to my home and do the repairs on my home. We’ve been here for 30 years, still have the same issues then that we do now. When it rains we have water in our basement. Why would someone put a concrete slab for a door in the lowest place in yard or put in a breaker box in a home if they knew it was already outdated. No contractor would live in their own build with this kind of shotty work, so why do they think a homeowner would? It is a nice house, but if we knew what we know now, we would have thought twice about buying this house. Most people is this area can’t just pour money into a house in hopes that it’s fixed, they need to know that it’s fixed and safe for their family.

[@eddieforce3550]

This man is the final word in home repair. Love his shows.

[@shirpaten]

Sure learned how to ask the right questions and understand the answers by watching Mike. Thanks, Mike!

[@mrmastertj89]

This video is packed full of information. Good job.

[@rick3514]

His shows are awesome and informative! I really enjoy watching them. His son and daughter are a plus for his shows.

[@spooge33]

I've worked construction for 43yrs in the US. Combine Mike's knowledge, with the fact that he's Canadian, and you have a man you can trust.

[@tiffanyhollywood2108]

Awwwee, I miss him! I LOVED watching that show! Glad, he and his family are doing well! Mike Holmes was definitely one you could believe in and trust!! 👍🏾👍🏾

[@jrwheeler81]

I had totally forgotten about this guy. It's been well over a decade since I've seen his show on HGTV. I used to enjoy watching it back in the day.

[@geritavares6031]

Love this guys shows....