Mike Holmes Goes To Court | Holmes on Homes S302

Yetti and Andrew hired a custom kitchen contractor to build their dream kitchen. A late start, poor workmanship, and terrible communication between the contractor and their subs left Yetti and Andrew with a normal looking, but non-functional Kitchen. To make matters much worse, as the job neared its end, Yetti and Andrew's son, Caleb, mistakenly drank some Varsol that was foolishly stored in a water bottle in the kitchen. Although Caleb recovered from the accident, the couple took the kitchen company to court with Mike Holmes as an expert witness. After winning, due in part to Mike's testimony, Mike helps them build the dream kitchen they should've had in the first place.
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[@davidm6256]

I used to work for a contractor rehabbing apartments and houses, watching Mike Holmes makes me proud to know there are real contractors that care about doing it right! 👍

[@itomba]

@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist1 Deuteronomy 22:28-29 NAB) If a man is caught in the act of raping a young woman who is not engaged, he must pay fifty pieces of silver to her father. Then he must marry the young woman because he violated her, and he will never be allowed to divorce her

[@chrisanthony579]

The level of "doing it right" depends on how much money a home owner has and how much they are willing to spend. People aren't spending $100,000. for a kitchen in a track home when the house can only sell for $350,000.

[@itomba]

@@chrisanthony579 Always been my issue with his show. Agree with everything he stands for but I have watched some shows when the “fix” obviously would cost a fortune and there is no mention of how it all was payed for. These people received 7,000 from the case- that kitchen remodel cost many times that.

[@JustaGuy_Gaming]

@@itomba I know sometimes the show gives stuff for free, often Mike will say something like "We gave you a free dishwasher" as they tore out the old one. Not sure what the home owners pay but I can only imagine it's a fraction of the cost. I know in one episode they talked about how the work was 200k, on a 300k house. In now way would that be worth it to most home owners. It is one the reasons the housing market is bad as it is. Decades of people passing patched broken down houses to some idiot buyer instead of trying to fix the problems.

[@kellismith4329]

@@itombapretty much the countertop alone was over that

[@JoeZelensky]

If Mike Holmes testifies against you in relation to bad work or a dangerous situation with renovation just know you are screwed and you are best settling out of court if possible.

[@homefultv]

💯💯💯

[@anne-mariehendry1577]

You need to be educated Take a look at his FIASCO IN MEAFORD, ONTARIO. 3 homes of his were leveled to the ground and many others in the subdivision suing him. UNPROFESSIONAL. PRA8SE GOD FOR TARION! SORRY TO BURST YOUR BUBBLE! CHECK OUT CBC

[@demonknight7965]

I woukd refuse to settle out of court that way there is pubkic court record and thatway everyone can know not to ever use them

[@coryhoover01]

I got a feeling mike won’t let them settle because they need to be out to the public

[@kirkyorg7654]

@@demonknight7965 they will just change the name move to another town or city and carry on business as usual been that way for the past 40 + years seen it happen over and over spineless consumer protection laws make it easy for these criminals

[@anon-w9l]

The bad kitchen is nothing compared to what happened to their son. 😢 That was a horrifying story.

[@anthonyd1203]

I am just happy to hear and see that the kid is "Alright"

[@tylersmith9868]

Who puts paint thinner in a water bottle

[@GillianMcGeorge-Cruikshank]

​@@tylersmith9868An ex boyfriend who was diabetic and was losing his eyesight drank chemicals that killed him by accident. We were no longer together at the time. Him and his parents would split bulk stuff sometimes. We heard this parents had put antifreeze in an orange juice bottle. He drank it by mistake. Burnt his throat and asopagus. He was in the hospital a couple weeks, released and died at his patents about a week later.

[@chrisanthony579]

I agree and glad he's OK but who lets a kid run around an active construction site? Who drinks from a strangers water bottle? The kid can't smell or taste the difference between solvent and water? Sorry but sure seems to be "made for TV".

[@Look_What_You_Did]

They made it up.

[@joycec8]

I died when I saw them measure the kitty to make the cat door XD XD XD

[@robertjessie8545]

I miss these shows.... I used to watch them all the time.

[@trevoC132]

my faucet was leaking. We called Mike Holmes. Now our whole house is torn down and we are re-building from the ground up.

[@mdoy5667]

Smoke detector may not work but o well....sleep tight.

[@gwendolyndaigle6546]

God bless you, Mike. We need a million more like you!

[@dontlightmyfuse]

I've been building and installing custom cabinetry for over 30 years. You can not miss a detail. The granite guys love doing my kitchens because they don't have to shim anything. I do that when I install. The only times I've been called back it to fix something someone else damaged. Or, the customer want's more cabinetry. I never advertised. All my jobs were word of mouth. No matter the size of the job or what kind of cabinets are used, it must be done right. This family will be happy with this kitchen for years. Well done.

[@Islandguy005]

The company that screwed up the first time should have thier name exposed so other people know not to hire them, that was a joke what they did, and Mike to the rescue, great work once again

[@JohnHill-qo3hb]

It could be that the kitchen company had nothing to do with the installation other than hiring. When business is slow, there is no point having a crew or two of installers doing nothing on the payroll. Zero pride or skill by the installers.

[@icek9a]

​@@JohnHill-qo3hbthat's a crap excuse. You hire employees, temporary or not, and you are responsible for them. Training, oversight, everything. Can't blame the laborers for a company that does a shit job and then doesn't fix it.

[@JohnHill-qo3hb]

@@icek9a You are correct of course, I guess that is why the sprinkler system in my community was installed by an irrigation contractor who hired high school kids to do the labor and it shows. In a perfect world you would be 100% correct.

[@angiehier]

They did....he said they wanted Maple cabinets and that was their name so they expected maple wood cabinets....do they're scammers from the get-go.

[@Mike-gc9ih]

Put your complaint on the Internet along with the video

[@AdventuringwiththeS.G.O.C.C]

I discovered Mike many years ago and changed a great many of my construction practices. What happened to their son in 100% negligent.

[@evelynpasqua6968]

Once he walked into the kitchen, Mike knew right away that there were a lot of problems that the contractors didn’t finish the job properly. The owners took the claim against the company in the court. I am grateful their children were alright especially the little boy who survived the horrific accident. The kitchen looked spectacular, especially the floors and backsplash.. Everything combined nicely together. I would give Mike and his crew the five stars.

[@chrisanthony579]

The original work was $8,000? The work Mike gave them (for free) is probably pushing $80,000.00. These owners would never spend money out of their pockets for that kind of product. It's why they originally had cheap cabinets, and laminate counter tops.

[@ron.v]

This is the second time I've watched this video. It brings peace knowing that an expert like Mike Holmes is there watching out for the consumer.

[@rostallar4243]

This would have to be one of my favourite redo shows on you tube.

[@thelostone6981]

At 10:40 Mike talks about being surprised when a vent just goes into a wall. Funny story; my father-in-law was a contractor who built the second story on their home and that was where my wife and her bathroom was located growing up. (Do you see where this is going?😂) So he passed away @10 years ago and the family sold the house. I was visiting sone friends on the street and saw that there was a lot of construction going on so I went and talked to the new owner. He showed me how they were changing it and then he showed me the upstairs bathroom….for years, there was always, what we thought was a leak, coming from the roof. NOPE! For whatever reason, he ran the bathroom vent right into the flat roof rafters!!! There was so much mold and black wood where the moisture was being pumped into a space between some 2x8s or 2x10s. We don’t know why. He was notoriously cheap and we assume he didn’t want to pay for the roof vent? Or maybe it was taken out when he fixed the roof? So for whatever reason, it will forever remain a mystery. All we can do is roll our eyes and be thankful the new owner tore down the drywall so that someone didn’t get sick from the mold.

[@tom99790]

There’s no way they put that new kitchen and floor for 7K!

[@terrysipes4880]

This guy rocks.. I used to watch his shows they were alway informative I think if more people would take the ones that lie and do shabby work to court more it would help Mike could make a living out of going to court for people who were done wrong. He has a steller reputation.. Glad you stood up for these poor people Poor little guy that was awful what he had to deal with Stay safe and strong Nothing but the best to you and yours

[@callak_9974]

The problem is lawsuits costs money and most of of the lousy/inept/corrupt companies are designated an LLC or something like that. You sue them, they declare bankruptcy and reopen under a new name within weeks.

[@timothybevis6095]

Mike Holmes at his best. Nobody does it better.

[@debbieA68]

I enjoy watching him. He teaches you as he goes if your paying attention.

[@grizzfan08]

Just to remind the folks: Varsol is a white spirit/mineral spirit, aka Mineral Turpentine. It's used primarily as a paint thinner and used for cleaning oil-based paint off of paintbrushes. So glad that the family won the case against the contractor, and that Caleb lived through it all.

[@ericwoodall6828]

this is the second time i have seen a slate installer make the same mistake.never use vegetable oil for a sealer.when it gets old it becomes gummy and goes rancid.mineral oil is the best

[@missflowerpower8724]

I LOVE the slate counters!! Who woulda thought?!?! I learned something useful!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@tonyvaughan1903]

mike is one of the good guys. we need more of him. we had a great contractor unfortunately his old age and aging body couldn't do it no more. we got a new person to do our doors front and lower back that did a crappy job. didn't even come back to fix is mistakes now we live with it cause we didn't know what to do. he try's to get more customers which my mom warns anybody about him. i hope never to see him again. keep up the good work mike

[@DebbieBlue-dt1zx]

Job well done Mike and team great job, poor parents having a nightmare kitchen the centre of most homes and then the horror of there son drinking something toxic horror after horror. The distress of what happen to there son would be beyond heartbreaking, shame on that company it’s well know that children will drink substances left in bottles left lying around.

[@mrtechie6810]

According to the MSDS Varsol is not dangerous by ingestion: "4. First-aid measures/Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water. Remove dentures if any. Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If material has been swallowed and the exposed person is conscious, give small quantities of water to drink. Stop if the exposed person feels sick as vomiting may be dangerous. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. If vomiting occurs, the head should be kept low so that vomit does not enter the lungs. Get medical attention if adverse health effects persist or are severe. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband."

[@williamhesbach4072]

Mike and his crew are a national treasure.

[@stevegarlock4269]

I didn't know Canada had national treasures. I guess they have Trudeau?

[@kennp9184]

Mike's the MAN who always comes through. Another Great Job Done.

[@pettypedroakalsthecat]

I usually love everything Mike does,, but I would cry if they got rid of my hardwood floors.

[@thecrone7964]

I agree. I also believe there is a problem waiting to happen when they try to put chairs by the island - the floor transition from slate to wood will be a problem.

[@raybertelsen6090]

@@thecrone7964 the transition strip wont effect where the chairs go since it is installed in a walking path from one room to another!

[@zacharypilcher2844]

I noticed that too. @@thecrone7964

[@seanthiar]

Same - hardwood floors will always feel warm on your feet. I mostly wear no shoes at home and tiles or slate just feels freezing even if it's the same temperature. I had a tiled floor in the kitchen and removed it for a hardwood floor. Now the only tiles are in the bathroom (with heated floor) and at the entrance doors, because it's more robust.

[@freethebirds3578]

In a kitchen, bath, or mudroom, I wouldn't want hardwood floors. I'd like tile that looks like hardwood.

[@merryhunt9153]

Varsol (in the drinking-water bottle) is a solvent. Seems to be what Americans call paint thinner.

[@nightrunnerxm393]

In a general sense, yes, but we're also familiar with it as "turpentine."

[@Cheepchipsable]

@@nightrunnerxm393 OK, we have numerous solvents that can be used as thinners. Turps is not the worst to ingest. Winos would sip it.

[@billsinclair7280]

A number of years ago when I worked for a plumbing wholesaler there was a case where a plumber left a bottle of Clobber at a job site. Clobber is a drain cleaner available to plumbers only. It is made from sulfuric acid. A child drank from the bottle. It did not kill him but it left him permanently disfigured because the sulfuric acid literally ate his mouth lips tongue and throat. It was that incident that outlawed clobber in a lot of places.

[@disqusrubbish5467]

@@nightrunnerxm393 No, Varsol is a petroleum distillate. (Think Exxon Mobil). Turpentine is a distillate made from tree resin - think pine, fir, spruce.

[@ThermalDragon]

I remember watching this show when I was 5 or 6 or show, I loved it so much that I even got my parents to get me the magazines. This brings back memories! 😄

[@niveknospmoht8743]

I would've kept the hard wood floor. I hate walking on cold tile. Nice makeover. Looks excellent

[@oldtimefarmboy617]

Level, square, and plumb is one of the critical keys to building any structure. If everybody puts out the little extra work to make certain that everything they build that needs to be level, square, and plumb is level, square, and plumb, then it makes everything for everybody else easier to do.

[@wendwllhickey6426]

Companies once they get the money There gone on to the next sucker.

[@Ntinaskostas]

I m the owner job plumbing in my coyntry Greece at athens and i can tell you that you are 100% profesional man and always im trying to do the same for my customers.Well done Mike excellent jobs

[@MikeSchmidt-qt7ls]

Great work. I have testified so many times against bad fix-n-flips

[@merryhunt9153]

Next they should select a personal-injury attorney and sue the party that left the solvent in the water bottle. That boy deserves compensation for his fear and pain. Also, any expenses the family had should be reimbursed.

[@243wayne1]

Nah. He's good...

[@TT-ik3kd]

@@243wayne1 fr fr hes fine people needa stop suing people

[@TT-ik3kd]

You’re whats wrong with society, people don’t need to be suing people for a mistake… the boy is fine he doesn’t deserve money for fear and pain lmao

[@Cheepchipsable]

I don't know, they admitted they knew there was a mess and didn't take any steps to remedy the situation. How many kids randomly drink from containers on the kitchen top? I think they might not want their lack of supervision brought into question.

[@njz1952]

I remember when this happened maybe, oh, 15 years ago. I was appalled by the contractor not even calling to see if the kid was alive. All kids are stupid when it comes to drinking out of anybody’s or rather, everybody’s half drunk bottle of water or soda. My son used to drive me crazy. Now, after Covid 19, I don’t think anyone is drinking out of other’s drinks. Need to add THANK GOD FOR MIKE HOLMES! He got some money back for these kind people.

[@yosefmacgruber1920]

Most everybody, if they haven't destroyed their immune system by getting the unsafe and rushed jab, would have ample natural immunity by now, so why should drinking after each other's drinks, be changed or relevant now? Hard to imagine how any installers could be so incredibly incompetent or non-caring. Doors do not even open properly?

[@Untolddead]

Kid learned a valuable lesson don't drink anything unsealed and don't share drinks. It's something I was taught from a young age.

[@FredD63]

The honey glaze cabinets look good with the stainless appliances and counter top coloring

[@davidstevenson6990]

Glad wee one ok in the end. Nasty mistake from the installer. What’s that product you laid the tiles on…? I have tiles on MDF board. Cracking is a problem…

[@blackmanops3749]

Shluter Ditra (sp?) It's a tile backer to prevent cracking from floor movement. Get it at home Depot.

[@macorourke2222]

Wonderful Mike. So Happy You Helped this Nice Family ❤️❤️💯💯✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️☕️☕️☕️☕️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[@eligahchristian2111]

Mike when are you coming to Anchorage Alaska? Hundreds of 50+-year-old buildings with renovations on top of cast iron drain pipes and knob wiring.

[@honeyg3589]

Thank God for this man and his sense of morals couple with strong work ethics.

[@Citizen16603]

Really like the new kitchen. Wondering about the transition to the living room floor. That transition will affect using bar stools on the elevated part of the island.

[@stevegarlock4269]

It was a cop out. Only so much in the budget so they scabbed a piece of oak in

[@brianmcgill1290]

i had to look up what varsol is. it's paint thinner.

[@Gatekeeper-p6g]

I used to watch Mike Holmes several years ago when I had a TV to watch! Do agree that Mr Holmes does know what he's doing and very very Professional at what HE Does do!

[@rickthompson4315]

Make it right! Not only in Court, but Everyday. Mike, is lucky this Family found You & Team. Make It Right! Need a white XXL Tee Shirt! Representa Canada in Nicaragua

[@jjclarkson3261]

Mike Holmes is a CLASS ACT!

[@demonknight7965]

OMG. Glad the boy is ok. I hope they got some major money out of the contractor

[@timneufeld2700]

Mike knows what he is talking about I’ll give him that. There is one thing I wish he would do a show on. The challenge of dealing with impatient people that use the smallest flaws and use this to run down the contractors and the trades they hire. We don’t always get it right the first time and very often redo the work ourselves before we are done. I’m willing to bet that sometimes the trades put a customer at the bottom of the list because they just cannot completely finish the job faster than the customers demands permit and can get cash flow somewhere else. I know I sound like the kind of trades person that is being described in this video but there are always two sides in these situations. Do a video on that.

[@kbarnettbarnett8273]

Man, would I ever like to get Mike Holmes to come do my kitchen. The people that built this house in 1987 did shotty work.

[@sandgroper1970]

putting solvent into a water bottle is just plain stupid, it was bad that in this case the child was injured. But really it could have been anyone, not being familiar or in the know with the practice and ….

[@tammyagnew3814]

Mike is the best at what he does great guy ❤

[@rhondakennedy819]

Get them Mike!!! The little boy was dying!!! I truly hope they paid for all the medical bills! Be kind to each other. Stay safe. Love to all

[@JackJack-ld5eo]

Level, square, AND plumb. Your killing me here.

[@JettaTDI2005]

Rock on Mike, You got the job done and its over the top again for that family.

[@alysiam1]

I can’t believe the company left that stuff in the water bottle, and the poor child had to endure that. The audacity of them not to even check on the child little alone to leave the kitchen like that and take their money.

[@billwilson6710]

decanting things like lacquer thinner into old water bottles is common place. However, it should have been labelled as per WHMIS and, especially in a reno, put away during the end of day clean up.

[@burtmann3921]

love these old shows. Keep em comming

[@godbluffvdgg]

General contractor/remodeler for 35 years...Those cabinets look like cabinets that you assemble...They're always junk...Nice seeing the pro kitchen guys fixing it up! Looked sweet finished!

[@Tablesaw818]

General contractor/remodeler for 87 years and I agree.

[@godbluffvdgg]

@@Tablesaw818 Ah nuts, my zero fell off...It's 350 years as a remoderler...

[@yosefmacgruber1920]

I heard of somebody who had their cabinet fall off the kitchen wall. That is something else that needs to be done "better than standard". Who knows who will overload their cabinets with too many heavy plates or cans of food? Make sure all cabinets are solidly anchored.

[@markstanden202]

I LOVE watching Mike & his crew tear apart other people's screw ups, but I'm curious on this one: Normally he's so detail oriented; so why miss removing the base boards before putting down the floor tiling?

[@SHKEKEKE]

This was back before he financed everything through his production company and had limited resources

[@markstanden202]

@@SHKEKEKE Doesn't really answer the question though. But I think I figured i out....

[@soulsreaper7145]

i cant imagine just seeing a random water bottle and drinking from it, idk my parents taught me to drink from your own bottle and your own cup because everyone has germs. still sad what happend to the kid.

[@iandouglas4992]

Yeah really

[@cengeb]

Kraft Maid cabinets are great stuff like 3 levels, I got the middle stuff solid maple everything, installed by a guy who knew what he was doing. Self closing drawers, all solid wood, great stuff

[@gregbale7598]

After one renovation he went into he called the city inspectors, who brought their engineers and ended up condemning the house. It had to be torn down and rebuilt, and Mike rallied his sub contractors and suppliers to yelp bring the cost down as the couple was struggling due to hubby recently becoming limited to z wheelchair. They built a beautiful 2 story flat roof home, fully accessible with a roof top garden. He gave the homeowners a copy of the walk thru inspection video and said he often does that as owners will take the previous contractor to court.

[@billwilson6710]

Fillers aren't a requirement next to a dishwasher as long as the spacing of the cabinets is correct and the dishwasher is set properly. As for the microwave, there is something weird going on there. Either the microwave is shallow or the cabinets are deeper than the norm. The door to most OTR microwave usually sticks out past the cabinetry. This is why it is critical when designing a kitchen to know what the dimensions of all appliances are.

[@jefflinnell8492]

Never in 40 years of kitchens and building have I ever seen 5/8 plywood on any side of a custom cabinet.

[@javaskull88]

The new kitchen is lovely, but that counter is gorgeous.

[@lisawoods-allen6611]

After the ice storm here the contractors who worked in my home never returned my phone call. The insurance be very rude about replacing my 11 windows which froze inside and out.

[@SciTrekMan]

I wish I could mind-meld with Mike Holmes!!

[@kevinwiechmann787]

as a cabinet installer two questions if they are living in the house , are there kids and or pets ? safety is the only thing , clean the site at the end of day , tell them doors are just hung adjustments to come , the hardest part of any job is the last 10% but it’s always a challenge when they are living in it !

[@stevenfoust3782]

Judging by the very low end cabinets, laminate countertops, and bad design, it’s obvious they also hired the cheapest contractor. Also, why was the boy left unsupervised in a construction area? There is more to this story.

[@rodgerdeighton8098]

If you’ve got kids you know how fast they can move. Blink of an eye and they’re gone.

[@garthdownton8645]

I trust my instincts! IMO he is a man of high standards! I recall how many bad mouthed my father, most couldn't stand in his shadow! Honest, thorough, talented and a tremendous commitment to accountability! Rare qualities in this quick buck world! Good luck Mike!

[@JonnyHolms]

This is insane, I can't believe how the kitchen company left that kitchen 😳, just denting the refrigerator alone is 3rd world stuff...

[@jelton52]

Done right, thank you!!!!

[@davidpage3893]

Mike Holmes is a unique and rare breed. He does things right, follows building codes and is very knowledgeable about safety and PPE. He always criticizes the idiots that causes hard working people to lose their hard earned money. There should be a law allowing him and other competent contractors to “NAME THE NAMES” of these crooks that have no business being contractors…carpenters, electricians, plumbers, landscapers, stone masons. There are laws on the books to stop this abuse, but why are the idiots still doing this over and over again? Well, off the record real contractors should have the freedom and the right to inform potential customers to stay away from known con artists. It would be a consumer PSA ad to warn about fraudulent contractors. Mike…keep up the good work. We need more like you, your kids and your partners in the construction-building industry.

[@charlespaine987]

Mike you complained about the draft but didnt show the fix . I got lost in the repair process. Editing?

[@mperone51]

this was Mike's best crew!

[@Lawomenshoops]

Question, for the microwave installation with that bracket. What are you suppose to do, if the studs don’t line with with the holes in the bracket? Nail in a piece of wood into studs, and use that as your stud? But if you use a 2x2 the microwave comes out 2inches.

[@ScottClevelandmi]

8k? That’s way to cheep even pre-Covid. They did not know what they were doing including estimating.

[@juliepoindexter7359]

When you read the headline it makes it should like Mike was being sued

[@carikshawn4201]

I think Mike Holmes of all of them, is my very favorite and I am hoping that next year I can buy a house and contact him to come to Houston to do his magic for me....hear so many nightmare stories and despite I like a lot of people I've seen on TV, hoping he will say yes. SO THANKFUL that baby was ok....thank GOD!

[@brmam1385]

Ok, kept looking & barsol can either be a liquor or a chemical solvent. So glad the child is ok!♥

[@skylersmith9465]

Only thing I would change is the sink. A larger, square, dual side, and stainless. Though the sink they have is nice.

[@catsmeow5566]

Leaving the toxic liquid in a water bottle in the kitchen where a child could drink it is criminal level negligence & whoever did it should have been arrested, prosecuted, and ordered to pay restitution.

[@johnspartan5631]

keep em coming

[@nonaloeffler308]

Go get them Mike. I glad the kid is ok. They know not to mess with you..

[@patmcbride9853]

I'm 5 minutes into the video and if I had not heard the husband speak a couple of words I would have thought he was mute. He finally started talking later in the video. I'd love to see a show where bad contractors are in court and losing.

[@Steve.Cutler]

One thing for sure, that kitchen will outlive the rest of the house!

[@monicageang6588]

Well done the kitchen is look beautiful

[@wavynaturalista]

An entire kitchen for $8k?????

[@isabelkerr712]

You should be naming this company! People need to know who the shysters are. They have lost their case so you can't be sued for showing them up.

[@margaretno211]

Disreputable companies will change the company name so they can stay in business.😢

[@91rss]

OSH tech told us on how the show raving on about home surge protectors by Sycom, and installing them on the show, turns out a recall on them as they were catching fire

[@kimbarker-miller7640]

If there were only a small percentage of contractors who had Mike Holmes knowledge and work ethics!!

[@rustylindamood4898]

Floor step up and no crown molding kinda kills it. Why not make the soffit shorter to allow for the crown and the top?

[@matsumoto9244]

Is there going to be a problem setting chairs up to the kitchen island with the staggered height between the wooden and ceramic floors?

[@GM8101PHX]

My hope is that the first company should be ordered by the judge to make a financial payment not just for the Kitchen they failed to do right, but for the hospital bills following the poisoning of the young boy!!! I think Jail is in order for leaving chemicals in a drinking bottle around anyone!! As for Mike and his crew, they deserve to be commendated for their support and outstanding work, the house could have burnt down for the faulty electrical work!!

[@jillmondt5398]

I am glad they won the kitchen side of the case. I hope they sue for what happened to their young Caleb.

[@rogergraves242]

I Would Sue the he'll out of them no telling what'sgoingtohappenthat Little boy later on in Life.

[@oxyfee6486]

I was a custom painter for over thirty years, it was a different animal thirty years ago, solvents were dumped everywhere, I mean everywhere, including the ground behind the factory. I feel bad for the little guy, I have swallowed my share of chemicals over the years, accidentally of course, it’s harsh on your body.

[@NunYa-BizNess4960]

I love how you went to bat for this family!

[@botcrack]

$7500?? I know this is probably over a decade ago but still. Negligence from a company like that resulting in the poisoning of my son?! I would have cleaned them out and then again after Mike's after-teardown assessment.

[@edschultheis9537]

They went to small claims court. That's what it said on the sign in front of the building at 7:23. So the judgement was never going to be a huge settlement. I live in WA state. I just checked. The limit for small claims in WA state is $10,000 in 2023. I don't know where they live or when this occurred, but likely they sued for the maximum allowable in small claims. Also, as taken from personal injuries web site... Most states' small claims courts allow personal injury lawsuits, but don't award pain and suffering compensation. So, since the damages to the boy were apparently not long-term or permanent, I suspect that as bad as the incident was, it was probably unlikely that it would result in a substantial settlement, so it was probably not worth pursuing in a big personal injury case. The financial and emotional cost and time involved with a potential lawsuit (to the family) was likely not worth the potential settlement amount. I'm not a lawyer, but I suspect this was the case.

[@DominusRaina]

Gosh forget about getting the money back for the kitchen, I would have sued their asses off for what happened to my son.

[@simonhadolt3395]

The uneven cupboard doors would have done my head in

[@billwilson6710]

Uneven cabinet doors are an easy fix. Euro hinges are fully adjustable. The problem was the cabinets were not installed level and plumb.

[@KPVFarmer]

That company and their employees should be ashamed of their lack of craftsmanship and attention to detail. It wouldn’t have cost the company any more money to Do It Right!!!

[@Cheepchipsable]

Kind of surprised they won so comprehensively considering the owner told them to leave.

[@corbanlee8157]

After there son nearly died they should of gone after the company you don't put dangerous chemical in a water bottle 😢😅

[@ruthannjones5873]

We had a problem with one of our young family members who would drink anything she saw in a cup. We were very concerned that she would poison herself.