Mike Holmes Saves Jill's Garage Makeover from Disaster! | Holmes on Homes 205

Jill wanted to turn her garage into a comfy studio where she could paint. When a contractor took almost $20,000 of her money and left her with an ugly, flimsy garage with no foundation, she called Mike Holmes to the rescue!
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[@ljclo8413]

I've watched Mike Holmes for years. This is one episode I must've missed. Still a great program.

[@Mike-gc9ih]

Me too. I have never seen this one before 😮

[@ICountFrom0]

"Overkill, and we like it that way." These folks make me happy.

[@Jay-i6j]

The only way I will make something. I built a Microwave insert with a trash can insert on the opposite side and underneath. If we ever have another " Bigger " earthquake, I am taking cover in the trash can side. Probably be the only thing left standing, lol

[@timobrien2586]

Wow. That original contractor is a criminal.

[@davidsmith6001]

Over built it well built. Great job Mike and crew as always.

[@xheralt]

I remember seeing, as a teen decades ago, a new garage go up next door...and the builder being disappointed that he couldn't throw the whole thing together in a single day! It actually took him (gasp!) a second day to finish!

[@Guillotines_For_Globalists]

Slab already in place?

[@BradLarsen-nl2pc]

Great stuff. Some corners NOT cut aren't highlighted in the narration. For example, I noticed Ice & Water Shield on the roof underlayment over the walls. He didn't say anything, but I saw the peel-off. Kudos! Regarding screws. Not all screws are equal; it would be nice to hear what he's using. Deck screws lack sheer strength and are not for framing, and especially not for joist hangers. An inspector should fail a job framed with them. As you know, joist hanger nails are doubly thick (and triply expensive), as are joist hanger screws. Common ring shank nails provide similar non-slip properties as screws, with all the sheer strength needed but the added ease of using a nail gun. Screw shank holds even better, but less common. Good luck ever removing them without a 4' crowbar and ripping the wood, but if you're removing it, you probably need to replace the lumber anyway. Since one of the main draws of your videos is the educational factor, it's good to have these distinctions explained every time, until it's drilled in (pun intended, haha!)

[@electronixTech]

Good information. Thanks. 👍

[@cabman86]

Her response was so cute! This was a great rebuild!

[@electronixTech]

True. Jill is such a sweet lady.

[@rhondakennedy819]

The little lady was so happy she did a dance. How cute!!! Be kind to each other. Stay safe. Love to all

[@itsgabegutierrez]

I wish they could find the original contractor and put him on camera. If he's willing to do that to this lady then he should be shamed on camera.

[@jeanleteff1221]

They steal and go to the next state.....con men. Good work

[@evelynpasqua6968]

The garage looked really sharp. Bravo !! It is important to ask the contractor to show the permit before he begins the job. Be safe than sorry.

[@Anthony-nw5zv]

We sure don't put all that effort into building a garage here in the States. $35.000 for a 2 car garage? Wow! Hey Mike Holmes, you need to come over to the states.😊

[@Emilyrosewood87]

It be a great show if he would revisit his work to see how it held up over the years.

[@billyhndrsn4542]

I would watch that. The re-inspection of previous rework and makeovers. The owners opinions of how things have held up the last few years, average savings with the better insulation and efficiency of the products used. I love this show, I have a home that needs everything. Homes were definitely built to different specifications in early 1950s.

[@allygee5468]

Once again Mike and crew Make It Right one thing I admire with Mike is that he teaches his whole crew on all facets of building wish we had him here in Australia

[@jeffreybrown8244]

Wish they could release a more high def version of these videos :(

[@jjjacer]

their might be some but given this was an early 2000s episode there was probably not a good recording of it, probably on vhs and was converted to digital. This was a problem for shows in the 90s as because they were shot digitally with equipment of the time, it could not be upscaled like film can. (its why you dont see star trek voyager being remastered like TNG was)

[@malice6081]

As one who has done some work for family before. Like putting up a small shed from an assembly kit or replacing a switch or replacing an outlet. Or even solving issues with appliances. Why do people even try to do something so out of their comfort zone especially when it’s something that can kill someone or hurt someone.

[@msumcj]

I wonder if Mike ever contacts codes and compliance to report on these contractors work and lack of permits ?

[@1packatak]

Yes he does. And so do his subcontractors.

[@ronbennett7885]

From my understanding, yes. However, laws and enforcement are lax. Often, they just close down and rebrand to avoid paying court judgements and/or move on to some other place. Ironically, and sadly, Mike Holmes is now being accused of some the same things with a housing development he's closely associated with. Shoddy construction, including some being condemned and torn down, and not standing behind his reputation. CBC has more coverage. Back when these aired, he was in top form and helped many people. Enjoying these episodes.

[@Scubamike4499]

One thing i wondered about: where i work in new jersey, you get use screws for framing, even deck screws, theyll fail it every time. Screws hold great, but they have poor sheer strength.

[@DozIT]

Does sheer strength matter once the structure is built? During construction sure, but once it’s sheethed and all one unit, a force requiring high sheer strength shouldn’t be possible - if it is you have bigger problems!

[@marycram1778]

Love this finished garage. Does Mike Holmes ever do new home designed and floor plans??

[@jockbeems4798]

The only thing I didn't like is, he didn't show architect's blueprints of the buildings while he progressed through the job.

[@chariseyoung9547]

I used to work in construction recycling cleanup the wood is brought to recycling and all other materials.

[@carolmccorry3053]

Swoon it was great to watch her excitement 😊😊😊

[@rebeccamayers2056]

Awesome garage. Just thinking add a bathroom, kitchen you got your studio apt.

[@sethwiedeman1799]

Some contractors should be ashamed they should get a building permit before u even start work but Mike came fixed it right thr customer was happy way to go mike stay safe

[@edwardsimmons3721]

The only question I have is, what was she told in the beginning. Good for her that she stopped the work.

[@ingebaeten1598]

I've seen whole houses build without the size off this foundation 😯

[@ricoludovici2825]

I don't know where you build, but where I have built in Iowa it is 42" to the bottom of the foundation - to get below frost line. In southern Minnesota it is 54" for the same reason. And yes, that is for garages too. He is building in Toronto. I have to assume the '4 foot deep' thing is how they roll north of the US. And of course, that is a double-wall structure, meaning the interior is finished. Always an option.

[@matthiasjagdm3949]

Thankfully I haven't seen houses but plenty of garages and other out door structures like sheds ect.

[@robertmailhos8159]

No permits that is a definitely a big no no when building a building with four walls and doors and windows

[@robertbatchelor908]

Originally my garage had a 18 inch footing and a concrete slab floor. Twenty years of sitting in water after every heavy rain took it's toll. The floor crumbled and the bottom of the walls rotted. I braced the garage and jacked it up. I had three foot ddep footing poured. Then two layers of blocks on top to raise it above ground level. Next I removed one foot off the bottom of all the walls. Then I added 18 inches on to each wall. Then I dropped onto a new sill plate. I need the garage a bit higher so I could have a over head door. After a needw roof and vinyl siding. I had a new floor poured over raise mesh. Idid all the work myself.

[@philh8829]

RIP Rob Graves. Miss you man!

[@danneilson7768]

Did I miss the rebar in the footing and the wall or was there none

[@jackedwards7420]

Only problem I can see is the waste of good usable wood on ALL of his jobs!! Probably enough to offset many, many projects ! Yes maybe not this one or specific jobs but too much is cut in the middle and just thrown away!! I get it production times, etc but a LOT could be salvaged and used on other projects!!

[@ronbennett7885]

Holmes and crew are primarily home builders. Emphasis being economy and speed versus preservation and reusing materials. One also notices that with the finishes they often choose and various design compromises.

[@waynekeeler1442]

Nice looking garage 😊

[@KubotaKid]

I always overbuild. Being an iron worker, millwright it’s just a habit. Hasn’t failed me yet.

[@cliffthompson2996]

Great program

[@delyn13]

PLEASE FIX AND BRING BACK THE 24/7 LIVESTREAM

[@john2willis70]

Mike, I wish you were in the U.S.. I need help. I bought a house 2 years ago. I'm a first time homeowner at 54 years of age. I bought without conditions like an inspection. Previous owners only took cash offers not through a bank. I didn't know any better. Now I'm having issues. Yard is flooded, septic tank is too small and storm water fills it up causing sewage to sweep out. While yard smells like septic. No insulation in walls or attic. Very narrow crawl space so I or contractors can't get in. Floor joists gave away in bedroom causing dresser to tip over. No joist hangers and rusty nails. Electric plugs have no ground. Just 2 prongs. Holes in Soffit where birds and cats get in. The toilet is sinking from the soft floors. Sill plates and studs in the garage are rotting from all the flooding in the yard. Insulation in the garage has asbestos. The ceiling in the garage is sagging in the middle. Paint on the outside of the house is just primer. Windows are not insulated. Front door seals leak air. No HVAC system. Just ventless propane heaters on the wall. I have a lot more going on with the house. It's gonna cost me thousands of dollars I didn't count on when buying the house. I need help and don't know who to turn to. I bought a lemon house because it was what I could afford. Nice neighborhood and I love my back yard when it's not flooded. My trees are dying because of the flooding. Please, if you know someone in the U.S. that does what you do I really need their help. Please, I'm begging you.

[@look4truth480]

Lol. this far caught up on your past videos and just now the final music very similar to dirty deeds. hahahaha !!!

[@Jay-i6j]

What do you use as a releasing agent between the concrete and the forms? We used to use Kerosene due to the " Oily " properties.

[@stevehamilton9418]

Yup, give me plywood anytime!

[@anthonyslazas6413]

So nice you could live in if you had to. 😀

[@customrenovations4363]

Windows aren’t installed correctly. They never installed any membrane around the sill, sides or top. That should have gone over the tyvek exterior wrap. They installed the windows without membrane and before the tyvek went on. 😢

[@RLBS61]

Please don’t call the guy that built this a contractor.Mike should have when inside the house and looked at the work he did inside to get this job.Would have loved to see it.

[@timothyheinz5693]

Most of the time we can shame contractors, including here. However, Mike over does stuff to the point where you're missing half the market that demands a single top plate instead of a double, and 4 inch concrete instead of 6. Sometimes a garage can be done for less than your extras, just cause you like extra credit

[@binks2413]

RIP craig lowe

[@lisakane6708]

How come they don't name the contractors or put them on camera?

[@ronbennett7885]

Liability. Also, such issues are generally treated as civil matters. About the only way it's criminal in many places is if they take money and do no work. Shady contactors know this and will at least start the job and then some. Bad quality isn't a crime. Getting a court judgement means little since they'll just close down and rebrand under a new name to avoid paying.

[@Grammyabigail]

??? No rebar in foundation???

[@Luketochkin]

Anyone else catch Whole Lotta Love by Led Zeppelin in the background at 15:14

[@davekramer4266]

Remember ALL Permits have to be Posted!!.. It's actually Called Fraud!!

[@ThePennie46]

This kinda makes me jealous. I know I live in a shit hole, but I have no control. I do what I can to make my environment my home. Other then that it just falls apart🥀

[@davpan1947]

Who is paying for all this?

[@animeangel1983]

The home owner and the HGTV station usually go 50/50 on it. Sometimes Mike will cover the home owner's half with his own money.

[@mattbarrett41]

Yeah……… this was special bad. Sometimes I think Holmes is over the top. He removes stuff that is fine. On this one, he was right

[@customrenovations4363]

Watch where they install windows… 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@heyboo4764]

Google Terrace Wood Mike Holmes

[@Mike-gc9ih]

The only thing that I think is unprofessional is when he lets the workers work without a shirt. That doesn't look professional

[@Scubamike4499]

I agree, May be ok on a new build, when the customer is usually not there, but otherwise, not a great look, especially if you're a little on the big side

[@qvist8896]

Garage couldnt be saved and made code compliant for the price homeowner wanted to pay. Holmes said it himself. Doomed from the start. Pay for half a garage get half a garage. The contractor should have given money back and told homeowner it was impossible.

[@DerekLaw-qv9hd]

MIKE DO YOU KNOW WHO YOUR TALKING TOO OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN

[@DerekLaw-qv9hd]

THIS WOMEN IS OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN

[@GerBourke]

I think that's a little bit overkill now for a garage it's not a bomb bunker you're making

[@animeangel1983]

Mike always does that, but building codes demand a lot of detail up here in Canada.

[@brucetheloon]

there was that episode of Heavy Rescue 401 where they had to recover a car from the basement of a garage after the concrete floor collapsed under it. Sometimes cars be heavy.

[@bharatmorar6000]

I love your very good job thanks you homes to homes