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Casting for our new Holmes show is now open, If you live in the Greater Toronto Area we want to hear from you!.
Casting for our new Holmes show is now open, If you live in the Greater Toronto Area we want to hear from you!.
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After working in the building industry for more than 35 years, Mike was asked to develop and host his own TV series, Holmes on Homes®, which became an international success and broke ratings records. Since then, he has used his no-nonsense Make It Right® attitude to educate homeowners on proper building code, what to look for in contractors and their rights as homeowners. His TV shows are broadcasted in over 90 countries.
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Excited to let you know that Holmes and Holmes Retooled is on DIY Network on Wednesdays!
Structural issues, water damage, an outdated property-we will take you through everything we fixed with bonus footage.
Structural issues, water damage, an outdated property-we will take you through everything we fixed with bonus footage.
LOL seriously?
Get a home inspection and don't rush into things.
Get a home inspection and don't rush into things.
There are simple landscaping jobs that homeowners can tackle such as painting, clearing yard waste and planting in your planters. But if your landscaping plans go beyond that, I would recommend bringing in a professional. For example, incorrectly laying down interlocking can create major issues.
Without properly compacting the soil and gravel underneath the stone, that soil could sink, allowing water to pool – or worse, flow right toward your foundation. A job done poorly on the outside of your home can actually cause big problems inside.
Without properly compacting the soil and gravel underneath the stone, that soil could sink, allowing water to pool – or worse, flow right toward your foundation. A job done poorly on the outside of your home can actually cause big problems inside.
Remember having a detailed contract (even just an itemized bill for smaller jobs) with a payment schedule that reflects milestones (work actually completed), doing a background check, and checking references can help protect you during a renovation but what if you do everything right and still get left high and dry by your contractor with an incomplete or unsatisfactory job?
If the job is incomplete and a solution cannot be found, you could stop paying the contractor, fire your contractor and/or hire another contractor to complete the job (remember to keep a paper trail of work completed and costs).
This info is specific to Ontario, but a good read for all.
If the job is incomplete and a solution cannot be found, you could stop paying the contractor, fire your contractor and/or hire another contractor to complete the job (remember to keep a paper trail of work completed and costs).
This info is specific to Ontario, but a good read for all.
Mike Holmes knows way too well the amount of shoddy construction work from contractors who don't finish the job. Here's 9 things to do in this situation.
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Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 at 12:05pm
Not all asphalt shingles are created equally. Make sure to choose a shingle that has at least a 25-year warranty. Work with your roofing contractor to understand what the warranty will cover and any proration periods included. #RoofItRight https://t.co/cY7qUkpISl
Not all asphalt shingles are created equally. Make sure to choose a shingle that has at least a 25-year warranty. Work with your roofing contractor to understand what the warranty will cover and any proration periods included. #RoofItRight https://t.co/cY7qUkpISl
Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 at 2:00am
With YouTube videos and other online tutorials, DIY projects are more accessible than ever. And look, the idea that you can save a few bucks doing your own work is an appealing one, but there are limits to everyone’s skills when it comes to DIY. https://t.co/PA1ffofwbK
With YouTube videos and other online tutorials, DIY projects are more accessible than ever. And look, the idea that you can save a few bucks doing your own work is an appealing one, but there are limits to everyone’s skills when it comes to DIY. https://t.co/PA1ffofwbK
Tuesday, June 15th, 2021 at 11:05pm
The furnace (or utility) room is my favourite room in the house. It is the lifeline to your home and it often gets no attention.
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The furnace (or utility) room is my favourite room in the house. It is the lifeline to your home and it often gets no attention.
https://t.co/9oSTv20UQE
Tuesday, June 15th, 2021 at 5:02pm
Women DO belong on the job site #EndSkilledTradesStigma https://t.co/tUQtvljVGt
Women DO belong on the job site #EndSkilledTradesStigma https://t.co/tUQtvljVGt
