Holmes On Homes: Building a Legacy Season 2
Episode 5: Generations of Care
With their children grown and out of the house, Nancy and Rohan are entering a new phase of life – one where they can finally shift their focus from raising the generation below them to caring for the generation above. Their plan is generous and ambitious: to transform part of their aging 75-year-old bungalow into a comfortable, private “seniors wing” where their elderly loved ones – whom they affectionately call their “super-seniors” – can safely live.
But their home has more problems than charm. Over the years, quick fixes and poorly thought-out additions have left the house with serious functional issues. The heating system is an archaic boiler that barely gets the job done and the plumbing is just as outdated. Half a dozen windows are original to the home, and each one leaks. And if that weren’t enough, a large-scale squirrel infestation has wreaked havoc in the attic and walls.
Now facing a project that’s grown far beyond a simple renovation, Nancy and Rohan have called in Mike Holmes—the one person they trust to make it right. Mike sees this as more than just another job; it’s a chance to teach Sherry and Michael how to navigate complex, high-stakes projects that combine functional repairs with deep emotional purpose. Together, the Holmes team tackles the heating and plumbing overhaul, replaces the leaky windows, evicts the squirrel tenants, and builds a seniors wing that blends safety, privacy, and comfort. It’s a challenging renovation—but one that reminds everyone what it means to build with care, for the generation who once built for us.
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Episode 1: Building Home Base
When multiple divorces and changes in employment brought Helga and Jonathan’s four kids and grandchildren much closer to their 30-year-old home, it became clear that the idea of being “Empty Nesters” was out the window. Now they need Mike Holmes and his kids Sherry and Michael to transform their dated, divided main floor into a highly functional, open concept, family home-base that can stand up to all their busy, multi-gen family can throw at it.
Episode 2: Fighting Future Floods
When a flash flood destroyed half their house in a matter of minutes, Luc and Justine were left gutted and fearful of a repeat disaster. Now they need Mike Holmes and his kids Sherry and Michael to use their deep knowledge, talented team and cutting edge flood control technology to help their hard-earned forever home stand up to the force of ever intensifying future storms.
Episode 3: Hand-Me-Down Hazards
Terrified that their family’s legacy could burn to the ground, Melissa and her parents Steve and Angela are desperate for the Holmes Family to rid their aging bungalow of its hazardous electrical, while overhauling their overstuffed, under-utilized basement into the bright, functional living space Melissa deserves.
Episode 4: Lifted Up
After a gruelling two-year search, Andrea and Fred are ready to renovate their bungalow into a fully accessible home for their wheelchair-bound son. But with their family’s safety and future on the line, they need experts they can trust. Mike, Sherry and Michael are stepping in to ensure this vital renovation delivers the independence, dignity, and immeasurable peace of mind this family deserves.
Episode 5: Generations of Care
Nancy and Rohan want to turn part of their aging bungalow into a safe haven for their elderly loved ones—but with a failing boiler, outdated plumbing, disconnected extensions, and a full-blown squirrel infestation, the space is far from ready. Now it’s up to the Holmes family to transform chaos into comfort, to deliver a safe, functional “seniors wing” that will keep Nancy’s Mom and Aunt closer than ever.
Episode 6: Kitchen Comeback
After losing tens of thousands when a contractor took 80% upfront then went bankrupt, Kristen and Brian need help. Mike Holmes lets his contractor kids, Michael and Sherry, lead the charge to build the dream kitchen and restore the couple’s faith in builders.
Episode 7: Room to Flow
After 15 years of fighting a dysfunctional layout, Vangie and Joe are desperate to open up their cramped main floor before grandkids arrive. A set of poorly planned “closets” has stolen their home’s heart – cutting off the kitchen, dining, and living spaces from one another. To make things right, it’ll take serious structural work and expert guidance to safely remove the problem at the core. As a grandfather himself, Mike knows how vital an open, family-friendly layout is for this couple’s exciting new chapter, and he, Sherry and Michael are ready to make it right.
Episode 8: Cover-Up Catastrophe
After a painful divorce, Jackie poured everything into building a fresh start for her kids – a new town, a new trade, and a renovated house she thought was their dream home. But when a broken piece of siding revealed gaping holes and shoddy cover-ups, that dream quickly became a nightmare. Jackie turns to Mike Holmes and his family for help.