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Bathroom Renovation

Kitchen and bathroom improvements increase the value of your house more than most renovations and offer the highest average return on investment. Good work takes time, and it isn’t cheap.

Buying & Selling Your Home

If you’re buying a new home make sure you check out the builder. If you’re looking at used homes be careful with ones that were flipped. And don’t skip the home inspection!

Design & Renovation Inspiration

Design & Renovation ideas to help you improve the look of your home. Feel good about the space you're living in with these useful articles from the Holmes family.

Electrical

Electrical work is no DIY project, a bad job can put you and your loved ones at risk of electrical fires or fatal shocks. Here's everything you need to know when it comes to your electrical and doing the job safely and RIGHT!

Flooring

Flooring is to support a levelled surface to the occupants of a home but with flooring comes many different styles and different processes when completing a flooring job.

Guest Posts

Read and learn from others outside of the Holmes family.

Home Renovation

Slow down, educate yourself, get your permits, get a home maintenance inspection. And most importantly-find the right pro to help you with your renovation.

Home Safety & Maintenance

Keeping on top up of basic home repairs will help prevent expensive repairs down the road. After you ‘Make it Right’, you need to maintain it right.

HVAC

Breathing easy is key to a healthy home. Keep it running efficiently and effectively for optimal indoor air quality — with expert advice on maintenance, repair, and replacement.

Kitchen Renovation

In my world it always comes back to my big three tips: Slow Down, Educate Yourself, and Ask Questions before hiring the right contractor.

Lifestyle

Outside of construction the Holmes family are busy. Learn more about The Holmes family and what they're like behind the overalls.

Outdoor Renovations

Outdoor renovations can be a big investment, but they're also a great way to increase your home's value and enjoyment. From landscaping to outdoor entertainment areas, lighting, maintenance and more discover new ways to enhance your home's curb appeal and functionality.

Plumbing & Water Quality

Clean, safe water is essential for a healthy home. Find expert tips and advice to help you improve your water quality, fix leaks, and prevent mould with our expert advice.

Product-Reviews

Renovating and Building It Right starts with choosing the right products and materials for the job. The Holmes family has worked with and tested many products over the years. So they share their product review and best picks.

Skilled Trades

Mike Holmes and the rest of the Holmes family are advocates of skilled trades and teaching the youth about the importance of quality craftsmanship and hard work.

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