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About MIKE HOLMES

THE Make it Right® PHILOSOPHY

Mike Holmes is a professional contractor, television host, public speaker, educator, influencer and writer.  As one of North America’s most trusted contractors his no-nonsense approach has struck a cord with TV audiences and industry leaders world wide, leading him to be named Forbes’ Third Most Trustworthy Celebrity and Reader’s Digest’s Second Most Trusted Canadian. Mike Holmes has built an international brand based on quality, integrity and trust.

With over 35 years of experience as a contractor, Mike has completed over 220 home renovations and remodeling projects and 52 home inspections throughout his television career. His record breaking, award-winning series and specials are seen in over 90 countries worldwide.

Mike Holmes was Forbes’ 3rd Most Trustworthy Celebrity and Reader’s Digest’s 2nd Most Trusted Canadian.

Mike’s Make it Right® attitude has resonated with audiences and industry leaders alike allowing him to expand his ever growing brand into a number of divisions, including television and media production, product and service development, as well as publishing. He is an international best selling author of “Make it Right®” and “The Holmes Inspection”.

Mike’s tireless dedication to improving building standards and sustainable construction has been recognized by both the Canadian government and building industry and was officially acknowledged by the Canadian House of Commons for his promotion of skilled trades and advocacy for improved building standards.

 

 

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 “I’ve been involved in World Skills and Skills Canada for years — and it’s a program that I love because it makes our young tradespeople feel like absolute rock stars as they take the next steps in their career in the trades”.

Promoting The Skilled Trades

Mike’s passion and integrity to Make It Right® continues through his work as a National Spokesperson for Skills Canada, WorldSkills Ambassador, honorary guest speaker for the 2009 GreenBuild conference, and ‘Eminent Advisor to the Canadian Government’ for the COP15 in Copenhagen (United Nations’ conference on climate change).

 

Mike Holmes’ Mission

Mike’s mission is to improve the building industry from the ground up and raise building standards across the board. He believes that educating the public at large on the importance of upholding building code and construction principles is essential to preserving and enhancing the safety and well-being of communities and households, both at home and abroad.

While Mike still dreams of retiring one day, he’s not slowing down any time soon. 

To book Mike Holmes for appearances and partnerships, please email communications@makeitright.ca.

 

 

 

About The Holmes Group

The Holmes Group is an international brand with operations in independent media production, new home building and home inspections, as well as expansion into product development. It is entirely owned by Mike Holmes and responsible for developing and managing all HOLMES branded entities, including HOLMES Approved Homes, MIKE HOLMES Inspections, HOLMES Workwear, Make It Right Releasing Inc. and The Holmes Foundation.

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I'm excited to be visiting the Schluter-Systems North America booth at The International Builders' Show (IBS) again this year on Tuesday, February 25th at 1:00 PM!

Last year I was introduced to so many new products from their light up shower niche to the Peel & Stick version of their DITRA-HEAT in-floor warming system —which we've used on our projects since. I hear they have a number of new things lined up this year too and I can't wait to see what they are 👍

If you're there come by and say hello!

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We rely on the skilled trades every single day —yet there’s still a stigma stopping people from seeing them as the viable, highly-skilled and lucrative careers they are. That needs to change. We need more people choosing this path.

I'm excited to be talking to Rob Almond, CEO of NEST - Integrated Facilities Management at their 3rd annual IFM Summit in Las Vegas next week on Feb. 26 about
👍 How we can break the stigma
👍 Encourage more people to join the trades
👍 Show the next generation that these careers are worth pursuing

Looking forward to a great discussion!

#facilitiesmanagement #retail #skilledtrades #nestifmsummit2025 #EndSkilledTradesStigma
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MIKE HOLMES TIMELINE

First episode of Holmes on Homes™ aired on HGTV Canada
2003
Gemini Viewers’ Choice Award for Favourite TV personality
2004
National Spokesperson, Mike’s involvement has helped raise over $19.5 Million
2005
Gemini Award Winner for Best Lifestyle/Practical/Information Series – Holmes in New Orleans
2009
Awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal
2012
Forbes’ Third Most Trustworthy Celebrity
2012
Appointed as Patron of the Royal Canadian Regiment
2013
Holmes 10th Anniversary Special – Behind the Overalls aired on HGTV Canada
2013
Eighth Most Trusted Public Name in America by The Marketing Arm and among the top 5 “Most Trusted Canadian” by Reader Digest since 2010
2015
Toronto Sun Readers Choice Awards, 24th Annual Best of Toronto, Mike Holmes – Best TV Personality (GOLD)
2017

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MEET MIKE HOLMES – CONTRACTOR, TV HOST & EDUCATOR

Mike Holmes has been Making It Right for TV audiences around the world for over 20 years. You can catch his shows on HGTV US, Homeful, CTV Life Channel and DIY network. Check out Holmes series!

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