MIKE JR’S STORY
Licensed Contractor, Woodworker and TV Host
Michael Holmes Jr. is a licensed contractor, passionate woodworker, television host, keynote speaker, brand ambassador and social media influencer . He received the education of a lifetime by working alongside his father, Mike Holmes, as a crew member on the hit TV show Holmes on Holmes®.
Since then, Michael has been a permanent crew member on Holmes in New Orleans, Holmes Inspection, Holmes Makes it Right and Mike’s Ultimate Garage. In Mike’s Ultimate Garage, Michael was given the ultimate challenge when Mike Sr. offered him to lead in building his state-of-the-art garage. Michael continued to shine as a leader, matching wits and skills with his father on HOLMES and HOLMES.
“I’m a big believer in living a healthy lifestyle and building healthy homes. I’m passionate about educating people and ensuring good indoor air quality to support a healthy attitude and lifestyle.”
The latest series, Holmes Family Rescue, is about what the Holmes’ do best – rescuing homeowners who are suffering from botched construction jobs or are experiencing renovation fatigue. With the huge success of season one, season two is airing now on HGTV US, with more new episodes in 2024.
Canadian fans can watch Holmes Family Rescue Season 2, starting in January 2024 on CTV Life, CTV.CA and Crave.
Michael is currently in production on the brand-new series for Blue Ant Media with his dad and sister; Holmes on Homes: Building a Legacy. The series will air on Cottage Life later this year.
Watch all the classic Holmes library on the FAST free streaming channel Homeful.
Michael is also very passionate about woodworking and carpentry, displaying his skills through various custom projects for every homeowner. And his passion for the trades and educating the next generation continues through his work with Skills Canada, SkillsUSA, World Skills, Skills Ontario, Conestoga College, and other initiatives.
Michael is also a popular keynote speaker at conferences and home shows. To book Mike Jr. for appearances and partnerships, please email [email protected].
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Clean. Organized. Dialed in.
It’s not about looks, it’s about how the job runs.
Clean site =
- Protected materials
- Safer work
- Fewer mistakes
- Better details
In my experience, how someone runs their site is how they run their business.
Messy site… messy process.
Dialed site… dialed build.
This is a @hummingbirdhillhomes build and it shows. The sites and the processes are dialled.
Do you agree that the cleanliness is a reflection of the work?
#Work #Construction #Builder #Custom
If water management isn’t your first priority, everything else comes second.
I don’t care how good it looks.
I don’t care what the plans say.
If water gets in, the rest of the build is already compromised.
We were discussing this window detail, and it’s a perfect example.
This is where homes either last… or start failing.
The part most people never see?
That’s the part doing all the heavy lifting.
Here’s where it gets interesting.
A lot of people are willing to spend big on finishes, fixtures, and design…
But won’t invest the same level of thought into managing water properly.
And that’s backwards.
So I’ll ask it straight:
If you had to choose, what matters more to you?
A - The look
B - What protects the home long-term
Mechanical, insulation, structure, the stuff you don’t see when it’s done.
I’ve seen too many homes where this stage gets rushed… and it always shows up later.
So here’s the question:
👉 If you’re building or renovating… are you focusing more on what you see, or what’s behind the walls?
Curious where people stand on this. I know where Ian MacFayden and I stand.
#Build #Construction #Work #MikeHolmesJr
And what cars are you parking in here?
#construction #batcave #batmobile #hummingbirdhillhomes
MIKE JR APPEARANCES
Recent Appearances
Holmes Next Generation
It’s a family affair in this latest series from television’s favourite contractor as the mighty... Read More »
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Holmes Next Generation
Mike is back to Make It Right for homeowners who are dealing with dysfunctional homes, shady contractors, and do-it-yourself projects have gone wrong. And this time, he has his kids Mike Jr and Sherry Holmes along for the ride! Watch Holmes Next Generation on the DIY Network (US).
Mike Jr On Set
Mike Jr on set of Holmes Makes It Right, Holmes + Holmes and Holmes Next Generation
Mike Jr.’s Advice
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