MIKES ULTIMATE GARAGE
In “Mike’s Ultimate Garage” viewers get an all-access backstage pass as Mike Holmes builds his ultimate dream garage with his son, Mike Jr.
This two-hour special follows the father and son duo through every tough lesson and hard-earned victory, while Mike Jr. learns there is no blueprint when it comes to working with family.
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Green Roof – Mike’s Ultimate Garage: Inside Look
Interlocking – Mike’s Ultimate Garage: Inside Look
UNILOCK and McLennon Landscaping & Design join forces. Mike explains how the right materials, the right installation and the right design creates a durable drainage system around his garage that will last a lifetime.
Garage Doors – Mike’s Ultimate Garage: Inside Look
Richards-Wilcox & Liftmaster. When you want the best you go with the best and Mike hand-selected Richards-Wilcox garage doors for their insulation value and low maintenance, as well as the Liftmaster system for its strength, safety and innovation.
The Brains – Mike’s Ultimate Garage: Inside Look
SMA Solar Technology. Mike gives us the rundown on how the solar power in his garage is managed and distributed for optimal performance thanks to SMA Solar Technology.
Solar – Mike’s Ultimate Garage: Inside Look
Building off the grid. Mike and Mike Jr. speak to the experts at Pure Energies about creating an off-the-grid system that takes full advantage of the sun and its endless source of energy.
Skylights – Mike’s Ultimate Garage: Inside Look
Solar-powered skylights with rain sensor & blinds. The pros at VELUX tricked-out Mike’s garage with solar-powered skylights that automatically close when they detect rain. They also have solar-powered blinds and require no wiring.
Metal Roof – Mike’s Ultimate Garage: Inside Look
The ultimate roof for the ultimate garage. Better Contracting installed a fire-rated DECRA metal roof that can stand up to high winds, lasts a minimum of 50 years and is made from recycled material.
Electrical – Mike’s Ultimate Garage: Inside Look
Solutions Electrical take Mike’s garage from awesome to ultimate by combining tried and tested electrical installations with top products, the top pros and the top innovative technology, putting this garage on the map and off the grid. LED lighting supplied by Zortech Industries Inc., DelphiTech LED Lighting & Regal Lighting Design.
SEASONS & EPISODES
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Mike Jr. didn’t want to follow in my footsteps at all — at least not at first. He was obsessed with video games. I always say he had a black belt in video games.
Now don’t get me wrong — I didn’t mind the gaming. He was a smart kid, strategic, and loved solving problems. But I couldn’t help thinking, “When is he going to pick up a hammer?”
He wanted to be a firefighter. He was determined that's what he wanted to do. I didn't mind that, but I was always hoping he would join me on the tools. Wanting to help people in that way takes courage. He even said 9/11 had inspired him — seeing those first responders run toward danger lit something inside him. I remember him saying, “I want to do something that matters.” I respected that. Honestly, I was proud.
I’ll never forget the summer he was 14. I asked him if he wanted to come work on-site with me. Just to make a little money, learn a few things.
He wasn’t thrilled about the early mornings, but he wanted to make money so he came.
And something clicked.
By the end of that summer, he was framing walls, hauling materials, helping the crew — and actually enjoying it. He saw what it meant to build something real with your hands. He saw the difference we made in people’s lives when we fixed what others got wrong. He was still helping people, even if he wasn't fighting fires.
That’s when I saw the spark.
My point is, we need to expose our kids to the trades at a very young age. They need to see what the trades are about - whether it's construction or something else.
I never pressured my kids to be contractors. I wanted them to find their own paths. But I always told them: Whatever you do, do it with integrity, and do it right the first time.
Mike Jr. found that he could do just that in the trades. He didn’t need to wear a helmet or carry a hose to change lives. He could do it with a tool belt and a level — by building homes that were safe, solid, and made to last.
Parents, if you’ve got a trade, invite them to see it in action. You might be surprised what sticks.
Now I see them working to encourage the next generation of youth to join us in the trades. It’s a valid effort, but we’re still not seeing the same level of passion and support for the industry among young people that we want.
Collectively, we support and encourage the next generation to have a career in the skilled trades, at every opportunity.
Skilled Trades Stigma - Make It Right®
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Holmes Family Effect the new TV show from Mike Holmes is all about helping those in need and changing the stigma in the skilled trades.
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When you compare that to the potential cost of water damage, it’s a small investment that’s absolutely worth it. To learn more, check out my recent blog: How Much Does Gutter Guard Installation Cost Today?
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