Holmes on Homes
Overview
Holmes on Homes showcases general contractor Mike Holmes as he steps in to rescue homeowners from botched renovations by unreliable contractors. Originally airing on Home & Garden Television in Canada, the show gained international traction across various countries, including the UK and Australia, and found its way to HGTV in the U.S. At its peak, it became a top-rated program on Canadian HGTV, winning the Gemini viewers' choice award. The format evolved from 30-minute episodes to longer specials and hour-long segments, responding to audience demand, and continues to engage fans through its available episodes on HGTV's website and DVD.
Episodes
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1
Additional Grief
After investing heavily in a kitchen expansion and a back deck, a couple faces disappointment when their project fails inspection, leading to crumblin...
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2
Soggy Sorority
The sorority house is plagued by a persistent leak that has stumped several contractors. In steps Mike Holmes and his team, who tackle the issue head-...
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3
Botched Basement
A couple enlisted the help of a contractor to dig deeper into their basement, but now they're facing a series of leaks. With the contractor missing in...
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4
Attica! Attica! / Crappy Capping
In this two-part episode, a woman realizes that her newly bought house lacks attic insulation. Meanwhile, in the second part, a couple finds their hom...
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5
Cold Comfort
After a recent renovation, a bedroom suffers from inadequate insulation, making it uncomfortably cold during the winter months. Thankfully, Mike Holme...
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6
Flimsy Floor
After a contractor skillfully completed their stunning kitchen floor, they soon discovered it beginning to buckle. Mike Holmes arrives to address the ...
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7
Kitchen Catastrophe
When a contractor abandoned the kitchen renovation halfway through, Mike Holmes steps in to assist a couple in completing their project. After being l...
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8
Window Pain
After four different contractors failed to repair a home's leaking windows over the span of three years, Mike Holmes steps in to save the day!
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9
Faulty Showers
Just a year after a couple renovated their kitchen and bathroom, they notice the tiles beginning to crack. They reach out to Mike Holmes for help, and...
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10
Tiles and Tribulations
Just a week after the couple had their new composite wood flooring laid in the kitchen, they noticed it beginning to crack. Seeking advice from Mike H...
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11
Site Unseen
After a woman adds a second story to her home, she discovers an unexpected leak. She turns to Mike Holmes for help, and he uncovers that the house is ...
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12
Sweet Home Abandoned
A family's ideal house remains unfinished due to a conflict with their contractor, who has absconded with $200,000 of their funds. While they struggle...
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13
Whole House Disaster
A poorly executed renovation, featuring a subpar kitchen addition, wreaks havoc on an entire home. Thankfully, Mike Holmes comes to the rescue!
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Terrible Terrace
Water from the terrace of a couple's newly constructed home is seeping into their garage. After enduring significant damage and a two-year struggle wi...
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2
Drafty Ducting
In a newly built townhouse, the upper floor suffers from poor air circulation. Mike Holmes and his team investigate the issue and find leaks in the du...
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3
Ramp Revamp
A couple enlisted a contractor to construct a new wheelchair ramp, but the finished ramp turned out to be unsafe and not up to code. They reach out to...
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4
Flooded Foundation
After five long years of struggling with a leaky foundation in their new home, a couple has faced countless frustrations as the builder attempts to re...
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5
Garage Grievance
A woman enlists a contractor to transform her garage into a painting studio, but the results are subpar. Frustrated, she reaches out to Mike Holmes fo...
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6
Lamin-Ain't
Only six months after a homeowner had new laminate flooring put in, it starts to buckle. Mike Holmes steps in to address the issue by laying down a ne...
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7
Roof Goof
A couple engaged a roofing contractor to repair their flat roof, but once the work was completed, they discovered it still leaked. When the contractor...
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8
Floor Fiasco
A homeowner discovers that their newly installed stone concrete floor has a mix of smooth and rough patches, along with uneven coloring. Mike Holmes c...
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9
Doozy Jacuzzi
A struggling contractor poorly renovates a basement bathroom, leaving much to be desired. Mike Holmes comes in to evaluate the situation and discovers...
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10
No Grout About It
Mike Holmes and his team tackle a foundation that’s inadequate for the house, ensuring the homeowner ends up with a cozy and secure basement as a re...
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11
Access Denied
A family with a son who has a disability enlisted a contractor to create a wheelchair-accessible space for him, but the work was not up to standard. M...
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12
Jacking the Box
A family settling into their new home discovers that the tiles on the main floor are uneven and beginning to come loose. To address this issue, Mike H...
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13
Hell's Kitchen
After a kitchen renovation spirals out of control financially, leaving the project incomplete, Mike Holmes and his team step in to save the day. They ...
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Shower Stalled
When a basement bathroom renovation takes a turn for the worse, Mike Holmes and his team step in to completely strip the bathroom down and reconstruct...
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2
Cabinet Chaos
A kitchen remodel takes a turn for the worse due to shoddy work from the contractor. This triggers a legal dispute, bringing in Mike Holmes as an expe...
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3
Cold Feet
In a recently purchased house, the owners discover multiple issues, notably a chilly floor in the room situated above the garage. To address these con...
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4
Exit Wound
After just one winter, a couple's newly built backyard wall starts to fall apart. When the original contractor comes back to fix the issue with rebar ...
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5
Semi-Dilemma
In a century-old Victorian house divided between two couples, a pressing issue arises: they need to figure out how to split the expenses and responsib...
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6
All Decked Out
After purchasing a brand new two-story house, a woman finds out that there’s an unresolved work permit linked to the property, which includes necess...
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7
Step By Step
When a couple discovers that a contractor has installed a subpar staircase in their home, they reach out to Mike Holmes for help. He steps in to tear ...
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8
Wall of Shame
A woman enlisted a contractor to construct a retaining wall in her backyard, but after the first winter, the wall had warped considerably. She reached...
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9
Drain Disdain
A mother decides to surprise her son by transforming their basement into a gym and bathroom, so she hires a contractor for the project. However, after...
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10
Twice Bitten
After a drawn-out struggle with contractors, a couple discovers that the renovations on their second floor have been shoddy. They enlist Mike and his ...
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11
Honeymoon Ensuite
A couple decided to expand their home by bringing in a contractor, but they soon learned that their project had been handed off to a subcontractor emb...
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12
Smoke and Mirrors
An upstairs shower that's been leaking has caused a crack to form in the kitchen ceiling of a newlywed couple's home. Mike Holmes and his team step in...
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13
Wash & Weep
A couple excitedly purchased their dream home and decided to have a fireplace installed in their family room. However, when the contractor failed to f...
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Two Steps Back
After years of apartment living, Tammy and Jason decided it was time to buy a house to raise their son. They found a new home that seemed perfect, exc...
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2
Window Well To Hell
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3
Bungled Bungalow
Bill and Marie made the decision to retire in a bungalow that had once been a quaint cottage. However, over time, the home had undergone five poorly e...
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4
Kitchen Coleslaw
Don and his dog, Parker, purchased a stunning Victorian townhouse that was 120 years old, and they set out to completely revamp the kitchen. This exte...
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5
Bar None
After navigating some tough personal issues, Jim and Lisa decided to shift their energy toward something uplifting by transforming their basement into...
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6
A River Ran Through It
Ron and Jill embarked on a major renovation project to add a second floor to their home, but unfortunately, the contractors they hired delivered subpa...
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7
Best Laid Plan
When three different contractors attempt to resolve a moisture issue in a homeowner's kitchen but come up short, Mike Holmes steps in to investigate. ...
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8
Sunny Side Down
When a homeowner inadvertently chooses an unqualified contractor for her sunroom renovation, a leaky roof leads to her grandson slipping and sustainin...
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9
This Mould House
After a serious mold issue causes ongoing respiratory issues and allergic reactions for a family, Mike Holmes steps in with a team of mold removal spe...
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10
Hullaba Loo
When a major bathroom renovation goes awry, leaving a homeowner frustrated with a poor experience, Mike Holmes and his team come to the rescue. They s...
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11
Unfinished Business
A couple takes on the ambitious task of acting as their own general contractor for a significant second-story addition to their home. Initially, the p...
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12
House to Home - Part 1
Having re-mortgaged their house to create a wheelchair-accessible space for their son, a couple faces major issues with shoddy construction and a dete...
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13
House to Home - Part 2
In the second half of the two-part season finale, Mike Holmes and his team complete a wheelchair-accessible bathroom for a family's disabled son. They...
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O-Fence-ive
After a fencing contractor deceives a new housing development by collecting deposits from 52 families and working just enough to cash the checks befor...
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2
Falling Flat
For homeowners like Alex and Marie, enduring a renovation can be a challenging experience, especially when it turns into a protracted ordeal. What was...
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3
House Arrest
A photographer dreams of setting up a photo studio in his backyard and meticulously follows all the necessary procedures. He secures blueprints, gets ...
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4
Bargain Basement
This tale revolves around a contemporary "Snake Oil Salesman"—a contractor who defies the usual con-artist image. His polished, tech-savvy sales pre...
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5
For Annie
Rebecca and Thomas received multiple bids from contractors for their basement renovation, and when the quotes all came in lower than anticipated, they...
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6
Out of the Ashes - Part 1
This story explores the theme of hope amidst profound sorrow, as "Making It Right" takes on a deeper significance—finishing an incomplete renovation...
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Out of the Ashes - Part 2
Mike finds himself facing a wave of misfortune that brings him to the doorstep of Franca, a homeowner grappling with the aftermath of a devastating el...
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8
Ceiling the Deal
As Mike and the crew dive into fixing the poor fire damage repairs left by the previous contractor, Mike uncovers an old oil storage tank hidden in th...
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9
Taking a Bath
Mary Jo and Ron settled into a new subdivision two years ago, but they've already gone through four replacements for each of their two bathtubs—tota...
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10
Showing the Cracks
Janet and her elderly mother, Audrey, decided to replace their vinyl kitchen floor with ceramic tiles. Soon after the installation, they discovered fi...
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11
What A Mesh
A tile supply company received a bounced check from a contractor for ceramic floor tiles. When they sought out the contractor, they found themselves a...
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12
Wall of Sound
This tale revolves around the theme of closeness. Many modern homes, including semi-detached houses, townhouses, and condominiums, are designed with s...
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13
Holmes Inspection - Part 1
After spending two decades in Texas, Chris and Ihor returned to Canada and began their search for a new home. After viewing six properties, they settl...
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14
Holmes Inspection - Part 2
As Chris and Ihor moved into their new home, they quickly encountered some unsettling issues, particularly when they attempted to use the shower and t...
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1
Shaky Foundation
After Jeff and Lorrie find out that their brand-new house has a deteriorating concrete foundation, which is only a third of the minimum strength neede...
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2
Let's Rejoist
Jane and Dan noticed a small, quarter-sized water stain on the ceiling of their six-year-old townhouse bedroom. They called in a roofing contractor to...
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3
Completely Incomplete
Kristine and Terry found themselves in need of additional space for their growing family, so they opted to build a second-story addition above the gar...
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4
Stone Walled
Lisa and Joe opted to replace their aging wooden retaining wall with a new one made of concrete blocks. As the construction progressed, they began to ...
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5
Lack of Truss
The crew sets to work restoring an attic area after earlier contractors had taken out essential support beams from the roof.
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6
Gone To Pot
Lisa thought she had made a wise choice by renting out her second home to a young couple looking for a peaceful residence in a nice neighborhood. They...
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7
Pasadena 911 (Part 1)
As Jennifer and Abraham prepared for the arrival of their first child, they decided to renovate their bungalow to accommodate their expanding family. ...
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Pasadena 911 -- Part 2
Jennifer and Abraham, eagerly anticipating their first child, embarked on a renovation of their bungalow to accommodate their growing family. They hir...
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9
Third Time Lucky
Kathleen, an elderly woman living alone in a high-rise, found herself in need of a bathroom renovation to accommodate her wheelchair due to a degenera...
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10
Country Kitchen
Nancie and Woody settled into a townhouse that was 25 years old and in need of some serious upgrades, especially the flooring and the cramped kitchen....
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11
Clean Slate
Kjirsten and John, residing in a century-old home, renovated their bathroom to include a stunning slate tile shower with built-in seating. However, th...
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12
Frozen Assets
Jane, a single mother, resides in a standard new housing development with her two children. Ever since they settled into their newly constructed home,...
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13
Due Date
Lisa and Simon were excitedly preparing for the arrival of their first child but needed to create a nursery and bathroom first. They found a well-rega...
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1
Hit The Deck
Mike heads to Saint John, New Brunswick, to visit Marlene after a serious accident involving her second story deck, which collapsed and injured her an...
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2
Rocky Reno
Nestled beneath the majestic Rocky Mountains, Yvonne and Tadashi reside in their beloved home, which recently underwent renovations to add a covered f...
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3
Paradise Island
In this episode of Holmes On Homes, Mike and his crew travel to a secluded island to renovate a cottage. They face a significant hurdle with the water...
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4
Re-Inventing
The Holmes Crew examines a home plagued by sporadic heating problems since its construction six years ago, issues that the builder and Ontario's New H...
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5
Brick-A-Brack
When Mike shows up at Val and Dave’s house, he initially thinks he’s just there for some exterior repairs. However, stepping inside reveals a much...
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6
Blind Faith
After the homeowners score a $15,000 bathroom makeover at a church auction, they soon find out that the contractor responsible for the renovation had ...
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7
Behind the Scenes
In this special installment, the Holmes team—both the construction and production sides—shares an insider’s look at the making of Season Seven. ...
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8
Kitchen Knockout
George "Boom Boom" Chuvalo, a legendary heavyweight boxer known for going the distance with Muhammad Ali on two occasions, faces troubles with a shady...
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9
Pane in the Glass
The homeowners reach out to the Holmes Crew for help with their bay window issue. They have evidence from a neighbor's security cameras showing that t...
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10
Gut Ache
The Holmes Crew shows up to assist a homeowner with their kitchen makeover. The last team focused solely on cosmetic updates, like installing cabinets...
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11
A Different Slant
The Holmes Crew takes on a couple dealing with a persistent snow problem in their attic. Each year, they find themselves inundated with snow to the po...
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12
Rock Bottom
The Holmes Crew investigates a newly constructed house, where the fresh materials are already starting to show wear and tear. This episode's footage w...
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13
Capitol Offense
The Holmes Crew heads to Ottawa, Ontario, to assist two of the show’s most devoted fans. Even after following Mike's guidance and conducting thoroug...
