By Mike Holmes
We caught up with Mike Holmes when he wasn't busy making it right on Holmes Makes it Right, to find out what is top of his holiday wish list for this year: One month vacation down south To spend more quality time with my grandkids and my kids One of the new CAN-AM Side by Side...
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By Mike Holmes
Photo Credit: Alex Schuldt, The Holmes Group I love the look and smell of cedar. It's a popular building material for decks, fences, sheds, shutters, pergolas and gazebos-all kinds of outdoor structures and exterior finishing. It's the classic go-to lumber because it's naturally resistant to...
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By Mike Holmes
Photo Credit: Alex Schuldt, The Holmes Group A fireplace can be a great focal point to any room. It can increase a home's appeal and transform cold living spaces into cozy retreats. And once cold weather sets in, nothing can remind you more of warmer days gone by than the right fireplace. Most...
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By Mike Holmes
Photo Credit: Alex Schuldt, The Holmes Group Floors account for more surface area than anything else in a home, other than walls and ceilings. They set the tone for living spaces, including kitchens, bathrooms and main traffic areas, like the entrances to homes. And tiling can add a lot to those...
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By Mike Holmes
Photo Credit: Alex Schuldt, The Holmes Group I'm not a big fan of homeowners taking on reno projects on their own. In some cases, more damage is done than good. I would rather they learn everything they can about the reno to help them hire a pro who will do it right the first time. There's nothing...
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By Mike Holmes
Photo Credit: Alex Schuldt, The Holmes Group Kitchens are one of the most popular renovations homeowners invest in. They can increase the value of your home but they're also very easy to screw up. Think about it. It's one of the few rooms where carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical all come...
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