”If you’re going to do something, do it right the first time”—words Mike Holmes heard time and again as he apprenticed under his father, and that he’s taken as his motto in his mission to “Make It Right™”. From plumbing to electrical to carpentry Mike was trained in the right way and the wrong way to tackle any home improvement task.

Mike understands the practices of the building trade and has a unique perspective to share his knowledge with the public. Like his late father before him, Mike is a craftsman with integrity, who knows the importance of resourcefulness and craftsmanship.

“I’ve been fixing a lot of sloppy, lazy and dangerous work for the past two decades,” says Holmes. “I think it’s time to expose the work of these so-called contractors and help some homeowners make informed decisions. I want to take the word ‘minimum’ out of the construction industry and stop the slow death of craftsmanship”.

Thanks to strong supporters in both broadcast and building industries, the award-winning Holmes on Homes is well into production of its seventh season. Mike Holmes’ knowledge, professionalism and honesty bring a high level of credibility to his show.

On April 26, 2006, Mike launched The Holmes Foundation, a charitable foundation in support of two important goals: to assist Canadians who need help or resources to get their homes and lives back after botched renovations; and to support the training of youth in the skilled trades, through apprenticeships, scholarships and bursaries. Mike’s new line of construction boots and clothing, Holmes Workwear, is available at retail stores across Canada. His weekly renovation column now appears Fridays in The Globe and Mail, and his book, Make It Right—Inside Home Renovation with Canada’s Most Trusted Contractor, is a national bestseller.

Mike is often invited to speak by professional organizations, such as the Canadian Safety Association of Ontario, the Ontario Building Inspectors Association and the Canadian Association of Home Inspectors. He has also appeared 4 times on the internationally-syndicated Ellen DeGeneres show, and is now Ellen’s “resident contractor”.

On October 30, 2006 Mike was recognized in the House of Commons as an “extraordinary craftsperson” and “an accomplished master builder with a social conscience”.