Holmes on Homes Podcast with Mike Holmes

On every job, we come across electrical issues that homeowners didn’t even know existed—and it’s a fire waiting to happen. In this Holmes On Homes Behind The Scenes 4-part series, I’m joined by Trevo…

What can a smart home do for you? In this quick 2-minute episode, Mike Holmes breaks down the essentials of smart homes. From advanced voice command systems and connected devices for tech enthusiasts…

Think you can safely charge your EV using a standard outlet? Think again! Mike Holmes reveals the surprising risks of plugging your electric vehicle into a regular electrical outlet, including the po…

Is your pet suffering from allergies that might be food-related? Mike Holmes talks to the experts about the impact of diet on pet allergies and whether a raw or regular food diet could be the answer.…

Bought an older home but not sure about its electrical safety? In this quick bonus episode, Mike Holmes talks to the electrical experts from the Electrical Safety Authority in Ontario about tips on h…

Mike Holmes, Professional Contractor and TV Host, returns with Season 4 of his Holmes On Homes Podcast, bringing you insightful discussions and expert advice to help you build a safer, healthier home…

If you know me you know how much I loved my dog Charlie. He was a big part of our family and without him, life wouldn't have been the same. It was very hard when we lost him but right then Meow Meow …

I get a lot of questions about electrical all the time. If I bought an older house how do I know if I have bad electrical? Can I do electrical work myself? How do I know if I need a panel upgrade? Do…

On this Holmes on Homes Podcast episode, it's a family affair. I, Mike Holmes, am joined by my amazing children, Michael and Sherry, as we take a trip down memory lane and talk about what it truly me…

There are governing bodies that develop building codes to dictate how a house is built and what is installed to ensure the safety of homeowners. In addition, the National Electrical Code (US) and the…

Sherry Holmes was 21 years old when she first joined the trades, and was one of the few women involved in construction. She loves that she gets to call herself a woman in construction and that she ha…

We've all heard of landscaping, but pondscaping takes it to a whole other level.  It's not just about making your backyard look nice; it's about creating a balanced ecosystem that supports living org…

With over 40 years of experience as a contractor, I've seen the devastating consequences of bad electrical work, from fatal shocks to devastating electric fires. You may be tempted to do electrical w…

Mike Holmes has been in the industry for over 40 years and on TV for more than 20 years. While Mike never wanted to be on TV, he found this as an opportunity to educate millions of homeowners at once…

Did you know that your indoor air can be 5x more polluted than outdoor air? I've seen a lot of homeowners not paying enough attention to the air they breathe inside their homes, but it could be fille…

There are a lot of EVs on the road today. According to an estimate, more than half the cars sold in Canada will be electric by 2030. Recently I've been hearing a lot of scary stories about people not…

We all know about landscaping, but have you heard of pondscaping? I have a pond on my property, it was one of the things I first fell in love with when I bought my place —to me it was serenity. Howev…

I've been a professional contractor for over 40 years, and over the course of my career one recurring theme I've seen has been the shortage in skilled trades —and that's largely been due to the stigm…