Holmes on Homes is gearing up to gain more market share in the USA to do this, they must find homeowners that have been ripped off by contractors. Let me run you through their first comedy run at this.

Appearing in a popular TV Talk show to respond to relevant questions is Mike Holmes: Interviewer: Mike, so what was wrong with the project? Holmes looked amazed and said loudly, What Was Not Wrong! - (Well, Holmes, we don't know, that's why we asked . . . YOU). Holmes continues with, I've read your contract, (A statement to this effect gives the listener the impression that Holmes also knows contract law.)

Here is a tip that may possibly save people thousands of dollars. NEVER agree to sign a contract that is written by a contractor who believes he has more knowledge about contracts than actual contract attorneys. Contract attorneys can and do rip apart contracts written by fellow attorneys. I like to see Holmes educate a contract Lawyer about a Legal contract.

Sloppily handling a set of blueprints, Holmes says several times, I know I saw 17 foot 1. Dimensions on a blueprint are easily spotted if you know what you are looking for and are trained to read blueprints. Looking confused in locating a dimension is not representative of good blueprint reading skills.

Holmes goes on to say that the common nail should not be used. My father built our house in 1958 using common nails. That house is still standing. Every fastener has it's place. To generalize is clearly showing a lack of expressed knowledge in building theory and practice. Even a screw driven into end grain can easily be snapped or dislodged.

To cap this off, the contractor is never asked to give his side of the story on ANY of the Holmes on Homes shows. And get this " The questionable contractor went on to do another big job in the same neighborhood as the botched job with No complaints from those people. Something is definitely wrong here folks.

Has it become clear that this show is for entertainment purposes only. It is my humble and experienced opinion that Holmes is one of the best C actors around. From the episodes I have observed I strongly believe he is not " and I mean it " NOT, a REAL contractor. If you listen to him and have faith in his knowledge then you will have problems on your building site.

Lastly, for those of the mind that he has been of help to such a volume of people. These numbers might interest you: - 12 episodes encompassing 6 show seasons. (That means 72 people helped over the years, if they truly did helped someone in each episode) - Hundreds of people have been helped by me in my 32-year career. This does not include the thousands of honest contractors I know, performing at at excellent status to please their clients over the last several decades.

The Holmes on Homes Show has put a strain on the contractor and homeowner relationship. Emotions have been carefully played. Consumer psychology has been mastered. My customers only watch the show as entertainment. It's great to hear them say" you wouldn't believe what that Canadian guy said yesterday".

Johnny Kowal has been a successful Contractor for 30 years which also includes working on various projects in the Film Industry. He owns and operates Construction companies in the United States and Canada. Get Johnny's valuable Remodeling Bad Guy Arsenal. TConstruction free guide will save you thousands of dollars on your next Remodel.