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Make It Right: Expert Advice on Home Renovations

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Why We Love Mike Holmes
When I saw the star rating for this book, I doubted that it would be deserved. Even the Taunton Books have some weak areas, so I have become skeptical. However, this book is nearly flawless, at least as far as what I bought it for. The fact that tables of information are included is very important for me. He doesn't just talk about different types of insulation in the text, he charts out the different types.The unique value of this book however, is the wisdom he shares after encountering so many different situations and finding solutions to them. It is unbelievably difficult to find some solutions to renovation problems. Most books simply talk about simple, standard situations, not the difficult ones. His discussion of basement refinishing for a living space is absolutely priceless. I wonder whether this advice is anywhere else in print.The truly amazing thing, however, is that a book as valuable as this, printed on sturdy glossy paper stock and...
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October 22, 2011 (Lewisburg, WV United States) | Helpful Votes: 18 | Rating: 5

Useful for more than renovation
While I'm not in the process of home renovation, I have been house hunting in a new city (USA). This book has become my precious reference for insuring that other people have had their renovations done "right". Now I check for permits, have an outline of questions to ask the realtor, owner and home inspector. Mike has made me a MUCH better consumer and I thank him many times over for it.11/2011 update: I am giving this book to a family member and ordered the trade version, which is more detailed, for myself. Either way, the information is invaluable. Still 5 stars!
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October 19, 2011 (Milwaukee, WI) | Helpful Votes: 8 | Rating: 5

What else would you expect?
If you've ever seen his shows, you know the character of Mike Holmes only allows himself to do things one way; The right way! Oh what a world this would be if everyone was half as honorable as this man. That being said, his book is every bit as informative and entertaining as his shows are. I cannot speak as to the helpfulness of the information to the professional as I am not myself a licensed general contractor, but I have a hard time believing anybody but won't end up giving this book 5 stars once they read it. If I must pick something out to jeer about, it would have to be the fact that it is of course written with Canadian codes in mind, since Mr. Holmes is of course, Canadian. But those instances are far too infrequent to tarnish this title.
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August 10, 2011 (Milton, PA United States) | Helpful Votes: 11 | Rating: 5

Product Description

Star of the popular HGTV program Holmes on Homes, Mike Holmes has written a book every home owner considering or actually doing a renovation needs to have.

His book, Make It Right, walks readers through a renovation from start to fi nish, from the process of fi nding a reliable contractor to explaining the inner workings of a house. Holmes covers the most popular renovation projects and describes the most common pitfalls. Packed with informative sidebars, checklists, diagrams and photographs, all showing what to expect from contractors and trades people and how to keep every renovation running on time and on budget, Make It Right is the book you need to read before you plan a renovation. Be smart. Take charge. Get it right the fi rst time. Top to learn more

Holmes Inspection: The Essential Guide for Every Homeowner, Buyer and Seller

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In his new book, Mike Holmes is on a mission. The star of the incredibly popular Holmes Inspection program, Mike shows you how to spot problems that could be expensive or even catastrophic, giving you the information you need to judge a house wisely. From the mechanicals (furnace, electrical and plumbing) to the "envelope" (floors, walls, doors and windows) to issues of location and siting, this book includes real case studies, "red flag" sidebars and hundreds of photographs, and alerts you to the ugly realities behind the "lipstick and mascara" that many vendors use to cover up problems when selling their homes. Top to learn more

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excellent book!
I have been buying all of the Mike Holmes books, and the man knows what he's talking about! This book is so helpful, well written and organized. I would recommend 100%.
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June 17, 2011 | Helpful Votes: 4 | Rating: 5

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Anyone who has planned a renovation project knows that there are many, often difficult, decisions to make along the way. As Canada's most trusted contractor, Mike has seen the good, the bad and the ugly. He provides expert advice in all aspects of planning and completing the most common renovation projects so homeowners will: ? know what's possible: design and planning considerations, including advice on building green ? learn the basics: structural considerations, permits and potential challenges ? hire right: finding the right people for the job ? choose the right materials: comprehensive guide to flooring, cabinets, etc., to help you make the best choices (which aren't necessarily the most expensive ones) ? understand cost and timelines: getting and understanding estimates and how long it's going to take ? oversee the job properly: how to ensure the renovation is done right, including step-by-step photographs of correct installation Top to learn more

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A How to be a customer of home renovations
This book was an easy read and included a lot of helpful information on what to look for in a contractor you are considering for any home renovation project. The book also includes helpful tips and product recommendations for the building materials that should be used to ensure you get the best bang for your buck. These materials may cost a little more up front but they will last a lot longer if installed properly and help you to avoid having to do it all over again. Since this book is written in lay terms it was easy to understand and helpful since I am considering a bathroom renovation. It has already helped me to avoid hireing two contractors who wanted to tell me what products would be used instead of accepting my specified materials.Thanks Mike and keep up the good work. I love the TV show and am waiting with anticipation for your next book.
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May 6, 2008 (New Orleans, LA USA) | Helpful Votes: 49 | Rating: 5

He Wrote it Right!
If you're a "Holmes on Homes" fan, then I hardly need tell you to buy this book. Mike distills his common sense, no BS, no cutting corners, approach into a well-organized, well-written book.If you don't know about the show, Holmes is a very special general contractor. He goes into homes where the original contractor bungled the job, ripped off the owner, or both. He digs in, exposing the problems and explaining what the contractor did wrong, or neglected to do. (Occasionally he'll point out things the contractor did right, though at best it's an exercise in damning with faint praise!) He often finds things that the contractors missed because they applied a band-aid rather than exploring to expose the root problem. It's not unusual for him to strip things down to the studs, or tear off a roof, or dig a big hole in the yard, before he can start putting things back together again. "Close enough" is simply not in his vocabulary. He doesn't gold-plate things, but he...
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July 19, 2008 (Chicago) | Helpful Votes: 44 | Rating: 5

Excellent Book for Renovations using a Remodeler
I am a real estate agent and part time handyman.The book is good on selecting & managing a remodeler, but less usefull if you are a do-it-your selfer or a handyman. I would like more enough information that I could duplicate some of the jobs which Mike does on his Holmes on Homes show. Such information would include product names, where to purchase, special tools required, tear out/install details which are particular to insure Holmes quality. Went to his website and suspect that some of this was there, but it was not found easily.Nevertheless, the book is excellent for what it does. The most important aspect of te book is Holmes recommendaton to never pay the whole amount before the job is finished. I recommend that you pay enough to cover the builder/remodeler's costs as they are incured and withold the profit (estimate to be 20-30%) till the end. If the job is big, I would have the work inspected by an inspector who adhears to the Holmes inspection...
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March 14, 2010 (Columbia SC) | Helpful Votes: 21 | Rating: 5

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More than 1 million viewers in Canada watch Mike Holmes' television show, Holmes on Homes, every week. Thousands more see him at his personal appearances and visit his website, looking for advice on renos-gone-wrong. Mike Holmes is Canada's most trusted contractor, a crusader with a mission to expose botched renovations - and now the author of a bestselling book. Mike has taken his professional expertise and tell-it-like-it-is style and turned it into the guide no homeowner should be without. Make It Right walks readers through a renovation from start to finish, from the process of finding a reliable contractor to understanding the legalities of renovation. Mike explains the inner workings of a house, covers the most popular reno projects and describes the most common pitfalls. Packed with informative sidebars, checklists, diagrams and photographs, all showing what to expect from contractors and tradespeople, and how to keep every reno running on time and on budget, Make It Right is the book you need to read before you plan a renovation. Be smart. Take charge. Get it right the first time. About the Author Mike Holmes is the star of the incredibly popular Holmes on Homes program, where, in every episode, he and his trusty renovation crew fix renovation disasters. Mike has more than two decades of construction experience and was schooled by his father, a master plumber, in all aspects of construction and renovation. With a passion for doing things the right way the first time and a deep-seated respect for construction professionals, Mike has worked on hundreds of home and commercial renovation projects, earning a reputation for outstanding craftsmanship and a willingness to stand behind his work. Top to learn more

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Holmes on Homes
We are property investors, these videos are priceless in that they point out many of the construction faults that your average home inspector would miss.
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February 17, 2010 (Kuwait) | Helpful Votes: 10 | Rating: 5

Holmes on Homes is tops
Extremely informative. Not only points out what to look for, but details what is done to "do it right".
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December 21, 2009 (Seattle, WA area) | Helpful Votes: 10 | Rating: 5

From 7 to 70, our family watchs Mike Holmes on Homes
How can anyone not like Mike Holmes.He is not only instructional in showing you how to do things right,but he also gives you an understanding on what to look for in a con tactor.You can learn while being entertained.7 year old granddaughter loves show because women are using drillsand laying tiles.Show is a big hit with us.
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January 30, 2010 (The Villages, FL) | Helpful Votes: 9 | Rating: 5

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Holmes on Homes Season 1 & 2 DVD New Bonus Features: OutTake reel, Mike's Tool Belt, Take a closer look at Mike's tools of the trade Holmes on Homes Season 3 DVD New Bonus Features: OutTake reel, Mike's Tool Belt, Take a closer look at Mike's tools of the trade, Includes 5 onehour episodes Holmes on Homes Season 4 DVD New Bonus Features: OutTake reel, Mike's Tool Belt, The first fool season of 1 hour episodes, take a closer look at featured products and services, Includes special 2 part season finale Holmes on Homes Season 5 DVD New Features: All 14 season five hourlong episodes, First time ever "BehindTheScenes" documentary "Season 5: A look back", OutTake reel. Specification Season 5: Shot and Mastered in high Definition, Presented in Widescreen (Enhanced for 16:9 television), Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Stereo Audio, Closed Captioned for the hearing impaired Holmes on Homes is a Canadian television series airing on Home & Garden Television in Canada, and also on several other Alliance Atlantis networks in Canada (including BBC Canada and Life Network), as well as in the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, and on Discovery Home in the United States. It has been consistently the highest-rated show on the Canadian HGTV (HGTV having once claimed that an episode had gotten its highest-ever ratings), with shows airing upwards of 20 times a week at the peak of its popularity. It has won the Gemini viewer's choice award, a testament to the popularity of the show in Canada. Top to learn more

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Considering Buying or Selling a Home? Read this FIRST!
I preface my review by saying several months ago American HGTV began carrying Mike Holmes rebroadcasted Canadian HGTV show "Make it Right". Mr. Holmes is an experienced & honest Canadian Contractor who selects one from homeowners pleas,who have hired contractors for a renovation or purchased a new home and find they have real problems that are supposedly unsolvable. Each chosen one has Mike come for a "house call" to assess the situation. Homeowners have sunk huge sums of money into their home, only to find 1) the contractor walks leaving job unfinished and/or 2) the new home construction has hidden below-code problems, 3) not just shoddy work, but dangerous electrical, plumbing, structural issues abound 4) plus a whole lot more. Then he & his crew "Make it Right" by filming the project as they go along, showing the shoddy work & repairing it correctly.His theme is BEFORE you embark on a renovation or purchase a home (or plan to sell), educate yourself thoroughly and...
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August 8, 2010 (Spanish Fork, Utah) | Helpful Votes: 31 | Rating: 5

Let me understand my inspector's language
I bought this book already a week into escrow and just crammed through it. I used Mike's advice on picking the inspector and then tried to finish the book before the inspection...made it, with an hour to spare.It's well laid out in sections. Plenty of color pictures.During the inspection, what I learned from Mike helped me believe the inspector when he said, "this is good" or "this is bad" and I was able to ask more questions. I found I was able to finish some of his sentences when I knew he was about to say something Mike had explained in his book.I found myself scanning for things on the walls, floors and ceilings, under the sinks, around the foundation, the decks, etc... The more I looked, the more I remembered what to look for, and I could actually do that.I think most people also lean heavily on what we believe are professionals in something. As such, we don't ask as many questions as we should out of shyness. Reading this book...
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October 11, 2011 (USA) | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5

This is Really a 4.5 Star Rating
I can't quite give this a 5 Star rating. As a fan of Mr. Holmes and his commitment to excellence and "completely finishing the job", there are a couple of minor items bring it off of the 5 star rating. But if you are looking for an Excellent home inspection book, this is it. BUY THIS BOOK.First, I am not a home inspector, but I have purchased many homes. Here are all the positives of this book: The book is well indexed. The paper quality is excellent (almost card stock). The pictures are excellent. I like the binder style of the book, as opposed to back bound. There is a "Case Studies" section in the book which brings out more of Mr. Holmes' personality and commitment to excellence. The "Checklist" section in the back of the book, summarizes the points of the book which have been covered prior to this section. Finally, the book is written in a "bullet-point" type context, and many of the sections are just that, bullet-points. I can't find an aspect of home inspection...
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December 4, 2010 (North Georgia) | Helpful Votes: 18 | Rating: 4

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Holmes on Homes Season 1 & 2 DVD New Bonus Features: OutTake reel, Mike's Tool Belt, Take a closer look at Mike's tools of the trade Holmes on Homes Season 3 DVD New Bonus Features: OutTake reel, Mike's Tool Belt, Take a closer look at Mike's... 1 and Dolby Stereo Audio, Closed Captioned for the hearing impaired Holmes on Homes is a Canadian television series airing on Home & Garden Television in Canada, and also on several other Alliance Atlantis networks in Canada (including BBC Canada...

The various home rehab TV programs, with the possible exception of Holmes on Homes, make house construction and renovation seem easy, it is not. Building a green prefab has been my dream for many years, and now that I am finally ready to purchase my very first home that little voice inside my head keeps nagging me about it. When green prefab news first started popping up in the design... I would suggest you do a ton of research before plunging into building any home or even buying one that you want to renovate. As I started snooping around, to my surprise, it seemed like the cost of building my dream home was less than the craptastic fixer-uppers I had been considering. One day, as I needed a break from my traditional search, I searched for green prefab home builders in Seattle. I think that being a first-timer the idea of building a home, even if it's not in the traditional way, just scares me to the point that I'm afraid to take the leap. A recent NY Times article chronicled a near disaster experienced by a family building an LV home in upstate New York: http://www. Jump to a few years later and I am finally ready to begin looking for my first home. A number of jurisdictions have prohibitions or regulations that make prefab home construction difficult or impossible. If you can, visit models of the homes you like and make sure you will be comfortable living in them. Look as 87 homes from 5 different builders.

I am very satisfied with this holmes on homes: season 2 and I would certainly counsel it. I’m not certain non owners of these homes will appreciate it as a great deal as the ads and links tend to outnumber the articles, but what a valuable... Thank you so tons for the holmes on homes: season 2. This is a well made pleasant holmes on homes: season 2. i Had to order seasons 3 and 4 off the Holmes on Homes website. In addition to publications, the enjoyment arts product line also comprises dvds and web-cast productions designed for teaching and entertaining.

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WaLaw Realty's clients tend to be highly educated and professionally employed, Holmes said. "We get lots of high-tech workers, doctors, executives, and the like. A common trait among these particular clients is their desire to be very involved in their
Home ownership isn't for everyone

Have you ever watched the television show Holmes on Homes? Sometimes the homes he repairs have been inspected by people who missed major faults. Lenders insist that you maintain property insurance because your home is their insurance for your mortgage.
Homeowner Education Key to Fewer Callbacks, More Referrals

Keynote speaker Mike Holmes, host of the HGTV series Holmes on Homes and Holmes Inspection, told pros that educating consumers about the benefits of green building is crucial to the future of the green construction industry.