ASBESTOS TESTING ON OUR JOB. This kind of insulation becomes crumbly as it ages, and can release large quantities of asbestos dust if it is damaged or cut off to be replaced. We bring in the pros to take samples of the materials for asbestos testing. #TipTuesdays

New episode of #HolmesFamilyRescue airs tonight on @HGTV US 9|8c 👍 Tom and Estrella loved their home and wanted more space to enjoy. But a botched addition and bad contractor experience left them with nothing but stress. So we stepped in to fix the mess. #HGTV

Grout options for our new job 👍 Black, gray, and white are classic options for your grout, but sometimes we like to do something not so traditional. Grout can really change the entire look of your area. I'll post some AFTER shots soon.

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All new episode of #HolmesOnHomesPodcast & my kids, Sherry Holmes & Mike Holmes Jr. took over the podcast. This was a fun one you don't want to miss it 👍 spoti.fi/442nUjX #RenovationFails #HolmesonHomes #HomefulTV

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Homebuyers need to be smart, or they could end up buying a can of worms that will cost a fortune to fix to make it safe. I’ve seen it happen and I’ve seen people go bankrupt 🏡 💰 😱 makeitright.ca/holmes-advice/…

Termites need moisture to grow, and when they burrow under the surface, they’re adding the necessary moisture that could cause your paint to bubble. makeitright.ca/holmes-advice/…

Ever wonder how #HolmesOnHomes got started? Back in ’03, it was all about helping homeowners burned by bad contractors. This week on the podcast, Sherry, Mike Jr., and I get real — behind-the-scenes stories, learnings, and what’s next. youtu.be/e4xI2FPouKA #HolmesOnHomes

Skilled trades pay bills.

When groundwater supplies come from the aquifer, without access to atmospheric oxygen, the water can’t properly vent. That means that gases like radon, methane, sulphur and other volatiles can accumulate in these water systems. makeitright.ca/holmes-advice/…

Can you repair the surface of concrete? Yes, concrete CAN be repaired. With most concrete repair products, you’ll need to start with a clean surface free of debris. A wire brush is a good tool to prepare your concrete for fixing. makeitright.ca/holmes-advice/…

I always recommend getting a pre-reno inspection. A home inspection BEFORE your renovation starts will possibly point out issues that you need to address which will affect your budget.

Indoor air can be up to 5x more polluted and worse than outdoor air, and this is a serious problem ⚠️ #indoorairquality #airquality bit.ly/3ymI3pz

I’ve spent decades fixing homes that weren’t built right. That’s why the #HolmesOnHomesPodcast is so important to me — it’s about teaching you how to spot problems before they happen and sharing tools to build better. apple.co/44kMi0E

I’ve been in the construction industry for decades. One promising innovation in this space is EZblocks innovative, sustainable wooden block building system that can create efficiencies and reduce costs for temporary or permanent installations. makeitright.ca/holmes-advice/…

We've installed this in-floor warming system, the DITRA-HEAT and DITRA-HEAT Duo from Schluter-Systems NA on a few of our projects. Here's what's great about it. #BathroomRenovation #FloorWarming #Schluter_Partner #HolmesApproved

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This is how I built my deck with galvanized steel planks. Full video of this paverdeck system for my deck on my YouTube channel: youtu.be/AIxbcohlHO0