Ep 2. Building Castles

Holmes Makes it Right is a home renovation and restoration show featuring professional contractor Mike Holmes. In season 1, episode 2, entitled "Building Castles," Holmes is tasked with helping a family in Oshawa, Ontario, restore their dream home after a botched renovation left them with numerous safety hazards and structural issues.

The family had initially hired a contractor to complete a renovation that would turn their bungalow into their dream home, complete with a second story addition. However, the contractor did not have the necessary permits and cut corners at every turn, leaving the family with a dangerous and unstable structure.

Upon arrival, Holmes immediately recognizes the extent of the damage and safety hazards throughout the home. The second story addition was not properly supported, leading to sagging and potential collapse. The roof was also improperly vented, causing mold and mildew to grow throughout the home, resulting in potential health risks for the family.

Holmes and his team begin by thoroughly assessing the damage and safety hazards, and develop a plan to correct each issue. They must start from scratch, stripping the house down to its bare bones, and correct each issue one by one.

One of the biggest challenges the team faces is correcting the improper support for the second story addition. Holmes must bring in additional support beams and secure them properly to ensure that the structure is safe and stable. This requires removing the entire roof to access the necessary areas, but the team is determined to get the job done right.

The team also discovers that the electrical work in the home is not up to code, with numerous fire hazards present. Holmes must rewire the entire house to ensure that it is safe and up to current electrical standards. This includes installing new electrical panels, running new wires, and ensuring that all electrical work is done safely and efficiently.

As the renovation progresses, the family is amazed at the transformation taking place before their eyes. Holmes and his team work tirelessly to address all of the safety hazards and structural issues, ensuring that the family has a safe and beautiful home to live in.

In the end, the family is overjoyed with their newly renovated home. The additional living space created by the second story addition is safe and structurally sound, and the electrical work is up to code, ensuring that they can live in their home worry-free. The family is grateful to Holmes and his team for their hard work and dedication in restoring their dream home, and Holmes once again proves that he is the ultimate home renovation expert.