Ep 7. If the Shoe Fits

Holmes Makes It Right is a Canadian home renovation television series. Hosted by contractor and renovation expert, Mike Holmes, the show follows him as he helps homeowners fix every problem with their homes. In season 1 episode 7, entitled "If the Shoe Fits," Mike Holmes takes on the task of helping a family in distress.

The episode starts with Mike getting a call from a young couple, Patricia and Ricky, who are in tears. They explain that they just bought their dream home, a beautiful three-story house with an attached garage, but they are having serious problems. As it turns out, their home was built on a landfill and they didn’t know about it when they bought the house. As a result, the foundation is cracking and causing some serious structural damage throughout the house. The couple is devastated and want Mike’s help to fix it.

When Mike arrives at the house, he sees that the situation is worse than he anticipated. The couple explains the situation while trying to hold back tears, and Mike can see the stress and fear in their eyes. He immediately gets to work identifying the problems so he can come up with a plan to save their home.

After a thorough inspection, Mike discovers that the garage is causing most of the problems. He explains that the garage was built separately from the rest of the house, which means that it wasn’t built on reinforced footings. Mike explains that because garbage decomposes and shifts over time, the garage is no longer stable and is putting pressure on the rest of the house.

Mike realizes that the only way to fix the problem is to remove the garage altogether and rebuild it from scratch. While this may seem like a daunting task, Mike is determined to save the family’s home. He gets to work with his team, and they begin the process of removing the garage.

After the garage is removed, Mike and his team face their next challenge: repairing the foundation. They discover that the foundation was not properly reinforced, which is what caused the cracks and structural damage. Again, Mike has a plan to fix the issue. He installs a new footing and a rebar-reinforced concrete foundation wall.

While Mike and his team are working on the structural issues, Patricia and Ricky go shopping to try to find the perfect new garage door. They come back with an unexpected surprise - they’ve purchased a new pair of shoes for Mike. Confused, Mike accepts the shoes and tries them on. To his surprise, the shoes actually fit him perfectly.

As the episode continues, Mike and his team work tirelessly to fix the remaining issues with the house. They fix the electrical wiring and insulation in the walls, make sure the roof is properly sealed, and repair the ductwork for the HVAC system.

Finally, after months of hard work, Mike and his team have finished the renovations. The final result is breathtaking – a completely transformed home that looks brand new. Patricia and Ricky are beyond thrilled with the result and are moved to tears at the big reveal. The episode ends with Mike fitting the new garage door and showing off his new shoes to the happy couple.

Overall, "If the Shoe Fits" is an emotional, heartwarming episode of Holmes Makes It Right. It shows the true value of having a contractor who cares about his clients and is willing to go above and beyond to make their dreams come true. Despite the challenges they face, Mike and his team prove that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible.