Holmes on Homes Podcast

Thinking of adding a backyard pool but don’t know where to start? Worried about the time and money it will take to get a pool installed? Or the maintenance? You don’t have to worry anymore because with Leisure Pools installation can be as fast as 2 days, with best-in-class material to last generation after generation. Plus, learn about how their pools can be used all year long, even during the cold winter months.

On this podcast episode, Mike Holmes speaks with special guest Heather Laing, Sales Representative from Leisure Pools as they cover everything you need to know about getting a pool installed at home. From materials and styles, to the installation process, and maintenance, you will have everything you need to get started no matter the size of your backyard.

Listen to the full episode to learn more about everything you need to know about fiberglass pools and getting a pool installed in your home.

From the air we breathe, to the water we drink, and even the lighting in our homes, these are all factors that contribute to our overall health. With COVID-19 affecting our daily lives, it has become more important than ever to make sure we take the right steps to build healthier homes that boost our immunity, health, and lives.

On this podcast episode, Mike Holmes speaks with special guest Andrew Guido, Building Biologist to uncover what constitutes a healthy home and the steps you can take towards creating a healthy living environment for you and your family. They discuss everything from improving the air quality, to testing for radon and taking the proper steps to mitigate it, making sure you have the right level of moisture to avoid mold growth, and more.

Listen to the full episode to learn more about building a healthy home.

Electricity is a crucial aspect of any home, without it, our homes simply wouldn’t function. However, we don’t often pay too much attention to it, thinking that if everything is working then our home's electrical system must be in good shape and operating properly. That is not the case! Just like anything in our home we must take the right steps to make sure our electrical is done right and meets our needs, especially if buying a new property or renovating.

In this podcast episode, Mike Holmes speaks with special guest and long-time friend Frank Cozzolino, Licensed Electrical Contractor as they discuss the basics of electrical safety, who you should hire for your electrical work, and what you need to know to protect yourself and your family from a possible fire hazard. They also talk about what to watch out for when buying a house, especially an old property, and why an electrical inspection is important —you’ll leave this episode with the proper knowledge to own it right and protect it right.

For more episodic behind-the-scenes content, notes, and to watch the full episode, head to MakeItRight.ca.

Water, we drink it, cook with it, and use it in daily tasks. It is an essential part of our daily lives, but how well do you know your water and how clean it is? The water sources in our homes can be filled with contaminants from lead and calcium, to bacteria and viruses, and even radon. However, with the proper filtration systems, Kinetico’s water filtration solutions, you can ensure that the water flowing in your home is clean and worry-free.

On this podcast episode, Mike Holmes is joined by water experts Michael Crepeault from Kinetico Waters and Dan Lake from Elgin Pure Waters, as they dig deep into the issues that can be found in your water, what signs to watch for to know your water is unsafe to use, testing your water, and finding the right filtration system for your home. Whether you rely on municipal water or well water, this episode will cover what you need to know to improve the quality of water in your home.

For more episodic behind the scenes content, notes, and to watch the full episode, head to MakeItRight.ca.

Electricity is a crucial aspect of any home, without it, our homes simply wouldn’t function. However, we don’t often pay too much attention to it, thinking that if everything is working then our home’s electrical system must be in good shape and operating properly. That is not the case! Just like anything in our home we must take the right steps to make sure our electrical is done right and meets our needs, especially if buying a new property or renovating.

In this podcast episode, Mike Holmes speaks with special guest and long-time friend Frank Cozzolino, Licensed Electrical Contractor as they discuss the basics of electrical safety, who you should hire for your electrical work, and what you need to know to protect yourself and your family from a possible fire hazard. They also talk about what to watch out for when buying a house, especially an old property, and why an electrical inspection is important —you’ll leave this episode with the proper knowledge to own it right and protect it right.

Listen to the full episode to learn more about the importance of electrical safety, hiring the right people, and making sure the job is done right.