There is a LOT more work involved and long hours on the construction site than you see on TV. No matter how well you have planned a construction job out, the timelines are always aggressive and ambitious. There are weather delays, issues with subcontractors, all sorts of things that come up. If you think you and your spouse will be laughing and joking on site during your renovation-don’t count on it! Renovations are stressful. | Mike Holmes

My Hope for the Future I want to see a world where a young person says, “I want to be an electrician,” and gets the same nod of respect as someone saying they want to be a doctor. I want to see parents encouraging their kids to pick up a wrench or a hammer and build something with their hands. And I want to see schools and communities investing in the future of trades education, not just talking about it. | Mike Holmes

We're working on a house which has a few gaps around the house. That's not good because as the weather gets colder, insects and pests like mice and racoons start thinking about getting their winter homes ready and that could mean they might enjoy the warmth of your home. You DON'T want mice in your house because you NEVER have just ONE! We just got this new product from Sika Canada Inc. and I'm excited to use this. This is the Sika Boom Pest. It's an expansive polyurethane foam, but what makes i