I just watched the first episode of season one. Not sure what the dad's qualifications are, licenses held or how long he has been in the construction industry but it seems this network showcases these families for every reason except construction knowledge.
First thing, he is always referring to bad contractors. I guarantee these homeowners are hiring unlicensed fly by night workers because of the cheap prices they are quoted. Licensed contractors are more expensive because they hire licensed subcontractors, carry liability and workers comp insurance and bare the costs of doing things legally.
I have been a florida licensed general contractor for 43 years and take offense to his constant referral of unlicensed hanymen as contractors. When dealing with a real contractor, homeowners have recourse with the contractors licensing body. Mike Holmes apparently has never heard of a recessed shower pan, pressure treated lumber for contact with masonry and concrete. He also referred to window mullions as purlins.
This is why I cringe when a customer says they saw it done this way on HGTV.
