HGTV Star Mike Holmes Helps Homeowners Make It Right

NEW YORK, June 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- General contractor Mike Holmes, star of the popular television programs Holmes on Homes and Holmes Inspection (ranked as the #1 and #2 shows on HGTV) , is a major force in changing the way U.S. homeowners think about the building industry.  

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Now, bestselling author Holmes is sharing with Americans his essential guide for every homeowner:   Make It Right: Inside Home Renovation .

Whether a homeowner is just considering a renovation or is already in the process, Holmes' Make It Right: Inside Home Renovation walks them through the entire process from start to finish.  From finding a reliable contractor to explaining the inner workings of a house, Holmes covers the most popular renovation projects and describes the common pitfalls.

Above all, despite the popularity of "do-it-yourself renovations," Holmes says, "You shouldn't do it all by yourself.  You might as well do your own brain operations.  It's a disservice for DIY television shows and books to only show people how seemingly simple a renovation can be."

Holmes weighs in on the issues that homeowners need to understand, including topics such as the hazards of mold, red flags to watch for when hiring a contractor and how to implement green technology like geothermal heating.  

Make It Right: Inside Home Renovation is packed full of information, including sidebars, checklists, diagrams and even a full glossary.  "Mike's Tips" are located throughout, giving the reader advice straight from the expert's lips.  

In Make It Right: Inside Home Renovation , Holmes shows readers what to expect from contractors and trades people, and how to keep every renovation running on time and on budget.  The book also includes Holmes' recommendations on:  

• Eight things that should be in your contract
• Ten things to remember about your bathroom, kitchen and basement renovations
• Mike's bi-annual maintenance check-list
• Types of insulation, siding, roofing and countertops

Make It Right: Inside Home Renovation is the must-have book for homeowners planning, executing or evaluating their home overhaul.

The book retails for $21.95 U.S. (Softcover, Time Home Entertainment Inc.) and is available online and at bookstores nationwide.

SOURCE Time Home Entertainment Inc.

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