“Holmes on Homes” is one of the most popular home renovation television programs on the cable channel “HGTV“. The series is based in Ontario, however its popularity is not restricted to Canada. The show has been doing very well in the United States, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia. For those not familiar with this series, Mike Holmes is a highly respected construction and renovation contractor who “rescues” homeowners who have fallen victim to unscrupulous, sloppy or inept renovation contractors.
Mike’s motto is “Make it Right”, and his passion for his calling is clear from the moment every show begins, through to the when the credits roll. Watching the show, it becomes clear that Mike Holmes has little patience for contractors who take on work in which they have little knowledge or experience.
He has even less patience for those who have the requisite knowledge and/or experience, but do not care enough to do the job right. Mike Holmes’ philosophy is exemplified in this excerpt from his book, taken from the website:
…[T]he most important lesson I learned from my father wasn’t about wiring or plumbing…it was about doing things right…he cared about what he did…doing something right wasn’t just about business practice, it was about who you were as a person, and how you treated others…I have always tried to get it right the first time.
The parallel to legal ethics should be obvious.
