With a love of craftsmanship and his “make it right” ethic, Canadian builder/contractor, businessman, television host, and philanthropist Mike Holmes touches the greatest height of success. Mike not only followed in his father’s footsteps, who taught him every single thing about life and skilled trades on renovation but had surpassed him in his skill and knowledge of the trades. Mike, who has made a living out of improving the lives of others, is known for the promotion of skilled trades and for his advocacy of improved building standards. An “extraordinary craftsperson” and “an accomplished master builder with a social conscience”, such are names given to Mike for his reputation which is built on integrity. He is the 2nd most widely trusted person in Canada according to Reader's’ Digest 2nd annual survey.


Expert and right: Mike Holmes pens down for homeowners considering or actually doing a renovation (Photo: Amazon.com)

Mike offers sound advice on what to look for when hiring a renovation pro. He is the founder of The Holmes Foundation and runs his own television production company “Make it Right Productions”. The Holmes Group is the conglomerate and holding company for Mike Holmes' companies.

He is the national spokesperson for Skills/Competencies Canada and is often invited to speak by professional organizations such as the Canadian Safety Association, Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors, to name a few. He is also an author of the national bestseller “Home Renovation with Canada’s Most Trusted Contractor” and “Holmes Inspection: Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy or Sell Your Home” to name a few as well as for newspaper weekly columns.

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A Short Bio To The Inspiring Life Of Mike Holmes

Mike Holmes was born as Michael James Holmes to mother Shirley and father Jim Holmes on August 3, 1963, in Halton Hills, Ontario, Canada. He was the middle child of three children of his parents. Growing in a poor but content family, Mike inhibited his ethic of life “doing things right the first time” from his parents.

His father Jim was a licensed plumber employed with General Motors as an engineer, who also happened to be a “jack of all trades, master of none.” He followed his father’s footsteps and developed a prominent interest in skilled trades and developed a natural proficiency in craftsmanship.

Under his Father’s supervision, he started mastering electrical works, plumbing, and skilled trade from the age of 6. His mother, on the other hand, taught him sex education at the time when it was considered a taboo. He dropped out his school in grade 11, unable or unwilling to handle the pressure of school as his pure passion was building and renovation.

What is Mike Holmes Net Worth?

With more than two decades of construction experience, he has earned an outstanding reputation for his honesty and professionalism. As a Canadian home improvement contractor and successful television show host, Mike has a net worth of $30 million dollars.

We can say that he is a man with a golden heart from his philanthropist activities. He is the founder of The Holmes Foundation which seeks to aid victims of renovations gone wrong and encourages young Canadians to choose careers in the skilled trades by providing financial aid and bursaries for the training of future tradespeople.

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Let’s Find Out Whether Mike Is Gay or Has Wife

For those who think that Mike is gay then you have absolutely mistaken him. He is a married man with children.

Mike married Alexandra Lorex at the age of 19 and started his own contracting company with 13 employees in the early 1980's. The couple was blessed with a daughter, Amanda when Mike was just 21 years old.

In a few years, his family grew with the addition of a daughter Sherry, and the youngest son Mike Jr. At the age of 25, Mike was the father of 3 children and a successful businessman.

But time changed and the economic recession of 1990 hit him badly wiping out his entire company. He was forced to sell his business and car, unable to strive the situation his wife divorced him soon after.

'Gay' Couple: Mike Holmes poses with long-time girlfriend Anna Zappia in an event in 2018 (Photo: Hellomagazine.com)

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Now, Mike is a father of 3 adults and grandfather of three adorable children, two from his eldest daughter Amanda and one from his daughter Sherryl Holmes. 

Shifting the light to his love life, at the age of 55, he is in love again!!! Yes, you heard it right. Mike is in a relationship with his long-time girlfriend Anna Zappia, whom he often refers to as his wife. 

Well, with such an open relationship in the media, there might be no one left to speculate Mike as a gay.