Mike Holmes is a well-known TV personality, famous for his home renovation expertise on shows like Holmes on Homes and Holmes Makes It Right. While he has built a solid reputation as a trustworthy contractor and mentor, Holmes is remarkably private when it comes to his personal life.
Despite his fame, Mike Holmes keeps details about his family and relationships out of the public eye, preferring to let his work speak for itself. This careful balance of public and private life has helped maintain his image as a professional and approachable figure, focused on helping homeowners.
Known for her role on Holmes on Homes and Holmes Family Rescue, Sherry Holmes, daughter of Mike Holmes is now sharing little-known facts about her dad, shedding light on his life off-camera. Here are 12 things you didn’t know about Mike Holmes according to his daughter:
1. He Loves Reggae. Everyone pictures him to be this rock and roll loving guy, but my dad loves to dance and vibe to reggae music!
2. His Favourite Movie is “My Sister’s Keeper”. He watched it on a plane once and could barely stop himself from weeping!
3. His favourite actor/actress is Julia Roberts – Not much to say about this one!
4. If he wasn’t a contractor he would be a teacher. He loves to teach people, so if he were to be in another profession, he would be a teacher!
5. His favourite food is Steak And Potatoes. He is a real meat and potatoes kind of guy.
6. His favourite colour is Blue. Many people say it is inspired by the colour of his son’s Mike Holmes Jr’s eyes.
7. He loves his boat. If there is one way he could spend all of his time it would be his boat!
8. Mike Holmes used to be a High Rise Window Cleaner. When my dad was younger, he had many different jobs. He was always a contractor but at one point him and a few buddies were High Rise Window Cleaners together! He even went to China to teach how to clean windows.
9. Mike Holmes grew up in Toronto!
10. Holmes on Homes all started from a rant to a producer on how they need shows that educate people and teach people how to do it right!
11. Mike Holmes may be outgoing, but he is also a quiet man who loves his quiet time. Check out some TV show bloopers!
12. He loves to dance!
About Sherry Holmes:
Sherry Holmes is a skilled contractor and the daughter of renowned TV personality Mike Holmes. Following in her father’s footsteps, she is best known for her work on Holmes on Homes and Holmes Family Rescue. Sherry combines her passion for construction with a strong commitment to helping homeowners. Her expertise and dedication to quality craftsmanship have earned her a respected place in the renovation industry, continuing her family’s legacy of excellence in home improvement.
