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Kick the same old, same old to the curb with a duo seeking European excitement.

Kick the same old, same old to the curb with a duo seeking European excitement.

Alex and Luba explore prestigious Bel Air, California, in pursuit of a lavish million-dollar residence. Will they find their dream home in Beverly Hills?

Downtown dog lovers, Dave and Jorge, love art and entertaining. But with tenants in their basement and no creative space inside, Brian and Sarah turn their uninspired backyard into a creative party lounge and build a shipping container-inspired structure for a cool, industrial feel.

Mom and son duo, Paul and Catharine, are overwhelmed by Paul's multi-level backyard. Brian and Sarah muscle up to the challenge by building a gym in his backyard, alongside a hot tub and a beer tap to help cool down after a big workout.

Ex-city slickers and newlyweds, Lauren and Mark, miss their friends and family from the city. Brian and Sarah create an enticing country retreat with an outdoor party pad, indoor dining and lounge areas, and a chicken coop. Now when Lauren and Mark's friends visit, they never want to leave.

Paris lovers, Louise and Rick, want to share their European enthusiasm with their two daughters without racking up the mileage. Brian and Sarah build them a French-inspired urban escape. It's Paris in their backyard! C'est magnifique!

Living in a construction zone is an unpleasant reality for homeowners undertaking a renovation. The hope is that the mess and discomfort will be as short lived as possible. For Alex and Marie and their 2 children, a planned 3-month renovation dragged out to a year and a half with no end in sight. They were beginning to feel like prisoners in their own home- until Mike and the team arrive on the scene.

Rebecca and Thomas had several contractors bid on their renovation project, and when all of them came in with quotes that were lower than what they had initially expected, they thought they'd found a deal. Pipes burst in the ceiling of the basement, flooding down the walls and leaking through the new pot lights. Then they discovered electrical outlets in other parts of the home were sparking while others were not working. In this episode, Mike explores the true cost of a basement renovation, and the pitfalls of competitive "underbidding" by contractors.

This story highlights the work of a modern day ''Snake Oil Salesman''- a contractor that doesn't fit the stereotypical con-artist profile. His slick computer assisted sales pitch and impressive portfolio eventually gave way to sloppy workmanship and incompetent engineering. The basement facade put up by this contractor finally came crashing down when the newly installed ceiling collapsed, prompting the homeowners to place a distress call to Mike Holmes.

High school sweethearts Joe and Shelly are seeking out their Yukon dream home including a wish list which includes a view of the Northern Lights, three acres of land, three bedrooms, a house that is off the grid and a log home.

Beat the winter blahs with a taste of sun, sand, and tropical heat at the lodge.

Soak up the warmth and luxury of the bros' alpine-chic après-ski hangout.

Stand by as the bros swing for the fences in this two-for-one entertaining area.

Scratch your head as the bros turn a pool table into the fall-feast centrepiece.

When the retaining wall on a couple's property is a massive fail, their absentee contractor picks up his tools and goes home. With their property, their home and their future retirement in jeopardy, they turn to Mike for help.

Mike and his team are all hands on deck when they're faced with reconstructing an entire backyard for a couple who failed to hire the right pro for the job the first time. They arrive just in the nick of time to avoid a major catastrophe with the substandard structure.

Chili's home was completely damaged at the hands of an arsonist. In order to understand what Chili faced that fateful night and what her home needs to make it safe, Mike puts on his firefighter boots and steps into the fire himself.

Track down life's simple pleasures with a duo who love food, friends, and flora.

Kick the same old, same old to the curb with a duo seeking European excitement.

Consider another move with a couple who want a better life for their family.