Chris, actually the framing that they do with screws is not structurally, second, look at it to the point, that they have to correct what the crook builder did. Quit defending the crooks, because without them, people like Holmes would not be around to fix the problems they create.
Actually it is structural framing-when installing floor joists that support the live and dead loads of a floor, this is referred to as structural framing. I've seen them do this several times.
I've also seen them build a garage-this one takes the cake-banged their walls together with screws, then sat there with impacts and screwed the plywood sheathing on:laughing:
I'm not "defending the crooks" I see some of the work they do, and it's worth criminal charges. However the other end of this is ensuring that you hire a real pro, not the cheapest bidder. He sends a good message, do your homework on who you hire, and bring in the right trades for the right jobs.
please read my posts before responding
That aside, other than his fascination with screws, I think he is quite knowledgable and does good work. My main problem with him-as Willie mentioned, everything seems to have no cost attached, I don't see it as a realistic relationship.
The show i prefer is real reno's. They do great work, and you get a much more realistic idea of the reno process.
Bottom line is if I don't dig holmes as much, thats my opinion... I think his heart is in the right place, I just find him a bit arrogant, because nobody is perfect, including him, and sometimes watching all his different shows on HGTV, superstar challenges, just takes himself a bit too seriously. The guy from real reno's is more humble, that's all.
My advice to anyone wanting to avoid a nightmare scenario like you see on Holmes on Holmes, is do your homework and be aware of anyone who is much much cheaper than the competition.