Live Blogging Event: Holmes Inspection, Ep. 5

Can't wait to chat with everyone tonight!
by hgtvcanada at 10/29/2009 3:33:58 PM
The countdown to Holmes Inspection live blogging begins!
by hgtvcanada at 10/29/2009 11:53:27 PM
Looks like a good episode... Who's watching?
by hgtvcanada at 10/30/2009 12:00:29 AM
So the home inspector missed the improper installation of the hot water tank. They somehow connected it to the fireplace! I'm no expert but that's a pretty major mistake.
by hgtvcanada at 10/30/2009 12:04:58 AM
This crazy mistake could cause deadly gases to leak into this couple's house!
by hgtvcanada at 10/30/2009 12:06:43 AM
Oh AND an improper dryer exhaust, plus a half-converted wood to gas fireplace.
by hgtvcanada at 10/30/2009 12:10:53 AM
Mike's finding so many problems here beyond the fireplace. Anyone else have any home inspection horror stories?
by hgtvcanada at 10/30/2009 12:12:06 AM
How do you feel about the Holmes Inspection special effects? CSI-worthy?
by hgtvcanada at 10/30/2009 12:14:55 AM
Hell-o Damon, Holmes' resident hunk (besides Mike, of course)
by hgtvcanada at 10/30/2009 12:16:03 AM
Where are all of last week's hardcore Holmes fans - or haters for that matter. I want to chat!
by hgtvcanada at 10/30/2009 12:19:13 AM
right here
by Beej at 10/30/2009 12:19:45 AM
Yay! We have a party of at least two. What do you have to say about the show so far, Beej?
by hgtvcanada at 10/30/2009 12:20:48 AM
It seems ok so far
by Beej at 10/30/2009 12:21:13 AM
What do you think of the special effects? And do you have a favourite Holmes team member?
by hgtvcanada at 10/30/2009 12:22:03 AM
I enjoy watching Mike. The special effects are ok
by Beej at 10/30/2009 12:22:42 AM
Mike's daughter Sherry makes a cameo but she's tired...
by hgtvcanada at 10/30/2009 12:23:20 AM
I would prefer to see more of Mike on the show
by Beej at 10/30/2009 12:23:36 AM
Yeah, it's interesting that Damon kind of takes over once Mike does his inspection.
by hgtvcanada at 10/30/2009 12:24:05 AM
Damon's ripped the shelves all around the fireplaces right out but the homeowners get brand-new built-ins so that's a bonus.
by hgtvcanada at 10/30/2009 12:25:06 AM
Always good to see Frank
by Beej at 10/30/2009 12:26:11 AM
Incorrect connection of the venting for exhaust gases is pretty serious - and potentially deadly. This is actually scary stuff.
by hgtvcanada at 10/30/2009 12:26:15 AM
I'm not familiar with Frank. Was kinda hoping to see Uncle Billy!
by hgtvcanada at 10/30/2009 12:26:39 AM
Carbon Monoxide is deadly, as Mike said, you just go to sleep and don't wake up.
by Beej at 10/30/2009 12:26:56 AM
So scary and irresponsible of the previous homeowners and home inspector.
by hgtvcanada at 10/30/2009 12:27:25 AM
Super cool underground camera that guy had!
by hgtvcanada at 10/30/2009 12:27:41 AM
Vanessa and Beej are chatting about Holmes Inspection. Looking for more fans to join!
by hgtvcanada at 10/30/2009 12:29:59 AM
Cathy looks shocked but she should be pleased by the idea of a whole new shelving system and of course safer fireplace!
by hgtvcanada at 10/30/2009 12:32:34 AM
It's unreal that a "qualified" home inspector didn't see that.
by Beej at 10/30/2009 12:32:53 AM
the fireplace or the drain?
by hgtvcanada at 10/30/2009 12:33:10 AM
fireplace
by Beej at 10/30/2009 12:33:21 AM
Woohoo! New everything... but dangerous gasses is kinda scary
by elana at 10/30/2009 12:34:19 AM
Makes good TV though. Mike finds people who are very badly burned (metaphorically speaking).
by hgtvcanada at 10/30/2009 12:34:27 AM
Hi Elana! I know. Excited by new everything, worried about the couple and baby's safety!
by hgtvcanada at 10/30/2009 12:34:54 AM
Oh gawd, baby involved?
by elana at 10/30/2009 12:35:11 AM
I can imagine the number of emals and calls Mike gets.
by Beej at 10/30/2009 12:35:25 AM
Yep, they have a little one.
by hgtvcanada at 10/30/2009 12:35:26 AM
I asked him last time I interviewed him and he said a zillion billion trillion calls and emails
by elana at 10/30/2009 12:35:59 AM
I've seen a few and yep, lots of scary stories. He's looking for more stories for this series, actually.
by hgtvcanada at 10/30/2009 12:36:00 AM
I've only met Mike once at the Holmes Inspection launch party but he seems like a genuinely nice guy. Elana, what do you think?
by hgtvcanada at 10/30/2009 12:36:45 AM
He really isn't that involved anymore, with hands-on stuff like this. It's really only on the show... Not that it's fake
by elana at 10/30/2009 12:36:48 AM
And yes, he's a really straight-up guy. He's EXACTLY like this in person. Except perhaps a little more biting...
by elana at 10/30/2009 12:37:28 AM
Biting... interesting. It's kind of the Damon show with Mike supervising. Beej, have you ever met Mike?
by hgtvcanada at 10/30/2009 12:37:45 AM
Mike's daughter's job is to deal with animal poop. No nepotism there!
by hgtvcanada at 10/30/2009 12:38:14 AM
I've seen him at a home show.
by Beej at 10/30/2009 12:38:20 AM
never met him
by Beej at 10/30/2009 12:38:25 AM

Live Blogging Event: Holmes Inspection, Ep. 5

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