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Two Steps Back (S04E01)

S04E01

After years of apartment living, Tammy and Jason decided it was time to buy a house to raise their son. They found a new home that seemed perfect, except for the front staircase, which was plain and in need of an upgrade. They hired a contractor to build a proper cement staircase, but as the two-year warranty came to an end, large chunks of concrete began to crumble. The contractor delayed repairs until the warranty expired, leaving the couple with a hazardous staircase. Mike Holmes and his team ripped out the faulty stairs and discovered numerous errors, including a lack of proper footing support, which caused the concrete to crack in the winter. As they laid new footing, Mike also removed unsightly fake dormers from the roof and repaired a leaking window. The new staircase, reinforced with rebar and microfiber-enhanced concrete, was finished off with a beautiful Durok coating. They also completed a stunning new interlocking stone driveway and a beautifully landscaped front garden. Tammy and Jason were ecstatic to finally take

Show Holmes on Homes
Episode S04E01
Air Date Jan 20, 2005