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Hilti to provide tools for “Holmes Makes it Right”

Words: Valor chimney Corp.Hilti is teaming up with Mike Holmes on his new series “Holmes Makes it Right” by providing Mike and his crew with a full line of Hilti cordless tools as well as drills, breakers, measuring tools and consumables.

“We’re doing huge jobs on the new show. And for what I need, my crew needs, and what these jobs need, there’s nothing better. Hilti performs, bottom line,” said Mike Holmes. “We put these tools to the test every day. They’re tough tools for tough jobs. And they’re helping us make it right.”

Currently in production, the new “Holmes Makes it Right” series is scheduled to air on HGTV in the United States in early 2013.
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