Bob Vila Biography

Fast Facts

• Received a Heritage House of 1978 award from "Better Homes and Gardens" for restoring a Victorian Italianate house located in Newton, Mass
• Graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in journalism
• Volunteered with the Peace Corps from 1971 to 1973, working in Panama
• A home improvement aficionado, he is best known for hosting "This Old House," "Bob Vila's Home Again" and "Bob Vila․"
• Worked as the commercial spokesman for Sears between his tenure on "This Old House" and "Bob Vila's Home Again․"
• Offered reparation advice to homeowners whose houses were damaged by Superstorm Sandy in 2012
• His published books include "This Old House: Restoring, Rehabilitating, and Renovating an Older House" and "Bob Vila's Guide to Buying Your Dream House․"