Bob Vila

Birth Name:

Robert Joseph Vila

Birth Place:

Miami, Florida, United States

Profession

Actor, Director, Producer

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․"

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