Tom Silva Biography

Fast Facts

• In 2012, he was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for his work on "Ask This Old House․"
• Became interested in construction work at a young age when he helped his father build a basement under their 1787 Colonial home
• Got his start in television when he helped build the set of the TV program "The Victory Garden․"
• Is well known for his work as a contractor on "This Old House․"
• Contributed to the book "Complete Remodeling and Complete Landscaping․"
• Has served on the editorial board of This Old House magazine
• Is one of the owners and operators of the Silva Brothers' Construction business in Lexington, Mass