Acting

Tom Silva

Born

1947-01-17 (79)

Place of birth

Lexington, Massachusetts, U.S.

Known for

Acting

Credits

3 titles

Tom Silva is an American general contractor and television personality best known for This Old House and Ask This Old House. He has been a member of the This Old House team since 1986, sharing his expertise in construction, renovation, and woodworking. Silva is also co-owner of Silva Brothers Construction, a Boston-area contracting company, and has become one of the program’s longest-serving and most recognizable experts.

Known for

5.7

TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.

This Old House

1979

4.9

The crew at This Old House take on some pretty big projects, which means they can only work on one or two houses a year. But homeowners have a virtual truckload of questions on smaller projects, and the This Old House crew is ready to answer. Ask This Old House solves the steady stream of home improvement problems faced by viewers - and the crew even makes house calls!

Ask This Old House

2002

Need help with a project around your house? The experts at ASK THIS OLD HOUSE are ready to lend a hand. Each project includes clear, step-by-step guidance from contractors with years of job experience. Youll learn basic home improvement skills and the tricks-of-the trade that will give you the knowledge and confidence to complete any project successfully.

The Best of Ask This Old House: 44 Common Household Projects

2011

Series credits

5.7