Home Improvement Media Icon & Television Host; Original Host of "This Old House"; CEO at BobVila.com
Bob Vila Biography
Bob Vila is a television host, author, and entrepreneur recognized for his contributions to home improvement media. Vila's career began after studying journalism at the University of Florida, serving in the Peace Corps in Panama, and pursuing further studies and travel in Europe. Upon returning to the United States, he enrolled at the Boston Architectural Center and established a residential remodeling and design business in Boston.
Vila's restoration of a Victorian Italianate house in Newton, Massachusetts, earned him the Heritage House of 1978 Award from Better Homes and Gardens. This recognition led to his role as the original host of the PBS television series "This Old House." Vila hosted the home renovation program for a decade, during which he was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award. Alongside master carpenter Norm Abram, Vila played a key role in popularizing home renovation television and expanding the genre's reach.
Over nearly three decades, Vila hosted several television programs, including "This Old House" on PBS, "Bob Vila's Home Again," "Bob Vila," and "Restore America with Bob Vila." He also served as a correspondent for Today and The CBS Early Show. Vila made appearances as himself in episodes of the ABC sitcom "Home Improvement" and in the comedy film "Hot Shots!" In addition to his television work, Vila authored multiple books on home improvement, such as "This Old House: Restoring, Rehabilitating, and Renovating an Older House" and "Bob Vila's Guide to Buying Your Dream House."
Vila received a Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award and has been nominated for seven Daytime Emmy Awards throughout his career. He is committed to architectural and housing preservation, supporting organizations including Habitat for Humanity, the National Alliance to End Homelessness, and the restoration of Ernest Hemingway's home and collections near Havana, Cuba. Vila also serves as a trustee of The Hispanic Society Museum and Library in New York and The National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Vila continues to lead BobVila.com, a home improvement website dedicated to providing resources on renovation, repair, and building. He also launched Bob Vila Academy, an online series of video e-courses presented by DIY experts. Vila's ongoing mission is to educate and empower individuals to improve their homes with confidence and satisfaction.
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