Tom Silva
Tom Silva | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 17, 1947 |
| Occupation | Carpenter, Construction contractor, television personality |
| Years active | Television: 1991-present |
| Television | This Old House
Ask This Old House |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | silvabrothers |
Tom Silva, born January 17, 1947, is a contractor notable for his long-running participation in the PBS show This Old House and Ask This Old House. He is co-owner of Silva Brothers' Construction, based in Lexington, Massachusetts.[1]
Biography[]
Silva began construction at an early age, helping his father and brothers build a fallout shelter under their 1787 Colonial family house in Lexington, Massachusetts.[2] Silva Brothers' Construction [3] built the first set for The Victory Garden and later were noticed by the producer of This Old House, Russell Morash, while they were working on a home. Morash invited them to become the permanent contractors for the show in 1988.[1]
Silva also contributes to This Old House Magazine and other publications from This Old House ventures.[4]
He has been married to his wife, Susan Silva, for over 30 years. They have two children.[1]
The partners of Silva Brothers Construction are Tom and his nephew, Charles. Their work has been featured on numerous This Old House projects.
References[]
- ^ a b c McGinn, Daniel, "House Calls", Boston Globe, April 25, 2004
- ^ Tom Silva Biography on Show Technology (archived 2008)
- ^ Silva Brothers website
- ^ Tom Silva Biography on the This Old House Website
External links[]
- Living people
- American television personalities
- People from Lexington, Massachusetts
- This Old House
- 1947 births