Tom Silva

"This Old House: Trade School" is a celebration of vocational education in the field of home improvement. This series follows residential construction projects from beginning to end. Step-by-step instructions in various building methods and disciplines such as architecture, engineering, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, landscaping design,construction and many more are explained and demonstrated. Tricks of the trade from industry experts and professionals are revealed as they renovate and restore entire homes.

A successful spin-off of This Old House, this series sends experts Tom Silva (contracting, renovation, carpentry, home repair), Rich Trethewey (heating, air conditioning, plumbing, ventilation) and Roger Cook (gardening, landscaping, hardscaping) to the homes of viewers. Viewers write the show and producers select questions of broad interest and send the appropriate expert. For some special problems, like wells or electrical work, the "Ask" expert coordinates with a local contractor and with him narrates the project. Occasionally, follow-up discussions occur in the barn following the segment, where the experts and host Kevin O'Connor consider alternatives or clarify potentially murky points.

The Emmy Award winning This Old House is the television's premier home improvement series. This Old House's mission is to demystify the home improvement process and to celebrate the fusion on old world craftsmanship and modern technology.