Tom Silva

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Tom Silva is a contractor notable for his long running participation in the PBS show This Old House. He is co-owner of Silva Brother's Construction, based in Lexington, Massachusetts.[1]

[edit] Biography

Silva began construction at an early age, helping his father and brothers build a fallout shelter under their house.[2] Silva Brothers' Construction 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.[3]

Silva also contributes to This Old House Magazine and other publications from This Old House ventures.[4]

He has been married to his wife, Sue Silva, for over 30 years. They have two children, Thomas Jr. and Kate.[5]

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.boston.com/news/globe/magazine/articles/2004/04/25/house_calls/ House Calls, by Daniel McGinn Boston.com
  2. ^ http://www.showtechnology.com/tomsilvabio.html Tom Silva Biography on Show Technology
  3. ^ http://www.boston.com/news/globe/magazine/articles/2004/04/25/house_calls/ House Calls, by Daniel McGinn Boston.com
  4. ^ http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/biography/0,,420219,00.html Tom Silva Biography on the This Old House Website
  5. ^ http://www.boston.com/news/globe/magazine/articles/2004/04/25/house_calls/ House Calls, by Daniel McGinn Boston.com

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