FAQs
On March 19, 2021, TZP Growth Partners completed the sale of This Old House Ventures to Roku. All 1,500 episodes of Ask This Old House and This Old House will be made available to owners of Roku streaming products free with ads, and through their dedicated 24/7 Streaming TV channel.
How often does This Old House magazine come out? ›
This Old House magazine is a quarterly publication that provides inspiration, information, and detailed instruction for homeowners who want to improve their homes.
Who bought This Old House? ›
Roku acquired TOH Intermediate Holdings, LLC, which owns the “This Old House” business, from TZP Group.
Do homeowners pay on This Old House? ›
Please note that the renovations are completely funded by the homeowners and not by This Old House, though the show coordinates product discounts and donations where possible. All donated items are considered gifts, on which the homeowners pay taxes.
Did This Old House get cancelled? ›
Four decades later, the show is still going strong entertaining and empowering homeowners with trusted home improvement content.
Why did Bob Silva leave This Old House? ›
Original host Bob Vila left the show in 1989 following a dispute about doing commercials. According to news reporter Barbara Beck, Vila was fired by WGBH Boston over making TV commercials for Rickel Home Centers, Home Depot's competitor.
Is Ask This Old House ending? ›
“Ask This Old House” first aired in 2002 and was inspired by the “This Old House” magazine. The spin-off is still going strong, and is currently airing Season 22. A second spin-off show titled “Inside This Old House” aired from 2003-2004.
Is This Old House still on PBS? ›
While This Old House remains on PBS, it has also lined up a streaming home for the new season. Additionally, the spinoff series, Ask This Old House, is also moving over to its new streaming outlet. And now, we'll let you know where you can find both shows.
Where is This Old House headquartered? ›
The brand is headquartered in Stamford, CT. The television series airs on the American television network Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and follows remodeling projects of houses over a number of weeks.
Why the heck did I buy This Old House? ›
About The Show
Designer and renovator Kim Wolfe comes to the rescue of homeowners feeling major buyer's remorse. This former Survivor winner and mom of three uses her expert skills to reinvent lifeless spaces and make homeowners finally fall in love with their home.
Homeowners pay for the renovations, not This Old House
The homeowners, not the show or its production company, are responsible for paying for the work done to their property.
Who was the original host of This Old House? ›
Robert Joseph Vila (born June 20, 1946) is an American home improvement television show host known for This Old House (1979–1989), Bob Vila's Home Again (1990–2005), and Bob Vila (2005–2007). Miami, Florida, U.S.
Who were the first people on This Old House? ›
1979. After surviving more than one reno himself, TV producer Russ Morash persuades Boston's WGBH to underwrite a show demystifying the process. Meet carpenter Norm Abram, host Bob Vila, and plumber Ron Trethewey!
How many seasons has This Old House been on TV? ›
Venerable home improvement show This Old House is back for its 45th season. The show will return with a new renovation project starting September 28 on PBS.
What happened to Norm This Old House? ›
Norm officially retired in October 2022.