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	Bob Vila - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Bob Vila (born June 20, 1946) is a Cuban-American home improvement television show host, best known for This Old House (1979–1988), Bob Vila's Home Again (1989–2005) and Bob Vila (2005–).
		Vila, a native of Miami, Florida received a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism from the University of Florida in 1969.
		Vila was hired as the host of This Old House after receiving the "Heritage House of 1978" award by Better Homes and Gardens for his restoration of a Victorian Italianate house in Newton, Massachusetts.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bob_Vila (292 words)

	Bob Vila comes 'Home Again' (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		As Vila speaks, at certain moments he can hardly be heard above the banging from the demolition inside, mixed with the roar of the garbage truck as it compacts the debris the workers are removing.
		Meanwhile, Bob Vila, with his signature beard and sturdy build, is undeniably a star.
		Bob Vila poses for a photo at a brownstone on New York's Upper West Side.
	www.azcentral.com /ent/tv/articles/1112vila.html (743 words)

	CNN.com - Transcripts
		VILA: And the way they've done it is, they've put the power source down here, and then there's a drive shaft to the head.
		VILA: The bit is called the screw-out, and that doesn't come with the drill, but you can get a set of three of these at the Craftsman tool department.
		VILA: And it's also got a built-in pump, so that if you have a mini-flood in the garage or in the basement or in your boathouse or whatever, you can, you know, be vacuuming it up, and at the same time pumping it out...
	edition.cnn.com /TRANSCRIPTS/0202/09/smn.06.html (1110 words)

	Boston Business Forward - December 2001 - Net Prophets (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Bob Vila, the founding father of the home improvement industry, has built a 22-year television career by taking a bricks-and-mortar approach to his work-literally and metaphorically.
		Vila went on to ink a major endorsement deal with Sears Roebuck to become the national spokesman for its Craftsman tool line, a relationship that is now in its 12th year.
		Meantime, Vila and company are anxious to raise the stakes in the game-not to mention $5 million or $10 million in venture capital to build an infrastructure for mass distribution.
	www.bizforward.com /bos/issues/2001-12/netprophets (1358 words)

	Bob Vila's Hurricane House
		Bob Vila and the contractors outside the new house.
		Vila and FLASH hoped to show homeowners, contractors and the building industry how to build storm-safe houses to tougher standards than those dictated by current hurricane codes.
		The king of the do-it-yourselfers is coming to the epicenter of do-it-for-me. Sometime next year, Bob Vila will pack up his saws and nailguns and move to a large brick house on Everglades Island in Palm Beach.
	www.palmbeachpost.com /storm/content/home_garden/epaper/2005/09/18/a1k_hurricane_house_0918.html (1256 words)

	Business Wire: Bob Vila endorses Presley Homes
		"Because Bob Vila is a leading expert in homebuilding and also wrote the book on buying a dream home, Presley is honored to be the first national homebuilder to be recognized by Vila for the caliber of our homes," said Wade Cable, president and CEO of Presley Homes.
		Vila will begin endorsing the homebuilder in print and radio spots beginning Jan. 20, and is looking forward to launching his new role as a spokesperson for the company.
		Vila was, for 10 years, the host of "This Old House," which became the highest-rated program on public television.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_1996_Jan_17/ai_17823113 (468 words)

	All About Bob Vila
		A native of Miami, Bob Vila's restoration of a Victorian Italianate house in Newton Center, Massachusetts, was honored as "Heritage House of 1978" by Better Homes and Gardens.
		Bob Vila has also authored ten books—including a five-book series entitled Bob Vila's Guide to Historic Homes of America.
		Bob is also active with several charitable and public service organizations.
	www.bobvila.com /Global/About.html?/AboutBob.html (412 words)

	Bathroom Remodeling - A Bob Vila Web Site
		Bob joins the homeowners and their neighbors in the demolition process before new LVLs and windows are installed.
		Finally, Bob learns about the new Surell countertops that are going in and concludes with a tour of the finished space featuring a mural designed and painted by the homeowners.
		Bob meets with Erling Andersen of AIM (Andersen International Marketing) in the basement of the modern Colonial to discuss the heating system.
	bathrooms.bobvila.com (285 words)

	Bob Vila
		Using current technology and new standards for storm-ready housing, Bob and the crew build a new home of pre-cast concrete that is cast in place with a structural system designed for integrity.
		Bob looks at the key elements of a home and how they protect or compromise the overall structure when high winds and wind-borne rain strike, as well as why some building systems fail and others succeed.
		Bob Vila, Bob undertakes a kitchen remodel of a historic Victorian home in Rowley, Massachusetts.
	web1.bobvila.com /BVTV/Bob_Vila (461 words)

	Chicago Sun-Times: Bob Vila is busy rehabbing his old Web site
		Vila can be seen 24 hours a week on various new and rerun shows on network TV as well as cable.
		Vila is cagey about what's coming for competitive reasons, but the site will put up interactive calculators.
		Vila is assembling a cadre of approved contractors that homeowners around the country can use on their projects, especially high-end improvements.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qn4155/is_20000908/ai_n13876046 (676 words)

	Bob sites (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		boaters Bob and Sherry, or the dragster/pea soup Bob and Sherry, or the PT Cruisers Bob and Sherry, or married Bob and Sheri, or even Bob Finhert's recipe for Canadian Sherry.
		Bob's trailers can be tower behind your bike and there are some cool strollers there as well.
		The Bob Marshall Foundation is dedicated to the restoration of the trail system and wilderness values in the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex.
	www.bright.net /~llamas/bob.htm (970 words)

	American Standard Comfort Team - Bob Vila (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		In the second half of its 12th season, "Bob Vila's Home Again" is currently renovating a Victorian home in Medford, Mass.
		Veteran television personality and home improvement expert Bob Vila has nearly 23 years under his tool belt as the country's best-known authority on home renovation and design.
		Vila is the creator and host of the popular television series, "Bob Vila's Home Again," which is nationally syndicated by King World and is currently in its 12th season.
	www.coloradocomfort.com /html/headlines/bobvila.htm (430 words)

	Bob Vila: This Old Ruin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Bob, with the help of several hundred American contractors (who go by one-syllable first names), plans to restore the 2,500-year-old structure to its original glory.
		Bob Vila has been using his home improvement savvy to help others since 1979, when he first appeared on the television series "This Old House," and has helped hundreds of American homeowners restore, rebuild, and renovate their homesteads.
		When Bob has completed the Acropolis, he is scheduled to oversee the repainting of the Eiffel Tower, do a special on lacquering in the Cistine Chapel, and assist the Canadians in completing their pyramid reshingling project.
	www.thetoque.net /020326/bobvila.htm (909 words)

	This old Bob Vila has re-invented himself - The Honolulu Advertiser - Hawaii's Newspaper
		It's been more than 15 years since Bob Vila, center, left his job as host of "This Old House." Here he and Norm Abrams discuss use of a radial saw in front of the camera of director of photography Dick Holden.
		When Vila started with "This Old House" in fall 1979, "we were the only ones." Now, with entire television networks devoted to home improvement, the field has become very crowded.
		Vila, who dropped out of architecture school to start R.J. Vila Designer/Builder in Cambridge, Mass., after realizing how little architects were making, remains in the contracting business, and despite his busy schedule tries to do some projects around the house whenever he can.
	the.honoluluadvertiser.com /article/2004/Dec/03/bz/bz10p.html (702 words)

	Sun Herald - 06/08/05
		Vila, a Miami native and resident of Boca Grande, is in town to build a more storm resistant home for Teresa Fogolini and Jim Minardi, said Sarah Beasley Monzon, the show's producer.
		Vila will be back again in July and again in August to wrap-up work on the house and program.
		Vila, who said his sister lives in Kendall, Fla., has been very vigilant about the storms which hit the Sunshine State in the past two decades.
	www.sun-herald.com /NewsArchive2/060805/tp1ch6.htm?date=060805&story=tp1ch6.htm (754 words)

	Bob Vila's Complete Guide to Remodeling Your Home by Bob Vila and Hugh Howard from HarperCollins Publishers
		Bob Vila, recognized as America's foremost authority on renovation and of the popular TV series This Old House and Bob Vila's Home Again, now presents the quintessential book on remodeling your home.
		Millions count on Bob Vila for reliable, understandable advice and now the wealth of knowledge is at your fingertips to help you increase both the value of your home and your living enjoyment.
		Bob Villa, recognized as America's foremost authority on renovation and of the popular TV series This Old House and Bob Vila's Home Again, now presents the quintessential book on remodeling your home.
	www.harpercollins.com /global_scripts/product_catalog/book_xml.asp?isbn=0380799553&tc=bd (750 words)

	Home Again - Miami Beach Condo Project
		Bob used color, opened up living areas, and applied sleek contemporary finishes to make this Miami condo renewal a small space success.
		Bob shows how removing the popcorn ceiling and wall-to-wall carpet, knocking down walls to open up the space for today's lifestyle, and even refurbishing the existing 1960's aluminum slider and window puts this tired little apartment on the fast track into the next millennium.
		Bob Vila's Home Again heads to Miami in search of a condominium to remodel and refurbish for a second-home getaway.
	visit.bobvila.com /BVTV/HomeAgain/Project-1501.html (601 words)

	Electrical & Home Wiring - A Bob Vila Web Site
		In the main house, Bob talks to Markus Earley about the lighting design in the dining area, and Bob tours the new kitchen before meeting with Tim Woods from Internet Home Alliance to talk about the "connected home" features.
		On the second floor Bob pays a final visit to general contractor Charlie Tomaszewski and tours the finished master suite, taking a look at the tubular skylight, then goes up to the third floor to take a look at the new office space and guest bedroom.
		Bob visits Cliff Electric, a three man team, that will performing all the "rough in" wiring in a residence.
	electrical.bobvila.com (340 words)

	Hillsborough: Bob Vila visit builds good will
		TAMPA -- Woodrow McCormack figures home improvement guru Bob Vila has saved him thousands of dollars in repairs over the years and has given him hours of entertainment in the bargain.
		Vila, who hosted This Old House from 1979 until 1989, also is a frequent contributor to The Early Show on CBS, has written 10 books and offers insights and advice at BobVila.com.
		Vila kicked off his tour Wednesday night at MacDill Air Force Base, signing autographs for military personnel.
	www.sptimes.com /News/080301/Hillsborough/Bob_Vila_visit_builds.shtml (465 words)

	West: Bob Vila Building ‘EnergyWise’ Home In California (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Bob Vila’s EnergyWise House in Palm Springs, Calif., is currently under construction.
		Vila said his “EnergyWise House” is to showcase energy-efficient design ideas and will incorporate high performance building materials and environmentally sound products, designed to “outperform traditional building products in any building or remodeling project making.”
		According to Vila, the emphasis of his EnergyWise house is on innovation, especially when it comes to energy savings and environmentally-conscious building design.
	www.achrnews.com /CDA/ArticleInformation/RegionalNews_Item/1,6084,99995-West,00.html (396 words)

	Installing Toilets, Sinks, Faucets and a Shower Body Spa, and the Self-Monitoring HVAC System Home Again
		Bob takes a look at the colors, finishes, and features available with bathroom fixtures as the crew works to lighten and modernize the look of the entire condominium.
		Bob learns how this unit is cooled with water instead of air and the HVAC contractor explains how an automatic shutoff feature prevents water overflow due to malfunctioning.
		Bob also checks out the Energy Star thermostat that is installed with the unit.
	bathrooms.bobvila.com /Episode/1506.html (300 words)

	Bob Vila on TV
		This season on Bob Vila, Bob works with FLASH – the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes – to completely rebuild a home that was destroyed in Punta Gorda, Florida.
		Bob Vila hosted a 50 state visit to remodeled and restored American homes, communities and gardens in this "grass roots" remodeling tour that was billed as "a celebration of our nation's architectural and cultural diversity." Click here!
		Bob was the host of This Old House from 1979 to 1989.
	www.bobvila.com /BVTV (295 words)

	Workshop Channel - A Bob Vila Web Site
		Bob talks with Jay Triandafilou and the crew from Architectural Fence about the different steps of the process.
		Carpenter Bob Ryley is in the workshop preparing the materials needed to help Bob build custom storage spaces for the walk-in closet.
		Bob helps Ryley assemble and install bookshelves for the den at the ranch house remodel on Lake Cochituate.
	workshop.bobvila.com (195 words)

	Kitchen Design Channel - A Bob Vila Web Site
		Downstairs, Bob joins Sonya and Bob Berle in the grand parlor, one of the most ornate rooms in the house.
		Next, Vila and the Berles finish the tour in the kitchen area, where the couple used some stock and some reproduction material to create an authentic butler’s kitchen, and turned the old kitchen into a family area.
		Bob visits with Richard Marks to discuss the built-in-place kitchen cabinets.
	www.kitchens.bobvila.com (274 words)

	Bob Vila's Home Design - from CD-ROM Access
		Bob Vila's Home Design brings success and style to every home design project.
		Gain valuable information from Bob Vila's video tips, which cover a range of topics from selecting the perfect home site, to hiring an architect, to decorating the interior of your dream home.
		Link to Bob Vila's own home page as well as other related sites, or e-mail Bob using the unique "Ask Bob" feature and get feedback from the expert himself.
	www.cdaccess.com /html/pc/bobvila.htm (436 words)

	Sears - Bob Vila
		June 7, 2000 7:00 P.M. For the past ten years, Bob Vila has been the producer and host of "Bob Vila's Home Again", a nationally syndicated program sponsored by Sears.
		Vila also is the host of "Restore America", which began in 1999 and airs on HGTV.
		A frequent contributor to the CBS Morning Program "The Early Show" Vila has hosted programs on the A&E Network and authored 11 books about home-related topics, including the recently published Bob Vila's Complete Guide to Remodeling Your Home.
	webevents.broadcast.com /sears/bobvila0600/listen.asp (131 words)

	Lawn & Garden Channel - A Bob Vila Web Site
		In this episode, Bob updates the continuing progress on the Modular Mountain Retreat’s exterior.
		Chris Vila's visits with Jack Frederick as he installs a Rinnai Continuum tankless water heater.
		Bob joins Tom Strangfeld of Weston Nurseries and landscape architect Kristian Fenderson to walk the property and discuss the planting selected for the...
	gardens.bobvila.com (278 words)

	Bob Vila’s Boston
		By Bob Vila as told to Erik Sherman, January-February 2004
		Bob Vila, creator of the classic PBS series This Old House, cut his home improvement teeth in the Boston area.
		"It was the house that we used in the pilot episode of This Old House." We asked Bob to fix us up with his favorite off-the-beaten-track spots in Greater Boston—and he came back with this personal to-do list.
	www.aarpmagazine.org /travel/Articles/a2003-11-19-vilasboston (910 words)

	Bob Vila's 3D Kitchen Designer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Bob Vila's 3D Kitchen Designer is an online tool for designing a custom kitchen that walks you through the process of creating a floor plan, adding cabinets, counters, doors, windows and appliances-in various styles and colors.
		Once the template is loaded (anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes, depending on what type of Internet connection you have), the application starts up automatically in your Web browser, displaying a 3D view of the kitchen if a pre-designed kitchen was selected.
		A portion of Bob Vila's personal kitchen (Victoria Updated) is shown below.
	www.woodbin.com /docs/reviews/kitchen_designer.htm (625 words)

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