(Vila eventually launched his own television series, Home Again with Bob Vila, the following year and hosted it for sixteen seasons. His relationship with Rickel did not last long, as he became a spokesman Craftsman Tools and Sears shortly after leaving This Old House.)
Vila started a new TV show called Home Again with Bob Vila the following year and hosted it for sixteen seasons. His relationship with Rickel was brief as he soon took on the position of spokesperson for Craftsman Tools and Sears after leaving This Old House.