If I Weren’t a Contractor | Ask This Old House

In this video, it’s our turn to “Ask” the questions! We ask each of our favorite crew members what they’d be doing if they weren’t working as a contractor. Some of the answers might surprise you!
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We ask the crew of Ask This Old House what they’d be doing if they weren’t contractors, and some of the answers are surprising! While everyone loves what they do now, they all seem to have a hidden interest or talent they would’ve explored if contracting didn’t work out.
For most of the team at Ask This Old House, contracting was always the goal. They grew up in the trades or they simply loved working with their hands and contracting was the obvious choice. But, for fun, we asked each of the crew members what they would be doing if they weren’t a contractor. Here’s what they said:
Tom Silva: Teaching
General contractor Tom Silva believes that if his life didn’t take him down the road of contracting, he’d be a teacher. He loves to share his knowledge with other people as well as challenge them to push themselves. Many of the crew see Tom as their teacher anyway, as he’s always been there to guide them along.
Richard Trethewey: Music
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey is a creative soul, and he believes his other calling might’ve been music. He would enjoy being a musician and performing for crowds, and he’s already halfway there: He sure knows his way around a piano.
Jenn Nawada: Dog Breeder
Landscaping contractor Jenn Nawada sincerely loves what does for a living. However, if she was going to choose another career, she’d follow her other passion: Dogs. Jenn says that she would raise puppies and make sure they go to great homes, and this might be the perfect job for her considering her bond with her beautiful pup, Moby.
Heath Eastman: Engineering
Master electrician Heath Eastman says that if he wasn’t an electrician, he might be a carpenter. But, outside of the trades, Heath says the career for him is engineering. He loves math and figuring out how to solve problems and make things work, and he says engineering would be a good fit.
Nathan Gilbert: Trading and Acquisition
Carpenter Nathan Gilbert might trade in his tool belt for a career in trading and acquiring unique items. While he might not focus on tools or antiques, he believes he would enjoy sourcing items for designers and artists, and helping find homes for unique pieces.
Ross Trethewey: Mechanics
Home technology expert Ross Trethewey hasn’t thought about a life outside of the trades. But, he does believe that whatever other career path he’d pursue would involve mechanics of some sort.
Mauro Henrique: Medical
Paint expert Mauro Henrique didn’t set out to be a painter. However, during his time in the trades, he learned to fall in love with painting, and loves it more every day. But if he had to pick another career, he said he’d be a doctor (but not without a chuckle!).
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[@slippinslidewayz]

I love that everyone loves their work, that's why this show is special. I didn't love all of construction, but like Tommy, I love woodworking. I learned how to do most of it to a decent standard and apply that to my home, but when I make something from wood, I light up like a little kid. I get a bit ocd, but I really enjoy it. I guess that's natural when your grandfather was a furniture maker.

[@mayamoomilk6610]

Tommy would be the best shop class teacher ever dude

[@mayamoomilk6610]

@@Kevin-mp5of lmao nah you didn’t

[@veramae4098]

TOMMY would have a hell of a time teaching. Not in a good way. I loved being a school librarian and teacher, but the kids got worse during my career and if there was a problem, parents and admin were unanimous: "It's your fault.". I'm glad I'm retired.

[@bettymaverick1098]

Kevin would be a Banker. Some how I know that as a fact.

[@RandomVids519]

Do yu spek linglish¿

[@OfficialRickHarrison]

OY vey

[@rashofbeatings]

@@OfficialRickHarrison ✈️🏢

[@ssl3546]

@@Kevin-mp5of the fact that he was a banker until 2003 is a pretty good clue

[@MoranGuyVideos]

I would be one of Tom Silva students !

[@kiwdwks]

Love it when people love what they do...very lucky to have that!

[@flat-earther]

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[@jaredevildog6343]

Cool video! Was enjoyable. Thank you!

[@nickdifilippo4055]

I knew Tommy would say teacher! He has a knack for it.

[@Supermuttt]

I'm a High School wood shop teacher...I love it!!!!

[@flat-earther]

Hi supermuttt have you become a flat earther yet? If not I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@krockpotbroccoli65]

It was nice when you guys were uploading full episodes from old seasons of both shows. Really enjoyed that while it lasted.

[@george8873]

Wouldn't surprise me if Roku put a stop to it since they weren't making enough profits from it or something.

[@MCminus2]

You can become an insider and have access to all the shows ever made for $10 a month. Really worth it to me. You also get seasonal toh magazines.

[@flat-earther]

@@MCminus2 Hi mcminus2 have you become a flat earther yet? If not I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@2nickles647]

Doing the same thing as I do now. Just being a Daddy/grand father ❤❤ Nothing else.

[@flat-earther]

Hi 2nickles have you become a flat earther yet? If not I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@mrmorganmusic]

PLEASE show us the video of Rich Trethewey playing piano with the bass player & flutist.

[@markstansbury6795]

Id love to see Tommy team up with the Essential Craftsman. That would really be cool!

[@diegolara3527]

Este canal deveria tener traducción al español !

[@vrea77]

Well thank you all....

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

If I weren't a contractor, I'd be a musician, producer, filmmaker, writer, graphic designer, concrete business owner, custom bike or even automobile builder..... I love what I do, but that's not the only thing in this world that holds my interest 🤷‍♂️

[@flat-earther]

Hi thekodiakwild have you become a flat earther yet? If not I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@LuisVazquez-hx3bk]

I knew he was going to say "a pilot", he has a face of one.🤣

[@rd-ch1on]

@@Kevin-mp5of they shot that scene a few times because he kept seeing a squirrel out the window

[@erdaltellipro]

Tom Silva 👨🏼‍💼👏

[@flyjarrett]

I could see Tommy as a fire fighter.

[@ddigre01]

Obvious answer is CPA, the sexiest profession

[@ddigre01]

@@brianglade848 Nah, I just think CPA's are the best. Everyone in the video towed the safe line and didn't say like FBI sniper or human test subject

[@rd-ch1on]

@@Kevin-mp5of Nova Scotian cook

[@Micah__]

Tom Silva would be on OnlyFans.

[@Micah__]

@@Kevin-mp5of imma Swedish plumber, I’m here to fix your pipes.

[@vladbossd8791]

I think Tommy could have been a could wood teacher at school

[@davidredpath4781]

I love what I do now and I would not want to do anything else

[@flat-earther]

Hi davidredpath have you become a flat earther yet? If not I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@bfsgman]

Why are there so many trolls in the comments section?

[@rd-ch1on]

At this point it's not your concern . Us trolls are working for the TOH KZbin algorithm

[@ronevans852]

I’ve seen that video.

[@MrKyleDD]

Ross Tretheway and the plumbers! There's still time buddy

[@xploration1437]

This is none of your concern, yet.

[@xploration1437]

@Daniel R excuse me Danny?

[@troybermudez9269]

Richard might be a comedian. Jesus is King!!!

[@flat-earther]

Hi troybermudez have you become a flat earther yet? If not I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@adamguymon7096]

Where are the episodes of the house that caught on fire did they stop the project?

[@brianromo2153]

GOOD🎆PROJECTS. 😁👍

[@sbffsbrarbrr]

A puppy farm????? That was disappointing! How about a dog rescue instead.

[@rd-ch1on]

That's not your concern

[@rd-ch1on]

@Daniel R 🤣

[@Doug8D3]

0:11 you'd do whatever your Dad was doing... be honest.

[@lancem5965]

I’d fish fer lobsta 🦞

[@rd-ch1on]

Mauro as a doctor...lol kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKCVp2R5d9SiiaM Dr. Nick from the Simpson's