How he spent Christmas holidays as a child He likes working in the industry so much that if he ever starts a company, it will be in trades. Kevin thinks that this kind of mentality needs to change by encouraging young people to take up a job in the trades. Not many youths will prefer to wake up every morning to go to work in a construction company they would rather put on ties and suits and head to a cubicle. He believes there is a stigma against blue-collar jobs The fact that he is paid $10,000 for every episode of “This Old House” also has an impact on the net worth. Besides the shares being worth over $5.1 million, the man takes home almost $1.5 million due to his capacity as President, director, and CEO of Bridge, according to Wallmine. Kevin’s net worth as of August 2018 stood at $6.66 million, mostly from the units of stock he owns at Bridge. Investing in shares can be the turning point in your life if you have done your homework and chosen stock that is doing well in the market. For him, the challenges he encounters every day that facilitate his creativity are what motivate him to do his best. Although he has achieved celebrity status and people will now stop him on the streets to take a picture, it is just a fleeting phase. Kevin, in his interview with Charles & Hudson, said that to most people, they might think that it is not a typical job, but it is like any other he has to work hard to ensure the product is fantastic. Therefore even when he accepted the hosting job, Kevin knew that he had a career that he could fall back on if the television industry was not for him. He juggled school and work and is proud that his efforts paid off. He was once in working in state government, but upon developing a passion for finance, he decided to pursue it until he got his master’s degree. The television host has experience in the finance industry. However, Kevin knows that although he caught a lucky break, he was prepared if it did not work out. Some will call it a stroke of luck since stars were aligned in Kevin’s favor.
The creator of the series thought that since Kevin was a first-time homeowner with genuine curiosity, it would earn them a loyal audience. He kept asking the crew questions as they helped him with his house, and that level of curiosity was refreshing enough to land him a new job as a host. The creator of the show revealed that their interest in Kevin was because of his energy and optimism. Kevin admitted that he had no background in hosting a television show, but producers were looking for more than just experience. Why he was chosen to host “This Old House.” Therefore they sent an email to “This Old House” soliciting advice, which prompted the crew to go the house and film a scene for “Ask This Old House.” Little did Kevin know that that email would change his life for good he got along so well with the crew that when they went back, the show’s producers called him asking if he would be interested in hosting the new show. When Kevin was 34, he and his wife found it challenging to remove layers of wallpaper from their 1894 Queen Anne Victorian house. How he ended up becoming the host of “This Old House.” Therefore he would rather ask his colleagues whose families have been in construction, thus making them gurus in the profession.
Still, despite having the 15 plus years of experience in the industry, he does not consider himself an expert, especially in renovation. For college, Kevin paid his tuition fees by working in construction. He grew up building skateboards from plywood since he had all the materials needed from his father’s job as a civil engineer. Kevin’s job at “This Old House” was not the first time he was in the construction business. He does not think of himself as an expert
He describes himself as “an accidental TV star” because he had no experience in entertainment but still became the host of a show. His lack of interest, therefore, ensured that he did not bother with theater clubs while in school. Most television personalities end up on the screens because that was their dream, but Kevin never thought he would one day be on television. He was never interested in being on television Let’s check out some of the things you may not know about Kevin. It has also been an exciting adventure since he gets to travel to different places while also learning a thing or two about renovation. Through the new job, Kevin discovered his passion for construction and has even written a book. Kevin O’Connor left his banking job to take on a new path, and he has never looked back. Everything happens for a reason, and Kevin landing the job of a television host of “This Old House” only proves this saying to be true.