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Norm Abram

Norm Abram

Keynote Speaker: Master carpenter of "This Old House"

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Norm Abram Biography

Master carpenter of "This Old House" since the series' 1979 premiere, and host of "The New Yankee Workshop" since its premiere a decade later, Norm Abram has inspired millions of homeowners to renovate and restore their homes. Seen across the country as the ultimate home improvement guru, everyone wishes Norm lived next door.

This carpenter-turned-celebrity was "discovered" by creator Russell Morash, who had commissioned him to build a barn on Russ's suburban Boston property. Russ was so impressed with Norm's work (he had the smallest scrap pile Russ had ever seen) that he invited the carpenter to help with the renovation of a rundown Victorian house in Boston's historic Dorchester section -- with a WGBH camera crew recording the process for a series. It was an instant success, and Norm has been master carpenter for "This Old House" ever since.

Admired for his easy-going manner and common-sense approach to renovation, Norm is an uncompromising old-world craftsman and a pioneer who searches out new construction products and approaches. His appearances at trade shows across the country and on "Today," "The Late Show With David Letterman," "Oprah!," "Entertainment Tonight," and "Good Morning America" are extremely popular. His likeness, complete with a trademark plaid shirt, has been featured on "Home Improvement," "Saturday Night Live," Steven Spielberg's "Freakazoid," and in nationally syndicated cartoons.

Norm has authored eight companion books, including "Ask Norm," "The New Yankee Workshop," "Classics From The New Yankee Workshop," "Mostly Shaker From The New Yankee Workshop," "Outdoor Projects From The New Yankee Workshop," "Norm Abram's New House," "Measure Twice, Cut Once," and his latest, "The New Yankee Workshop Kids' Stuff," all published by Little, Brown and Company. He has also contributed to Complete Remodeling and Complete Landscaping, both published by This Old House Books in conjunction with Sunset Books in 2004. Norm serves on the editorial board of This Old House magazine, published by This Old House Ventures, Inc., also authoring the popular column, "Norm's Notebook."

Born in Rhode Island, Norm was exposed to the carpentry trade by his carpenter father as a young child. Norm continued to refine his skills working by his father's side remodeling and building custom homes through high school and college vacations. He attended the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, where he studied mechanical engineering and business administration. In 1976, after three years as a site supervisor for a New England-based, multimillion-dollar construction firm, he founded Integrated Structures, Inc., a general contracting company he operated until 1989. The main focus of the company was house renovations and additions, with the occasional new home or commercial project.

Norm is also on the board of trustees of Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, and had the privilege of giving the 2001 commencement speech at The North Bennet Street School in Boston, which is renowned for its commitment to teaching craftsmanship.

Norm lives with his wife in a classic Colonial home that he built in Massachusetts. They enjoy cooking and entertaining, visiting art galleries and museums, as well as boating, fishing, and kayaking.

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Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Norm Abram for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers. Fill out a booking request form for Norm Abram, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Norm Abram or any other celebrity of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Norm Abram?

Booking fees for Norm Abram, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies according to the circumstances, including the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. Speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Norm Abram, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

Who is the agent for Norm Abram?

All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Norm Abram for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Norm Abram for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service talent booking agency?

All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Norm Abram or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Norm Abram or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.


Norm Abram is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Entertainers and Manufacturing. The estimated speaking fee range to book Norm Abram for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Norm Abram generally travels from Carlisle, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Stephen Fanuka, Matt Blashaw and Richard Trethewey. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Norm Abram for an upcoming event.

How to book Norm Abram?

Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Norm Abram for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers. Fill out a booking request form for Norm Abram, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Norm Abram or any other celebrity of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Norm Abram?

Booking fees for Norm Abram, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies according to the circumstances, including the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. Speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Norm Abram, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

Who is the agent for Norm Abram?

All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Norm Abram for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Norm Abram for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service talent booking agency?

All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Norm Abram or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Norm Abram or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.


Norm Abram is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Entertainers and Manufacturing. The estimated speaking fee range to book Norm Abram for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Norm Abram generally travels from Carlisle, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Stephen Fanuka, Matt Blashaw and Richard Trethewey. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Norm Abram for an upcoming event.

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