Tim often ignores Al's advice and this frequently results in an accident. While Al is his co-host, Al constantly must remind Tim of safety regulations and practices. Tim hosts a home improvement show called Tool Time with his co-host and friend, Al Borland. Tim actually installed a jet engine on his machine-which resulted in Tim causing unintended chaos and destruction. One episode saw Tim competing against Bob Vila in a lawnmower contest for charity.
Taylor's 'arch enemy', so to speak, is the real-life home improvement specialist, Bob Vila. He is left-handed but actually does a great deal of his work with his right hand. The only exception to this ineptitude is when working on cars, at which he excels. He often forgets a crucial step, ignores instructions, makes ill-advised modifications or comes to inaccurate conclusions. He actually does have a significant amount of skill as a general handyman but can be overly confident and prone to spectacular mishaps. Ever the know-it-all, Tim believes he has an incredibly wide knowledge of tools, electronics and general mechanics. Timothy 'Tim' Taylor ( Tim Allen) – Tim Taylor (born October 1954) is the father of the family. 'The Long and Winding Road Part 3' ( Home Improvement) 2.1.5 Running gags/quirks surrounding Al.
