According to Taran Noah Smith, the decision to change his character's look was made in the break between seasons 6 and 7.

you’ll know there are some differences between Tim Allen’s character in the new ABC series and his character in previous network sitcoms. He’s no longer a tool man (like Home Improvement) or ...

A Home Improvement reboot ... On the Back to the Best podcast, Richardson confirmed that there isn't a script, despite previous claims from Tim Allen that the '90s sitcom was in talks of getting ...

Allen expanded into acting with roles such as Tim “The Toolman” Taylor on ABC’s Home Improvement, which scored him a Golden Globe Award. Allen has also starred on Last Man Standing and ...