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Jessica Rawden

The Story Behind Wilson Always Hiding His Face Behind The Fence On Home Improvement

Tim Allen and Earl Hindman in ABC Photo Archives for Home Improvement, fence scene.

Home Improvement was a staple of the mid-nineties and its legacy lives on decades later, thanks to some memorable grunting from series lead Tim Allen and the inclusion of the popular character of Wilson, who mainly spent his tenure on the series hiding his face behind a fence. Of course, the relatable concept of a Fix-It guy eking it out with his family in suburban Michigan appealed to many people – even those living outside of the Great Lakes region. The popularity of Home Improvement can’t be understated, and fans still fondly remember the sitcom even as the TV schedule has changed over the decades. 

In fact, many of these fans are still asking the age old question: Why did Wilson always hide his face behind the fence on Home Improvement?

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