Why did they cancel home improvement?

The series ended after eight seasons in 1999. The two refused the offer and, as a result, the series came to an end. Home Improvement became one of the most important comedies of the decade and helped Allen star in films such as The Santa Clause or Toy Story.

Home Improvement

had a warmth that set it apart from other comedies of its time, and it came to an end in 1999 after eight seasons. The series was still garnering good numbers when it ended, and Allen and Richardson were offered huge payouts to commit to another series.

Creative fatigue and the desire to move on to other projects convinced them that it was time to put an end to it.