Tom Scalisi

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Name: Tom Scalisi

Title: Contributing Writer

Tom Scalisi is a freelance writer, author, and blogger with a passion for building. Whether it’s a DIY project or an entire website, Tom loves creating something from the ground up, stepping back, and admiring a job well done.

Expertise and Experience

Tom’s first experience working with tools was when he was around 8 or 9 years old, when he learned how to take old bikes apart, swap the parts, and create mismatched bikes that were barely rideable. As he got a little older, he fell in love with working on cars and building things, so he decided to go into the trades as soon as he could. He worked in the fire alarm industry, then in building maintenance and carpentry, and then ran his own contracting business for several years. He was also a police officer for a busy city agency where he served on the department’s emergency services unit as a negotiator.

Tom has been stockpiling tools of all sorts for as long as he can remember. He has a passion for hand tools and power tools alike, always needing to know more about them, how to use them, and how to get the most out of them. While he loves building and fixing, he also gets quite a thrill from using that knowledge of tools and techniques to craft a how-to or buyer’s guide that helps DIYers get things done.

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The Best Spray Paints for Your DIY Projects

In a DIY paint project, the best spray paint can be a game-changer. A high-quality spray paint creates a coat that covers well, stands the test of time, and looks great. While using spray...

DECEMBER 7, 2020 | MONDAY
The Best Cordless Ratchets Tested in 2023

Cordless ratchets allow users to work on their vehicles or homes without putting in the effort to operate a manual ratchet and without the risk of tripping on an air hose. These tools use...

DECEMBER 6, 2020 | SUNDAY
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