Tony Carrick
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Tony Carrick is a freelance writer specializing in home improvement, landscaping, and design. A recipient of a degree in journalism and a Master of Arts in English, he spent ten years writing for a variety of local newspapers and business publications before becoming an English teacher. Mr. Carrick now works as a freelance writer from his home in North Carolina. When he isn’t furiously typing away on his laptop or working on his latest home improvement project, he enjoys spending time with his family and cycling through the beautiful North Carolina countryside. Connect with Tony Carrick on LinkedIn.
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Not only is a pellet grill or smoker capable of loading its own fuel, but it can automatically maintain its own temperature, making it probably the easiest way to cook outdoors. However, ...
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While a backyard pool can be refreshing on a hot summer’s day, water that’s too cold can be downright shocking. Getting a pool to a comfortable temperature can be a challenge, especially ...
Track lighting kits are a great option for lighting medium- to large-size rooms in which other forms of lights are either ineffective or too complicated to install. A track lighting fixtu...
Rope swings are an old-school source of outdoor pleasure, offering a relaxing or exhilarating ride. Safety, however, is vital when it comes to setting up a tree swing—and that starts with...
When my wife and I began working from home full time, we knew that a single desk in the study wasn’t going to cut it. We needed something a lot bigger. We wanted a work surface that would...
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