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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NOVEMBER 30, 2022 | WEDNESDAY
How to Make Every Appliance in Your Home Last Longer and Run More Efficiently

Home appliances make our lives easier by washing our clothes, helping us cook meals, heating and cooling our homes, and providing us with our daily coffee fix. As much as we may rely on e...

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 | MONDAY
The Best Christmas Light Installation Services of 2022

Every year, some 60 percent of homeowners adorn their homes with Christmas lights. This process typically involves hauling a box or two of lights from the attic and going through the frus...

OCTOBER 31, 2022 | MONDAY
The Best Online Course Platforms of 2023

While online courses have been around since the early years of the internet, the ability for one to take classes from the comfort of their home has never been greater, thanks to various o...

OCTOBER 26, 2022 | WEDNESDAY
The Truths About Buying and Living in an Old House

Welcome to Old House Appreciation with Bob Vila, a month-long series dedicated to showing you the best places to find historic homes, pros and cons of investing in an older house, potenti...

OCTOBER 3, 2022 | MONDAY
The Best Property Management Software of 2023

Although real estate can be an excellent investment, managing a portfolio of rental properties can quickly become overwhelming. Property managers and landlords must find and screen tenant...

OCTOBER 3, 2022 | MONDAY
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Building codes are an important safeguard to have in place to protect people from dangerous construction practices and to ensure buildings can handle certain weather conditions. However, ...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 | FRIDAY
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Between football season and fall foliage just a drive away, there’s plenty of opportunity (and reason!) to take your cooking outside—and a lot of portable outdoor cooking appliances to ch...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 | MONDAY
The Best Garage Cleaning Services of 2022

The garage is often the most neglected space for many households. It’s the storage place for yard equipment, tools, and sports equipment while serving as the catch-all for miscellaneous i...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 | MONDAY
The Best Online Welding Courses of 2022

Like many jobs in the trades, there is an increased demand for welders in a broad range of industries. Although other occupations may require years of training and schooling before one ca...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 | FRIDAY
The Best Flooring for Basements of 2022

Few things can turn a basement into a finished living space like flooring. And since the average size of a basement ranges between 500 and 1,500 square feet, finishing a basement can have...