Tony Carrick

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Name: Anthony Carrick

Title: Contributing Writer

Tony Carrick is a freelance writer who has been contributing to BobVila.com since 2020. He writes how-to articles and product reviews in the areas of lawn and garden, home maintenance, home improvement, auto maintenance, housewares, and technology. 

Expertise and Experience

As a contributing writer for a variety of home improvement, housewares, and technology publications, Tony has covered a broad range of topics. His hands-on experience ranges from fixing toilets to remodeling mudrooms to laying patio tile, all of which he’s written about in great detail. 

Tony’s writing credits also include hundreds of reviews for a variety of tools, household products, and home gadgets, including everything from blenders to exercise bikes to security cameras. In addition to writing for BobVila.com, Tony has also written for U.S. News and World Report, Field & Stream, Popular Science, Interesting Things, Domino, and Futurism. 

Tony began his writing career as a reporter for local newspapers in North Carolina before spending more than a decade in the classroom teaching English. He now works full-time as a freelance writer from his home in North Carolina. When he’s not typing away on his computer, he can be found hammering away at yet another renovation project in his home. 

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MAY 10, 2021 | MONDAY
The Best Grub Killers of 2023

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APRIL 28, 2021 | WEDNESDAY
The Best Water Softener Salts of 2023

A water softener can work miracles on well water by turning rusty water clear, removing sulfur odors, and eliminating minerals that clog pipes and damage appliances—but only when it’s fil...

APRIL 28, 2021 | WEDNESDAY
The Best Concrete Resurfacers for Interior and Exterior Repairs

Although concrete surfaces are largely utilitarian features of a home, they can be an eyesore when they become cracked and chipped. However, replacing these surfaces just isn’t in the bud...

APRIL 28, 2021 | WEDNESDAY
The Best Small Window Air Conditioners Tested in 2023

Those who live in older homes without the comfort and convenience of central air conditioning understand just how hard it can be to sleep in a hot bedroom. While a fan or evaporative cool...

APRIL 27, 2021 | TUESDAY
The Best Rotomolded Coolers for Cold Drinks on the Go

Hot days on the beach, a barbecue at the campground, or a picnic at the park isn’t complete without cold beverages and plenty of food. But for that, one needs a cooler that has the abilit...

APRIL 27, 2021 | TUESDAY
The Best Through-the-Wall Air Conditioners of 2023

While window air-conditioning units are a fine option for cooling a room in the summertime, they require sacrificing a window and the view that comes with it, along with some of its aesth...

APRIL 26, 2021 | MONDAY
The Best Natural Bug Spray to Stay Bite-Free

Bug sprays that use DEET might be the most effective means of preventing mosquitoes and other pests from biting, but overexposure to this chemical can cause concerns. Bug sprays that use ...

APRIL 26, 2021 | MONDAY
The Best Ductless Air Conditioners of 2023

Suffering through a hot summer may seem inevitable to those with basements or garage workshops not serviced by a central HVAC system. Those with older homes that lack ductwork might also ...

APRIL 25, 2021 | SUNDAY
The Best Rat Repellents to Keep Your Home Rodent-Free

Piles of small rat droppings, scratching noises in the walls, tiny footprints on a dusty shelf, and holes chewed through food containers are all telltale signs that rats may have taken up...

APRIL 25, 2021 | SUNDAY
The Best Camping Cookware for Outdoor Meals

Camping in the wild can be an opportunity to escape the hectic pace of the civilized world and rejuvenate by communing with nature. While cooking a meal in the woods can be a fulfilling e...