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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DECEMBER 28, 2020 | MONDAY
The Best Cooling Towels for Post-Workout

If you’re into fitness, you may reach for a towel while exercising at the gym, competing in an intense tennis match, or taking a challenging hike. But a standard towel can’t do much more ...

DECEMBER 24, 2020 | THURSDAY
The Best Framing Tool Belts of 2022

No one wants to be running back and forth from project to tool bench to pick up a forgotten hammer. Nor does anyone want to be scrambling around looking for the nail set that was put down...

DECEMBER 23, 2020 | WEDNESDAY
The Best Toilets of 2023

Modern toilets come in different shapes, sizes, and levels of complexity with various seat shapes and height options for maximum comfort. There are toilets with sleek one-piece designs th...

DECEMBER 19, 2020 | SATURDAY
The Best Heated Toilet Seats of 2023

Heated toilet seats look like standard toilet seats but include a heating element that warms the seat to the desired temperature, eliminating the discomfort of a cold seat. With integrate...

DECEMBER 17, 2020 | THURSDAY
The Best Dryer Vents of 2022

Replacing an old dryer vent may not be high on your list of home repairs, but it’s an issue you shouldn’t ignore. A failing dryer vent will hurt your dryer’s efficiency at best and, at wo...

DECEMBER 16, 2020 | WEDNESDAY
The Best Lump Charcoal of 2022

Though charcoal briquettes are perfectly fine for most backyard BBQers, many grill enthusiasts swear by lump charcoal. Unlike charcoal, which uses filler, binders, and petroleum additives...

DECEMBER 16, 2020 | WEDNESDAY
The Best Water Filters of 2023

Although the city water in your home may be safe to drink, it could contain harmful chemicals that are unpleasant-tasting or even unhealthy. A good water filter helps solve those problems...

DECEMBER 16, 2020 | WEDNESDAY
The Best Roof Vents for the Home or Shed

Mold and mildew growing and shingles peeling away from the roof: These issues are caused by a poorly ventilated attic. Without a roof vent, attics can reach upward of 130 degrees Fahrenhe...

DECEMBER 15, 2020 | TUESDAY
The Best Whiskey Glasses for Your Home Bar

While there may be nothing wrong with drinking whiskey from an orange juice glass—or, heaven forbid, a plastic tumbler—genuinely experiencing single malt scotch or other fine whiskeys req...

DECEMBER 15, 2020 | TUESDAY
The Best Electric Ranges of 2022

Today’s electric ranges have smooth glass tops and hidden elements that adjust to fit the size of your pots and pans. Modern electric ovens now include powerful convection ovens, air-fryi...