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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Having the right grill makes a huge difference when it comes to a successful backyard barbecue. But you need more than just the grill. There is a whole arsenal of tools that can help, inc...
A severe earthquake isn’t pleasant to think about, but it’s an unfortunate reality for people in many areas of the country. Being prepared with an earthquake kit will give you the peace o...
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There was a time when neighbors could tell a crew was framing a house by the sound of metal-on-metal-on-wood, since hammering nails was the only way to connect large dimensional lumber. T...
That shiny, new grill spends its life outdoors where Mother Nature can wreak havoc on it, leading to rust and shortening its life. You need to protect it with a grill cover that has thick...
A jointer is a woodworking machine that smooths and flattens the face and edge of stock lumber to make it perfectly square. Instead of running a tool against wood like one would do using ...
If you’re noticing more wasps too close for comfort in your outdoor living spaces, or even invading your home, it might be time to solve your wasp problem. Whether they’re hiding between ...
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