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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OCTOBER 19, 2020 | MONDAY
The Best Grill Covers of 2023

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OCTOBER 15, 2020 | THURSDAY
The Best Jointers of 2023

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 ...

OCTOBER 15, 2020 | THURSDAY
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OCTOBER 15, 2020 | THURSDAY
The Best Adjustable Beds for a Comfortable Night’s Sleep

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OCTOBER 15, 2020 | THURSDAY
The Best Composting Toilets of 2023

For folks with mobile homes or tiny houses that lack the plumbing to support a traditional flushing commode, a composting toilet could be the solution. This unusual kind of toilet uses ae...

OCTOBER 15, 2020 | THURSDAY
The Best Finish Nailers of 2023

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OCTOBER 14, 2020 | WEDNESDAY
The Best Rat Traps of 2023

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OCTOBER 14, 2020 | WEDNESDAY
The Best Counter-Depth Refrigerators of 2023

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OCTOBER 14, 2020 | WEDNESDAY
The Best Hand Saws Tested in 2023

Walk the aisles of a home improvement store and it seems that every project requires power tools—compound miter saws, circular saws, jigsaws, reciprocating saws, and more. They make hand ...

OCTOBER 12, 2020 | MONDAY
The Best Hot Tub Covers to Protect Against the Elements

A backyard hot tub is an excellent place to relax and decompress with your family and friends. But whether your hot tub stays in prime working order depends on how well you take care of i...