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.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2013 | MONDAY
How to Remove Carpet
Even with regular vacuuming, carpeting accumulates a great deal of dust, dirt, and debris. When you finally decide to rip it up, be sure to give the carpeting one last thorough vacuuming....
JULY 9, 2013 | TUESDAY
Low-Flow Toilets 101: Here's Why a Toilet Upgrade is Worth the Upfront Expense
The Environmental Protection Agency says that an estimated 4. 8 billion gallons of water are flushed down the toilet every day. According to the American Water Works Association, the aver...
JUNE 27, 2012 | WEDNESDAY
Are Pocket Doors Right for Your Home?
When considering whether to install a pocket door versus a regular door, it’s important to understand the differences between the two. A pocket door differs from a standard hinged door th...
JUNE 26, 2012 | TUESDAY
How to Replace a Window Screen
Window screening is there for a purpose. If it gets a snag, a tear, or a hole, it is much less effective at keeping insects and debris out of your home than it is if it is intact. Should ...
APRIL 18, 2012 | WEDNESDAY
How to Install a Kitchen Sink in 10 Easy Steps
Installing a new kitchen sink is an excellent way to update the look of an outdated kitchen. While so many elements in kitchen design have remained common throughout the decades, others h...
DECEMBER 15, 2011 | THURSDAY
Thinking About Installing a Basement Bathroom? Here’s What You Need to Know
Adding a bathroom to a finished basement adds value to the home, but installing toilets and sinks in a below-grade environment takes more than a basic knowledge of drain pipes, water line...
