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Chris Tonn

location-pin Columbus, Ohio

School: University of Phoenix

Expertise: automotive, product testing, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, renovating and remodeling

Chris Tonn

  • Awarded Silver Medal for Best Heritage Motorsports Story by Automotive Heritage Foundation (2021)
  • Worked in various sales roles within the home improvement industry for more than two decades.
  • Former service writer at a major auto repair shop chain who still does most of his auto repair work.

Experience

Chris Tonn is a home improvement expert with two decades of experience in all corners of the home improvement industry. He is also an award-winning automotive journalist and classic car historian. He's worked in various sales roles within home improvement industry including lawnmowers, plumbing and tires. Chris was also a service writer at a major auto repair shop chain and still does most of his own auto repair work at home. His work has appeared in Readers Digest, eBay Motors, The Truth About Cars and more.

Education

University of Phoenix

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For more than seven decades, Family Handyman has been providing its audience with ideas, inspiration and step-by-step directions on how to maintain and enhance indoor and outdoor living spaces. In addition to having our own staff of experts, we hire individuals whose skills have been honed through years of experience in the building, plumbing and electrical trades, and as passionate homeowners who have translated DIY (do it yourself) skills into careers as respected creators.

Articles

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What Is a Ball Valve and Why Should I Use Them In My Home?

Replacing your old water supply shutoff valves with quarter-turn ball valves is easy, and makes your other plumbing repairs go more smoothly.
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How To Decode Your Car’s Vehicle Identification Number

Your car's Vehicle Identification Number (VIN for short) is unique to your vehicle. Those 17 characters contain the secrets to everything in your car, truck or SUV.
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Understanding the Different Parts of a Bathtub

Hopefully, we all bathe regularly. Knowing the different parts of a bathtub can help you keep yours working right.