Expert Paul (Tools)
Paul set out on his first woodworking project when he was eleven years old. He has been involved with many hundred woodworking projects since then. For the last 46 years, Paul has custom-built cabinets and mantels, remodeled several homes, installed hardwood floors/trim work, and consulted or advised for a number of large home improvement stores on their product offerings to the expert DIY community. Whenever possible, you will find Paul in his custom built woodworking shop hard at work on his latest project.
Expert Ben (All Things Lawn & Garden)
Ben has owned and operated a hardware store for over three decades. In addition to his hardware store he also operates a pool maintenance business and takes on multiple roles in groundskeeping advisory committees for a number of organizations. Ben is also considered one of the top safe crackers in most of his home state, and is an expert locksmith. In the little spare time he has from these day jobs he renovates and repairs vaults, safes, appliances, and a number of other lawn and garden products.
Expert McLean (All Things Lawn & Garden)
McLean was a founder of a lawn and landscaping business which he helped manage and grow for over ten years. McLean helped grow the business and played an active role in the testing, analysis, and procurement process. McLean has led purchases of and research on: blowers, lawnmowers, weed whackers, tillers, and about every other piece of lawn and garden equipment you can imagine. McLean still uses all of these machines frequently in his regular day to day living.
Expert Jim (Auto Related)
Jim’s experience in outdoors projects in the Sierra Nevada mountain ranges spans four decades. A do-it-yourself guy at heart, Jim has worked with, rebuilt, and led maintenance on a variety of lawn and garden products over his career include riding tractors, lawn mowers, push mowers, and commercial lawn mowers. Jim is well-versed in fleet management and maintenance operations as well. Jim’s past experiences also include distinguished service as an officer in the US Army.
Expert William
William’s career in hardware dates back to his early childhood sitting behind the counter and learning about how to farm, make repairs, and manage a garden. Since then he has been a hardware store owner, a locksmith, and a home repair and maintenance expert for several decades. William knows how to solve almost any problem outside of the home in the lawn and garden, and has evaluated first-hand most products over multiple development cycles. In his spare time, you may find William working in his garden, tending to his perfectly manicured lawn, birdwatching, or riding his bike.
Expert Chris (Lawn, Grasses, Weeds)
Chris Keil is the golf professional and part owner at Heron Creek Golf Course in LaGrange, Indiana. In the beginning, rehabbing a golf course was a significant undertaking. Through proper maintenance and the right equipment, Chris was able to transform his course into one of the best in the area. Owning and maintaining a golf course, Chris understands what outdoor equipment works and lasts. He resides in LaGrange with his wife Monica and their four children
Will
Will has over a decade of experience in the lawn and garden industry. Will also has experience working in the construction industries. Will has deep knowledge around plants, gardening, and landscape design and installation, and he also has vast experience combining this knowledge with aerial technology and photography assets for either planning and research or presentation purposes. Additionally, Will is an Army combat veteran, with time spent repairing helicopters around the world.
David
David built a lawn and landscaping company from scratch, and now leads one of the largest privately held construction companies in his home state. David’s knowledge of everything around lawn, garden, and landscaping is unparalleled. His particular expertise lies in the comprehensive strategy of home, lawn, garden, and nature integration to create sustainable ecosystems for the long-term.
Michael
Michael has worked in and led town and municipal maintenance crews for over a decade. He is familiar with all types of lawn and garden equipment via the procurement cycle and first-hand usage. There are few lawn, garden, or landscaping problems that he has not dealt with first-hand. From deciding when and what to use to aerate your turf, all the way to when and what to use to trim a holly bush, Michael has done it all. When he is not working outdoors you may find Michael enjoying time with his family.