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Mike Hagerty

Mike Hagerty

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Mike Hagerty is an automotive journalist whose work has been featured on radio, TV, in print and online since 1997. He currently writes for Family Handyman, Forbes Wheels, The Los Altos (CA) Town Crier,, and his own website, MikeHagertyCars.com. Previous outlets have included the NAPA Know-How Blog, BBC Autos, The Capital One Auto Navigator Learning Center, KFBK AM/FM in Sacramento, California, the AAA magazines for Arizona, Oklahoma, Northwest Ohio, South Dakota and the Mountain West and the ABC television affiliates and the Hearst-Argyle & Emmis radio stations in Phoenix, Arizona.

Family Handyman Editorial Policies

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.

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5 Best Tire Brands

These are the 5 Best Tire Brands, According to Auto Experts

What's in a name? If it's embossed on the sidewall of a tire, a lot. The best tire brands work hard to preserve their decades-long reputations.
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This Tire Repair Kit from TireJect Could Save You from a Roadside Emergency

Tireject says its Emergency Tire Repair Kit is everything you need to repair a flat tire. We put that claim to the test.
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The 9 Best Power Tool Brands You Should Reach for First

In the world of home improvement, these are the best power tool brands for both homeowners and pros.