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Robert Annis

location-pin Indianapolis, Indiana

School: Ball State University

Expertise: painting and drywall, automotive, landscaping and garden, product testing, carpentry, woodworking, cleaning and organization, pets, outdoors and camping

Robert Annis

  • Published in media including National Geographic, Outside, RV Magazine and Popular Mechanics.
  • Upgraded his entire garage workshop on the cheap by purchasing used tools and building his folding workbench.

Experience

After spending nearly a decade as a reporter for a major metropolitan newspaper, Robert Annis finally broke free of the shackles of gainful employment to become an award-winning outdoor-travel journalist. He's an avid biker, RVer and griller, and a competent DIYer who's tacked projects including a folding garage workbench and an RV revamp.
Over the years, Robert's byline has appeared in numerous publications and websites including Bicycling, Men's Journal, Popular Mechanics, National Geographic, Outside, Inside Hook, Hemispheres, Departures, Midwest Living, Lonely Planet, Afar, Sierra, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, RV Magazine, Family Handyman and Hidden Compass. Although he's a member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA), Society of American Travel Writers (SATW, and the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA), please don’t hold that against those prestigious organizations.
If you’re looking for Robert, chances are you'll find him either pedaling the backroads and trails of the Midwest on his bicycle; hunched over his laptop in his camper van, frantically trying to make his next deadline; or completing maintenace projects around his Indiana home.

Education

Ball State University

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.

Articles

Backyard Shed

6 Things To Know Before Assembling a Shed Kit

Thinking about buying and putting together a shed kit? Here are six things I wish I knew before building a plastic resin shed.
Electric drill or cordless screwdriver with battery, recharge battery Tout icon

Why You Should Own More Than One Battery System for Tools

You bought a cordless tool system years ago, but now you have your eye on a tool from a different brand. Go for it. Here's why.
Skil Miter Saw

Skil Miter Saw Review: I Tried a SKIL Miter Saw and It’s Worth the Hype

My miter saw has always been the workhorse of my garage shop. Will the Skil miter saw be a reliable replacement?