Tom Barlow

Contributing Writer

Tom Barlow is a freelance journalist specializing in lifestyle and consumer issues. In addition to dealnews, his writing has appeared on many websites, including Forbes.com and Aol’s DailyFinance.com. He was an editor for the popular WalletPop.com as well. Barlow is a past membership director for the American Motorcyclist Association and was the Founding Director of one of the nation’s largest week-long bicycling events, The Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure. Wearing another hat, Barlow is also a widely published fiction writer, with his work appearing most recently in the Best New Writing 2011 anthology and Digital Science Fiction.

Tom Barlow’s Most Recent Features

How to Pick the Perfect Parka

How often did you put up with wet snow, howling winds, and outdoor chores (that driveway isn't going to shovel itself) with an insufficient coat last year? Instead of resigning yourself to another winter spent miserably damp and cold, consider a parka, man's answer to winter's worst. We took a look at a variety of discounted jackets from quality manufacturers to show you just what to look for in the perfect parka.

How to Turn Your Plain Pumpkin into a Spooky Jack O'Lantern

The harvest moon is nigh, and the day when our streets will be taken over by zombies, vampires, and ghouls rapidly approaches. Get in the spirit of spooky with a quintessential Halloween decoration: the hand-carved pumpkin. Here are some not-to-miss tips and tools to help bring your orange creature to life.