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Tucker Hibbs

Tucker Hibbs
Tucker Hibbs - Author
Marketing Manager

Tucker brings more than 15 years of hands-on experience in construction and remodeling to the North 40 blog. His background includes interior and exterior carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, drywall, and a wide range of repair and building projects. Years of solving real-world problems on the job have given him a practical perspective on the tools, techniques, and materials that help get work done right.


A dedicated tool user and industry enthusiast, Tucker enjoys following the latest innovations from manufacturers and exploring how new designs can improve efficiency, performance, and results. Whether tackling repairs, building something new, or testing the latest equipment, he’s always looking for smarter ways to work. Tucker has called Montana home since 2014 and has been part of the North 40 Outfitters team since 2025.

Top blogs

Featured Series

Milwaukee Packout Review

Dual Battery Chainsaw Test

Drill Bit Factory Tour

The Fix

  • Husqvarna LE-322R battery-powered lawn mower positioned in a residential backyard during a hands-on product review, with two presenters standing behind the mower in front of a wooden privacy fence.

    How much lawn can you cut with a battery mower?

    Words By: Tucker Hibbs
    Categories: Learn, The Fix
    Tags: tool reviews, lawn and garden
    Posted: October 01, 2026
    How much lawn can you cut with a battery mower? Read more about How much lawn can you cut with a battery mower?
    5 Min
  • Portable inverter generators from Honda, Cummins Onan, Generac, and Black Diamond displayed on grass in a mountain campsite setting, illustrating generator options for RV and camper power needs.

    Is The Milwaukee Quik Lok Trimmer Worth The Cost?

    Words By: Tucker Hibbs
    Categories: Learn, Lawn and Garden, The Fix
    Tags: string trimmer, reciprocating tool, quik-lok, pole saw, milwaukee quik-lok, milwaukee, hedge trimmer, edger, combo trimmer
    Posted: July 16, 2026
    Is The Milwaukee Quik Lok Trimmer Worth The Cost? Read more about Is The Milwaukee Quik Lok Trimmer Worth The Cost?
    5 Min
  • How to Build a DIY Hydroponic Garden and Grow Food Without Soil

    How to Build a DIY Hydroponic Garden and Grow Food Without Soil

    Words By: Tucker Hibbs
    Categories: Learn, Gardening Guide, Lawn and Garden, The Fix
    Tags: Hydroponics, hydroponic garden, gardening
    Posted: July 02, 2026
    How to Build a DIY Hydroponic Garden and Grow Food Without Soil Read more about How to Build a DIY Hydroponic Garden and Grow Food Without Soil
    5 Min
  • How to Fix a Patchy Weedy Lawn:

    How to Fix a Patchy Weedy Lawn:

    Words By: Tucker Hibbs
    Categories: Learn, The Fix
    Tags: weed and feed, thatch removal, spring lawn care, sharp mower blade, ryegrass, rocky mountain lawn care, power rake, patchy lawn fix, overseeding, northwest lawn care, mowing height 3 inches, mow 1/3 rule, lawn tips for busy people, lawn renovation, lawn fertilizer tips, lawn care, kill dandelions, kentucky bluegrass, ironite lawn, how to fix your lawn, how to dethatch, how often to aerate, homeowner lawn tips, grass seed blend, grass seed, front yard makeover, fix patchy grass, fescue, fertilizer schedule, fall lawn fertilizer, diy lawn care, dethatching, dandelion control, cool season grass, clover in lawn, beginner lawn care, backyard lawn repair, aerate lawn
    Posted: June 04, 2026
    How to Fix a Patchy Weedy Lawn: Read more about How to Fix a Patchy Weedy Lawn:
    5 Min
  • Two people hold cordless impact drivers in front of a wood pallet wall with a ‘THE FIX’ sign

    What Is a Hydraulic Impact Driver - and Is It Worth Buying?

    Words By: Tucker Hibbs
    Categories: Learn, The Fix
    Tags: surge impact driver, surge driver, milwaukee tool review, milwaukee surge driver, milwaukee impact driver, milwaukee hydraulic impact driver, milwaukee hydraulic driver, milwaukee, hydraulic impact driver
    Posted: May 20, 2026
    What Is a Hydraulic Impact Driver - and Is It Worth Buying? Read more about What Is a Hydraulic Impact Driver - and Is It Worth Buying?
    5 Min
    1. How to Install Drip Irrigation in a Vegetable Garden: Step-by-Step Guide

      How to Install Drip Irrigation in a Vegetable Garden: Step-by-Step Guide

      Words By: Tucker Hibbs
      Categories: Learn, The Fix
      Tags: lawn and garden, irrigation, garden
      Posted: September 10, 2026
      How to Install Drip Irrigation in a Vegetable Garden: Step-by-Step Guide Read more about How to Install Drip Irrigation in a Vegetable Garden: Step-by-Step Guide
      5 Min
    2. Portable inverter generators from Honda, Cummins Onan, Generac, and Black Diamond displayed on grass in a mountain campsite setting, illustrating generator options for RV and camper power needs.

      How to Build a Low-Cost Permanent Air Conditioning Solution

      Words By: Tucker Hibbs
      Categories: Learn, The Fix
      Tags: tool review, DIY
      Posted: August 12, 2026
      How to Build a Low-Cost Permanent Air Conditioning Solution Read more about How to Build a Low-Cost Permanent Air Conditioning Solution
      5 Min
    3. Best Pressure Washers Under $500

      Best Pressure Washers Under $500

      Words By: Tucker Hibbs
      Categories: Learn, The Fix
      Posted: August 04, 2026
      Best Pressure Washers Under $500 Read more about Best Pressure Washers Under $500
      5 Min
    4. Husqvarna LE-322R battery-powered lawn mower positioned in a residential backyard during a hands-on product review, with two presenters standing behind the mower in front of a wooden privacy fence.

      The best generator for your camper

      Words By: Tucker Hibbs
      Categories: Learn, The Fix
      Tags: tool reviews, camping
      Posted: July 07, 2026
      The best generator for your camper Read more about The best generator for your camper
      5 Min
    5. We Tested the Pulsefire Compact: Is This Gas Torch Actually Useful?

      We Tested the Pulsefire Compact: Is This Gas Torch Actually Useful?

      Words By: Tucker Hibbs
      Categories: Learn, The Fix
      Tags: yard maintenance tools, weed control flamethrower, weed burning tool, unique tools, tool review video, tool demo, snow and ice removal tools, pulsefire review, pulsefire compact, propane flamethrower, outdoor power tools, landscaping tools, ice melting tool, flamethrower tool, flamethrower review, fire power tools, extreme tools, exothermic technologies, exothermic pulsefire compact, compact flamethrower, backyard tools
      Posted: June 18, 2026
      We Tested the Pulsefire Compact: Is This Gas Torch Actually Useful? Read more about We Tested the Pulsefire Compact: Is This Gas Torch Actually Useful?
      5 Min
    6. Four people in a home remodel room, with two standing on drywall stilts during a drywall patch demonstration

      How to Patch Drywall So the Repair Disappears

      Words By: Tucker Hibbs
      Categories: Learn, The Fix
      Tags: wall repair, ultrathin mesh tape, the fix, setting compound, remodel tips, pro drywall tips, patch drywall hole, mesh tape drywall, Luly Drywall, joint compound, how to patch drywall, home repair, home improvement, fiberfuse, drywall taping, drywall repair, drywall patch, drywall hot mud, drywall finishing, drywall chicks, DIY drywall, contractor tips, 20 minute mud
      Posted: May 07, 2026
      How to Patch Drywall So the Repair Disappears Read more about How to Patch Drywall So the Repair Disappears
      5 Min
    7. Milwaukee dual-battery 20-inch chainsaw demo on a ranch in Augusta, Montana

      How To Trim A Door

      Words By: Tucker Hibbs
      Categories: Learn, The Fix
      Tags: tool review, the fix, storm cleanup, ranch tools, property maintenance, professional chainsaw, North 40 The Fix, North 40, Montana ranch, Milwaukee tools, Milwaukee M18 chainsaw, Milwaukee chainsaw review, gas vs battery chainsaw, forestry tools, felling trees, cordless chainsaw review, cordless chainsaw, chainsaw runtime, chainsaw giveaway, chainsaw for ranch, chainsaw comparison, best cordless chainsaw, battery powered chainsaw, battery chainsaw vs gas
      Posted: April 23, 2026
      How To Trim A Door Read more about How To Trim A Door
      5 Min
    8. Milwaukee dual-battery 20-inch chainsaw demo on a ranch in Augusta, Montana

      Can a Milwaukee Battery Chainsaw Replace a Gas Chainsaw?

      Words By: Tucker Hibbs
      Categories: Learn, The Fix
      Tags: tool review, the fix, storm cleanup, ranch tools, property maintenance, professional chainsaw, North 40 The Fix, North 40, Montana ranch, Milwaukee tools, Milwaukee M18 chainsaw, Milwaukee chainsaw review, gas vs battery chainsaw, forestry tools, felling trees, cordless chainsaw review, cordless chainsaw, chainsaw runtime, chainsaw giveaway, chainsaw for ranch, chainsaw comparison, best cordless chainsaw, battery powered chainsaw, battery chainsaw vs gas
      Posted: April 09, 2026
      Can a Milwaukee Battery Chainsaw Replace a Gas Chainsaw? Read more about Can a Milwaukee Battery Chainsaw Replace a Gas Chainsaw?
      5 Min
    9. DeWalt vs. Milwaukee Snowblowers: Which Battery Snowblower Wins?

      DeWalt vs. Milwaukee Snowblowers: Which Battery Snowblower Wins?

      Words By: Tucker Hibbs
      Categories: Learn, The Fix
      Tags: winter power tools, wet snow performance, tool battery snow blower, The Fix podcast, snow removal tools, snow blower test, snow blower shootout, snow blower comparison, real world tool testing, power tool comparison, north 40 outfitters, Milwaukee snow blower, electric snow blower, DeWalt vs Milwaukee, DeWalt snow blower, cordless snow blower, battery snow blower review, battery powered snow blower
      Posted: April 02, 2026
      DeWalt vs. Milwaukee Snowblowers: Which Battery Snowblower Wins? Read more about DeWalt vs. Milwaukee Snowblowers: Which Battery Snowblower Wins?
      5 Min
    10. Three people standing in front of a wooden wall, wearing welding gear, with one person holding a welding helmet.

      How to Teach a Beginner to Weld

      Words By: Tucker Hibbs
      Categories: Learn, The Fix
      Tags: zigzag weld, wire feed welder, welding voltage settings, welding tutorial, welding techniques, welding PPE, welding jacket, welding for beginners, weld spatter removal, weld puddle control, trailer repair welding, The Fix tools, portable welder, Lincoln Electric flux core, Lincoln 90i FC, learn to weld, how to load flux core wire, half moon weld, grinding and prep, gasless welder, flux core welding, field welding, farm and ranch repairs, beginner welding, auto darkening helmet, 120V welder
      Posted: March 26, 2026
      How to Teach a Beginner to Weld Read more about How to Teach a Beginner to Weld
      5 Min
    11. Two people standing against a wooden wall holding yellow DeWalt drills with drill bits attached.

      How Montana-Made Drill Bits Are Made - and Why It Matters

      Words By: Tucker Hibbs
      Categories: Learn, The Fix
      Posted: March 12, 2026
      How Montana-Made Drill Bits Are Made - and Why It Matters Read more about How Montana-Made Drill Bits Are Made - and Why It Matters
      5 Min
    12. Red Milwaukee tool boxes and organizers stored in the open bed of a pickup truck.

      Is Milwaukee PACKOUT Worth It? Why Pros and DIYers Love It

      Words By: Tucker Hibbs
      Categories: Learn, The Fix
      Tags: Tool storage solutions, Tool organization ideas, PACKOUT wall plates, PACKOUT trailer setup, PACKOUT storage system, PACKOUT racks and hooks, PACKOUT garage setup, packout first aid kit, PACKOUT ecosystem, PACKOUT backpack, PACKOUT accessories, North 40 tools PACKOUT, Modular tool storage, Milwaukee tool storage, Milwaukee tool haul, Milwaukee socket sets, Milwaukee six bay charger, Milwaukee PACKOUT tips, Milwaukee PACKOUT review, Milwaukee PACKOUT, Milwaukee M18 tools, Milwaukee impact wrench, M12 power ratchet, Jobsite tool storage, Best tool storage 2026
      Posted: February 26, 2026
      Is Milwaukee PACKOUT Worth It? Why Pros and DIYers Love It Read more about Is Milwaukee PACKOUT Worth It? Why Pros and DIYers Love It
      5 Min
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