About
Chase Brush is a writer and editor with almost 10 years of experience researching and reviewing tools and gadgets. He began contributing to BobVila.com in 2022, covering outdoor equipment, kitchen appliances, and other products.
Experience
A trained journalist, Chase has worked as a political reporter and as a freelance writer and editor for various online publications. His first foray into product reviews came in 2015, writing and editing for Ezvid Wiki the largest and most comprehensive video wiki on the web. Since then he has contributed to several other consumer review outlets, including BestReviews.com.
Chase has produced and edited reviews for hundreds of products—everything from smartphones and laptops to dog collars and cat food. He’s particularly knowledgeable about automotive tools, cookware, and camping gear, having spent years tinkering in those areas as an outdoor and DIY enthusiast.
Education
Chase holds a Bachelor of Arts in economics and philosophy from Rutgers University and a Master of Arts in journalism from the City University of New York’s Graduate School of Journalism. He also completed a yearlong fellowship with the Poynter Institute, an award-winning nonprofit that provides journalism training for students and working professionals.
Highlights
- Specialties and interests: Tech, lawn/garden equipment, automotive tools, outdoor gear
- Education: Bachelor of Arts in economics and philosophy from Rutgers University; Master of Arts in journalism from the City University of New York
- Other work: Outside Magazine, Backpacker Magazine, The New York Observer, and BestReviews.com
Notable Works
Proudest DIY
“I once converted a Ford Transit Connect—yes, those little utility vans you see running around the city—into a mini adventure mobile for camping and road trips. I even managed to fit a kind of custom-made Murphy bed inside. It wasn’t going to win any viral #vanlife conversion awards, but it was comfortable enough and served its purpose well.”
