Eric Howard Custom gazebo builder and owner of Gazebosgalore.com Concord, California

What type of projects do you handle at home and work?
All the home improvement projects & landscaping

Why did you enter the DEWALT Million Dollar Challenge?
I love to compete and to try and win the million.

Where did you hear about the Challenge?
I was at the right Home Depot at the right time

Describe how you practice for the DEWALT Million Dollar Challenge?
I practice with my friends and family

Any special techniques?
Yes quite a few

What type of training/experience gives you an advantage?
I build custom gazebos that have approximately 12,000 screws in each one.

When did you first start working with power tools?
I was 9 years old

Who taught you how to use tools?
I was self taught

What's you favorite music/band?
Collective Soul, Shania Twain, & AC/DC

What's your favorite sports team?
Oakland A's
S.F. 49er's

What's your favorite NASCAR driver?
#17 Matt Kenseth

What's your favorite TV shows?
Home Improvement

What are your hobbies?
Skiing, snowboarding, motorcycles and vacationing

What is your good luck charm?
My wife and wedding ring

What organizations do you belong to?
Concord Ski Club

Why do you like DEWALT?
They are solid, accurate, and well built

Favorite place to buy tools?
Lowe's for the selection

If you won a Silverado, how would you use it primarily?
Work

What would you do with the Million Dollars?
Work less and play more!