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Chris Deziel

location-pin Santa Cruz, California

School: California State University

Expertise: painting and drywall, landscaping and garden, pest control, carpentry, woodworking, electrical, flooring, plumbing, tiling, renovating and remodeling, home exteriors, roofing, green living

Chris Deziel

  • Spent 10 years as a teacher/professor, holding positions at institutions including Osaka Institute of Technology in Osaka, Japan.
  • Co-founded two gardening companies and has remodeled properties in Colorado, California, and Kyoto, Japan.
  • Currently turning his off-grid California property into a dedicated solar homestead.

Experience

Chris Deziel is a science-trained journalist and editor who has been covering DIY, home improvement and science topics since 2010. With hundreds of bylines in publications like Family Handyman, Hunker, Apartment Therapy and Sciencing, and a contact list that includes experts in every trade field, he focuses on the challenges homeowners face — from energy choices and building codes to sustainable materials and affordability. Chris spent many years working in the trades himself and is always on the lookout for new tools and materials — as well as helpful techniques — to share with DIYers and pros alike.

Education

  • California State University - Dominguez Hills, MA, Humanities
  • University of Western Ontario, BSc, Physics

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

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Are Pillow Tags Really Illegal to Remove? Here’s What the Law Actually Says

The law requires your pillow to have a tag when you buy it, but when you take the pillow home, you can pull it off without being arrested.
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Could A Parcel/Delivery Box Fix Your Delivery Woes?

Tired of having your parcels damaged by rain or losing them to porch pirates? You need a parcel/delivery box.
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If You See a Horseshoe on a Barn, Here’s What It Means

A horseshoe is a familiar good-luck symbol, and hanging one on a barn is a traditional way of inviting good fortune onto the property.