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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

Lovely African American woman completes real estate appraisal for home sale.

This 10-Point Spring Inspection Checklist Will Keep Your Home Functioning Longer

When the temperature warms up and the ice melts, it's a perfect time to do these spring home inspections and keep your property shipshape.
Closeup view of car wheel tracks traces in mud next to road

Will Your Grass Grow Back After Snow Plow Damage? Here’s the Deal

When a snow plow damages your lawn, grass recovery may take some effort on your part. Here's some expert advice.
Does Following The Gps Really Get You There The Fastest

GPS vs. Real-Life Experience: Do Navigation Apps Really Know the Fastest Route?

GPS accuracy is so good that it's tempting to rely on it exclusively. That could be a mistake in abnomal traffic conditions.