Joe Cruz

Joe Cruz

Joe Cruz

Experience

Joe Cruz is a contributing editor for Family Handyman Magazine, creating DIY how-to & home improvement projects for both digital and print. Joe started woodworking at an early age, finding himself in carpentry jobs such as building and remodeling houses, woodworking jobs such as custom cabinetry and kitchen installation, and artisan positions involving props work for theaters and artful exhibit building for national museums. Although Joe is also a fine furniture maker, his real passions are music and woodturning, with original compositions on streaming platforms and woodturnings featured in various art shows and galleries.

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

How to Build a Simple Gardening Bench

Build this lovely and functional garden bench in half a day. Here's how.

How to Build a Chicken Coop

This easy-to-build DIY project combines the coop and run in one design, making it perfect for urban and rural settings.

How to Build a Wood-Fired Hot Tub

With this DIY hot tub, you can enjoy a relaxing soak right in your own backyard — without electricity.