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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.

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10 Tips from Real Estate Pros for Buying Your First Home

First time home buying is not for the faint of heart. Our panel of real estate experts helps make the going a little easier.
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What Does Each Traffic Light Signal Mean? A Complete Guide

Today's busy roadways need signal lights to keep traffic flowing and prevent accidents. Here's what the traffic light symbols mean.