Chris Peterson is a professional writer and editor based in Ashland, Oregon. An expert in home design, repair, and renovation and an avid cook, he’s the author of Manskills: How to Avoid Embarrassing Yourself and Impress Everyone Else; and many other books. Most recently, Peterson has written the Ideas You Can Use series for Cool Springs Press. Veteran author Philip Schmidt (Golden, CO) has written bestselling DIY volumes on a wide range of home subjects, from green remodeling to storage to building treehouses. He is the author of Cool Springs Press Black & Decker titles The Complete Guide to a Clutter-Free Home, The Complete Guide to Greenhouses & Garden Projects, and The Complete Guide to Treehouses (2nd Edition).