Chris Peterson is a professional writer and editor based in Brooklyn, New York. 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, When Duct Tape Just Isn't Enough: Quick Fixes for Everyday Disasters, A Man's Whirled: Every Guy's Guide to Cooking with the Blender, and several other books.