Spike Carlsen

Spike Carlsen is the former executive editor of The Family Handyman magazine and the author of Ridiculously Simple Furniture Projects, A Splintered History of Wood, The Backyard Homestead of Building Projects and Cabin Lessons. He has also written hundreds of articles for magazines including American Woodworker, Old House Journal and Popular Woodworking. Carlsen has five kids and eight grandkids and has built tons of furniture and fun things to amuse them (and himself). His website is www.spikecarlsen.com.

Ebooks

Woodworking FAQ: The Workshop Companion: Build Your Skills and Know-How for Making Great Projects

The Backyard Homestead Book of Building Projects: 76 Useful Things You Can Build to Create Customized Working Spaces and Storage Facilities, Equip the Garden, Store the Harvest, House Your Animals, and Make Practical Outdoor Furniture

A Walk: Stoplight Secrets, Mischievous Squirrels, Manhole Mysteries & Other Stuff You See Every Day (And Know Nothing About)

A Splintered History of Wood: Belt-Sander Races, Blind Woodworkers & Baseball Bats

Cabin Lessons: A Nail-by-Nail Tale: Building Our Dream Cottage from 2x4s, Blisters, and Love

Ridiculously Simple Furniture Projects: Great Looking Furniture Anyone Can Build

Building Unique and Useful Kids' Furniture: 24 Great Do-It-Yourself Projects