Spike Carlsen

Spike Carlsen is an editor, author, carpenter, and woodworker, who has been immersed in the world of wood and woodworking for more than thirty years. He is former executive editor of Family Handyman magazine where he wrote hundreds of articles on home improvement and oversaw the creation of dozens of books including the revised Reader's Digest Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual. He has written articles for Old House Journal, Fine Homebuilding, Workbench, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Backyard Living magazine, and other publications. Prior to becoming an editor, he worked as a carpenter for fifteen years and ran his own construction and remodeling company, working on projects ranging from energy efficient homes to historic restorations. He and his wife Kat have five adult children and live in Stillwater, Minnesota.