Chief, a.k.a., Chris Hill, has been woodworking for 25 years and has family members who have been involved in nearly every aspect of home building. For five years he was the woodworking editor for Lowe’s Creative Ideas or Home & Garden and Lowe’s Creative Ideas for Woodworkers, for which he wrote instructions, created illustrations, built, and photographed projects and how-to steps. In addition, he worked on and developed DIY content for Lowe’s Creative Ideas or Home & Garden and helped in the production of the online woodworking videos Lowe’s Shop Class.

Working professionally since 1992, Chris has worked in nearly every discipline within publishing, including operations/business management, circulation, production, editorial, advertising, and online development.

Chris is a freelance writer and editor, covering woodworking and DIY content, a custom furniture and furnishings craftsman, as well as a furniture restorer.