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Spike Carlsen

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Website

https://www.spikecarlsen.com/

Genre

Nonfiction, Historical Fiction

Influences

John McPhee, Tracy Kidder, Bill Bryson, Simon Winchester

Member Since

October 2012

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Spike Carlsen has been writing about the world around us, the stuff in it and how it all works for over 25 years. He was an editor with Readers’ Digest’s, Family Handyman magazine for 15 years where he wrote hundreds of articles and oversaw the books division. He’s written for Men’s Health, The Minneapolis Star Tribune, The Wall Street Journal, Smithsonian, Make, Mother Earth News, Fine Homebuilding and a number of other magazines.
He’s the author of the award-winning A Splintered History of Wood, as well as The Backyard Homestead Book of Building Projects, Woodworking FAQ, Cabin Lessons, Building Unique & Useful Kid’s Furniture and more. He’s appeared on the NBC TODAY SHOW, Modern Marvels, HGTV, the CBS Early Show and dozens of other radio ...more

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Average rating: 3.85 · 2,172 ratings · 327 reviews · 10 distinct works • Similar authors

	A Walk Around the Block: Stoplight Secrets, Mischievous Squirrels, Manhole Mysteries & Other Stuff You See Every Day (And Know Nothing About) 3.78 avg rating — 1,214 ratings — published 2020	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Backyard Homestead Book of Building Projects 4.10 avg rating — 361 ratings — published 2014 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Splintered History of Wood: Belt Sander Races, Blind Woodworkers, and Baseball Bats 3.80 avg rating — 286 ratings — published 2008 — 18 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Cabin Lessons: A Nail-by-Nail Tale: Building Our Dream Cottage from 2x4s, Blisters, and Love 3.93 avg rating — 192 ratings — published 2015 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ridiculously Simple Furniture Projects: Great Looking Furniture Anyone Can Build 3.73 avg rating — 63 ratings — published 2011 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Woodworking FAQ: The Workshop Companion: Build Your Skills and Know-How for Making Great Projects really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 55 ratings — published 2012 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Building Unique and Useful Kids' Furniture: 24 Great Do-It-Yourself Projects it was ok 2.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Family Handyman Home Improvement 2005 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2005	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Splintered History of Wood Belt Sander Races, Blind Woodworkers, & Baseball Bats [HC,2008] by Spike Carlsen (Goodreads Author), Unknown Author 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Backyard Homestead Series 4-Book Collection Set - Complete Guide to Sustainable Living and Self-Sufficiency by Gail Damerow, Carleen Madigan, Spike Carlsen (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Paperback here we come—A WALK AROUND THE BLOCK

Hello readers of all genres, ages & interests!
The paperback version of A WALK AROUND THE BLOCK will be available Sept. 18th at all online and bricks-and-mortar stores. FUN new cover, lower price, smaller size—but still the same great information. Check it out and spread the news. ALSO enter the Goodreads giveaway: Ten signed copies will be shipped out to those who enter!

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