Chris Gleason is the author of several books including Built-In Furniture for the Home, The Complete Kitchen Makeover, Complete Custom Closet, Old-School Workshop Accessories and Building Real Furniture for Everyday Life. He was raised on a farm in upstate New York. He has been raising chickens in his Salt Lake City backyard for over six years. He has owned Gleason Woodworking Studios for over 13 years. Popular Woodworking magazine described Chris as a maverick cabinetmaker with a sharp eye for design. and he brings this passion and creativity to everything from cabinetry to furniture to unique cutting boards.