Paul Meisel has had 10 years experience as an industrial arts instructor. He is the founder and owner of Meisel hardware Specialties, a project plan and woodworking supply company that focuses on distributing plans for woodworking projects that are accessible for carving students and beginners as well as experts. Meisel has published two other books on woodworking and one book with birdhouse designs and patterns. The birdhouses in this book have been shop-tested by his customers and have proven habitable by the many birds around his house.