Jeff's professional experience has touched on all aspect of building and repair, including numerous outdoor structures, from decks and screened porches to arbors and outdoor kitchens. "I enjoy the building process and the tremendous room for creativity in deck design," said Jeff. "In fact, I really value developing new designs and techniques for the future."

Jeff's extensive experience served him well when the HGTV and DIY cable networks were looking for a new on-air host with a building and remodeling background. Since beginning his work on these networks, Jeff has hosted multiple shows and specials, such as Restore America, Blueprint for Homebuilding, Build A Deck, Build A Fence, Flooring Wall to Wall, Outdoor Zone and Handmade Music. Most recently, Jeff has been working on numerous short videos on "Best Practices" to be featured at the HGTVPro.com Web site.

In this section of the Thompson's® WaterSeal® Web site, you'll get exclusive insights from Jeff about deck design, building and maintenance. Read Jeff's recent articles.