Author David Stiles, a designer/builder who has built several houses in the East Hampton area, is also an illustrator who specializes in writing "how-to" books. In the past, David worked as an architectural renderer for most of the leading architectural firms in New York City, and received two awards from the NYC Planning Commission for his playground design for handicapped children. For four years, he worked as an exhibit designer for the New York and Seattle World's Fairs. He received his degree in Industrial Design from Pratt Institute where he later taught in the architectural department. Author Jeanie Stiles is an actress/model. She has taught ESL and English at Baruch College in New York City. She and David have been writing "how-to" books together for the past twelve years. They divide their time between New York City and East Hampton, N.Y., where they live in a barn they renovated themselves.