Here’s a simple and sweet Mother’s Day project that Jack, Lexi and I made together for Theresa. It was fun too. Each of us could participate, it got us out of the house and I could disguise our activities in various shopping trips and errands I was doing anyway. Step 1. Find a fun bottle. [...]
Therma-Tru Doors: Consumer’s Digest Award Winner
May 7, 2012 By
In order to get to my point, I have to tell you one story, so I can tell you another. The punchline, however, is this: Therma-Tru Fiberglass doors won a Consumers Digest Best Buy award (to be published in the July-August 2012 issue) and that is a big deal. For why it’s a big deal, [...]
Old House, New Roof—Before and After-Shock II
May 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
There’s more to the Before and After-Shock story—everything from customer service to insulation details, that I think are worth going into for old house owners and contractors. So here’s a recap of the story and some new thoughts. Recap. After installing a new roof on an old house the homeowner called me. After mondo-moist [...]
Fun Fix: Staining Unfinished Furniture
May 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Erin asks: Hey! Can you share some tips about refinishing old furniture? Stains/paints? What is the best process? Thanks!! Answer: The antiqued/refinished furniture look is hot right now and you can save money buying un-finished furniture from woodworkers, on-line stores, and other places. You can also score big in your grandma’s attic, yard sales and the [...]
Deck: Your Two Cents
April 30, 2012 By
Request for Two Cents on Deck Building via FixitUp Facebook Friend: I’m building a deck soon. Give me your $.02 on materials for railings, decking, framing? Two Cents Hopefully this is worth at least two cents (or two cold ones when I’m done.) : Design and Budget We like to start with a design that [...]
The Drywall Duel
April 27, 2012 By
Mark and Theresa face-off in a drywall duel to patch two holes in their entryway. Confident Mark uses his go-to contractor ‘bullet patch’ technique and sanding muscle to finish and Theresa uses Hyde’s Wet n Set and Dust-free sanding kit. Check out who finishes first.
Fun Fix: Water Leak in Basement
April 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Beth Anne asks: Hey guys, I have a question for you for when you’re on NBC 10.How do we fix a small hole in our basement letting water in? Will cement actually work?! We asked a dry basement contractor as well and their solution was thousands of dollars. What should we do? Answer: Yes. Also [...]
Water in the Car Door
April 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Question: I swear when I’m driving my car around town—especially after a soaking rain—that I hear water sloshing around. A lot of it too. I thought it was the water bottle I had stowed in the door storage area, but it’s not. What’s the deal? Not only does this not seem right for the car, [...]
There’s a National Home Improvement Month?
April 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Not that every month here at MyFixitUpLife isn’t national home improvement month, but for the record National Home Improvement Month is May. And while I’ve roofed in February (and July) and had windows out of the house in winter (and doors in summer), May is a good time to take stock—and take action—on lots of [...]
Mark and Theresa Share Simple Fixes for Static Electricity on NBC’s The 10! Show
April 3, 2012 By
Tired of all that static electricity in your home? Mark and Theresa share simple fixes to decrease static and increase moisture in your home, from adding more plants to petting your cats and dogs with dryer sheets.
