Here’s a story related to me by a MyFixitUpLife Friend and the tile project that he’d STILL have to do if he went about it in an old-school fashion. As I typed it out, it started reading like one of those, “golly shucks testimonials,” but, well, what do you think? I haven’t quite yest mastered [...]
Bondera Tile Mat Set: Does It Really Work?
March 29, 2012 By 11 Comments
So we get asked a lot… is Bondera really as good as they say? Long Story Short Yes. Short Story Long(-er) I’ve heard remarks at tradeshows, listened to contractors talking about it, and even seen posts in an on-line forum questioning whether Bondera Tile Mat Set works and why traditional methods for adhereing tile “should” [...]
Backsplash: It Costs HOW Much?
March 16, 2012 By 23 Comments
Question: What’s the average labor cost of installing 17 sq ft of kitchen tile backsplash? Each tile is on 1 square foot mesh backing. Answer: This is a great question, because it means I get to give TWO answers. Who’s excited? First, the short one which is just a number, then longer one where (can [...]
QuickFix: Touch up appliances, wood, tile
December 13, 2011 By 50 Comments
Life gives the gifts of scratches and dents, and while you can treasure the memories of those moments, you might not want the evidence to last. Especially when you have guests coming over. There are a few simple ways to touch-up little nicks and scratches in your flooring, appliances, tile, and more. No, you don’t [...]
Bondera Makes Tiling Counters Easier
July 22, 2011 By 174 Comments
Question: I am remodeling my kitchen and exploring countertop options. Of course, I love the idea of granite, but my checkbook…not so much. I’ve seen tile counters, which are way more affordable, and read a few articles about installing them. The process looks complicated and like a lot of work. Why can’t I just tile [...]
DIY Network’s Jeff Devlin talks w/ Mark & Theresa
May 26, 2011 By 50 Comments
Probably best known for 80+ episodes of HGTV’s ‘Spice Up My Kitchen,’ Jeff Devlin gives Mark & Theresa the insider news that he’s working on a new show for the DIY Network. And, he promises to stop by their home with his Mister Microphone to share the details when he can. Theresa confuses Jeff by [...]
Drilling Through Ceramic Tile
April 16, 2011 By 6 Comments
Question: I want to hang a towel bar in my bathroom and have to drill through a tiled wall. I was going to just drill through the tile with a hammer drill, but I heard that you also need a scratch awl and tap. What are these tools and how do I use them? Answer: [...]
Jelly bean wreath
March 10, 2011 By 97 Comments
Mark says I’m obsessed with making candy wreaths for the holidays. I’d say that some holidays inspire me to celebrate them candy-wreath style. I’ve been challenged by the adhesion process in the past. I’ve used hot glue. I’ve used Gorilla Glue. But, for the jelly bean wreath I envisioned for Easter this year, I had [...]
Tile Style: Leather, Linen, Wood, and more
February 18, 2011 By 129 Comments
Ever since the ancient Egyptians started putting decorative tile in their homes, tile has been showing up in houses throughout the world. Tile actually accounts for 24 percent of installed flooring. When you think about how ceramic tile can last 50 years, and carpet can maybe muscle out about 10 good years of family wear-and-tear, [...]
Watch Mark & Theresa share tile tips on NBC 10! show
February 18, 2011 By 59 Comments
Mark and Theresa share a new way to tile that saves an entire day out of a tiling project, and the need for a tile saw, too. They also share tile options from Daltile and StrataStones. And why is Theresa talking about jellybeans? View more videos at: http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com.
