Check out Mark’s tip for handling windows on the jobsite!

Over the years as a contractor visiting people’s homes for estimates, I’ve had to find ways to sum up people—and projects— quickly. Some you can…

This is the start of National Hurricane Preparedness Week, which means it’s time to take a “top down” look at your home. Even those homeowners…

Question: I’m finishing a basement in an 80 year old house. I need to add a 30 foot partition wall to contain the mechanical area…

When it comes to buying a new roof, I recommend considering two important things that are easy to overlook: How does the roof look on…

Simonton Windows offers Energy Tax Credit (ETC) glass packages on a wide variety of energy-efficient, replacement windows and patio doors. Simonton products ordered with these…

We’ve all seen them. You can probably picture one in your mind’s eye– if not your backyard. Or, on your TV: Norm has one on…

No matter what hues the color experts are promoting for top trends picks, conservative color palettes tend to stick as top picks for curb appeal…

It’s easy to assume the biggest problem you can have with a new roof–whether you’re installing one or having one installed–is that is could leak….

The best door decoration is sometimes the easiest to make. This one is perfect for the Fourth of July, Flag Day, Memorial Day, and any day you want to show off some patriotism.

Night is a perfect opportunity to add another dimension to your curb appeal. What’s the best light for boosting a home’s curb appeal at night?…

The hallmark of what building scientists call a water-managed wall system is that it does two things: First, it recognizes that all wall systems leak….

  If budget isn’t top of mind when planning most home improvement projects, you might be in for a bumpy ride. The bigger the project,…

MyFixitUpLife’s Mark & Theresa Live! at the 67th International Builders’ Show in Orlando. January 13 @ 10am: Mark and Theresa are sharing what’s new from…

I have a whole “thing” I get into below about DaVinci‘s new Bellaforte Shake roofing tiles, but after getting an early look at them, I’m…

Installing a new entry door takes planning. Here’s what you need to know about installing a new entry door in an old house and how to install a front door.