Have you checked your home’s exterior lately?

Old house remodeling is often half challenge, half opportunity–and always a whole lotta work. And when opportunity knocks in an old house renovation, knock often…

We have finally agreed that we need to replace our original front door to our 100+ year-old American Foursquare home. Mark has been pushing for…

As a professional carpenter, I have lots of tricks up my sleeve when working on projects. For example, before I dismantle a door opening, I…

Deciding on a front door color can be frustrating. Theresa shared a tip in this month’s Better Homes & Gardens. MyFixitUpLife Mark & Theresa created…

Remodeling a 100+-year-old home presents many challenges and opportunities that can be quite satisfying, if you are willing to take the time and exert the…

  Even though grass geeks like me link our lawns with grillin’ and chillin’ summer fun, fescue is a cool weather plant and it thrives…

Updating your home to reflect your personality and current design obsessions gives most of us glamour-visions of our kitchen, bathroom, media room… But when it…

  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…

How can you know it’s time to replace your exterior door? Licensed contractor Mark Clement shares a few tips on how to evaluate your exterior…

Skylights are a terrific addition to most living spaces, especially if they open. The natural light they let stream in is better than anything that…

Do you need a new door? Here are some buying tips to help you shop for your next entryway. Quick quiz time: Would you buy…

Want a healthier, greener lawn without having to do any extra work? Of course, who doesn’t.  One of the simplest tricks I know is to…

We received a call from a homeowner near Philadelphia asking us about a new roof for his old home and he had both specific, and…

Doors mean different things to different people. Topping our list of the many elements integral to what makes a door make an entrance are detail,…

There’s a lot to consider when you set out to refurbish an old porch. They’re challenging, and not just because every porch is different.