Pergola purlins provide style against weather

A deck remodel can be a safe choice when the structure is sound. Here’s how to tell if a remodel could work for your deck….

Today’s mission is to prep the yard, layout the post holes, dig, dig some more, and set the posts in fast-setting concrete. As we like…

A pergola can be a perfect addition to a backyard to create a shady-ish spot for dining, relaxing, or even a space for kids to…

We love our compost bin. A compost bin is an easy-to-build project that we think does a lot for our family. Whether you’re looking for…

As many radio shows as I do, as many TV shows I am involved with, as many articles, blogs, and Facebook posts as I write,…

This easy-to-build Clutter Cutter is a simple, fun DIY storage solution for indoors or out.

This pergola is a one-of-a-kinder with a multi-use space for seating and serving. Here’s how to build a pergola with seating.

I still have sap on my hands from making the MyFixitUpLife “tree.” I borrowed an idea from timberframers who nail a tree branch to the…

The Backyard Pergola: A quiet retreat tucked away from the street Our backyard hasn’t ever ranked as a favorite spot to entertain or relax. While…

Why build a cedar pergola? It’s easy to love your wood pergola when the sun is shining. But it’s extreme weather that tests a wood’s mettle.

Mark is fired up about Roger Cook‘s landscaping at the This Old House project in Cambridge, especially the mix of Western Red Cedar and granite….

When we have a big project with Western Red Cedar, we like to save time later by pre-staining the boards before we build. Just need…

Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their stories in the Real DIY Contest. The Western Red Cedar Lumber Association received some very…

We learned a new word during the Nazareth, PA, ‘Save My Bakery’ makeover for Food Network: Faschtnacht.

Question: I’m building a fence. I’m wondering if I have to pour concrete in the post hole. A carpenter buddy of mine says that he…