Pergola purlins provide style against weather

Mark and Theresa take you inside Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’s 200th episode where they built 7 houses in 7 days. Listen to a heartfelt tearful…

Phatso’s Bakery inspired what I call ‘Resort Whimsy’ design for the Food Network show ‘Save My Bakery.’ After talking with the owner for a while…

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.

If the value of a project is measured in how often you use it, our compost bin is well near the top of the list….

    Listen to the show! April 17, 2010: What Happens in Vegas with Ed Del Grande. Voted one of the funniest comedians in America…

When Mark and I heard that Extreme Makeover: Home Edition was planning to build 7 houses in 7 days in Joplin for families affected by…

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…

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

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

Get the kids involved with age appropriate—safe—home improvement activity. Even if they don’t thank you now, they’ll thank you later. Mark A licensed contractor, tool…

  Occasionally a fastener and the thickness of the work are the exact same measurement: a 3 inch nail/a double 2-by header; a 5/4 fence…

When it comes to above ground pools, most of them are round, which poses some challenges as most building materials aren’t round or easily made round.

We made a mini-deck and a wood platform for our new grill. No deck, no patio? No problem. Make a grill platform. We did. Our…

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….

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…