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Saturday, December 12, 2009 We gave away a Small Hands Toolbelt (above right) and a Kids Toolbelt (above left) from GirlGear Industries! Email us at…
“Ouch!” It’s an exclamation I heard often within the confines of my small kitchen, where people regularly banged into an awkwardly placed door when trying…
Fun desk shelves that are stylish and loaded with upcycle saavy
It’s game day on this episode of MyFixitUpLife. Hosts Mark and Theresa are at Rebuilding Together‘s Super Bowl-sanctioned ‘Kickoff to Rebuild’ at in New Orleans,…
A toolbelt is a lot like a spouse: If you choose one in haste, odds are you’ll regret it. MyFixitUpLife Mark & Theresa created this…
Reuse old doors instead of throwing them away! We have ways to upcycle and bring in some awesome new style to your home. Tips to…
Discover which 6-inch random orbit sander is the best. Sanding is boring—and a lot of work. Depending on the project, you might be attached…
Choosing the best ladder for the job is key to using one safely. MyFixitUpLife Mark & Theresa created this honest and personal guide about home…
It’s often relegated to the back of the toolbox, but the 7″ combination square has loads of uses around the old house. A combination square…
Maybe I should be embarrassed to say that I’ve had a hole in my living room ceiling for 3 1/2 years. But, I’m really not….
I’m shopping for a tool belt MyFixitUpLife. What do you think of the McRose Leathers rigs? They look like the style I’m after. I’m a…
Do deck builders really an need axe-handle hammer? Mark talks with Professional Deck Builder Magazine. After all, we’re not framing walls, where a curved handle would…
Whether repairing woodwork or removing added partitions, the right saw will make your project smoother. Here’s how to select the best tool for the job…
Setting cabinets is a tempting DIY project because the installation principles are basic, but the reality—especially in the old-house world of crooked floors and uneven wall surfaces—is more complicated.
Historic houses are known for many fine original details—leaded glass windows, parquet floors, ceiling medallions, rich woodwork—but storage space isn’t usually one of them. In…