Today’s Tip: Decking

Guard rails on stairs need to be 36 inches (minimum) above the stair nosing and cut to the same angle of the stair’s rise and…

Three Fences Designing, detailing, and installing fences for looks, quality, and production speed Mark Clement If I said I didn’t like building fences, I’d be…

Here’s a Quick Tip for operating your tile saw safely that BATH-Tastic Bath Crasher Matt Muenster would like: add a drip-loop to the cord so…

  Bench-building is in my blood. I’ve been building them since pre-school, where I developed my technique: two wide legs and a nice top. My…

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 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…

For a handy DIYer, a privacy screen is an easy-ish addition to a backyard patio. Why build a privacy screen? Privacy in a backyard space–even…

Fired Up Ridgid’s 6 ½ R3203 6 ½-inch bladed Fuego circ saw is a new breed. It’s small, fast—and yes—furious cutting wood on the jobsite….

Using Western Red Cedar for backyard sanctuary seating areas gives homeowners a variety of design options to work around. This wood is sustainable, environmentally friendly,…

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…

When you use a tamper, you use it, ramming it like a pile driver into the ground to compact loose earth. I used the heck…

To say that I dislike wet-dry vacuum design is an understatement. I revile it.      Not one I have used—cheap, fancy, in the middle—really…

Countersink, verb: to set the head of a screw or nail slightly below the surface of the piece being fastened. Mark A licensed contractor, tool…

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…

When installing Western red cedar or Redwood decks, the wood is kiln dried and usually requires a spacer (a 16 penny nail works great) between…