The Purpose of Snow Guards

One of the incredible things about living in an old town like ours is that walking out front door is, at once, walking into the…

“It’s fairly common knowledge that most states require notifying their “dig safe” agency before excavation work (keep in mind “excavation” can be post-holes for a…

Check out the March issue of Extreme How-to magazine featuring ‘New Roof—Once and Done’ by Mark. Here’s the scenario: I was working on a 135-year…

I have a conundrum. On one hand I often feel the world offers too many choices: electric automobile seats with predetermined settings that default to…

Mark & Theresa are all about color from the top down on this smart home show. They’re checking in with Tom Silva about Ask This…

Over the years as a contractor visiting people’s homes for estimates, I’ve had to find ways to sum up people—and projects— quickly. Some you can…

He’s stripping the old asphalt shingles with the Red Ripper, repairing the roof deck, applying Grace Ice & Water Shield over the entire roof, and then installing DaVinci Roofscapes synthetic slate tiles.

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.

How do you know if you need a new roof? Your home’s roof is a big opportunity to make a statement with color and texture.

Few simple things you can check from the ground or from a ladder. Are pieces of your roof in the yard after a storm? Do the shingles look worn? Do you see discoloration?

A roof that’s doing its job is peace of mind for me and my family.

Just a few DIY insulation tips can make a big difference. Get your DIY on to make your home more comfortable for your family by…

If you live in an area where it snows, cleaning up and digging out after a heavy snowfall is a simple fact of life. Sure,…

Despite the fact that I’m going to say it, it goes without saying that the circular saw is a front line tool for any DIYer…

Chris Lambton from HGTV’s Going Yard talks holiday tree shopping with Peyton, chopping down trees, and plowing snow.   Theresa:            You are inside MyFixitUpLife with…

Mark & Theresa talk with Ron Hazelton in Vegas

Wait, the best snow shovel isn’t made for snow? Well, we’ve all done it. Forecast calls for big time snow and we race out to…