When I’m on a deck or porch site, the way I usually figure out that a scraggly bush needs to be limbed or removed isn’t by observation and planning. That’d be too smart. Only after it’s gouged my legs repeatedly, or I trip over the thing for the eighth time, do I get the idea and reach for a saw.
I used Diablo’s DemoDemon Pruning Blade and my reciprocating saw to prune and cut down a small tree.
The combination playground-memorial was designed by Theresa Coleman Clement as part of an Extreme Makeover: Home Edition project in October 2011 that also included building…
The first sub compact loader I ever used arrived by accident. I’d ordered a full-sized skid steer from the rental yard, but instead the delivery…
We revved up 5 cordless reciprocating saws and found something for everyone—from power performers to stripped-down versions for beginners. In the grip of a strong-handed professional,…
There’s a lot to consider when you set out to refurbish an old porch. They’re challenging, and not just because every porch is different.
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…
I learned deck building from a production deck builder. While he could build decks quickly, he could have been even faster if he’d used more…
It’s been said that the Romans were able to conquer the known world because they were organized. I don’t know if that’s true, but I…
No matter how you slice it, installing effective, good-looking guardrails takes time. Cutting, plumbing, shimming, and fastening the numerous individual parts is not full-speed, turbo-charged…
Today, of course, our hammers hang from our belts, and we drive most of our nails with pneumatic tools, so who cares if there is…
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…
For many homeowners, adding a deck can lead naturally to thinking about ways to connect the new outdoor living space with the inside of the…
This tool review put the compact DeWalt recip saw through some tough demo
I remember when there were roughly a billion fewer choices of deck boards and railing systems. The first decks I worked on as a carpenter’s…
When you reach for a reciprocating saw, you can bet whatever’s about to happen ain’t gonna be pretty. Even if it’s just cutting out mis-nailed…
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