When you build something, no one is closer to it than you. Indeed, even though you’re building it for someone else, deploying your effort and…
Tara
One question I’ve been asked on MyFixitUpLife is “I see carpenters on TV using impact drivers. They look cool but do I need one?” My…
Hello, Mark. I’m once again turning to you for some DIY advice and guidance. Looking to re-stain my deck. What are the key elements (product…
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.
Old houses often have equally old–and by old I mean weed-choked–lawns. If you live in the Northern tier of the country, it’s a pretty good…
So I present demonstrations at JLCLive. Before the Seattle show, a friend and I toured the city. We trundled the usual spots, like the famous…
The Bathroom Remodeling Checklist blog post generated some cool replies from both contractors and homeowners. One struck a cord: A reader mentioned that she didn’t…
The bare bones of building haven’t ever changed all that much. Sure, we have fancy new materials to build with, and seriously cool equipment that…
In room-by-room remodels like the one we have going now there are some things I want to remain in the room in question (dust, debris)…
So one of the cool things about being a professional tool reviewer and licensed contractor is that I sometimes get my hands on tools right…
