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FixitUp Find: Vermont American Woodeater Drill Bits

The biggest challenge I have drilling holes–everywhere from deck building to residential remodeling–is keeping the bits sharp. Don’t ask me how, but I invariably hit…

FixitUp Find: A Four-Season Mower

August and September are normally the best time of year to buy lawnmowers, but if you just can’t wait, a lot of stores are having…

Coping Baseboard Molding
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  In this video, professional home improvement contractor Mark Clement demonstrates the techniques and mechanics of how to use the Dremel rotary tool to cope…

Coping Molding
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In this video, professional home improvement contractor Mark Clement demonstrates the techniques and mechanics of how to use the Dremel rotary tool to cope molding….

Remodeling a Bath in a Tight Squeeze: Part 3
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Mark Clement, practical contractor for The Old House Web and host of MyFixitUpLife radio show, has remodeled the small bathroom in this old home, using…

Remodeling a Bath in a Tight Squeeze: Part 2
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Mark Clement, practical contractor for The Old House Web and host of MyFixitUpLife radio show, dives into the small bathroom remodeling project in an old…

Remodeling a Bath in a Tight Squeeze: Part 1
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Mark Clement, practical contractor for The Old House Web and host of MyFixitUpLife radio show, shows you what he’s up against while trying to remodel…

Making Ice Cream in a Bag!?

Ice cream in a bag? I read that you can make Rock ‘n’ Roll Ice Cream in Parenting magazine, and had to find out if ice…

How To Remove a Chain-Link Fence

Question: I just bought a row-house in the city. There is a ratty old chain-link fence between my neighbor’s concrete driveway and mine. I can…

Roofing Material for Severe Weather

With the massive weather events from fire to tornado scouring the US with what seems like increasing frequency and intensity, it’s almost easy to forget…

Choosing Roof Color Tips

It’s easy to assume the biggest problem you can have with a new roof–whether you’re installing one or having one installed–is that is could leak….

Fence-Post Footings
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Question: I’m building a fence. I’m wondering if I have to pour concrete in the post hole. A carpenter buddy of mine says that he…