Tara
Step 1: Measure the Saw’s Deck Find the height of the miter saw’s deck. This is a critical measurement because the height of the infeed…
So here’s a call I received once at the headquarters of MyFixitUpLife, where my wife Theresa and I offer insights into building, designing, and living…
Call me old-fashioned, but I like my pneumatic tools. And while I wish I could ditch the hose sometimes, the tools’ practically failure-free and no-futz…
I’m a girl. I love chocolate. Now when I design I always spend some time ‘dreaming’ about the possibilities for a project, much to frustration…
I’m surprised I don’t see more 6 1/2-inch circular saws on job sites. They’re light and handy — perfect for a long day building decks. Standing…
I was delighted to see a tweet from The Stow Company about a new desk bed. It looks like a piano-shaped desk. But, it actually…
We like under-cabinet lights and specced them for our latest kitchen reno. Problem is, typical under-cabinet lights are placed beneath the shallow cabinet carcass (usually…
Question: I’m in the market for a new home. I’m not a professional, but I am handy. I want to buy a fixer-upper but I…
I love building pergolas. I love what they do for back yard and garden spaces. They can be overwrought for sure: if you have a…
My wife Theresa and I have given demonstrations on installing crown molding from Baltimore to the Bay Area and back again, and we find that…
MyFixitUpLife was lucky enough to be one of the few media groups to be invited to the unveiling of the 2011 HGTV Dream Home and…
So you’re painting your living room. You’re excited, too. This is going to turn out great. You’ve bought everything you’ll need. A bountiful heap of…
