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Animals under a deck can be a problem. So here are some ways we use to help with the question: How do I prevent animals from dying under my deck?

Getting an accurate measurement when try to measure to an inside corner can be tricky, but there are 4 ways you can easily get it done.

There are common methods for building a deck and there are common myths. Here’s 7 wood deck building myths debunked by a professional deck builder. 

A tornado ripped through our community. I cleaned up street signs, the high school roof. And then I joined a chainsaw gang for tornado clean-up.

A deck is a big project. Whether it’s a new deck, a deck remodel, or a deck tear-down, our deck building guide includes how-to, tips, and videos that help.

If you have wood furniture or a wood deck that’s in need of a fresh coat of stain, check out ideas for staining in this stain project guide.

The only way to wear out this excellent general use Fiskars hammer is to lose it. The Fiskars 20-ounce general use hammer can deliver a ka-thunk.

If your deck railing is looking worse for wear, it may actually be unsafe, too. Here’s how to replace a deck railing like a pro.

These days I carry Estwing’s 19-ounce Ultra Series Smooth Face Rip Claw Hammer with Leather Grip. It is my every-day carry. And this Estwing hammer is awesome.

New flooring is a major transformation in a home and there are some details that make it easier. Our flooring project guide includes how-to, tips, and videos.

Many are delaying maintenance, avoiding aging-in-place updates, and stressing about moving houses. Find out more in this week’s Home News by MyFixitUpLife.

Want to resurface an old deck? You can do it. Here’s how. Just don’t put new decking on an unsafe deck structure and find out how pros remove old decking.

It’s a hotly debated part of wood deck building, so how do you know if you should gap pressure treated decking where you live?

The first thing to about how to fertilize your spring lawn is to know when to fertilize. Also are you doing basic maintenance or repair and rescue?

Our porch remodeling guide includes how-to, tips, and videos. Carefully planning a porch renovation will decrease delays and expense during the actual project.

Need a home office? No matter the size of the space, you can make it into a comfortable work area. Our home office guide helps.

A workshop is an essential space for all DIYers and professionals. But everyone’s idea of the best workshop is unique. Our workshop guide helps you get started.

Is it smart to wash a car after it snows, while there’s still salt everywhere, or should you wait? After it snows, how long should I wait to wash my car?

If you are wondering if the Klein Tools backpack is the right solution for you, read this review. We use the Klein backpack for a few months.

You may have seen an outlet on your furnace and wondered: “Can my car battery power my furnace during a power outage?” Stop and read this.

Before the snow starts falling, get your home and family ready so you can keep your family safe during a snowstorm. Here’s what we do to prepare for snow.

We’ve discovered the best snow tools for managing winter after years of doing snow removal for other homeowners and for commercial clients.

HVAC not working properly? It happened to us this winter, and here’s what we did to fix it.

Keeping your home comfortable during the winter is essential and non-negotiable. Here are some easy cold weather tips for DIY home maintenance.

Chainsaw get dull. Here’s how to sharpen a chainsaw chain like a pro. And watch the short detailed video to help master the steps.

Alzheimer’s Home Design Strategies help decrease stress and increase quality of life for Alzheimer’s or dementia. Living with Alzheimer’s can be easier.

We tested Brunt Workwear boots. Are the Suliivan Brunt boots ready for home improvement? Here’s what you need to know about the best work boots for DIYers.

We want your dining room makeover to be successful. Our dining room remodeling guide includes flooring, molding, painting, and lighting how-tos and videos

Our painting guide helps you personalize a space with paint. From painting a feature wall to color drenching a space, there are endless ways to paint a room.

This week’s home news roundup includes energy bills saving tips, mold risk by state, top celebrity homeowners, and America’s favorite home improvement brand.

You can renovate your basement. We’ve got some basement remodeling home guides that can help make it easier.

If you’ve moved into a home that hasn’t been updated since the 1970s, you may have a popcorn ceiling. Here’s how to remove popcorn ceiling texture.

We want you to be ready to take on your bedroom remodeling project confidently. Whether it’s for your primary suite or a kid’s room, we’ve got you covered.

We want you to be ready to take on your bathroom remodeling project confidently. Our bathroom remodeling guide includes how-to, tips, and videos that help.

A miter saw and table saw in one, the Skil flooring saw is the best flooring saw for new DIYers and LVP. And it cuts more than just that, too.

Here’s the best tools gift guide for your favorite handy human. Carpenter Mark picked the best tools that he’s used this year. So here’s the 12 Tools of Christmas.

Our molding project guide will help reduce the amount of trips to the home center and ease your budget concerns. tWe’ve got tips that can help make it easier.

Our garage remodeling guide includes how-to, tips, and videos that help you figure out how you want to use your garage and your goals before you get started.

This is the best sliding compound miter saw for DIY projects. The Skil 10″ miter saw–dual bevel sliding compound–is light, mobile, accurate, powerful.

MyFixitUpLife Mark & Theresa created this honest and personal guide about home improvement to share the tips, techniques, and trends that help you make smart…

MyFixitUpLife Mark & Theresa created this honest and personal guide about home improvement to share the tips, techniques, and trends that help you make smart…

MyFixitUpLife Mark & Theresa created this honest and personal guide about home improvement to share the tips, techniques, and trends that help you make smart…

MyFixitUpLife Mark & Theresa created this honest and personal guide about home improvement to share the tips, techniques, and trends that help you make smart…

MyFixitUpLife Mark & Theresa created this honest and personal guide about home improvement to share the tips, techniques, and trends that help you make smart…

A home refresh is more about clearing away clutter and infusing some style than heavy-duty remodeling that requires permits, hiring contractors, and huge budgets. Setting out to refresh home interiors just takes a bit of strategic creativity.

MyFixitUpLife Mark & Theresa created this honest and personal guide about home improvement to share the tips, techniques, and trends that help you make smart…

MyFixitUpLife Mark & Theresa created this honest and personal guide about home improvement to share the tips, techniques, and trends that help you make smart…

MyFixitUpLife Mark & Theresa created this honest and personal guide about home improvement to share the tips, techniques, and trends that help you make smart…

Watch our series of how-to videos on bedroom remodeling. We’ve got step-by-step videos that can help you achieve the bedroom you want.

I’ve tried many tape measures over the years, and the Stanley FatMax 25-foot tape measure is not just the best tape measure, it’s the best by a hundred miles.