Mark’s blog

Shopping For Tile w/ Lexi (+ Theresa)

One of the things about being a FixitUp Family is that everybody is involved in everything at some level or another. And there’s always something…

Nailing off the 100-year-old roof deck

It takes more than just tearing off the old shingles to get ready for a new roof. Some of the nails holding the 100-year-old roof…

Video! Stanley FatMax Waterproof Toolboxes review by Mark

Mark shares the coolest new toolboxes available from Stanley Tools.

Can you recommend a pro-grade weedwhacker?

I need a pro-grade weedwhacker and I’m a little suspcious of buying such a tool at a home center. What’s your advice? Hank Schott _________…

Any advice for a novice in buying wood flooring?

Hi Theresa and Mark, My husband and I are living in a 200 yr old center hall colonial in MA that we renovated with our…

What is the best way to remove a steel railing from a concrete stoop?

Hey Mark— I have a steel railing I need to remove from my front stoop. Problem is that the posts are set in the concrete. My…

How do I change a doorknob for a deadbolt?

I want to learn how to change a doorknob for a dead bolt. Thanks! Teresa DiRusso ___________________________________ Hi Teresa, From my experience, it’s best to…

How do I vent my roof?

Hi guys, I enjoy the show and wish my old American Four Square’s projects moved along as rapidly as yours. I’d like to insulate my…

Is it safe to make a hole through a beam for a vent?

I have a question. I am putting up a bathroom fan. The only way to vent it is to go over or under a 3…

DaVinci RoofScapes: Excellent, Green, and Cost Conscious New Products

If you’ve listened to our show (thank you) and read some of my articles (also thank you) you know my rant about how vastly over-looked…