mens’ room

Workbench woodworking projects: Wood and copper pipe bathroom towel holder

I love woodworking projects that blend materials. This one combines wood and copper to create a bathroom towel holder. This…

7 years ago

Man cave bathroom design project: Make a burnt-wood bath mat

There are a million man cave design ideas and projects out there. And this is one of them. Few, however,…

8 years ago

Keep cat food bowls neat and discreet with this DIY pet bowl organizer

Cat food bowls, in my house anyway, seem to be in constant motion. And then there's what I'll discreetly call…

9 years ago

Should I use stone wool insulation?

On our man cave basement remodel, I used stone wool insulation. If you haven't used it, the stuff is---at least---a triple…

9 years ago

Mark’s trade tricks: Talking tool belt design, layout and what works

I'm shopping for a tool belt MyFixitUpLife. What do you think of the McRose Leathers rigs? They look like the…

9 years ago

Want to rescue your lawn this fall? Here’s how

Autumn is the ideal time to repair your lawn and ensure that grass is healthy when springtime comes around. Want…

9 years ago

Tools for guys to be guys – Safety razors

My grandfather had a safety razor. I was too young to know what it was for. But I knew it…

9 years ago

Remove and Replace a Rotten Sill Plate

A rotten sill plate is a common occurrence in old houses—and a big problem.   The sill is the piece…

9 years ago

Ask it: Cordless grass trimmer?

Hello Sir, Is it possible to do good edge work with a grass trimmer---aka Weed Whacker, Weed Eater, string trimmer---or…

9 years ago

DIY grill hack: Build a platform for your grill

We live in a house built loooong before there was such a thing as a gas grill or any other…

9 years ago