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FixitUp Find: Stanley’s Portable Truck Box, with Alarm

This re-invents the entire truck box category. Not many tools can say they re-invent anything. Stanley’s box has a brilliantly simple docking station that bolts…

Caulk Gun: Getting a smooth bead

For something that looks like it should be so easy, running a good clean caulk bead can be a real challenge–and get get you into…

FixitUp Find: 5-in-1 Tool—An inexpensive and priceless must-have

When I bought my first 5-in-1 tool years ago I’m not entirely sure why I got it. I knew it was for painting, but other…

My pants: The Carhartt Cordura-Front Work Pants

“I’ve been remodeling homes, using tools–and reviewing tools–for a long time. During that time I’ve cycled through generations of tables saws and impact drivers, nailers…

Ford Drive F-150 Round-Up: drag race, tow, hypermile

MyFixitUpLife is attending the Baltimore, MD Ford Drive F-150 event. MyfixitUpLife’s Mark is swooping in early for a real VIP sneak peak. And by ‘VIP’…

Roof brackets: The unsung heroes of roofers

Any contractor worth his salt—dedicated roofer, remodeler, custom home builder…it doesn’t matter—knows that details make the difference. Whether it’s a high-end roof or skylight retrofit…

Dig Safe: Avoiding Utilities in Old House Projects on OldHouseWeb

“It’s fairly common knowledge that most states require notifying their “dig safe” agency before excavation work (keep in mind “excavation” can be post-holes for a…

FixitUp Find: Little Red Rips it Up

Despite what you may have seen on TV, the key to demolition is to work smart more so than to hit hard. Bashing stuff with…

Testing for Lead Paint w/ LeadCheck on DIY Life

“When we got married it was our dream to buy old houses and fix them up,” says Karen. But Karen and her husband didn’t know…

Roof safety: Safety harness and roof bracket

Safety is crucial when working on a roof. Especially when it’s my husband working on that roof. And then factoring in that falls are consistently…