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FixitUp Find: Stanley FUBAR III

When it comes to the blunt-force trauma of demolition–often the first phase in old house remodeling–I reach for brutal, smartly… Read More

November 7, 2010

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… Read More

November 6, 2010

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… Read More

November 1, 2010

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… Read More

October 29, 2010

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… Read More

October 26, 2010

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… Read More

October 20, 2010

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… Read More

October 19, 2010

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”… Read More

October 14, 2010

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… Read More

October 13, 2010

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… Read More

October 6, 2010

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