When a local design organization invited me to host their annual awards, I reached into my toolbox for my trusty carpenter’s advice and rules for living that I discovered through hard work on jobsites.
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Mark Clement, MyFixitUpLife Carpenter, is a licensed contractor, tool expert, wood and outdoor enthusiast, and elite Spartan Race competitor. And I'm a get-it-done guy.
Here’s how to build a wood bar for your home to enjoy the big game, use as a sundae bar for parties, or serve as a spot for coffee catch-ups with friends.
Upgrade stripped-down utility trailers to move mulch and tow tools. If you have a 16-inch-tall angle-iron trailer body, you’re limited. Unless you add to it.
We choose fasteners that are designed for our DIY home improvement projects and job site work. Obvious? Sure. Except, not really. It’s assumed that everyone…
Here is Carpenter Mark’s Hands-On Review of the Ridgid 10-inch Dual Bevel Gliding Compound Miter Saw (model 4241). Top Line Notes Real Deal Detail To…
Fall is the best time to aerate your lawn in most parts of the country. Generally speaking, grass is a cool-weather plant and it likes…
The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 21″ Self-Propelled Dual Battery Lawn Mower Kit is the first cordless lawnmower–price notwithstanding–that is lawn-trailer ready. Let’s talk lawn mower details….
Find out how to build a compost bin using cedar deck boards and 2×6. It has two bins, removable front panels and hinged lids so…
Miter saws are safer and easier to use when they are on a miter saw stand or work table. How do I say this nicely? …
Round 1 of Mark’s Madness brings 8 head-to-head tool duel match-ups to find out which are your favorite tools among the pack. How does this…