HisFixitUpLife

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.

 

QuickTip: How to Uncoil Cords and Hoses Like a Pro

Tangled up hoses can be frustrating and time sucks. So here's how to quickly uncoil cords and uncoil hoses so…

3 days ago

Extreme Makeover really builds a house in 7 days?

Here's what really happens at an Extreme Makeover Home Edition project from my view as a project manager on the…

4 days ago

This Carpenter’s Advice for Navigating a Satisfying Life

When a local design organization invited me to host their annual awards, I reached into my toolbox for my trusty…

7 months ago

How to Build a Bar to Make Your Home More Awesome

DIY bar: Here's how to build a bar for your home to enjoy the big game, use as a sundae…

8 months ago

How to frame a basement: Framing basement walls accurately

Basement framing? Learning how to frame a basement isn't hard. But, there’s nuance to framing basement walls. Here's how to…

1 year ago

How to upgrade utility trailers and tow tools in style

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.…

1 year ago

Choose the right fasteners for DIY home projects

We choose fasteners that are designed for our DIY home improvement projects and job site work. Obvious? Sure. Except, not…

1 year ago

Tool Review: Ridgid 10″ Dual Bevel Compound Miter Saw

Here is Carpenter Mark's Hands-On Review of the Ridgid 10-inch Dual Bevel Gliding Compound Miter Saw (model 4241). Top Line…

1 year ago

How to (and Why to) Aerate Your Lawn

Fall is the best time to aerate your lawn in most parts of the country. Generally speaking, grass is a…

2 years ago

Tool Review: Milwaukee M18 Battery Lawn Mower

The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 21" Self-Propelled Dual Battery Lawn Mower Kit is the first cordless lawnmower–price notwithstanding–that is lawn-trailer ready.…

2 years ago