As dependable as screws are for decking, about the last tool I’m going to leave in the shop is my framing nailer. Any deck project…
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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.
It’s pretty easy to install a ceiling fan. All you need are all the right tools, three hands, and the proper bracing. Good news! Two…
Question: I’ve got a landscaping DIY question about my dirt yard. I need a desert do-over! I was watching Yard Crashers. I Googled Matt Blashaw…
I love replacement doors. It’s one of the few upgrades you (or a contractor) can do soup-to-nuts in a day or weekend. The pay-off: Awesome….
Hey guys! Let’s talk DIY decor. Wait, what?! Yeah. DIY decor. Theresa and I are experimenting with looks to help make our bathroom remodeling project…
DIY Projects have me so inspired, I’m thinking in poetry. Oh no! Next…singing. (Editor’s Note: Nobody wants that. Stop the madness. Now, please.) Where there’s…
Paint plastic with a camo pattern? Yes. See, some stuff takes on character when it gets mangled. Plastic isn’t one of them. In fact, plastic…
How to hacks help keep me sane. And maybe from becoming a hoarder. Maybe. They also make it so I don’t throw away things I…
I’ve heard chatter in the gardening world that bark mulch is bad. Especially dyed bark mulch. I’m not sure I agree. The reasons why people,…
Whether repairing woodwork or removing added partitions, the right saw will make your project smoother. Here’s how to select the best tool for the job…