How-to

Painting a room? Whole house? Here’s a time saver

Painting a room is something almost all of us take on at some time in our lives. For some it's… Read More

December 22, 2015

Mark’s trade tricks: Door doesn’t close right—Simple solution

It's a chafe when a door doesn't close right. I mean, how hard can it be for a door to… Read More

December 21, 2015

Mark’s trade tricks: Pocket holes and problem solving

So I was gonna write something fairly expected about pocket holes…until I found out that pocket-holes were used by the… Read More

December 16, 2015

Mark’s trade tricks: Have you cleaned the dryer vent? Better check it…

Dryer vent cleaning is about a glorious as litter box maintenance or locating fridge smell. But like many things that… Read More

December 10, 2015

Time travel day with Spike’s Alison and Skip Bedell

We all want a time travel day at some point in our lives. One of those points is when you're… Read More

December 8, 2015

Fire + Water: DIY this diesel shower caddy soldering spare parts

Since getting the lucky chance to work as a Bernzomatic 'Torch Bearer' designing and making stuff with torches, I'm adding soldering… Read More

December 8, 2015

Makeover mission: Freshen up a dated fireplace for a modern family

A fireplace surround is a statement in any home, especially when it's this huge. This dated fireplace was ready for… Read More

November 5, 2015

DIY workshop with me at Philly’s Habitat for Humanity or online 11/21! -t

If you love DIY or want to get started, I have a DIY workshop made for you. Want to DIY… Read More

October 31, 2015

My 7yo baseball star client wants a retreat. My idea? Boy cave bedroom

Makeover mission: Make a fun Boy's Cave Bedroom for a budding baseball star. A pink bedroom is ready to become… Read More

October 27, 2015