How-to

How to Make a Dumbwaiter

Interested in making a dumbwaiter? Check out Mark's design in Popular Mechanics magazine for an awesome How-To. For more by… Read More

August 31, 2014

Smart home improvement projects: Deck cleaning

A dirty, dingy deck is one of those home improvement projects that you might want to DIY. You can save… Read More

August 22, 2014

Lawn care trick you need to know: Frig it, sprig it

I call this lawn care repair trick 'sprigging'. If you have another name for it, or have tried it, I'd… Read More

August 19, 2014

Pallet + Vintage post = How to make a bee house

One of the last things I thought I'd want to make is something to attract bees, but as it turns… Read More

August 12, 2014

Grill hack: How to clean grill grates without a wire brush

Hey grill hounds and anybody with a gross grill, here's a hack for how to clean grill grates without a… Read More

August 5, 2014

Spring cleaning checklist you can easily do all summer

Even though I have a Spring cleaning checklist, I enjoy cleaning about as much as getting a sliver, so 'Spring'… Read More

August 1, 2014

Easy, inexpensive DIY Projects ‘un-boring’ dull spaces

Theresa and Mark go head-and-head creating easy, inexpensive DIY projects that can break a boring space out of the ho-humdrums… Read More

July 29, 2014

11 Things DIY home improvement and Spartan Race have in common

OK, I admit it's strange how many parallels---and motivations---I found between our home improvement life and Spartan Race. I swear,… Read More

July 22, 2014

3 knots a (wo)man should know: Bowline knot, trucker’s hitch, 1/2 hitch

Video: If you know how to tie a bowline knot, a trucker's hitch and a half-hitch, your days of wondering… Read More

July 18, 2014

6 Steps to NOT get ripped off by a home improvement or roofing contractor

A home improvement contractor or roofing contractor that'll give you and your roof the attention it deserves---from color to kickin'… Read More

July 8, 2014

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