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Need to organize a small closet? Stow it away

Organizing a small closet for a new baby presents a fun design opportunity. There is so much cute to fit inside the small space, and…

Pergola Design

Dear MyFixitUpLife, a question: I’m designing a pergola. Instead of using 4-by or 6-by posts, I want to laminate a 2×8, 2×6, and 2×8 together…

How To Remove a Chain-Link Fence

Question: I just bought a row-house in the city. There is a ratty old chain-link fence between my neighbor’s concrete driveway and mine. I can…

The Wrong Way and the Right Way to Install a Ceiling Fan

My husband and I are hardly DIY experts, unlike Mark and Theresa, but when we do set out to tackle a home improvement job, we…

Sharpen Damaged Drill Bits

Turns out one of my favorite things to do with many of my drill bits is, interestingly, NOT to drill holes. Rather I have become…

Installing Skylights

Skylights are a terrific addition to most living spaces, especially if they open. The natural light they let stream in is better than anything that…

How to build an standing desk for your home office

Building a standing desk that’s adjustable is a solution to my work-at-home office situation. With my life as a carpenter, author and business owner, I…