How-to

Home improvement & design: How to install wood wainscoting & vertical trim

Wood wainscoting is one of my favorite interior finishes. It's fun, clean, and all carpentry. And it looks sensational. In… Read More

December 21, 2016

The Winter Garden: Raised bed for cold weather color and Spring flowers

This winter garden makes me happy. The landscape design is a little out of the ordinary---which makes it a perfect… Read More

December 13, 2016

Holiday decoration ideas: Light the night with MyFixitUpLife’s yard pyramid

We all need holiday decoration ideas. And as much as I love stringing garland (I don't) I'm more at home… Read More

November 30, 2016

Make holiday decorations from your own backyard with paint and glue.

Holiday decorations don't have to cost a lot to look like they did. Read More

November 29, 2016

Holiday DIY Projects: Making MyFixitUpLife’s wicked awesome wine rack

Let's celebrate the short days of the yuletide season with a little light and do some holiday DIY projects for… Read More

November 28, 2016

Make a DIY Christmas tree from pallets.

Theresa designed a DIY Christmas tree that's easy to make, awesome to look at, and takes up less space than… Read More

November 26, 2016

Obstacle course race birthday party theme for kids; fun DIY fitness too

We threw an obstacle course race themed birthday party for our son Jack. It was a huge hit for all… Read More

November 11, 2016

Pallet ideas: Awesome-ize a dingy dining table; perfect holiday project too

The carpenter in me always has to do a gut-check when my designer-wife says, I have pallet ideas. Oh no,… Read More

November 9, 2016

How to build a fence: Tips for design, posts, fence panels, and awesome!

Every fence is different and yet, they're all the same, so how to build a fence is about using these… Read More

October 28, 2016

Real simple 15-minute fix, plus first photo shoot ever from inside my dryer

I love it when my home fixes are real simple. And I hate it when someone says it's easy and… Read More

October 3, 2016