FixitUpFind

Garden Hose Survival Tips

Stating-the-Obvious Alert: A good garden hose is great for the garden. One that leaks or is otherwise patched together with… Read More

August 23, 2011

Door dilemna: Avonlea’s leaf pattern

So we thought we knew which door we loved, until I discovered the Avonlea glass option. We might need to… Read More

August 18, 2011

FixitUpFinds: Premier Copper Products

Premier Surface Wax from Premier Copper Products---the only household surface protector you will ever need.   Premier Copper Products proprietary,… Read More

August 17, 2011

FixitUpFinds: SimpliciKey Deadbolts

SimpliciKey deadbolts are Remote Control Electronic Deadbolts that operate via keypad or---and this is a feature unique to SimplciKey and… Read More

August 13, 2011

Paintable fiberglass door w/ Low-E glass

We have finally agreed that we need to replace our original front door to our 100+ year-old American Foursquare home.… Read More

August 11, 2011

FixitUpFinds: Solar-powered RainPerfect Pump

The RainPerfect Pump looks like a great solution primarily because it's solar powered and secondarily because it's inexpensive. The water… Read More

August 7, 2011

FixitUp Find: Vermont American Woodeater Drill Bits

The biggest challenge I have drilling holes–everywhere from deck building to residential remodeling–is keeping the bits sharp. Don’t ask me… Read More

August 5, 2011

The door slam test

Mark shares his thoughts about famous door slams--from Kramer to Ed Norton. And interesting to learn about how doors go… Read More

August 5, 2011

FixitUp Find: CH Hanson ProSharp Trim Pencil and Sharpener

From the “where has this been all my life” file, CH Hanson’s “school boy” trim pencils and ProSharp pencil sharpener… Read More

August 4, 2011

FixitUpFinds: Woodworker’s Supply, Platform Bed Lift Hardware

I've always fancied the idea of making a platform style bed. These contemporary, but boxy units are fashionable in forward-thinking designs.… Read More

August 3, 2011