Mark’s blog
Trucks make me happy. And bitchin’ trucks = super happy. From off-road marauders to custom works of art. For building. For drinking beer. Wicked workhorses…
DIY Projects have me so inspired, I’m thinking in poetry. Oh no! Next…singing. (Editor’s Note: Nobody wants that. Stop the madness. Now, please.) Where there’s…
I’ve heard chatter in the gardening world that bark mulch is bad. Especially dyed bark mulch. I’m not sure I agree. The reasons why people,…
Whether repairing woodwork or removing added partitions, the right saw will make your project smoother. Here’s how to select the best tool for the job…
Discover which 6-inch random orbit sander is the best. Sanding is boring—and a lot of work. Depending on the project, you might be attached…
We love pergolas. We love designing them. We love building them. We love perfecting the pergola. We love how they make our backyard not just…
An inspection camera used to be a hole in the wall. That you made with your hammer. Or keyhole saw. One big enough to crank…
When it comes to selling your home—and getting the best price—it’s a lot like picking a fantasy football team. Sure, check the stats, but ‘intangibles’…
Interested in making a dumbwaiter? Check out Mark’s design in Popular Mechanics magazine for an awesome How-To. For more by Popular Mechanics click here. Or search…
Snow guards are those…you know…’thingies’ you see at the edge of a roof. And I love them. But what are they for? I usually see…
OK, I admit it’s strange how many parallels—and motivations—I found between our home improvement life and Spartan Race. I swear, I am not making this…
You going after cool stuff for guys? Check out Arborwear’s Ascender pants. I call them pants-plus. And they’re the a++-kickin-est pants you’ve never heard of….
