Mark’s blog
I like winter. I like snow. I like the opportunity to use my snow thrower. However, I could live without some of the damage winter…
So I’m a DIY guy. And while cutting tight miters, dialing in a tile project, running awesome roof shingles or building outdoor projects is my…
Health and fitness is an important part of life at MyFixitUpLife. And as much as we like to stay fit, trust me—despite the fact that…
Here’s a Quick Tip for operating your tile saw safely that BATH-Tastic Bath Crasher Matt Muenster would like: add a drip-loop to the cord so…
Question: I need a new roof on my house. And even though I do a lot of projects myself, a roof is too much. So…
So if you’re in the “there’s just no way” camp when watching Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, I can understand why: a house in week? Are…
If you live in an area where it snows, cleaning up and digging out after a heavy snowfall is a simple fact of life. Sure,…
Go to almost any lumber yard and the wood you’ll find there is milled on all four sides. Two-by, 4-by-, 6-by…you get the idea. But…
Over the years as a contractor visiting people’s homes for estimates, I’ve had to find ways to sum up people—and projects— quickly. Some you can…
We use pressure-treated 6×6 lumber all the time. Deck posts, retaining walls, pergolas, window wells. Ideal for both structure and ground contact. However, I have…
Question: Hey MyFixitUpLife, I have an old house question. I feel like I should know the answer to this, but I don’t. On the roofs…
Well, it’s that time of year where an ounce of home-maintenance prevention can save you a ton of money and headaches. Yup, it’s the time…
