News Fix

Find out what's news in home improvement, residential construction, and design trends. From new building products and tools to data that describes trends in housing, employment, and DIY project popularity, we share the top news in housing in a 1-minute weekday-daily News Fix. Sometimes it's news about home improvement and remodeling. Other times we are talking about a new tool or an interesting tidbit about our homes, decor, and human habits. We also share news about our favorite home design celebrities and construction experts. If you have a new tool, building product, survey, or spot a design trend, share it with us.
Home improvement tips for being maintenance free

Want to save time and money? If you’re a homeowner, consider improvement projects that can reduce the need for ongoing home maintenance. You’ll find the…

9 Surprising Considerations for a Bathroom Remodel

Bathroom remodeling and design blend big dreams and practical realities. To make a bathroom work, it’s best to design from the fixtures and finishes backward to…

Should You Install a Urinal at Home?

I know what you’re thinking. “A urinal in my house? Really?” You probably get the whole man-cave thing that boys will be boys. Other than that, what possible…

Wood in the Bathroom? Absolutely!

The conventional wisdom is that tile is the go-to for bathroom surfaces. We see tile everywhere, from the bathroom at work to the subway, to everybody’s house….

Tricky Basement Bathroom? Cool Design Opportunity!

Small spaces, outbuildings and basement bathrooms can be some of the toughest projects on the bathroom remodeling spectrum. With so much happening in so little space, you’ve…

Gift Guide: Gear For DIYers & House Heroes

For the deep-into-it DIYer and the get-it-done gear junkie there’s just no substitute for awesome tools and gear that take the DIY home improvement experience…

Rebuilding Together announces winner of 3rd Annual Tradesperson of the Year™ contest

Rebuilding Together announced Mark Egner of Frank and Sons Construction in Tacoma, Wash. as the winner of the third annual Rebuilding Together Tradesperson of the Year™ contest at the…

Find us in Chicago for the Remodeling Show and DeckExpo

MyFixitUpLife is heading to the Remodeling Show and Deck Expo in Chicago on October 17th.

Mark and Theresa are hosting two MyFixitUpLife talk shows from inside the national remodeling and deck building event.

And with HGTV host Chris Grundy, they are hosting a NADRA vs. NARI game show, and announcing the winner of Tradesperson of the Year.