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Fence Tips from MyFixitUpLife
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I love Fences-good ones, anyway. Shooting my eye down 100 feet of pitch-perfect, parallel fence posts rising true and straight from the earth speaks to…

Do-It-Yourself Weekend Warrior Survival Guide

Do it yourself in a weekend? Yes. Here are a few tips to get started. It’s the do-it-yourself dream: deciding on the perfect DIY project…

Reciprocating Saw: Not just for demolition
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We revved up 5 cordless reciprocating saws and found something for everyone—from power performers to stripped-down versions for beginners.  In the grip of a strong-handed professional,…

Aggressive Reciprocating Saw Blades
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Mark talks Reciprocating Saw Blades with Professional Deck Builder Magazine. When I’m on a deck or porch site, the way I usually figure out that…

What You Need to Know: Deck Builder’s Hammer
Stiletto Hammer

Do deck builders really an need axe-handle hammer? Mark talks with Professional Deck Builder Magazine. After all, we’re not framing walls, where a curved handle would…

(Not) A Lot of Hot Air

How many of us really think about our HVAC system and it’s optimum performance? I mean really think about it. Sure, we change the filters,…

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….

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…