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Lawn Mower Maintenance

First: think about replacing the spark plug. Depending on the size of your lawn, your spark plug may last more than a season. So despite…

What To Expect When Breaking Up a Driveway

There’s one thing that’s for sure in the life of home improvement: Despite all the dull moments, there’s rarely a dull moment. It’s always something….

Bag vs. Mulch

Back in the day when I started in the whole home improvement gig, I did it behind a lawn mower. In those days, mulching mowers…

Sharpen Damaged Drill Bits

Turns out one of my favorite things to do with many of my drill bits is, interestingly, NOT to drill holes. Rather I have become…

Closet Shelves

 Closet space is one of the most under utilized but totally upgradeable spaces in our homes—particularly linen and hall closets. In the houses I’ve worked…

Drilling Through Ceramic Tile

Question: I want to hang a towel bar in my bathroom and have to drill through a tiled wall. I was going to just drill…

Using a Wormdrive Saw

Skil’s legendary Mag77 is a 7-¼-inch wormdrive circular saw and, well, it’s no joke that it is a legend among framers. This tool has cut…

Lawn Care Tips for Spring

If you like green, easier to care for grass and live in the northern tier of the country, check out some of the tricks we…

Drilling into Concrete and Masonry the Right Way

So here’s a call I received once at the headquarters of MyFixitUpLife, where my wife Theresa and I offer insights into building, designing, and living…

The 7-point Home Buying Checklist

Question: I’m in the market for a new home. I’m not a professional, but I am handy. I want to buy a fixer-upper but I…