Projects

Here’s how to build a wood deck video series. I’ve been building decks for a few decades, and developed a wood deck installation system: top-down framing.

Building a deck? Watch this VIDEO for tips on installing the guard posts quickly and effectively. Layout. Guard posts may not be installed more than…

One of the most important connections when you build a deck is the ledger board. Check out the steps to install a deck ledger board correctly.

Life lessons and shower repair? Yes. Clues to the big picture aren’t always floating in rarefied air; sometimes they’re down in the muck wrapped up…

We take the Ryobi Devour cordless floor sweeper on to the jobsite. And it delivers. We’re part of The Home Depot’s ProSpective Program and worked…

A kitchen makeover that doesn’t have lots of dust and demolition is usually something I’m suspicious of. But we pulled it off. It turned out…

Husky Tools ratchet straps were the perfect item for fixing a nagging household problem: Wiggly furniture. Check out the DeWalt stuff too! Note: We partnered…

I love how this pergola makeover came out. Clean, pretty, and a LOT better than before. We made the base out of wood and we…

A meditation space inspires and soothes with hues of blue and gold

Creating this meditation space required the perfect paint color and intentional object placement.

A fireplace is a natural gathering spot and it’s hard to not see it as a focal point in any room, so if you are feeling like your fireplace is a little dated and doesn’t really ‘go’ with your family’s style, consider paint.

When pros and DIYers ask me how to build a deck, there are lots of things to share, like this video or this one, or…

Upcycling and repurposing old furniture is fun, especially when we’re able to add years to the life of a well-loved piece of furniture or create something that helps others.