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Impact driver tool tip: How to use the quick-change hex
Remodeling and molding projects with trim boards for dialed-in design and custom carpentry. When I see low-quality PVC boards and molding in a remodeling and…
Do you need a new door? Here are some buying tips to help you shop for your next entryway. Quick quiz time: Would you buy…
Who doesn’t have outdated furniture that has seen better days, like our nesting tables? And we’re guilty of storing away old paint in our basement, for way too many years. So when Meg Caswell shared a way to combine those two clutter piles into something we could actually use, and we’d love, we were in. She introduced us to one of her DIY decor obsessions during a MyFixitUpLife radio interview this past year: a grandmother’s paint additive.
How do you know if you need a new roof? Your home’s roof is a big opportunity to make a statement with color and texture.
Few simple things you can check from the ground or from a ladder. Are pieces of your roof in the yard after a storm? Do the shingles look worn? Do you see discoloration?
A roof that’s doing its job is peace of mind for me and my family.
Utilize the socket adapter on your impact driver. In this video for This Old House, Mark demonstrates how to utilize the socket adapter to transform your tool into…
We use a nailing technique to make sure we get a really secure connection between the crown molding and the walls and ceiling. But for the ceiling, it can get trickier. You might not have much behind the drywall. So we use a pneumatic nailer to get an X-nail connection to the ceiling. Check out how to X-nail, and more reasons why Mark uses this technique for crown molding, in this quick tip video.
Pre-painting molding is almost never a time-saver. It usually costs time. And aggravation. But, there’s one place pre-painting molding puts all kinds of speed and time back…
In this video for This Old House, Mark demonstrates how to adjust the depth of the blade on your circular saw to maximize its potential….
If you are having trouble installing molding in your home, there are a few ways to know it’s happening before it’s a really frustrating problem….
When we suit up and boot up for big projects, it usually means going on the road, far from home. We’re all-in. No back-up. So…
On this episode of MyFixitUpLife we’re talking design and decorating small spaces for your favorite little faces. It’s all about making space cool and comfortable…
