Projects

Today’s Tip: Drilling Holes

If you’re drilling new holes when adding new pulls to cabinet doors or drawers, open the drawer or door to prevent accidentally drilling into the…

Mark gives tips on how to ‘Build a Better Bathroom’

Planning, programming and communication are the keys to a high quality bathroom remodeling.

Today’s Tip: Planting Shrubs

Build up a little moat around a newly planted shrub to hold more water around the roots.

Today’s Tip: Floor Installation

When installing a new wood floor over a damp area (like a basement), use tar paper instead of red rosin paper to block moisture.

Check out Mark’s advice on ‘How to Fix a Faulty Shower Head’

Fixing a faulty shower head – Save on your water bill by making sure everything’s sealed up tight.

How Can My Washing Machine Smell So Bad?

My high efficiency washing machine smells one of those smells. It doesn’t knock you off your feet, but it is creepy. And it lingers. I…

Old House, New Roof–Before and After Shock

So good news: Our old house/new roof installation gets installed as planned. We take a lame-o and withering 3-tab shingle roof and upgrade to a…

Mark shares ‘How to Fix a Loose Doorknob’ with Men’s Health

Fixing a loose doorknob – Check those setscrews and make sure everything is lined up just right.

Taniya Nayak lights up Wayfair with amazing fixtures

I’m a fan of Taniya Nayak. She’s a talented designer and seriously fun to work with. But that’s not the only reason why I was…

Heat it and Beat it

I am a big fan of wood burning appliances in the home—for lots of reasons. The main reason is that there’s just something about it….