Projects
In this video Mark Clement, the practical contractor for OldHouseWeb.com, takes a look at the shingles on an old house’s roof and shares some insight…
SimpliciKey deadbolts are Remote Control Electronic Deadbolts that operate via keypad or—and this is a feature unique to SimplciKey and what caught my eye—the key…
We have finally agreed that we need to replace our original front door to our 100+ year-old American Foursquare home. Mark has been pushing for…
Mark Clement, practical contractor for The Old House Web and host of MyFixItUpLife radio show, warns consumers that under even the best conditions, a roofing…
I’ve seen lots of different ways to coil extension cords and air hoses over the years. Some barely work (stuffing a cord into a 5…
The RainPerfect Pump looks like a great solution primarily because it’s solar powered and secondarily because it’s inexpensive. The water pressure is enough to run…
Simple as it might sound, getting a carpenter’s pencil sharp and such that the “lead” (it’s graphite) is long enough to last is a minor…
Mark shares his thoughts about famous door slams–from Kramer to Ed Norton. And interesting to learn about how doors go through a door slam test….
Mark Clement, practical contractor for The Old House Web and host of MyFixItUpLife radio show, discusses the predominant roofing styles of homes across the…
Cords and hoses are notoriously unruly. Organizing them so they’re not in a constant tangle in your shop, truck or project site is a minor…
I saw this tool in the Woodworker’s Supply Catalogue (yes, I still “read” paper catalogues) and it looks like it makes all the sense in…
In this video, professional home improvement contractor Mark Clement demonstrates the techniques and mechanics of how to use the Dremel rotary tool to cope…
