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The Weather Channels “Weather Proof” demonstrates what can happen to roofing material during high winds. Watch as DaVinci Roofscapes slate shingles take a face full…
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…
Mark & Theresa shared how to put the power back in your shower for less than $5 on the NBC 10! Show. Also, learn about…
So I covered a styrofoam ring in strips of Bondera. And then spent a relaxing hour sticking the contents of two bags of Jelly Belly jelly beans to the ring. And this jelly bean wreath may just be my favorite of all of my candy craft creations.
We like under-cabinet lights and specced them for our latest kitchen reno. Problem is, typical under-cabinet lights are placed beneath the shallow cabinet carcass (usually…
For all the roofs I’ve replaced in my remodeling career–which have been asphalt shingles–I haven’t had much influence with my customers over the color they…
We just received our copy of the April 2011 edition of Extreme How-to magazine, and I’m crazy about the guy on the cover. Mark was…
Mark & Theresa are sitting down face-to-face and getting real with Mike Holmes from the popular HGTV hits Holmes on Homes and Holmes Inspection. Mike…
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…
Being a carpenter isn’t always fun. We work hard, in the weather, and it’s a tough way to make a buck. There are, however, aspects…
I love building pergolas. I love what they do for back yard and garden spaces. They can be overwrought for sure: if you have a…
For most of my career I’ve built in what I would call “thickly settled” neighborhoods. In other words, not many back-forty type lots for me…