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Let’s talk Not So Big House with Sarah Susanka. With the Tiny House movement and the Not So Big House idea we’re going small. We’re…

Insulate Interiors Walls?

Question: I’m gutting my kitchen and the entire room is open framing. Before I hang new ‘rock’ what’s your .02 cents on insulating interior walls?…

Why does one tile make a funny noise?

Question: I just installed new tile in my front entry way. Seems like it came out just fine but there is one tile that makes…

Select Your Perfect Wood Stove

Ever since I was a little kid, there was something pleasantly hypnotic about a home heated with a freestanding wood-burning stove, something that spoke to…

Are Decent Plumbers a Vanishing Breed?

I think plumbing, like real estate sales, is one of those businesses where 10% of the people do 90% of the work. And right now…

MyFixitUpLife talk show: Downsized

Put down that credit card and keep your checkbook in your drawer. We’re slashing prices on your DIY expenses on today’s show. We’re talking money-saving…

About Waste Management’s Bagster

I wrote about Waste Management’s The Bagster right after it was introduced. Since then I’ve seen it advertised all over the place, including CNN. The…

Under deck drainage

Building a deck creates two distinct spaces. Topside, gleaming deck boards and guardrails invite customers to enjoy the outdoors. But if a deck is far…

So why is a door nail dead anyway?

So why is a door nail dead anyway? Actually, it’s kind of a cool story. One is said to be “dead as a door nail”…

Caulk Gun: Getting a smooth bead

For something that looks like it should be so easy, running a good clean caulk bead can be a real challenge–and get get you into…

OUCH! Moving an old exterior door… to the interior

Remodeling a 100+-year-old home presents many challenges and opportunities that can be quite satisfying, if you are willing to take the time and exert the…

MyFixitUpLife talk show: Door to Door

  October 30, 2010: We’re going door-to-door, delivering you the tips and tools you need to selecting and installing your perfect door.     Special…