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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…

Renovation tips: Keeping Doors Level

Question: I’m finishing a basement in an 80 year old house. I need to add a 30 foot partition wall to contain the mechanical area…

Lawnmower Deck Quick Fix

…Then comes the sound of metal on metal. The problem is the mower deck is deformed and bent. The older and more mangled a mower…

Fall lawn repair from Mark on AOL’s DIYLIfe

Summer does a number on your lawn. Anything from removing a shrub to parking a car to letting Sparky go for a run to leaving…

Roof brackets: The unsung heroes of roofers

Any contractor worth his salt—dedicated roofer, remodeler, custom home builder…it doesn’t matter—knows that details make the difference. Whether it’s a high-end roof or skylight retrofit…