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Question My shower is freezing cold. The sinks get some good, high temps, but I can’t figure out how to get warm water in the shower….

A Great New Tool for Demolition: Little Red

To make progress in demolition, you need the right approach. Sorry to buck conventional wisdom here, but a sledgehammer… Click the image below to read…

Video! Mark & Theresa talk Rebuilding Together Philly

Mark & Theresa talk about the upcoming Rebuilding Together Philadelphia and Popular Mechanics magazine volunteer project. From energy audits, cool roofs, and solar water heater…

Building a deck without a support beam is possible, but not always. Carpenter Mark breaks it down for you.

MyFixitUpLife talk show: Decked out!

May 20: Decked out! Mark & Theresa are talking decks on this week’s show. They’ll be sharing what you need to know to make sure…

Any advice for a novice in buying wood flooring?

Hi Theresa and Mark, My husband and I are living in a 200 yr old center hall colonial in MA that we renovated with our…

MyFixitUpLife talk show: New Tools & Products

Mark & Theresa are sharing what’s hot from inside the International Builders’ Show from Craftsman Lawn & Garden, Dow, Senco, DaVinci Roofscapes, and Rockwell Tools.

What is the best way to remove a steel railing from a concrete stoop?

Hey Mark— I have a steel railing I need to remove from my front stoop. Problem is that the posts are set in the concrete. My…

Exterior Colors Added to Decorum™ by Simonton Window Styling Solutions

Looking to add a splash of color to the outside of your home? Color comes from more than just for siding. When we selected new…

Simonton Windows

In our ongoing effort to install products on our 100-year-old home that will be easy to maintain and help reduce our energy bills, we replaced…