Outdoor

Congratulations Spittal Family! Our Real Wood, Real Fun, Real Tools Winner

We are thrilled to announce that the Spittal Family received their Real Wood, Real Fun playset today! Delivered in modular pieces to the family’s home…

Outdoor must-have amenities from ForSaleByOwner

Four out of six. That’s what we scored on the Outdoor Must-Have Amenities list on ForSaleByOwner.com. Based on a survey from American Society of Landscape…

Pergola Design

Dear MyFixitUpLife, a question: I’m designing a pergola. Instead of using 4-by or 6-by posts, I want to laminate a 2×8, 2×6, and 2×8 together…

How To Remove a Chain-Link Fence

Question: I just bought a row-house in the city. There is a ratty old chain-link fence between my neighbor’s concrete driveway and mine. I can…

Roofing Material for Severe Weather

With the massive weather events from fire to tornado scouring the US with what seems like increasing frequency and intensity, it’s almost easy to forget…

Choosing Roof Color Tips

It’s easy to assume the biggest problem you can have with a new roof–whether you’re installing one or having one installed–is that is could leak….

Recycling Sod

Question: I’m cutting in new garden beds and I’m making other garden beds larger. So, I’m going to end up with a lot of excess…

Easy Lawn Care

Want a healthier, greener lawn without having to do any extra work? Of course, who doesn’t.  One of the simplest tricks I know is to…