Outdoor

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…

Video: Deck framing

In the second segment of Deck Building, Mark Clement demonstrates the steps for creating a deck’s frame while offering tips for quick assembly. Click below…

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…

Dig Safe: Avoiding Utilities in Old House Projects on OldHouseWeb

“It’s fairly common knowledge that most states require notifying their “dig safe” agency before excavation work (keep in mind “excavation” can be post-holes for a…

MyFixitUpLife talk show: Designed to Party!

Today we’re designed to PARTY with Grace Bonney from the oh-so-popular home and product design website Design Sponge. We’ll be talking design trends and party…

Special LeadCheck edition! MyFixitUpLife talk show w/Mark & Theresa at Remodeling Show

MyFixitUpLife show w/ Mark and Theresa broadcast live from the LeadCheck booth at the 19th annual Remodeling Show in Baltimore. Mark and Theresa took time…

MyFixitUpLife talk show: Recycle, Reuse, Refuse

  July 31: One of the biggest parts to any DIY project is figuring out what to do with the stuff you don’t want. Whether…

MyFixItUpLife talk show: Backyard living with Derek Stearns from DIY Network’s Indoors Out

July 17: Projects, products, and trends with Derek Stearns from Indoors Out and Jason Goldberger from Hayneedle.com. From pergolas and decks to outdoor kitchens, there…