Outdoor

Mark, I am looking to build a retaining wall so that I can level off my slanted backyard in order to create a play area…

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…

MyFixitUpLife talk show: Undesperate Landscapes
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  May 27, 2010: Mark & Theresa talk un-Desperate Landscapes, answering your questions about buying a pro-grade weedwacker, options for building a backyard patio, and…

Can you recommend a pro-grade weedwhacker?

I need a pro-grade weedwhacker and I’m a little suspcious of buying such a tool at a home center. What’s your advice? Hank Schott _________…

Going Out w/Amy Devers on MyFixitUpLife

Go inside MyFixitUpLife radio show with husband-and-wife team Mark & Theresa when talk about a free deck safety checklist, Chainsaw Chix, Rockwell’s H3, Amy Devers,…

Theresa and I used a deck-building trick installing our wide plank pine floor as part of our ongoing kitchen remodel.

The Pergola Project

The Backyard Pergola: A quiet retreat tucked away from the street Our backyard hasn’t ever ranked as a favorite spot to entertain or relax. While…

Water New Seeds

We’ve had the most drenching rains that I’ve ever seen in my life this summer where I live (Philadelphia). The sheer volume and force of…

Royal Outdoor Triple Crown Fencing

If you haven’t looked into vinyl fence products in a couple of years, you might want to take another look. Those shiny, glossy, flimsy looking…

FixitUp Find: Versa-Lok Retaining Wall Systems

On retainer. As much as I identify myself as a carpenter/remodeler whose focus is essentially nailing wood together to form the structure of a home…