How-to Video
When we have a big project with Western Red Cedar, we like to save time later by pre-staining the boards before we build. Just need…
In this video, This Old House contributor Mark Clement demonstrates how to properly operate the shoe of the circular saw. Some saws contain notches on…
Here’s a MyFixitUpLife tip for installing deck boards. Install deck boards a few inches (anywhere from, say, 3 to 12 inches) past the deck framing,…
Mark and Theresa tear down a crumbling deck and rebuild the deck better for a family of four. They used Waste Management’s Bagster Bags to…
Mark and Theresa Clement show you how to fix common household problems around the house. With common household products–ice, aluminum foil, WD-40–they fix dents in…
This easy-to-build Clutter Cutter is a simple, fun DIY storage solution for indoors or out.
Mark and Theresa face-off in a drywall duel to patch two holes in their entryway. Confident Mark uses his go-to contractor ‘bullet patch’ technique and…
An old house gets a new door—and more. Mark checks down professional-grade techniques for safely installing a new door in an old house, and increasing…
Mark and Theresa shared a quick fix for repairing basement cracks and how to get started staining wood on NBC’s The 10! Show. View more…
Mark & Theresa replace the original door on their 100+ year-old American Foursquare. Theresa had been holding on to the original door, as it has…
Mark and Theresa make a roof replacement happen on a 120-year-old Georgian-style home, with smart historic charm and on-budget peace of mind for young homeowners…
Mark and Theresa demonstrate how to frame a stud wall. See the entire Craftsman Experience video with other helpful tips and tricks here.
