Check out Mark’s tip for handling windows on the jobsite!

Door color is a favorite way to express ‘you-ness.’ Are you thinking about door color? We are. Color is a tool, and art. We show…

Three Fences Designing, detailing, and installing fences for looks, quality, and production speed Mark Clement If I said I didn’t like building fences, I’d be…

February 6, 2010: Mark & Theresa are talking Garage Overhaul with Brian Corsetti, host of DIYNetwork’s Garage Mahal. Brian Corsetti from Garage Mahal On the…

Fixing a loose doorknob – Check those setscrews and make sure everything is lined up just right. MyFixitUpLife Mark & Theresa created this honest and…

Switch up how you mow your grass (north-south/east-west/diagonal.) If your mower stripes your grass, it gives a fresh look. And, if you’re (literally) mowing tracks…

I love the modern materials that go into doors theses days — everything from MDF to fiberglass — but there’s still nothing like the look,…

For customers hoping their roof can be more art than asphalt, materials like quarried slate and thick cedar shakes come into play. They’re timelessly beautiful…

It’s easier to mow your lawn in straight lines.
It’s easier to work with sharp tools.
It’s easier to exercise when you have the right gear.
And it’s easier to keep your home more comfortable, beautiful, and energy efficient when you can keep the cool air where you want it.

When buying replacement windows, the glass you choose really matters for comfort and for saving money. You can’t see it of course but there are…

If you like green, easier to care for grass and live in the northern tier of the country, check out some of the tricks we…

There’s a lot to consider when you set out to refurbish an old porch. They’re challenging, and not just because every porch is different.

We’ve learned a few key tips building our wood retaining wall. A retaining wall can create order while adding some ambiance to a yard that has a generous slope.

When it comes to windows, I want what I call: “a lot and not.” Whether it’s an awning window, bay window, casement window; double-hung, single-hung,…

Here’s a quick-fix for locks and knobs that are hard to turn. Give them a sip of Teflon spray. Turn the knob or throw the…

According to the Remodeling 2011–12 Cost vs. Value Report (http://www.costvsvalue.com), the replacement of older, inefficient windows with upscale vinyl replacement windows is one of the…