Check out Mark’s ‘Tips and Tricks for Working with Plaster Walls’ on Extreme How To!

Not everyone’s vision for a man cave is the same. For Mark, he wanted to have a space to hang out, work, and exercise.

MyFixitUpLife is increasing their curb-appeal with a fresh new approach to making an entrance. Heather from Therma-Tru Doors in sharing their gorgeous new glass designs…

I adore crown molding. I like installing it, too. I’m sharing tips that can help get first timers started and idiot proof it for the…

 Closet space is one of the most under utilized but totally upgradeable spaces in our homes—particularly linen and hall closets. In the houses I’ve worked…

Skylights are a terrific addition to most living spaces, especially if they open. The natural light they let stream in is better than anything that…

We’ve all seen them. You can probably picture one in your mind’s eye– if not your backyard. Or, on your TV: Norm has one on…

Successful paint projects are as important to a project as tight miter joints or hanging cabinets dead level. Knowing some tricks can save you time and money.

Home improvement comes in all shapes and sizes. Some of the best ones are the ones you make yourself, I think. So grab the September…

One of my very favorite home improvement projects is building a deck. I’ve built many—along with fences, playgrounds and other sweet outdoor stuff. I love…

Get-started crown molding advice for first-timers and idiot-proofing for pros with this advice from Mark on how to cut and install crown molding like a pro.

A post-hole is more than just a hole in the earth. It is a shaft cut straight down into the ground to particular size in…

Mark and Theresa write about the Real Wood Playground they built for the 200th episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition in Joplin, MO. MyFixitUpLife Mark…

Check out the March issue of Extreme How-to magazine featuring ‘New Roof—Once and Done’ by Mark. Here’s the scenario: I was working on a 135-year…

America’s favorite carpenter Norm Abram talks with MyFixitUpLife’s Mark & Theresa at the International Builders’ Show. Norm shares news from the This Old House Los…

Garages, woodshops and workshops are perennially starved for space and organization—and mine is one of them. It’s forever jam-packed with tools, materials and work surfaces…