Tips and tricks for working with plaster walls – from pulling it down to patching it up.
Related Posts
Mark on cover of Extreme How-to Magazine
We just received our copy of the April 2011 edition of Extreme How-to magazine, and I’m crazy about the guy on the cover. Mark was…
08 Mar 2011
How to replace a roof on an old house
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…
14 Feb 2012
MyFixitUpLife talk show broadcast inside Bondera booth at 19th Annual Remodeling Show
MyFixitUpLife show w/ Mark and Theresa broadcast live from the Grace-Bondera booth at the 19th annual Remodeling Show in Baltimore. Mark and Theresa had the…
20 Sep 2010
The Hole truth: Tips for digging the perfect Post-Hole
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…
12 May 2015
Check Out Extreme How-To Magazine’s January Issue Featuring ‘Crossing Over’ by Mark & Theresa
Mark and Theresa write about designing and building a bridge. And about how building on a volunteer project with Rebuilding Together delivers DIY takeaways—and more—for every project….
13 Jan 2013
Installing Skylights
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…
24 Apr 2011
Cut and Join Crown Molding
Get-started crown molding advice for first-timers and idiot-proofing for pros. I adore crown molding. I like installing it, too. I’ve also been lucky enough to…
02 Mar 2016
DIY Storage
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…
21 Apr 2011
Deck building and home improvement tips
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…
15 Sep 2016
Closet Shelves
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…
22 Apr 2011
Check out ‘Every Deck Has Its Day’ Featured in Extreme How-to!
The beloved backyard deck, in historical terms, is a pretty new…
10 Oct 2012
Remove and Replace a Rotten Sill Plate
A rotten sill plate is a common occurrence in old houses—and a big problem. The sill is the piece of wood closest to the…
24 Jul 2015
MyFixitUpLife talk show: Make an Entrance w/ This Old House’s Norm Abram
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…
04 Apr 2011
Installing Crown Molding: Getting started and Pro tips
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…
24 Jul 2016
Listen! MyFixitUpLife interviews Extreme How-To Publisher
Chad Gillikin, publisher from Extreme How-To magazine, is sharing news from the magazine from inside the Therma-Tru doors / Fypon molding booth at the International…
23 Jan 2011
peta.vg…
Check out Mark’s ‘Tips and Tricks for Working with Plaster Walls’ on Extreme How To!…