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

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…

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….

If the value of a project is measured in how often you use it, our compost bin is well near the top of the list….

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.

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…

Upgrade stripped-down utility trailers to move mulch and tow tools. If you have a 16-inch-tall angle-iron trailer body, you’re limited. Unless you add to it.

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…

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…

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…

Building a standing desk that’s adjustable is a solution to my work-at-home office situation. With my life as a carpenter, author and business owner, I…

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…

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…

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.

 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…

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…