Create a Backyard Sanctuary

Building a cedar fence can be a yard-charger, and a fun way to spend a weekend. So after we’ve put in the DIY hours to…

The Backyard Pergola: A quiet retreat tucked away from the street Our backyard hasn’t ever ranked as a favorite spot to entertain or relax. While…

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….

When school is out you need summer kid activities to keep the kids from morphing into their electronics. Plus you want to get outside and…

  Jack is a bench-builder if I’ve ever seen one. And since he is still in his pre-tall years, a bench that doubles as a…

 Stair-age [Stair-age] – stairs that contain storage. We have found some amazing designs that will help save space in almost any home. Some stair-age is…

Simple kitchen decor ideas only look good, well, if they look good. Stuff that looks terrible isn’t really decor. At least in the traditional sense….

Personalizing my front door for the season or holiday is a favorite and easy way to share a smile with neighbors and friends. I’ve been…

On this episode of MyFixitUpLife talk show, we’re talking about the biggest challenge in home DIY on today’s episode: working with your partner on your…

What do you get when you combine a recycled car tire, a piece of cedar, some paint and a smiley-face? Here’s how to make a Tire Totter.

I love simple, beautiful projects that I can use in my landscape.  If you add “versatile,” then that’s a trifecta that really gets me going….

Classic patterns — stripes, plaid, polka-dot, and argyle — are like good friends. But lately, argyle risen to the top of my favorites. I’m obsessed…

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,…

I’m waiting for my little seed paper garden to grow.

When you use a tamper, you use it, ramming it like a pile driver into the ground to compact loose earth. I used the heck…