Draining an Air Compressor

When I drive by a jobsite with heavy equipment, well, I feel probably a lot like you do—both awestruck by the power and a wanting desire to…

Before you head outside to string up your holiday lights, here’s a quick-tip for staying safe on a ladder (phrased in the form of a question):…

So what do you get when you combine fine art, family photos and a high-tech space heater? Prestyl USA’s state of the art wall heaters….

First: think about replacing the spark plug. Depending on the size of your lawn, your spark plug may last more than a season. So despite…

In all my years as a home improvement professional, the project that brings the biggest smiles — and requests to work along side me during the project —…

As the parents of two school-age kids, we watch winter weather forecasts with more interest than we did before kids were in the picture. Hot…

Question: I’m cutting in new garden beds and I’m making other garden beds larger. So, I’m going to end up with a lot of excess…

Clean paintbrushes are happy paintbrushes. Sure, you can use the “wrap-in-foil-and-stick-in-the-fridge” trick if you get in a jam, but the real key to getting a…

Here’s an easy way to display holiday cards with supplies you already have out for the holidays. Just need wrapping paper, ribbon, tape, and cardboard….

Every now and again (or more often than that depending on the kinds of day you’re having) a mistake gets made. You put the X…

On this episode on MyFixitUpLife, we’re talking bathrooms with DIY Network’s ‘I Hate My Bath’ host Jeff Devlin, Master Plumber Ed Del Grande, National Kitchen…

Step 1: Measure the Saw’s Deck Find the height of the miter saw’s deck. This is a critical measurement because the height of the infeed…

Question: Here come the holidays and at my house that means lots of overnight family and guests, meals — and lots dishwasher loads and showers….

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…

Question: I’m planning to build a pergola. I’ve heard that you’re supposed to stain the end-grain of the wood to maximize its life. I’m building…