Get rid of bushes & limbs while you build with a reciprocating saw

May 20: Decked out! Mark & Theresa are talking decks on this week’s show. They’ll be sharing what you need to know to make sure…

In 2004, after dominating the market for more than 70 years, wood treated with CCA (chromated copper arsenate) was withdrawn from residential use due to…

I have specific criteria for work gloves. First, the gloves have to fit, meaning that when I’m wearing them, the answer to the following questions…

When I’m on a deck or porch site, the way I usually figure out that a scraggly bush needs to be limbed or removed isn’t…

We revved up 5 cordless reciprocating saws and found something for everyone—from power performers to stripped-down versions for beginners.  In the grip of a strong-handed professional,…

For porches – think beaded ceiling material and crown – a miter saw is a must. I use a DeWalt DW718. DeWalt nailed this tool:…

‘Sawzall’ is one of those names that has become the de facto word describing an item made by lots of companies, namely the reciprocating saw….

We tested the Skil recip saw in our remodeling work. Here’s what you should know before you decide if the Skil PWRCORE 20 reciprocating saw is right for you.

Building a deck creates two distinct spaces. Topside, gleaming deck boards and guardrails invite customers to enjoy the outdoors. But if a deck is far…

I used Diablo’s DemoDemon Pruning Blade and my reciprocating saw to prune and cut down a small tree.

No matter how you slice it, installing effective, good-looking guardrails takes time. Cutting, plumbing, shimming, and fastening the numerous individual parts is not full-speed, turbo-charged…

I remember when there were roughly a billion fewer choices of deck boards and railing systems. The first decks I worked on as a carpenter’s…

I’ve heard people call a pergola anything from an arbor, a colonnade, or a trellis to “one of those garden things.” But regardless of what…

Three Fences Designing, detailing, and installing fences for looks, quality, and production speed Mark Clement If I said I didn’t like building fences, I’d be…

There’s a lot to consider when you set out to refurbish an old porch. They’re challenging, and not just because every porch is different.