How-to: Frame a wall

How to Build a Deck Video Series part 3 focuses on some finer points of decking, stairs and rails. Here’s what you need to know about building a deck.

Mark’s go-to fastener from framing to the finer things is Spax screws. Versatile—they can be used in wood, concrete, masonry and more—they also all have the same driver tip. This alone is an enormous time saver.

I love when I get to make wind chimes and other stuff out of, well, stuff. And I love to get creative to make things…

We choose fasteners that are designed for our DIY home improvement projects and job site work. Obvious? Sure. Except, not really. It’s assumed that everyone…

Since getting the lucky chance to work as a Bernzomatic ‘Torch Bearer’ designing and making stuff with torches, I’m adding soldering to the list of things…

When we find something that truly amazed and amused us, we have to pass it on. Beyond awesome tools and cool design trends, Mark and…

I shop my local Habitat for Humanity ReStore for more than just the deals. I’m there to open my brain to inspiration, like this project…

Mantle makeover ideas are easier to implement when you actually have a mantle to make over, but when all you’ve got is a wall of…

Building a deck? Watch this VIDEO for tips on installing the guard posts quickly and effectively. How to build your own deck: How to Install…

As the obstacle course race popularity increases, we’ve seen training groups pop up around where we live. To help get future Spartans ready for the race, Mark and Theresa designed and built a Spartan training apparatus at a local YMCA.

We made a mini-deck and a wood platform for our new grill. No deck, no patio? No problem. Make a grill platform. We did. Our…

Thinking about building an obstacle race training wall, spear throw or rig for your next race?  We were lucky and got to design one for…

When to know when you’re about to have a doomed DIY project and what you can do to save it. How do know that you…

Save time, save money, and rock out on pro work and DIY projects. Yes, you too can fall in love with a screw. It’s not…

I saw an old wood chair at my local Habitat for Humanity ReStore and I thought: DIY planter! I love an excuse to plant flowers,…