How-to: Frame a wall

There’s no telling what Pinterest project is the one that breaks the internet. Mason jars, pallets, ‘reclaimed’ lumber…they’re all popular. I love working wood. I…

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.

A finished basement is a thing of beauty. The transition from cold, concrete cellar to a sweet spot for everything from relaxing to working out…

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.

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…

Attention parents of baseball fans: Check out this kids room decorating idea, purpose-built for your favorite baseball fan. FACT: Your children want your time, not…

I love this storage bench. I really do. And I hope you do too. Here’s how I made this fired up bad boy. One of…

A deck remodel can be a safe choice when the structure is sound. Here’s how to tell if a remodel could work for your deck….

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.

When pros and DIYers ask me how to build a deck, there are lots of things to share, like this video or this one, or…

I don’t just like this wood fence design—I love it! And I hope you do too. For me, a fence is more than a simple…

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…

Hi, and welcome to fire pit season. Crackling weather with cool nights perfect for snugging up to the fire. For the fire, you need firewood….

It’s a chafe when a door doesn’t close right. I mean, how hard can it be for a door to shut properly? Actually, once you…

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…