Mark shares how he and Theresa transformed a 100+ year old basement into the perfect basement man cave.


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Not enough hot water? Your dishwasher may be the culprit.
The beloved backyard deck, in historical terms, is a pretty new…
Mark & Theresa did six MyFixitUpLife shows at the 2010 International Builders Show in Las Vegas. They interviewed company representatives from Fiberon, Phantom Screens, Holmes…
A mirror can make a statement in the bathroom. It’s no longer just what’s attached to a medicine cabinet. (thank goodness) Vanity mirrors can be a focal point of design, but, they can be uber functional with the bonus of a light.
Monica Pedersen talks about the HGTV 2013 Dream Home Giveaway, the new Kohler Sensate Touchless Faucet, & gives tips on how to wave from a…
Building a standing desk that’s adjustable is a solution to my work-at-home office situation. With my life as a carpenter, author and business owner, I…
There’s an opportunity to make that mirror a star player, and become a charmer on its own. Selecting a mirror is more than just putting…
Lighting sets the tone for every space. Whether you select a show-stopper as a ceiling centerpiece or recessed fixtures, there’s an opportunity for style, mood,…
A P-Ar-What-O-La? A P-Ar-GaDe-O-La. The Mission of this project is to battle the blandness of the all-too- often overlooked side-yard of so many houses. You…
When installing drywall or framing a partition wall perpendicular to an outside wall, say while refinishing a basement, it is often the case there is…
Monica took a break from presenting the gorgeous new products from Kohler at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show to check in with Mark &…
Get-started crown molding advice for first-timers and idiot-proofing for pros with this advice from Mark on how to cut and install crown molding like a pro.
With sculptural forms and modern finishes, there’s a huge landscape of space between the wood laminate blades of those ugh-ly ceiling fans from yesteryear.
On this episode of MyFixitUpLife, we stir, swizzle and mix it up. We practice our perfect pour and imagine signature cocktails and cool stuff from…
I adore crown molding. I like installing it, too. I’m sharing tips that can help get first timers started and idiot proof it for the…
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