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

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A post-hole is more than just a hole in the earth. It is a shaft cut straight down into the ground to particular size in…
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…
Lamps Plus designer Michael Murphy talks 2013 Design Trends with Mark & Theresa. Mark: You are back inside MyFixitUpLife with my wife Theresa. Theresa: And…
Holiday lights is more than just string lights on the outside of the house and on a festive tree. We’re taking it further on this episode.
Mark and Theresa write about designing and building a bridge. And about how building on a volunteer project with Rebuilding Together delivers DIY takeaways—and more—for every project….
Mark & Theresa are Mastering Plumbing with two of our favorite master plumbers Ed Del Grande and This Old House’s Rich Trethewey inside the world…
Mark and Theresa are broadcasting LIVE! inside the Ironclad technical workwear blast furnace at the National Hardware Show. School is in, Toolskool that is, when…
Tips and tricks for working with plaster walls – from pulling it down to patching it up. MyFixitUpLife Mark & Theresa created this honest and…
Ideas and know-how you’ll find useful, I hope, if you’re making your man cave or remodeling your basement. One of our favorite man cave ideas—from…
Let’s talk Not So Big House with Sarah Susanka. With the Tiny House movement and the Not So Big House idea we’re going small. We’re…
Richard Trethewey, Master Plumber from This Old House, talks with Mark & Theresa at the International Builders Show. He tells stories about the current project…
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.
Garages, woodshops and workshops are perennially starved for space and organization—and mine is one of them. It’s forever jam-packed with tools, materials and work surfaces…
Closet space is one of the most under utilized but totally upgradeable spaces in our homes—particularly linen and hall closets. In the houses I’ve worked…
One of my very favorite home improvement projects is building a deck. I’ve built many—along with fences, playgrounds and other sweet outdoor stuff. I love…
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