Learn how to install a tile backsplash, swap out kitchen faucets, install kitchen cabinets, and more. It’s helpful to learn as much as you can before you start purchasing materials, demoing the old kitchen, or allocating your budget. If you are working on an older home, there are always surprises lurking behind the walls, floors, and ceilings. Make sure you know as much as you can now so you are ready to pivot for what lies ahead.
And if you aren’t confident about executing a kitchen remodel on your own, consult with a few local licensed contractors who are recommended by neighbors or a local building trade organization like National Kitchen and Bath Association or National Association of the Remodeling Industry.
How to fix a chipped mug with epoxy
Learn how to fix a chipped mug or learn how to repair ceramic decor. Fixing ceramic with epoxy and pastels isn’t hard. Here’s what you need to know.
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A kitchen makeover that doesn’t have lots of dust and demolition is usually something suspicious. But here’s how we did it. (video)
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Ask it: How to install tile backer board
Hey MyFixitUpLife—I have a question about how to install tile backer board. Can you help? Question: I know, generally, how to install tile but I…
Video: How to unclog a clogged garbage disposal
A clogged garbage disposal always seems to happen right before a party. The good news is that you might be able to fix it yourself….
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In order to prep cabinets for a quality paint finish, you need to go through the prep steps methodically or else your paint won’t look as good as you envision.
Kitchen Island Installation Blunders
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Today’s Tip: Combination Square
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So we get asked a lot… is Bondera tile mat really as good as they say? Does it work for installing a kitchen backsplash? Here’s what we’ve experienced.
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Not enough hot water? Your dishwasher may be the culprit.
Not enough hot water? Your dishwasher may be the culprit.
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Life gives the gifts of scratches and dents, and while you can treasure the memories of those moments, you might not want the evidence to…
Bondera Makes Tiling Counters Easier
Question: I am remodeling my kitchen and exploring countertop options. Of course, I love the idea of granite, but my checkbook…not so much. I’ve seen…
Video: Kitchen backsplash
MyFixitUpLife Mark & Theresa created this honest and personal guide about home improvement to share the tips, techniques, and trends that help you make smart…
MyFixitUpLife with Mark & Theresa: Inside their kitchen renovation
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Advice for a Tile Backsplash
Q: Hey Carpenter Mark, we recently had new kitchen cabinets and counters installed and I’m tossing around the idea of doing the tile backsplash myself….
Video: Drywalling tips from Mark & Theresa
Go inside Mark & Theresa’s kitchen renovation project and find out a few drywalling tips to make your drywall projects a little easier on your…
