MyFixitUpLife talk show: Energy Saving Tips

When it comes to windows, I want what I call: “a lot and not.” Whether it’s an awning window, bay window, casement window; double-hung, single-hung,…

MyFixitUpLife is increasing their curb-appeal with a fresh new approach to making an entrance. Heather from Therma-Tru Doors in sharing their gorgeous new glass designs…

When buying replacement windows, the glass you choose really matters for comfort and for saving money. You can’t see it of course but there are…

Question: An 1890s era home (OK, mansion) in my town has a unique window cut into the roof. It’s slender all of 8 inches wide…

It’s easy to assume the biggest problem you can have with a new roof–whether you’re installing one or having one installed–is that is could leak….

For many homeowners, adding a deck can lead naturally to thinking about ways to connect the new outdoor living space with the inside of the…

I like cleaning chores to be easy. And I want cleaning to be quick. In a home with kids and pets, there are lots of…

Most of the time we mow them down. And we don’t even know it. Because Littlest Trees often get their start growing in the lawn,…

For all the roofs I’ve replaced in my remodeling career–which have been asphalt shingles–I haven’t had much influence with my customers over the color they…

We received a call from a homeowner near Philadelphia asking us about a new roof for his old home and he had both specific, and…

I have a conundrum. On one hand I often feel the world offers too many choices: electric automobile seats with predetermined settings that default to…

This is the start of National Hurricane Preparedness Week, which means it’s time to take a “top down” look at your home. Even those homeowners…

Remodeling a 100+-year-old home presents many challenges and opportunities that can be quite satisfying, if you are willing to take the time and exert the…

If you’ve listened to our show (thank you) and read some of my articles (also thank you) you know my rant about how vastly over-looked…

  If budget isn’t top of mind when planning most home improvement projects, you might be in for a bumpy ride. The bigger the project,…