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MyFixitUpLife Rewind: Rebuilding Together in Philadelphia

MyFixitUpLife radio show w/ Mark & Theresa rewinds to a Popular Mechanics Volunteer Day at a Rebuilding Together Philadelphia project. They helped with energy-efficient modifications for 22 homes, impacting the entire community and assisting direction of the green revolution to low-income neighborhoods, where energy-efficient modifications and upgrades can have the most direct impact to the homeowners.

Tiffanie Kinney shares news from Rebuilding Together, a national program with local volunteer-based projects happening every week in cities nationwide.

Scott Sommers from project supporter FrogTape shares tips to cutting in crisp paint lines using the company’s very cool paint tape with ‘paint block technology.’

Councilman Bill Green shared news about the City of Philadelphia’s plans to be the greenest city in the country, with goals of improving thousands of homes within its city limits.

HGTV’s Lisa Laporta gives her tips to getting a paint job done right using one of the project’s sponsors Kilz primer. Her shows include Designer’s Challenge, Designed To Sell, and Bang for Your Buck.

Roy Berendsohn, Senior Home Editor at Popular Mechanics magazine talks about the magazine, at home, and his work during the Rebuilding Together Philadelphia volunteer day.

Click here to listen to this MyFixitUpLife Rewind talk show that airs on Thursday, May 31st at noon.

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MyFixitUpLife is Mark & Theresa’s honest and personal guide about home improvement. Their goal is to share the tips, techniques, and trends that help you make smart decisions about updating and personalizing your home.
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MyFixitUpLife is Mark & Theresa’s honest and personal guide about home improvement. Their goal is to share the tips, techniques, and trends that help you make smart decisions about updating and personalizing your home.

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