Categories: live weekly show

MyFixitUpLife talk: How are we dealing with the coronavirus pandemic?

Expert handy women share coronavirus pandemic DIY ideas while sheltering at home.

The playgrounds in our town are shut down We live in a hot spot for the coronavirus outbreak

On this episode of MyFixitUpLife talk, we’ll be talking with licensed contractor and TV host Kayleen McCabe and woodworker and blacksmith Carley Ferrara about the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 is keeping most everyone at home, whether ordered or self-directed.

We are trying to figure out a new normal. How do we keep our kids’ brain cells growing? Maintain a healthy lifestyle of fitness and nutrition? Stay connected to friends and family virtually? And find ways to keep our spirits up?

While we’re home, it’s a good time to do those home improvement projects that we’ve been putting off. Whether it’s changing your furnace filters, decluttering, or starting a vegetable garden, there’s a lot we can do to keep busy and make life a little better.

DIYers and building pros are innovative and used to dealing with surprises, so we’re talking about how we can help you get through this challenging time.

Kayleen McCabe is a general contractor, TV host, trades advocate, and always good for morale.

Kayleen has been swinging hammers and toting toolbelts since the ripe age of six, when she shadowed her dad’s overhaul of their Denver home. In 2009 she beat dozens of male competitors. She won the grand prize on TV’s Stud Finder: her own series called DIY Network’s Rescue Renovation. She’s an advocate of trade careers. Her goal is to shed light on the rising demand for trade professionals that’s outpacing vocational training, and to help restore America’s respect for the trades.

She’s sharing what she’s doing at her home during the coronavirus pandemic on Facebook Live, from mega LEGO projects to cooking mini quiches to building her own Game of Thrones throne in her workshop.

 

Carley Ferrara is a blacksmith, woodworker, mom, and an all-around creative force.

Carley’s Iron Mountain Forge & Furniture has grown into an entire team of wildly talented craftspeople. They create custom pieces for clients all over the world. In 2015, Carley was a featured contestant on ‘Ellen’s Design Challenge,’ which airs on HGTV. Her upbeat enthusiasm for hands-on creativity exudes from everything she makes. She’ll share what she’s doing to create a speak easy space at her home, and how she’ll be showing her blacksmith skills on Instagram during the pandemic.

We’ll talk about DIY projects to tackle while sheltering at home, staying connected while social distancing, DIY ideas for keeping kids moving and building brain cells at home, why it may be a good time to foster a pet, and their fun healthy tips during the coronavirus pandemic.

Tune into MyFixitUpLife talk on Saturday, March 21st at 10amET on BlogTalkRadio.

Theresa
Theresa is a handy designer and writer. She shares DIY projects, tool how-to, and home makeovers as a book author, home show speaker, DIY workshop coach, and radio host. Plus, she has a degree in journalism with a minor in architecture, and is a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPs) and certified color consultant. She's created fast-paced makeovers for TV shows, and shares home trends and DIY tips as a freelance writer and guest on news shows and satellite media tours for TV and radio.
Theresa

Theresa is a handy designer and writer. She shares DIY projects, tool how-to, and home makeovers as a book author, home show speaker, DIY workshop coach, and radio host. Plus, she has a degree in journalism with a minor in architecture, and is a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPs) and certified color consultant. She's created fast-paced makeovers for TV shows, and shares home trends and DIY tips as a freelance writer and guest on news shows and satellite media tours for TV and radio.

Share
Published by
Theresa
Tags: Toolbelts

Recent Posts

QuickTip: How to Uncoil Cords and Hoses Like a Pro

Tangled up hoses can be frustrating and time sucks. So here's how to quickly uncoil…

3 days ago

Extreme Makeover really builds a house in 7 days?

Here's what really happens at an Extreme Makeover Home Edition project from my view as…

4 days ago

Tool Review: Best Table Saw is the Skil Table Saw

Need the best table saw for a mobile jobsite or DIYer? Look no further. Here's…

1 week ago

Kitchen Materials and Appliances Guide

Selecting the right kitchen materials and appliances is essential so that your kitchen performs well…

2 weeks ago

Kitchen Ideas and Inspo Guide

Envisioning your goals for your kitchen remodel is a priority before you even consider getting…

2 weeks ago

Kitchen Remodeling Guide: What You Need To Know

We want you to be ready to take on your kitchen remodeling project confidently. Check…

2 weeks ago