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How to Make a Tire Totter

What do you get when you combine a recycled car tire, a piece of cedar, some paint and a smiley-face? Here's… Read More

May 24, 2013

MyFixitUpLife talk show at National Hardware Show

MyFixitUpLife talk show hosts Mark & Theresa will be hosting live one-hour shows at the 2013 National Hardware Show in… Read More

May 4, 2013

DIY Kids: Sidewalk Chalk Makes Alphabet Learning Way More Fun

Alphabet learning can be fun. Just taking the letters outside with sidewalk chalk can make the experience more energetic, engaging,… Read More

March 20, 2013

Decking Done Right

Here’s a MyFixitUpLife tip for installing deck boards. Install deck boards a few inches (anywhere from, say, 3 to 12… Read More

December 3, 2012

Stripe it! Painting the perfect lines

Painting the perfect line can be frustrating. If you've tried and been bummed by paint-bleed, fear not. There are a… Read More

October 25, 2012

How to Build Clutter Cutter Storage for Garage, Shop, Shed

This easy-to-build Clutter Cutter is a simple, fun DIY storage solution for indoors or out. Read More

August 23, 2012

FixitUpFind: Stainless Steel Knives

For my buck there are two main reasons to upgrade to stainless steel knives and scrapers: You're a painting or… Read More

December 20, 2011

FixitUp Find: Stanley 4-in-1 Mobile Work Station

One of the major keys to any home improvement success–whether you’re fixing your own house or are a professional contractor–is… Read More

February 13, 2011

FixitUp Find: Makita BTD 141 Drive Time

One question I’ve been asked on MyFixitUpLife is “I see carpenters on TV using impact drivers. They look cool but… Read More

February 9, 2011

FixitUp Find: Rockwell JawHorse

So one of the cool things about being a professional tool reviewer and licensed contractor is that I sometimes get… Read More

February 2, 2011