A little–or a lot–more every passing day, iPhones and similar technology are becoming the digital hub of our businesses whether its for research (my electrician has downloaded the National Electrical Code onto his), on-site entertainment (I know people who listen to MyFixitUpLife on theirs while they work) they ride in our tool pouches and on our dashboards and everywhere else we go.
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There are rooms, and then there are rooms with raised panel wainscot. Both tell a story, but it is a different tale. Wainscot adds depth,…
Question: I’m in the market for a new home. I’m not a professional, but I am handy. I want to buy a fixer-upper but I…
Every so often, the forces of the universe conspire — and not in a nice way — to block people from success. If you’re a remodeler,…
If you’re one of those carpenters who has to think about where your hand saw is—if you even have one—you’re not alone. But well through…
Sometimes my favorite products are simple staples that help get the job done faster-better-easier. But as tools and materials change, those old stand-bys need to…
When I want old work down and done — framing, plaster, drywall, outbuildings, whatever — I reach for my recip to take them apart, usually…
As universal a topic as home and shelter are, we writers and editors tend to cover it at a more hyper-local level—in other words, parts…
If you haven’t looked into vinyl fence products in a couple of years, you might want to take another look. Those shiny, glossy, flimsy looking…
The Challenge When we moved into our home the front yard was part play-area, part precipice. Near the house it was nice and level (and…
Cool Deal As we do more and more to make our houses work less and less to maintain a comfortable temperature — a smart move…
Charged Up Here’s an idea I can’t believe some forward thinking tool company hasn’t come out with a long time ago: a universal cordless tool…
If you think about it, there’s a lot of tool crossover between jobs. On a framing site, I’m likely to set up the miter, table…
Ripping off shingles is so-o-o-o-o not a refined task. But that doesn’t mean the standard tool I’ve used for tearing them off — basically a…
I love building pergolas. I love what they do for back yard and garden spaces. They can be overwrought for sure: if you have a…
Hello, Mark. I’m once again turning to you for some DIY advice and guidance. Looking to re-stain my deck. What are the key elements (product…
