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Trick for Carrying Heavy Timber

We use pressure-treated 6×6 lumber all the time. Deck posts, retaining walls, pergolas, window wells. Ideal for both structure and ground contact. However, I have…

MyFixitUpLife talk show: America’s Next Handyman

There is no kidding around about how handy this show is. Guest host Jeff Devlin from DIY Network is in our house to talk America’s…

MyFixitUpLife talk show: Live from New York it’s MyFixitUpLife

Tool up and tune in, we’re sneak-peaking Stanley Tools’ front line of next-gen products from their New York City premiere. We’re getting schooled when This…

Want to Drive a Bulldozer?

When I drive by a jobsite with heavy equipment, well, I feel probably a lot like you do—both awestruck by the power and a wanting desire to…

Quick Tip: Cleaning a Paintbrush

Clean paintbrushes are happy paintbrushes. Sure, you can use the “wrap-in-foil-and-stick-in-the-fridge” trick if you get in a jam, but the real key to getting a…

Draining an Air Compressor

An air compressor is what I would consider a main-frame DIY tool. For everything from trim to flooring to blowing dust out of the garage,…

Pre-treating Pressure-Treated Wood

Question: I’m planning to build a pergola. I’ve heard that you’re supposed to stain the end-grain of the wood to maximize its life. I’m building…

How To Remove a Chain-Link Fence

Question: I just bought a row-house in the city. There is a ratty old chain-link fence between my neighbor’s concrete driveway and mine. I can…

Recycling Sod

Question: I’m cutting in new garden beds and I’m making other garden beds larger. So, I’m going to end up with a lot of excess…

What You Need to Know: Customizable Deck Plans

In all my years as a home improvement professional, the project that brings the biggest smiles — and requests to work along side me during the project —…

Lawn Mower Maintenance

First: think about replacing the spark plug. Depending on the size of your lawn, your spark plug may last more than a season. So despite…

MyFixitUpLife talk show: In the garden

Mark & Theresa broadcast MyFixitUpLife LIVE! at Lowe’s courtesy of Troy-Bilt’s Saturday6 lawn and garden series. So let’s roll up our sleeves and dig in. It’s…