The Drywall Duel

If you own a home, it’s helpful to know how to tape drywall. Holes in drywall happen—for lots of reasons—and knowing how to fix them…

Whether you already know how to patch drywall or you’re just figuring it out, one thing is certain: Dust is unavoidable. And a pain. But…

So you’re painting your living room. You’re excited, too. This is going to turn out great. You’ve bought everything you’ll need. A bountiful heap of…

These DIY tips can help you get the perfect trim on your next project.

I love building, fixing, and maintaining stuff. No question. New paint job, cleaned-up outdoor furniture, tuned-up tools—it makes me happy. I DO NOT, however, love…

Attention parents of baseball fans: Check out this kids room decorating idea, purpose-built for your favorite baseball fan. FACT: Your children want your time, not…

Even though I have a Spring cleaning checklist, I enjoy cleaning about as much as getting a sliver, so ‘Spring’ is a relative term. It…

Among all of the products and methods, by far the easiest way to repair drywall is a repair patch called Wet & Set from HYDE. Just cut the size you need to cover the hole, wet it, then set it over the hole. Cover with compound, sand, and paint.

Tool-up for this episode of MyFixitUpLife talk show. MyFixitUpLife at the National Hardware Show in Las Vegas talking tools and sustainable homes with Food Network’s…

When we find something that truly amazed and amused us, we have to pass it on. Beyond awesome tools and cool design trends, Mark and…

One major key to a high-quality paint job is working neatly. While there are lots of tricks between the can and your crown molding (or…

So we get asked a lot… is Bondera tile mat really as good as they say? Does it work for installing a kitchen backsplash? Here’s what we’ve experienced.

When I bought my first 5-in-1 tool years ago I’m not entirely sure why I got it. I knew it was for painting, but other…

MyFixitUpLife talk show hosts Mark & Theresa share live talk shows at the National Hardware Show in Las Vegas.

I’ve come up with a list of 9 tools I use on my jobsites that I think you should have within reach to be a…