Mark discusses the merits of using pressure treated southern pine for a variety of outdoor projects.
Congratulations to Nicholas! He’s the winner of the Real Wood, Real Fun Play Structure and Rockwell Tools! Nicholas won the backyard Real Wood, Real Fun playset…
Being a carpenter isn’t always fun. We work hard, in the weather, and it’s a tough way to make a buck. There are, however, aspects…
Mark & Theresa broadcast LIVE from Real Outdoor Living’s Wood Pavilion at the Remodeling Show / Deck Expo 2011. Brad Staggs joins Mark and Theresa…
Maybe it’s because one of the most formative periods of my home improvement life was building swim-floats and docks in Cape Cod’s salt water bays…
The real Outdoor living team pitched for the use of outdoor wood on the Joplin build, both to further aid Joplin residents and to complement…
You’re inside the MyFixitUpLife Man Cave with Mark and Theresa. Today’s guest may be a frustrated general contractor of sorts, but Fox NFL’s Frank Caliendo…
When Mark and I heard that Extreme Makeover: Home Edition was planning to build 7 houses in 7 days in Joplin for families affected by…
We made a mini-deck and a wood platform for our new grill. No deck, no patio? No problem. Make a grill platform. We did. Our…
Looking for DIY site work tips? Turning not-so-level-earth into a flat, even surface that drains water and is solid-enough to support your project can be…
I love seeing things in my daily life that make MyFixitUpLife better. Such was the case when I spotted this cool real wood retaining wall…
Camo-up! We’ve got our scope on, and we’re on the hunt for vacation with HGTV’s Taniya Nayak, host of the new House Hunters on Vacation. And for…
2011 Remodeling Show and Deck Expo in Chicago. October 14. Mark & Theresa are traveling to Chicago for LIVE MyFixitUpLife shows at 11:30amCT and 2pmCT…
Remodeling, retro-fit, renovation, restoration. From products to process, tools to techniques, they are all branches of the home improvement tree. We’re bringing you the best…
Mark & Theresa are sitting down face-to-face and getting real with Mike Holmes from the popular HGTV hits Holmes on Homes and Holmes Inspection. Mike…
Mark and Theresa talk Real Outdoor Living with long-time friend and expert Brad Staggs at the International Builders Show. Brad details the first time he…
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