Mark discusses the merits of using pressure treated southern pine for a variety of outdoor projects.
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…
Mark & Theresa take a break from building the Real Wood playset in Cunningham Park, Joplin, MO. MyFixitUpLife and Real Outdoor Living have teamed up…
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 —…
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 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…
Go to almost any lumber yard and the wood you’ll find there is milled on all four sides. Two-by, 4-by-, 6-by…you get the idea. But…
Mark & Theresa share updates on the Real Wood playset from the set of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition in Joplin, MO—part of the special ‘7…
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…
Site work tips: Turning not-so-level-earth into an even surface that drains water and supports your project is crucial to creating a project that will last.
Mark and Theresa were among the first to be invited into the 2011 HGTV Dream Home in Stowe, VT. Click the arrow at the right…
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…
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…
Mark & Theresa are inside the Ultimate Tool Playground at the Craftsman Experience in downtown Chicago, where it’s all about real tools, real wood,…
Mark & Theresa broadcast LIVE from Real Outdoor Living’s Wood Pavilion at the Remodeling Show / Deck Expo 2011. Brad Staggs joins Mark and Theresa…
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…
This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
Manage your cookie preferences below:
Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website.
These cookies are needed for adding comments on this website.
Statistics cookies collect information anonymously. This information helps us understand how visitors use our website.
Google Analytics is a powerful tool that tracks and analyzes website traffic for informed marketing decisions.
Service URL: policies.google.com (opens in a new window)
You can find more information in our Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy.
[…] this project is made from Southern Yellow Pine (and a few logs from the adjacent woods). The wood is secured with their favorite Spax fasteners […]