Mark discusses the merits of using pressure treated southern pine for a variety of outdoor projects.

Theresa hints at a secret feature of the Real Wood playset from the set of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition in Joplin, MO—part of the special …
For most of my career I’ve built in what I would call “thickly settled” neighborhoods. In other words, not many back-forty type lots for me…
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…
Home improvement expert Brad Staggs talks with Mark & Theresa about everything from satellites to decks to banana hands. Brad also shares the details about…
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…
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…


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…
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…
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…


Mark & Theresa take you through the steps to build a custom backyard playset using pressure-treated southern pine. For the complete project plans, materials list,…
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 and Theresa take you inside Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’s 200th episode where they built 7 houses in 7 days. Listen to a heartfelt tearful…
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