The Purpose of Snow Guards

HGTV’s Property Brothers Drew Scott interview with tips on selling your home, working with Jonathan, and his take on ‘structural paint.’

Exterior color conundrum? Color is usually not the main priority when a contractor steps foot on a client’s property. But it’s almost always top-of-mind for…

While there’s not much you can do to control the cost of oil, natural gas, or propane, you can save money this winter by avoiding…

So I’m watching This Old House. It looked pretty new but I apologize for not knowing the exact episode. And I only caught it half-way…

Good design is good design. You know it when you see it. It can be complicated like a 2nd Empire home or more simply stated…

I’ve received an advanced copy of Wood Flooring: A Complete Guide to Layout, Installation, and Finishing and I can say it is loaded with outstanding…

Check out the March issue of Extreme How-to magazine featuring ‘New Roof—Once and Done’ by Mark. Here’s the scenario: I was working on a 135-year…

Why build a cedar pergola? It’s easy to love your wood pergola when the sun is shining. But it’s extreme weather that tests a wood’s mettle.

Mark & Theresa are getting you ready for winter weather, checking down small steps we can take now to make a big difference in our…

Mother nature gives you no choice at what it throws at your home, but you can choose what you use to protect your home and…

So we’ve all done it. Forecast calls for big time snow and we race out to grab a “snow shovel.” Every snow shovel I have…

Dear Mark and Theresa, There is a 100% chance I need a new roof on my 150-year-old house and here’s my list if demands: I…

We’re snapping off locks, crawling through windows, and climbing the belfry to re-discover America’s lost treasures. From upcycling classic cars and gorgeous gaslights to saving…

This is Part 2 of a 3 part series on upgrading your roof by installing attractive and energy efficient composite slate shingles. In Part 1,…

February 20, 2010: What Happens in Vegas with Chris Grundy from Cool Tools and Matt Blashaw from Deconstruction. Matt Blashaw Chris Grundy MyFixitUpLife w/Mark &…