
Before installing new baseboard, mark the stud locations on the floor about 1-inch out from the wall. Use a pencil and make sure the mark is visible, but can still be covered by the shoe molding. Or, use tape and peel up later.
Before installing new baseboard, mark the stud locations on the floor about 1-inch out from the wall. Use a pencil and make sure the mark is visible, but can still be covered by the shoe molding. Or, use tape and peel up later.



We’ve mixed old with new building products in our front porch renovation. A front porch renovation on an old house can be challenging. The 100-year-old…


Do you need a new door? Here are some buying tips to help you shop for your next entryway. Quick quiz time: Would you buy…


When fastening baseboard we like to shoot the bottom nail so that it is just covered by the shoe molding. This saves on filling and…
America’s favorite carpenter Norm Abram talks with MyFixitUpLife’s Mark & Theresa at the International Builders’ Show. Norm shares news from the This Old House Los…
MyFixitUpLife’s Mark & Theresa Live! at the 67th International Builders’ Show in Orlando. January 13 @ 10am: Mark and Theresa are sharing what’s new from…


There are often three parts to a larger base molding assembly: shoe, baseboard, base cap. Mark A licensed contractor, tool expert, wood and outdoor enthusiast,…


We’re celebrating the first National Curb Appeal Month by spending a bit more time enjoying our front porch.


Mark and Theresa enjoyed their tour of what’s new in home improvement at the International Builders’ Show. They spent time talking with celebrities — Frank…
2011 International Builders’ Show in Orlando Mark and Theresa are taking you on an insider’s tour of the largest residential building industry tradeshow in the…


I have a whole “thing” I get into below about DaVinci‘s new Bellaforte Shake roofing tiles, but after getting an early look at them, I’m…


Painting is a project that anyone can do, but not always well. These DIY paint tips will help make sure your first attempt is a successful home improvement.


I love using holiday cards as a way to decorate, and I’ve used ribbon, clothespins, and more to display them.
But now I’ve finally come up with a way that displays my holiday cards, that I could actually use year-round to display birthday cards, artwork and other treasures from school.


Challenged to makeover a bowling alley-looking bakery (that specializes in wedding cakes) in 48 hours by Food Network and Kerry Vincent, I wanted to create…


Curb appeal is more than just creating a pretty face in the neighborhood, it’s a good investment in your property.


We love simple, fun bedroom design ideas that can transform the room’s look and feel and give it a pop of fresh in just a…
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