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Husky Tools ratchet straps were the perfect item for fixing a nagging household problem: Wiggly furniture. Check out the DeWalt stuff too! Note: We partnered…

When we have a big project with Western Red Cedar, we like to save time later by pre-staining the boards before we build. Just need…

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 learned a new word during the Nazareth, PA, ‘Save My Bakery’ makeover for Food Network: Faschtnacht.

It pays to set a side a few minutes to double check and adjust fences and blades as needed.

We love this time of year because it is tool-givin’ time. Here’s a powerhouse list from MyFixitUpLife for the ‘Get It Done Guys’ of all…

If you’re shopping for him, or for yourself, holiday gifts for men can be a tough find. Unless you look here. These geared up gifts…

When installing deck boards, cut the first 3 near the house and the last one, furthest from the house, to the deck’s exact width +…

Question: I’m building a fence. I’m wondering if I have to pour concrete in the post hole. A carpenter buddy of mine says that he…

We love to build planter boxes. We love how versatile they are and how you can use the same basic idea and make it bigger,…

Cutting out recessed lights in drywall with any degree of accuracy can be tricky. Here’s how to use a Dremel to cut out a recessed light in drywall.

The Backyard Pergola: A quiet retreat tucked away from the street Our backyard hasn’t ever ranked as a favorite spot to entertain or relax. While…

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…

What do you get when you combine a recycled car tire, a piece of cedar, some paint and a smiley-face? Here’s how to make a Tire Totter.

When you use a tamper, you use it, ramming it like a pile driver into the ground to compact loose earth. I used the heck…