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Designing a playground for the kids of Joplin: Dream, Play, Love
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…
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Cordless Reciprocating Saws Tested
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MyFixitUpLife talk show: Destination Decked Out
Destination Decked Out Live from the 2011 Deck Expo inside the Real Outdoor Living 1000-square-foot Wood Pavilion, Mark and Theresa are talking real wood, real…
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Ridgid’s One-Handed Reciprocating Saw Makes Big Moves.
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Theresa’s blog: The surprise delivery
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Watch! Mark & Theresa’s compost tips on NBC 10! Show
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Busy kid carpenters
It doesn’t take much to inspire our kids to get moving. I was asked to post a family photo of us–or at least a photo…
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What’s the Best Nail Gun Hose? The Lay-Flat Ridgid
There’s more than just performance testing when it comes to the best nail gun hose. This lay-flat from Ridgid is the best air hose I’ve used. Here’s why.
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Ask it: Upcycle ideas, cedar closet
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FixitUp Find: Ridgid Fuego Circ Saw
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MyFixitUpLife tree: For my mom, 1945-2011
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