Today’s Tip: Let The Kids In On It!

Hi, I’m Lexi and I love to paint cool things. I love to paint because it is fun and all of my friends like to do it.

A pergola can be a perfect addition to a backyard to create a shady-ish spot for dining, relaxing, or even a space for kids to…

I still have sap on my hands from making the MyFixitUpLife “tree.” I borrowed an idea from timberframers who nail a tree branch to the…

Question: I need some upcycle ideas. I have about 48 square feet of cedar boards that I pulled out of a closet from a house…

A deck remodel can be a safe choice when the structure is sound. Here’s how to tell if a remodel could work for your deck….

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…

When it comes to above ground pools, most of them are round, which poses some challenges as most building materials aren’t round or easily made round.

Add style and save time on your next pergola project with purlins, instead of notching rafters over the beam. Purlins are fast to install, lock…

Here’s a MyFixitUpLife tip for installing deck boards. Install deck boards a few inches (anywhere from, say, 3 to 12 inches) past the deck framing,…

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,…

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…

We love our compost bin. A compost bin is an easy-to-build project that we think does a lot for our family. Whether you’re looking for…

  Occasionally a fastener and the thickness of the work are the exact same measurement: a 3 inch nail/a double 2-by header; a 5/4 fence…

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.

Mark and Theresa tear down a crumbling deck and rebuild the deck better for a family of four. They used Waste Management’s Bagster Bags to…