
Here’s a quick-fix for locks and knobs that are hard to turn. Give them a sip of Teflon spray. Turn the knob or throw the bolt a bunch of times to get the lubricant inside the mechanism.
Here’s a quick-fix for locks and knobs that are hard to turn. Give them a sip of Teflon spray. Turn the knob or throw the bolt a bunch of times to get the lubricant inside the mechanism.

October 30, 2010: We’re going door-to-door, delivering you the tips and tools you need to selecting and installing your perfect door. Special…
So we thought we knew which door we loved, until I discovered the Avonlea glass option. We might need to change our minds on our…


As a home improvement contractor, I have installed just about everything there is to install in a house. Floors and doors, shingles and shoe molding,…
When beauty and brawn meet in one package it’s worth a second look. The IWP Aurora custom fiberglass doors/jamb packages and the Simpson impact-resistant Mastermark…


Going Out w/Amy Devers on MyFixitUpLife


When it comes to buying a new roof, I recommend considering two important things that are easy to overlook: How does the roof look on…
Bland To Grand I have to admit that when I think about fiberglass doors, I typically don’t think of high-end detailing and destination craftsmanship. But…
Mark & Theresa are talking weatherization w/ Alan Hubbell from DuPont. “Whether you’re remodeling or building new construction, you want to manage air and water…
According to the Remodeling 2011–12 Cost vs. Value Report (http://www.costvsvalue.com), the replacement of older, inefficient windows with upscale vinyl replacement windows is one of the…
Skylights are a terrific addition to most living spaces, especially if they open. The natural light they let stream in is better than anything that…
October 17, 2009: Mark & Theresa are sharing easy Energy Saving Tips for your home and we’re breaking down the Energy Tax Credit with special…
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…
Listen to Mark and Theresa learn about DaVinci Roofscapes‘ new color studio with Kate Smith, color expert from Sensational Color. Wearing the company’s European Blend,…


Fall lawn care can bring the lawn to life next season and be a great opportunity to clean up messes. Here are some tips on…


Even though grass geeks like me link our lawns with grillin’ and chillin’ summer fun, fescue is a cool weather plant and it thrives…
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