Winterizing a Rain Barrel: Winter Means Cold and Ice
It was cold this weekend in Baltimore. This is important because it was really cold, below freezing during the day for the first time this ... go around. Something about it said,...
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Installing an Electrical Outlet on a Masonry Wall
To plug my power pack in, which again I needed for my landscape lighting, I had to install a new outlet. Going against specification somewhat, I mounted my pack indoors, in the...
The Skinny on Screws :: Our Guide to Common Screws
Now that does not mean that every screw is the same. For example, you are not going to (or you shouldn't) take drywall screws and mount decking boards to a deck frame...
Installing In Patio Lighting :: Patio Progress
I ultimately chose a system from Malibu , which is sold as far as I can tell exclusively at the Home Depot. Now, I know what you are thinking – while my...
Need a Quick Holiday Upgrade? How about a new Faucet for your Kitchen
A Pfister Pasadena in Pfister’s newest premium finish – Slate. The company says, "Slate is as versatile and stylish as stainless, but more resilient." And I gotta say on first glance I...
DIY Security Bars || Basement Window Redo
I then turned my attention to security bars. But on checking both the Home Depot and Lowe's, not one thing that either place had would have worked. This then meant that I...
Baltimore DIY Guide on Charles & Hudson
It, the Charm City Guide, is a list of resources, suppliers actually, that can be found in and AROUND Baltimore – my hometown. Basically, it was what I came up with after...
Behind the Scenes with My Fix It Up Life :: An Interview with Mark & Theresa Clement
They tell us how their "baby" was born, as they say, through “home improving home improving” to writing to video, then (sometimes national) TV appearances. My Fix It Up Life as they...
Is White the New Stainless? Whirlpool White Ice
Whirlpool's White Ice, a new line of appliances, is a transformation of the classic white style to a striking, more contemporary signature design. Finishes are accented with stainless steel, including new elegantly...
RePointing Brick || A Porch Foundation Repair
Much of the mortar, likely of an inferior grade, had popped out and consequently some of the bricks themselves had compressed. Repairing a small section of a porch foundation, led to repointing...
Fro Pros Only :: A Review: The Home Depot Pro App and New Pro-Oriented Tech
Central, now, to their latest pro offerings is a new, just-for-pro The Home Depot Pro App. It is available both for the iPhone and for the Android. According to The Home Depot...
Fall Leaf Removal :: Options for Lawn & Garden Care
But wait, "remove leaves" - and maybe that phrase is just a tab bit ... misleading. I mean - I don't know about you, but when I hear "remove leaves" I think...