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Building Moxie with the Home Repair Tutor: An Interview with Jeff Patterson

Today, a quick chat with Jeff Patterson, the Home Repair Tutor. Jeff first grabbed my attention on HomeTalk but on a closer look I noticed he was churning out some really good,...

by jb bartkowiak

Ready, Set, MOW! :: Mower Maintenance with John Deere

Make-Maintain-Fix

As the days get warmer and longer, lawn care will soon be part of the weekly routine. To ensure you’re spending more time enjoying your weekend, make sure you’re taking good care...

by jb bartkowiak

For Pros Only :: 14 Things I Learned from Gary Katz and the Katz Roadshow

In the NeighborHood

As Gary puts it, the Katz Roadshow is one of the only hands-on, pier-to-pier construction education platforms in existence to today. I had passed on the opportunity to see the Roadshow in...

by jb bartkowiak

DAP 3.0 Review :: Caulking Wood Siding at a Brick Chimney

Products

DAP 3.0 is paintable in 30 minutes which helps complete the job faster and saves time. In addition, DAP 3.0™ is 100% waterproof and is water resistant in 30 minutes which reduces...

by jb bartkowiak

Building Moxie in a Bagster Bag :: The Year in Review

Remodeling

A 3yd dumpster with the total cost of about $190 and yes, a few of our DIYin' type friends did ask. I figure it saved me about 2 + trips to the...

by jb bartkowiak

Thos Moser Customer in Residence :: Building Moxie with Thos Moser Cabinetmakers: Moxie, Moser, Maine: the Final Part

The Customer in Residence simply put is an opportunity to work one on one with a world class cabinetmaker (the use of that word detailed in my First Part). But the experience...

by jb bartkowiak

The Basic Elements of a Monthly Home Maintenance Plan :: 7 Key Areas to Focus On

Home maintenance is often overlook aspect of owning a home. A good place to start is with the monthly maintenance tasks. They are typically easier DIY type projects and take up minimal...

by Tyler Goldberg

IBS Recap with Special Correspondent Beth Bryan :: Universal, Efficient & Modular Design

While the Show is definitely geared more toward residential home builders, I came away with plenty of ideas, software and new products on my must-have list. Read on from my top five...

by Beth Bryan

For Pros Only :: How to Form Strong Contractor Realtor Relationships

Real estate agents have clients that contractors can help, and contractors have clients that are looking to sell. A winning situation for both parties which can maximizes profits and stimulates the housing...

by Martin Orefice

Building a Birdhouse from Scrap Cedar

Make-Maintain-Fix

In this post, I work with Beth of Beth's DIY Workshop to build a birdhouse from scrap cedar. This birdhouse was my gift in a White Elephant Gift Exchange for this year's...

by jb bartkowiak

Building Moxie Builds a Birdhouse with Beth of Beth’s DIY Workshop for the Baltimore Bloggers Holiday Party

I can thank friends Ethan and Jocie, Fred and Kim @ One Project Closer for getting this whole thing a-rolling. They hosted a party this past Friday ... officially - the Baltimore...

by jb bartkowiak

Building Moxie with ToolBelt Productions :: The Art of Live Construction Presentation

I have been fortunate, through this blogging thing, to have met a wide and varying group of good people. And that, I guess, ‘ll be my lead in … to my recent...

by jb bartkowiak