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    My Battle with Surface Water Runoff
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    Hall and Stairway Trim Work – Low Maintenance Shadow Boxes
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    How to Refresh a Stone Landscape Bed
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    5 Easy Ways to Bring Your Landscape Back to Life

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Installing a Bathroom Ventilation Fan

2022 Update... Mold and mildew were becoming a real concern with our upstairs bathroom. The humidity build-up after showering was clearly damaging … [Read More...] about Installing a Bathroom Ventilation Fan

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6 Easy Steps to Install a TV Antenna

2019 Update - Initially Posted July 2015 Back in the day, simple yet free antennas were provided when buying a television. However, such antennas … [Read More...] about 6 Easy Steps to Install a TV Antenna

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DIY Outdoor Playhouse Part 3: Lighting, Decor & Monkey Bars

May 4, 2025 By Kristen Bailey Leave a Comment

2025 Update: In the initial installments of my DIY wooden playhouse adventure, we covered the first four steps of building a backyard playhouse from … [Read More...] about DIY Outdoor Playhouse Part 3: Lighting, Decor & Monkey Bars

How to Build a Playhouse, Part 2: Framing, Foundation and Roofing

May 4, 2025 By Kristen Bailey 7 Comments

2025 Update: The first installment of my five-step rookie carpenter’s guide to playhouse building covered Steps 1-3, which guide you through building … [Read More...] about How to Build a Playhouse, Part 2: Framing, Foundation and Roofing

A Rookie Carpenter’s Five-Step Guide: How to Build a Playhouse – Part 1

May 4, 2025 By Kristen Bailey 4 Comments

2025 Update: When my daughter Ruby went through her first playhouse stage a few years ago when she was five, I did what I always do: I headed over to … [Read More...] about A Rookie Carpenter’s Five-Step Guide: How to Build a Playhouse – Part 1

Belgian Block and Pavers – Dressing Up an Asphalt Driveway

April 3, 2025 By Mark Russo 14 Comments

2025 Update... My asphalt driveway was assaulted. I was hoping for the best, but we had construction trucks in and out several times during a … [Read More...] about Belgian Block and Pavers – Dressing Up an Asphalt Driveway

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Using Corner Blocks for a DIY Crown Molding Installation

February 6, 2025 By Mark Russo Leave a Comment

2025 Update - Corner blocks can make a crown molding installation job SO much easier. And the whole room a lot more striking, in the end, too… I’ve … [Read More...] about Using Corner Blocks for a DIY Crown Molding Installation

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How to Replace a Ceiling Fan

February 2, 2025 By Mark Russo 2 Comments

2025 Update... Sometimes, you just need something new - and for me, it was my bedroom ceiling fan. A 52-inch, LED light replacement for the Hunter … [Read More...] about How to Replace a Ceiling Fan

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Quick & Easy LED Light Fixture Installation

December 22, 2024 By Mark Russo Leave a Comment

It took me about 25 minutes to install a new LED light fixture in my bedroom walk-in closet. I’ve been converting each of the fixtures in my house … [Read More...] about Quick & Easy LED Light Fixture Installation

Grouting Hell – For a Natural Stone Mosaic Backsplash

November 30, 2024 By Mark Russo Leave a Comment

If there’s an afterlife, and if I somehow end up in hell – I’m certain I’ll be grouting for all eternity. Grouting, for me, combines the worst of … [Read More...] about Grouting Hell – For a Natural Stone Mosaic Backsplash

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My DIY Powder Room Rehab

October 5, 2024 By Mark Russo Leave a Comment

My DIY powder room rehab took time out of every weekend over the past 4+ months, and I think it came out great. (Far better than I expected, … [Read More...] about My DIY Powder Room Rehab

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How to Repair a Leaky Basement Wall

September 4, 2024 By Mark Russo 6 Comments

2024 Update... My basement wall started leaking water into my office – right by my guitars. Fortunately, I spotted it quickly and it was a very … [Read More...] about How to Repair a Leaky Basement Wall

Building a Removable Wood Fence Section and Gate

August 29, 2024 By Mark Russo 16 Comments

2024 Update - When we enclosed my yard with a cedar fence 11 years ago, it seemed like a good idea to create a removable section using a single (but … [Read More...] about Building a Removable Wood Fence Section and Gate

My Collapsing Paver Walkway

August 4, 2024 By Mark Russo 18 Comments

2024 Update... With each passing week, my paver walkway continued to cave in - and I was frankly getting more than a little frustrated. I was … [Read More...] about My Collapsing Paver Walkway

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