Theresa and Mark Clement, the husband-and-wife team behind the popular do-it-yourself radio show and website MyFixItUpLife, spend a great deal of time together. As life partners and business collaborators, they tackle more projects together and interact on more levels than many couples do. They’ve gone through numerous remodels and renovations as a team. DIY Life … Read more

The Husqvarna Silent City North America event held in Miami showcased the company’s vision for urban landscaping and the growing role of battery-powered outdoor equipment. Attendees learned about Husqvarna’s direction for 2017 and beyond, with presentations and demonstrations emphasizing quieter, cleaner tools designed for modern city environments. The event highlighted how battery technology can support … Read more

I love my job. I had the honor of representing Charles & Hudson at Shaw Floors’ media event unveiling the company’s new flooring partnership with HGTV. At the event we saw Shaw’s new products — some exciting innovations I’ll share more about later this week — and enjoyed an unforgettable tour of Asheville’s Biltmore House, … Read more

Owning and maintaining a pool can be a joy or a source of frustration. We love our pool and hot tub, but when water chemistry falls out of balance it can take days to restore proper conditions. With pHin, we now receive real-time alerts about sanitizer levels, pH, and temperature. Just open the mobile app … Read more

A fireplace is often the focal point of a living room, so it’s important that it enhances the space instead of making you cringe every time you look at it. When Heather and Neil moved into their 1940s traditional home in Santa Monica, their new living room’s fireplace had that unfortunate effect. Their living room … Read more

Falls from ladders remain a significant cause of injury and death each year. Even with careful precautions, climbing and working from a ladder carries inherent risks. A U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics study reported that in 2009 more than one-third of all fatal falls were related to ladder incidents, and other research estimates that over … Read more

Fireplaces are sometimes criticized for contributing to indoor and outdoor pollution, heat loss, and safety concerns. Still, many people cherish the warmth, crackle, and aroma of a wood-burning fireplace. A common problem with these fireplaces is creosote buildup inside the chimney, which increases the risk of a chimney fire. Regular maintenance and proper burning practices … Read more

Winter doesn’t mean the end of backyard projects. If you live where snowfall is reliable—or you’ve simply got more than enough snow to play with—consider building a DIY snow ramp to upgrade your sledding fun right at home. Erin and her husband, who publish their projects on The Stucco Bungalow (where he’s affectionately called Handy … Read more

After enduring five sweltering, air-conditioning-free days earlier this month, I gained a new appreciation for people who choose to spend the summer without A/C. It’s definitely possible to stay comfortable, especially with a few well-placed fans, sturdy window coverings, and some practical strategies. I first found inspiration in a piece from Natural Home magazine, a … Read more

Moving day can be both exciting and overwhelming. On one hand, it brings the optimism of a fresh start; on the other, it presents physical work, emotional strain, and logistical uncertainty. Amid the chaos, you often discover practical realities you hadn’t anticipated. A sofa that looked perfectly normal in the living room can suddenly become … Read more