The #WalkThrew: Is it really a house trend or just hype? : Recent Episodes
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Is it hype from the brands? Or is it really happening in your market?
Let's #WalkThrew the hype together.
Listen to this podcast of our live weekly interactive multi-platform discussion that features comments and insights from the experts who remodel, design, and DIY homes everyday.
Hosted by @MyFixitUpLife --- an honest and personal guide to home improvement created by married residential construction and design specialists Mark & Theresa Clement.
What’s trending in home decor isn’t exactly new, it’s straight out of the 1960s with Barbiecore and conversation pits. Here’s the deal on today's Home News.
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There’s been a lot of talk about the increase in DIYers taking on projects at home, but do you know the most popular DIY projects? Find out in today’s Home News.
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There's a more affordable SawStop table saw, and you might be surprised to hear that common power tools are this loud. Find out in today's Home News: Quick Fix by MyFixitUpLife.
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Even with record-high appreciation of homes and soaring number of new households, there’s good news for those searching to buy or rent a home in today’s Home News.
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You might be surprised by this top trending paint color and top DIY project regrets.
Plus, find some home decor inspiration in today’s Home News: Quick Fix.
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With rising housing costs and fewer home sales, 4 out of 5 Millennials are interested in buying fixer-uppers, but it’s not the best time to start flipping in most cities. Here’s why.
Read more: https://myfixituplife.com/rising-housing-costs-fixer-uppers/
There's huge growth expected in home improvement power tools around the world, a new tape measure from IRWIN that begs the question about what 'reach' actually means, and Mark weighs-in on his favorite top table saws.
Learn more: https://myfixituplife.com/tools-news-top-table-saws-global-growth
Hey real estate and home improvement enthusiasts, find out what the National Association of Home Builders is saying about the housing bubble and possible housing market crash, and where to find free disaster prep guides for tornado, earthquake, wildfires, hurricanes and floods.
Learn more: https://myfixituplife.com/housing-market-bubble-free-home-disaster-prep-guides/
Today’s Home News includes what you need to know about real estate Pocket Listings and if the height of grass affects the prevalence of ticks.
Find out more: https://myfixituplife.com/real-estate-pocket-listings-grass-height-and-ticks/
Find out how you can book an overnight vacation at the Moulin Rouge and the most popular plant names for houseplants. Plus, find out a few very creative plant names in today's The News Fix by MyFixitUpLife.
https://myfixituplife.com/vacation-at-the-moulin-rouge-popular-plant-names/
🏡Homes are overvalued in nearly every metro area. Find out where they are the most overpriced. Plus, free online lawn mowing calculator and free online DIY workshops for kids on today's 🧰News Fix.
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House prices are still rising, housing inventory is declining, and Nate Berkus is launching a new home decor collection with mDesign.
Find out more in today's The News Fix by MyFixitUpLife: https://myfixituplife.com/rising-house-prices-nate-berkus-home-decor/
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Can you guess how many homes the Guinness World Record realtor title holder for most annual homes sales has sold in one year, and do you know that most recent home buyers are regretting something about their purchase? Plus, find out which generation is best at identifying tools in today's News Fix.
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If you admire a woman maker, honor her with this Craftsman tool give-away. Plus, find out about one unique Airbnb-themed property, and when the final Bitcoins may be mined in today’s News Fix.
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New tools are added to the Makita XGT tool line-up, the brand Lick offers paint color consults, and Madonna's home in LA is for sale.
Find out more in today's News Fix by MyFixitUpLife.
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Do you know who invented the first powered miter saw or how farmers can provide more water to crops with actually adding more water? Find out in today's News Fix by MyFixitUpLife.
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Do you know the most popular DIY project search in April, the top home improvement injuries, and what No Mow May means? Find out in today's News Fix by MyFixitUpLife.
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There's a home design movement gaining notice on TikTok: Coastal Grandmother decor trend. Find out what that means and take a peek at Super Bowl Rams Coach's new $14 million Los Angeles home on today’s News Fix.
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Did you know that it's possible to buy a home with cryptocurrency and that today is the start of Wayfair's big sale called Way Day?
Plus, can you guess how many Americans are gardening indoors?
Find out the details in today's News Fix.
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Can you guess the top home improvement projects that have high ROI and low ROI? Find out which projects are the least likely to raise property values, how you can learn more about 3D printed homes, and more on today’s News Fix.
If you are interested in printed homes, there’s an online conference May 9th and 10th. Head over to 3Dprintedhousingcon.com and use the discount code "3DHOMES" to receive $50 off the ticket price.
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Find out what top real estate research firms are predicting is for rising home prices and the top 12 home decor trends that Apartment Therapy is showcasing at an exhibit in real life on today’s Home Improvement News Fix.
Read more: https://myfixituplife.com/rising-home-prices-top-home-decor-trends/
Do you remember the iconic orange Ebony kitchen? Find out where it will be on display and why it's coming out of storage, and find out how you can check your backyard deck for safety in today’s Home Improvement News Fix.
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If you are into birds, there's a way to use your hobby to help through breeding bird surveys. Also, in today’s Home Improvement News Fix find out about National Banana Day, and what percent of homeowners say they are finished their interior home improvement projects.
Find out more: https://myfixituplife.com/breeding-bird-surveys-national-banana-day/
Have you ever wanted to rent Joanna Gaines home or wonder which is the best paint to buy? Find out those answers and the unusual way the Space Needle's 60 anniversary is being celebrated on today’s Home Improvement News Fix.
Find out more: https://myfixituplife.com/rent-joanna-gaines-home-best-paint-space-needle/
Did you know that a Shaker woman may have invented the circular saw 200 years ago and that the HGTV Property Brothers have a new home decor collection?
Plus, find out how to kill carpenter bees in today’s News Fix.
https://myfixituplife.com/property-brothers-new-home-decor-carpenter-bees/
Do you know how much more homebuyers are willing to spend for homes with hardwood flooring? Also, find out how real estate brokers feel about land real estate investments, and why today is a good day for a walk around a garden in today’s Home Improvement News Fix.
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Did you see the SNL sketch that spoofed the HGTV Cousins? Plus, find out how rising mortgage rates may affect average homeowners, and what the Resilient AMERICA Act that passed the House of Representatives may do in today’s Home Improvement News Fix.
Learn more: https://myfixituplife.com/rise-in-mortgage-rates-snl-hgtv-sketch/
Do you know the top search term on Realtor.com?
Plus, find out how much MacKenzie Scott donated to Habitat for Humanity and how Craftsman is honoring tradespeople with its MLB sponsorships in today’s Home Improvement News Fix.
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https://myfixituplife.com/craftsman-and-mlb-top-searched-home-feature-mackenzie-scott/
Do you know which cordless and corded power tools are most popularly used by trades? Plus, find out about the rapid rise in home foreclosures on News Fix.
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Do you know what outdoor features are popular in homeowners' yards? Plus find out where to check codes for Tiny Homes, and what today's top picks for white paint colors in today’s News Fix.
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Did you know Betty White's home of 50 years is for sale, and that she designed a custom feature in her home?
Also, find out about the growth in the power tools market and why dog privacy is important to Google in today’s Home Improvement News Fix.
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Did you know that the top deck ideas on Houzz include snack bars? Plus, find out what home feature is making a comeback, and why Pam Anderson's character left 'Home Improvement' on today’s News Fix.
DIY Search News
The top two patio and deck ideas on Houzz this year include snack bars. The top design from Austin, Texas-based Younger Homes has a pass-through window that connects the kitchen to the deck. The second-most-popular Orange County, California-based Patterson Custom Homes’ design has a corner snack bar with sliding windows.
Design News
Another survey is showing the popularity of outdoor rooms. Covered outdoor rooms/open-air rooms (73 percent), patios (68 percent), and decks (55 percent) ranking more popular than open space (28 percent), according to “The Future of Home Design” survey by the New Home Trends Institute (NHTI) and Pro Builder.
Front porches are also rising in popularity, according to that survey and the National Association of Home Builders’ “What Home Buyers Really Want” report.
Did You Know?
Pamela Anderson's character Lisa left the show ‘Home Improvement’ for a career change. In fact, she left ‘Tool Time’ to become a paramedic, which isn’t too far off from her real-life choice to focus on her Baywatch role.
Do you today's top home buyer wants and that the ladder used in the NCAA championship games for cutting the net is a custom ladder? Plus, find out how much more space we're enjoying at home now than 50 years ago (and it's not just because home sizes have increased).
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Did you know paper wall studs exist? Find out more about the paper wall studs, Harlem toile de Jouy, and the details on Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's new home in today’s Home Improvement News Fix.
In Design News
Swedish company Wood Tube is making lightweight paper studs. Made from FSC-certified paper, the paper studs can be recycled like cardboard. In addition, Wood Tube studs emit 14 times less CO2 than steel equivalent studs, according to a life-cycle analysis.
Did You Know?
Designer Sheila Bridges created a version of toile, called Harlem toile de Jouy. She says it “lampoons some of the stereotypes deeply woven into the African American experience.”
For more about these stories: https://myfixituplife.com/paper-wall-studs-harlem-toile-j-lo-bens-new-home/
Pollution can be much worse indoors than outside, but there’s ways to tackle indoor air quality. Plus, Crescent Tools is giving away its bit holder, and find out the top DIY projects searched during March on today’s News Fix.
Tool News
Crescent Tools is giving away its new Vortex Bit Holder to US and Canadian residents while supplies last. The company says that the S2 steel holder with magnetic tip makes bits last 500 times longer.
To get yours, head over to CrescentVortexBitHolder.com.
Did You Know?
We inhale 31 pounds of air every day. And we spend 90 percent of our time indoors where there is 2 to 5 times more pollution than outdoors, so it’s important to keep tabs on what the Department of Energy’s says are the 5 main indoor air contaminants–moisture, chemicals, biological sources, combustion gas, and radon.
Find out more about these stories: https://myfixituplife.com/indoor-air-quality-pollution-free-bit-holder/
New home listing is the most expensive home listing in San Francisco area, and nearly triple the next most expensive property sale.
Plus, find out how The Home Depot's app can help make shopping easier, and the top color pick for kitchens in today’s The News Fix.
Find out more about these stories: https://myfixituplife.com/most-expensive-home-in-priciest-city-top-kitchen-color/
Do you know the top DIY search so far in 2022 and what spring cleaning chores Americans hate the most? Plus, find out which home improvement show is entering its 13th season, and how much time other people are cleaning each week in today’s Home Improvement News Fix
A new survey from Lombardo Homes found that half of Americans participate in spring cleaning. Specifically, they reported that 65% of women with kids say they do all the chores in the family, versus 23% of men.
Outdoor living is ranking high on DIYers to-do lists. So far this year, garden boxes is the most popular search. And 11 of the top 15 DIY searches are related to gardening and landscape improvement.
National Daytime Emmy Award-winning ‘George to the Rescue’ series just started airing its 13th season on NBC 4 New York. Plus, 8 of those seasons are available on Peacock. In every episode, host George Oliphant uses the power of home renovation to celebrate worthy individuals and organizations.
Find out more about today's stories: https://myfixituplife.com/spring-cleaning-popular-diy-george-to-the-rescue/
There's a change in the IRC's deck codes that's important for deck builders and homeowners to know about. Generac offers free portable sizing calculator for figuring out the right size needed.
Half of Americans are growing this in their gardens. Plus, do you know where fat goes when we lose weight? We were surprised.
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Find out who is willing to pay more for a home with sustainable energy solutions, and which top companies are on the path to net zero goals in today’s home improvement News Fix.
It appears that younger generations are valuing non-fossil fuel energy sources than older generations. And, by a lot. A new survey from E.ON found that 81 percent of Gen Z and 74 percent% of Millennials would pay more for a property that came with a sustainable energy solution, like electric vehicle charger, solar panels, or heat pump.
A new Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor report reveals the top companies that are falling short of their net zero energy goals.
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First-time home buyer barriers seem to be mounting for a variety of reasons. Find out the favorite cities to live by generation, and if you have a gas range or stove, you also need to know about these stories in today's top Real Estate and Home Improvement News Fix.
Planet News
Gas ranges leak methane when they are off, according to a January 2022 Stanford University study.
And during cooking, concentrations of carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide can exceed national air quality standards according to a 2020 report by UCLA Fielding School of Public Health. A high level of indoor nitrogen dioxide is related to an increased rate of asthma in kids.'
Find out more about these stories: https://myfixituplife.com/gas-ranges-leak-home-buyer-barriers-favorite-cities/
Forget about just the financial return on investment, today's DIY is emotional remodeling. Plus, find out the origin of the word kitchen, and the new editor of World of Interiors is making some changes.
Home Improvement News
Emotional remodeling seems to be on the rise.
While only 1/3 of homeowners say they feel joy in their home, about 1 out of every 3 Millennials report that being happy with a space is an important reason for starting home improvement, according to the 9th Annual LightStream Home Improvement Trends Survey.
Did You Know?
Why a “kitchen” isn’t called a “cooking room”? Experts say both kitchen and cook actually come from the same source: Latin’s coquere (CO_KUR_A) that means ‘to cook.’
Design News
Condé Nast’s World of Interiors first issue under Hamish Bowles’ leadership is hitting newsstands this month.
Find out more about these stories: https://myfixituplife.com/emotional-remodeling-origin-of-kitchen/
Today’s News Fix includes the top colors happy homeowners choose for their homes and why today is International Colour Day. Plus, find out the asking price for the home used in Basic Instinct and Big Little Lies.
Design News
The most popular colors used to decorate happy homes is white, according to a Sears Home Services survey. Neutral colors like brown and beige, blue, and gray also are top picks.
Did You Know?
It’s time to celebrate the 10 million colors, from 400 to 700 nanometers, that humans can see because today is International Colour Day.
Real Estate News
The 12,000-square-foot Carmel cliffside home best known as a backdrop for the erotic thriller Basic Instinct and the award-winning HBO series Big Little Lies is on the market for $29.625 million, according to TopTenRealEstateDeals.com.
For more about these stories: https://myfixituplife.com/international-colour-day-basic-instinct-home/
Top stories for today's home improvement News Fix include sleep goals and how sleep can affect life satisfaction and positive engagement. Plus, learn what projects many homeowners are planning for 2022.
Did You Know?
If you are feeling sleepy today, you are far from alone. 32% of adults report "excellent" or "very good" night's sleep. Another third — approximately 84 million people — describe their sleep as "fair" or "poor," according to The Casper-Gallup State of Sleep in America 2022 Report.
Real Estate News
There’s a rise in the number of homeowners creating additional functional spaces, according to the 9th Annual LightStream Home Improvement Trends Survey.
Read more about today's stories:
https://myfixituplife.com/sleep-goals-life-satisfaction-home-additions/
Top stories for today’s Home Improvement News Fix includes the outlook for remodeling industry and Burpee donating sales from sunflowers for Ukraine relief. Plus, find out about the first community to meet new affordable healthy home standards.
Business News
There's good news and bad news from the 2022 U.S. Houzz State of the Industry study. While a majority of residential remodeling and design firms expect that 2022 will be a good business year, more companies expect labor availability to also worsen this year.
Real Estate News
A community of 191 homes in New York City’s Mott Haven neighborhood is the nation’s first to meet the 2020 Green Communities Criteria, which was designed to promote affordable environmentally-sound housing that supports residents’ health and well-being.
Did You Know?
Burpee is donating sales from its selection of 41 sunflower varieties to aid Ukraine relief efforts. Through Easter Sunday, April 17, the company is running a Sunflowers for Solidarity fundraiser.
So why not consider adding sunflowers for Ukraine to your spring gardening shopping list?
For more about these stories:
https://myfixituplife.com/sunflowers-for-ukraine-affordable-healthy-homes/
Do you know how tall a building needs to be in order to qualify as a supertall tower?
Find out that stat, why 10 percent of U.S. homes are unoccupied, and this year's popular St. Patrick's Day search on today's Fix it Up News.
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https://myfixituplife.com/supertall-towers-vacancy-rates-st-patricks-day/
Top news for today's Fix it Up News include the Disney neighborhood in the Coachella Valley, and what you need to know about natural gas phasing out of some cities across the U.S.
In Real Estate News
Disney selected Greater Palm Springs in the Coachella Valley for the setting of its newest venture: a Disney-themed neighborhood. For more information, head over to storylivingbydisney.com
In Planet News
Gas heating and cooking are on their way out in some cities. For example, New York City has banned gas hookups for heat, hot water, and kitchen stoves in new construction starting 2024. Natural gas hook ups in some new buildings have already been banned in other cities around the country, including San Francisco; San Jose, California; Cambridge, Massachusetts; and Seattle.
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Today’s Fix it Up News includes the upward trend in vacant lot sales, national pi day, national napping day, and raised garden beds.
Real Estate News
Sales of vacant lots are on the rise. According to Realtor.com, 32.4 percent more vacant lots were sold between January and October 2021 than in the same time period during 2020, and they say the increased activity in vacant lots is a result of the tight home sales market.
Did You Know? It’s National Pi Day.
It may be National Pi Day, but it’s also national napping day. So that’s good news for those celebrating 3.14 with a delicious pie treat.
Search Trends
The Top DIY Search on Google last week was “raised garden bed,” and we’d love to know what you’re growing.
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Top stories for today's New Fix include string lights that keep mosquitos away, inaccessible sidewalks, and gardening trends.
In Real Estate News
For the one in seven U.S. adults who have a mobility-related disability, it may not be a surprise that 65 percent of curb ramps and 48 percent of sidewalks in the U.S. are not accessible for people with disabilities, according to a recent study.
In Home Decor News
TIKI brand is solving the mosquito vs light dilemma by combining the two with its new BiteFighter LED String Lights.The mosquito string lights provide warm lighting with mosquito repellency for up to 330 square feet. The active ingredient is metofluthrin, which can be toxic to pets and people. So be careful handling the replaceable pods.
Did You Know?
62 percent of homeowners are planning to plant more this year than in 2021. A recent Axiom survey revealed why the growing interest. The top reason? Gardening’s ability to lower stress, create an overall sense of health and well-being.
For more information about these stories: https://myfixituplife.com/anti-mosquito-light-inaccessible-sidewalks-gardening
Today’s News Fix includes stories about the top projects homeowners are planning for 2022, rising home values, and pro workshops at The Home Depot.
In Business News
This year’s most popular type of home project is heating-related, according to an Angi survey. Particularly, 84% of homeowners are planning home projects to combat drafty windows/doors (44%), uneven heating/cooling, and outdated HVAC systems (35% each).
In Real Estate News
While home values rose by nearly 20 percent during some months last year, experts are predicting that the increasing rate of prices is expected to slow to around half the 2021 rate. Especially Phoenix, Tampa, and Miami reported the highest year-over-year gains with Phoenix’s 33.1% year-over-year price increase in September, according to S&P Dow Jones.
Did You Know?
The Home Depot is now offering online workshops for Pros to help them manage and grow their businesses. Generally, the topics include social media for business, managing expenses, and industry trends. For more information about upcoming events, head over to The Home Depot.
For more about these stories: https://myfixituplife.com/news-fix-top-home-projects-rising-house-values/
In today's home improvement and real estate News Fix the top stories are trends in housing starts and how the Amazon rainforest may be turning into grassland.
In Business News
Housing demands outpaced 43 percent of home builders’ ability to meet them during 2021. Still, 55 percent actually built more homes in 2021 than in 2020, according to a survey by ECI.
In Planet News
The Amazon rainforest could transform into grassland, according to researchers at the U.K.’s University of Exeter who studied satellite data from 1996 to 2016.
Did You Know?
Women made up only 11% of the construction industry in 2021, but they are nearly half of the entire U.S. workforce. To find out more about women in construction, head over to NAWIC.org.
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https://myfixituplife.com/news-fix-housing-starts-rainforest-shift-to-grassland/
Top stories for today's home improvement News Fix include Women in Construction Week and what homebuyers don't want to see during walkthroughs. Plus, FLEX Power Tools premiered its new battery tech last night with massive battery improvement claims.
Head over to the National Association of Women in Construction – NAWIC.org – to participate in events all week and to learn about the history of women in construction.
What do you think about the new batteries from Flex?
Is one week that's devoted to Women in Construction enough?
And is an outdated kitchen a turnoff or an remodeling opportunity?
For more about these stories, head over to: https://myfixituplife.com/news-women-in-construction-cringe-kitchens-tools/
The top stories for today’s home improvement News Fix includes how to reach the U.S.'s energy supply goals, penthouse for sale above a Tiffany store in Palm Beach, and the weekend's top DIY search for paint tips.
In Planet News
In order to reach the nation's climate and energy goals, on-site generation including rooftop solar must grow four times faster over the next ten years than in the previous decade, according to The U.S. Department of Energy's Solar Futures Study.
The study finds that with aggressive action, solar could account for as much as 40 percent of the nation’s electricity supply by 2035.
Did you Know?
You could live atop Tiffany?
The 13,000-square-foot Palm Beach penthouse that sits atop Tiffany is listed at $19.5 million while waiting to hit the auction block on March 15th.
The home includes a rooftop terrace with swimming pool, game room, bar, and gym. Plus, it has a rooftop glass-walled pergola, spa, and waterfall.
The Top DIY search
The Top DIY search over the weekend was DIY Paint Tips. We hope those paint tips helped, and that you still love the color you picked.
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Here’s today’s Home Improvement News Fix. Top stories include the growing furniture industry, how indoor air quality affects workers, and safely treating dog allergies.
In Business News
According to a report from Allied Market Research, the global furniture industry was estimated at $556.36 billion in 2020. Further, the furniture industry is anticipated to reach $877.43 billion by 2031.
While there are market constraints for the supply chain currently, there are changes occurring in the furniture market. In summary, experts expect growth based on the development of eco-friendly raw materials, E-commerce, and an increase in disposable income.
In Planet News
Sustainable buildings increase productivity. The US Green Building Council reports that a body of research estimated worker productivity gains ranging from 2 to 10 percent with better indoor air quality.
And, healthier buildings are associated with 1.6 fewer sick days each year, according to research. That might not sound like a lot per person, but it's a lot when we consider the number of employees at a large company.
Did You Know?
Zyrtec-D is harmful to dogs. Since it contains the active ingredient pseudo-ephedrine, which can cause high blood pressure, seizures, and even death.
Veterinarians deem Standard Zyrtec safe when administered appropriately.
But, dogs don't usually have allergies to things they ingest. Instead, most dog allergies are contact-based. So an oatmeal bath may be the best way to treat your pup.
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Here’s today’s Home Improvement News Fix. The top stories include the mansion in Taylor Swift's Blank Space video and the benefits of 5 minutes of nature. Also, find out an organizing tip for healthier eating, and DIY hammock stands.
In Real Estate News
A New York mansion where Taylor Swift filmed part of the Blank Space music video just sold for $8.25 million, according to TopTenRealEstateDeals.com.
Built in 1917 for the 5 & dime store retailer Frank Winfield Woolworth, the 16-acre property includes a 32,000-square-foot mansion and a 17,000-square-foot carriage house on Long Island Sound.
Photo credit: Courtesy of Margaret Trautmann, COMPASS
In Planet News
If you can only get outside for 5 minutes today, you are in luck.
As a result of nature exposure, the first 5 minutes elicits the greatest improvements in mood and self-esteem, according to a study in the European Journal of Applied Physiology.
Did you Know?
If your healthy foods are visible and organized, you are 3 times more likely to eat them?
There's a study in Frontiers in Psychology that shows how we store food affects whether we eat it. Specifically, we’re three times more likely to reach for healthier foods if they're organized and visible in the fridge.
Today’s top DIY search on Google is DIY Hammock Stand. And we’d love to see what you make.
Find out more about these stories
🧰 Here’s today’s Home Improvement News Fix from MyFixitUpLife
In Business News
Home buyers are partnering to buy new homes. Some are sharing the appreciation with an investor company like Landed. Others are renting to own with companies like Home Partners of America, and some buyers are using shared equity to pay below-market rates through an agreement with a financial institution like Unison that acts as both the lender for and an investor in a property.
Did you Know?
Being in a wood covered room can decrease blood pressure. According to a study in the Journal of Wood Sciences there’s a wood sweet spot for the decrease in diastolic blood pressure: when 45% of a room is covered in wood. When rooms are 90% wood they can cause a rapid decrease in brain activity and an increase in pulse rate. So keep that in mind when you are about to book that next AirBnB log cabin vaca.
The Top DIY Search in February was DIY Laundry Room Makeover. Talk about one way to get ready for spring cleaning.
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Here’s today’s Home Improvement News Fix.
In Planet News
The U.S. Council on Environmental Quality has a new tool to help direct green investment to disadvantaged communities. The Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool uses census tract data to map and identify communities that are most in need of investment by weighing income levels and over two dozen socieconomic, health, and environmental indicators.
In Business News
Lowe's launched DIY-U that includes monthly livestreams and in-store kid and adult how-to workshops for DIYers of all skill levels. Find out more at Lowes.com/DIYU
Did you know?
Traditional billiard tables have green playing surfaces because billiards originated as a lawn game. It was brought inside during the 1400s by King Louis XI of France, who had the first known indoor billiards table. And that green material is called Baize.
The Top DIY Search Today is DIY Outdoor Bench with Back. And personally, I’d love to see what you made.
I’m Theresa with MyFixitUpLife and you’ve just been served your Home Improvement News Fix.
Here’s today's Fix it Up Home improvement News.
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Lumber prices
Kelly Wearstler's new lighting line
House Name Generator website
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Here’s today's Fix it Up Home improvement News.
For more about the stories:
Lowe's Origin21
Panasonic
Money Trees
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Here’s today's Fix it Up Home improvement News. Top stories include: Power tools, Lowe’s + Instacart, Duck Tape contest, DIY mops
For more information about today's top stories:
Power tool market
Duck Tape’s Stuck at Home Contest
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Ever wonder who created the original design makeover show? We're talking with him on this episode. Find out why he thought it would work, and how he made it happen.
Christopher Lowell is the original design makeover TV guru, combining personal creativity and confidence to create the spaces we love. We're asking the original design expert Christopher Lowell about his inspiration for creating design TV shows, why he loves helping makeover spaces, and how to deal with our relationships with our 'things' on this episode of the MyFixitUpLife radio show with Mark & Theresa.
Christopher Lowell combines personal creativity and confidence to create the spaces we love. If you’re inside a holiday haze, here’s a show for you. We’re taking a much-needed holiday hiatus from our hectic FixitUpLife, to strategize our way out of the mound of holiday wrappings and ribbons and into the new year.
Christopher Lowell is dropping in to offer his expert advice on easy and affordable décor and home projects. He’s giving us some strategies to use those creative leftovers from our holiday decorating enthusiasm into the everyday… (putting holiday creativity into our everyday homes. )
With the Tiny House movement and the Not So Big House idea we’re going small, saying goodbye to the old way of thinking that bigger was always better.
We’re talking with the bestselling author Sarah Susanka. She believes that Not So Big should be the first step in sustainability, both for our own well being and for the well being of the planet as a whole. Susanka is the acclaimed author of nine best-selling books including The Not So Big House.
Theresa shares news of Kohler's hybrid energy faucet. She shared her surprise at the McCormick Place in Chicago’s dedication to recycling and composting. She shares her top drink pick, the TreeTini, the drink plants a tree for every order.
Mark talks about super high-end kitchens, Dead-on Tools 14″ wrecking bar/utility bar, and gives a scoop on a few tools he shared with Men’s Health magazine as top tools for guys.
Theresa and Mark also share tips to selecting the perfect wood stove.
How are we dealing with the Coronavirus pandemic?
DIYers and building pros are innovative and used to dealing with surprises, so let's talk about how we can help you get through this challenging time. We're talking about creating a kind of community through the social distancing. Plus, we'll talk about our pets, gardens, DIY projects, and home schooling tips.
Kayleen McCabe is a general contractor, TV host, trades advocate, and always good for morale. Kayleen McCabe has been swinging hammers and toting toolbelts since the ripe age of six, when she shadowed her dad’s overhaul of their Denver home. In 2009 she beat dozens of male competitors for the grand prize on TV's Stud Finder: her own series called DIY Network's Rescue Renovation. She’s an advocate of trade careers, with her goal to shed light on the rising demand for trade professionals that’s outpacing vocational training, and to help restore America’s respect for the trades.
Carley Ferrara is a blacksmith, woodworker, and mom. Her Iron Mountain Forge & Furniture has grown into an entire team of wildly talented craftspeople, creating custom pieces for clients all over the world. In 2015, Carley was featured as a contestant on the inaugural season of 'Ellen's Design Challenge' which airs on HGTV. Her upbeat enthusiasm for hands-on creativity exudes from everything she makes.
We talk about DIY projects to tackle with at home, staying connected while social distancing, DIY ideas for keeping kids moving and building brain cells at home, and their fun healthy tips.
The challenge is that trees move and houses don’t. So to build a treehouse we get into it with Caleb White, owner of New Leaf Treehouse Company and talk details on dialing in a treehouse design that won’t keep you up at night worried it’ll shake itself apart in a storm. We also get into cool tools and why ropes are better than ladders when you get up in the branches.
A certified arborist, Caleb also jams on how to spot a sick or dying tree and the things that make them potential dangers that you wouldn’t necessarily think of. Dead branches aren’t necessarily a sign of a tree in decline. And we talk planting. Bark mulch, root flares and other geeky stuff you’ll love for your landscape.
Tune into this episode Tuesday, May 31st at 2pE on YouTube and / or BlogTalkRadio!
A refreshingly honest take on life, litter, family and home improvement: Watch this sit-down with Mike Holmes Jr.
Whether you’re a doer or a watcher or both, Mike Holmes Jr. is refreshingly authentic in a world that isn’t always that.
We get into home improvement tips you can really use from compost bins to not using plastic water bottles to deck safety, using real wood, and the tools that make it all come alive.
We also discuss life and how to disagree constructively with your parents, his dad of course, being the juggernaut of home improvement Make-It-Right-Mike Holmes Sr.
It’s simple too, check out this interview Tuesday, May 17th at 2pE!
You're getting a sneak peek into the 2016 HGTV Smart home! Theresa is chatting about design and technology with designer Tiffany Brooks!
Mark and Theresa talk with guests live from the HomeAdvisor booth during Design Construction Week 2016.
Lighting technology is changing the way we use and buy light fixtures and bulbs, and we know how obsessed Theresa is over LED lighting technology. So we’re talking with our friends at LampsPlus about how the innovations with LED lighting can change how you light your homes.
But more than lighting, Matt Muenster is sharing his challenges and fun at making over bathrooms on his popular DIY Network’s Bath Crashers, and why he loves heated floors. And we’re inspired by the Cousins, Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri from HGTV’s Cousins Undercover at how they are bringing neighborhoods and families together through their popular series. Bonus: we find out why Anthony Carrino knows about the food court at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
We’re spending the next hour in the bathroom, and we’re hoping you’ll join us. Mark & Theresa are talking everything from the best toilet flush to 3D printed faucets to touch-free faucets and universal design from the American Standard pavilion at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show in Vegas.
Yes, universal design is trendy, but it also makes sense to create a bathroom space that works for all ages and for diverse abilities. There are details like toilet height and faucet maneuverability that can make it easier for everyone to live a bit more independently.
Stephen Fanuka, HGTV’s Million Dollar Contractor takes our minds on the journey working with and creating spaces for his fabulous clientele, including Tina Fey. But more than just living the life of the famous contractor, Stephen also shares his support of AlzDesign, and Theresa’s mission of creating a Design Prescription for Alzheimer’s.
And then there’s the fun of style and technology. The innovators are sharing how they created the 3D metal printed faucets and where you can buy the limited edition line. But, we’re also delighted to talk with Professor Toilet. Yes, he’s a real guy who knows a lot about toilets.
Live from Vegas, Mark & Theresa are talking with experts and trendsetters about kitchen design, new designer countertops, and their fascination with coffee and plaid.
Guests on this episode of MyFixitUpLife include Founder of DesignMilk Jaime Derringer, HGTV's Laurie March, DIY Network's James Young, HGTV's Jennifer Pate and Barbara Machen and President of Formica Group North America, Mitch Quint.
Kitchen design trends are ever-changing to meet the needs of how we actually live, and we're talking with the experts and leaders in design and technology on this episode of MyFixitUpLife talk show.
From the world of Fabuwood cabinets, Mark & Theresa talk kitchen design trends with HGTV's Chip Wade, Fine Homebuilding's Patrick McCombe, Designers Ken and Janine Wooten, HGTV's Cortney Novogratz and Mike Holme's Jr.
HGTV's new show 'Wise Buys' is hosted by one of our favorite DIY couples, Pauli & Chip Wade. They are joining us on this episode of MyFixitUpLife talk to share the story behind the show, what it's like working together, and a few of their expert home buying and renovation tips.
If you have a question for Pauli or Chip Wade, write in the comments below or Tweet us. We'll include a few of your questions in the interview.
Tune in to MyFixitUpLife's DIYtalk LIVE! and be sure to RSVP!
Join us live on Thursday, February 4th at 1pmET to listen live to our interview with Pauli & Chip Wade. Our producers will be looking for your comments and questions to include during the show, so tweet @MyFixitUpLife and be part of the interview. After the show airs, you'll find it on-demand on iTunes and it will be shared on the radio, too.
If you are addicted to home improvement, you know that DIY fitness happens without going to the gym. Let’s blab.
Setting up tools, building a project, and cleaning up can lead to some serious DIY fitness.
Mark & Theresa know first-hand how a DIY lifestyle keeps us healthy and trim. While Theresa keeps the piles of wood, paint cans, buckets, and hammers just to DIYing, Mark on-the-way-other-hand is DIY fitness extreme. Mark actually uses his hatchet, sledgehammer, buckets of rocks, pallets, wood as part of his morning fitness ritual. It’s how he gets ready for a Spartan Race.
Our guests are ready to share their DIY fitness tips.
This week we blabbed with Jason Cameron, Matt Blashaw, Sara Bendrick, John Colaneri, Justin DiPego, and Sani.
How do you do DIY fitness?
We love holiday parties, especially when we’re surprised and delighted by little special touches created by the hosts. From custom-designed cocktails to gorgeous decor, as guests it’s always fun to have something unique to discuss with the other guests (especially if we don’t know each other). And honestly, it makes us feel more special as guests that the hosts took time out of their busy lives to make their event a little more special.
So we’re talking with some of our favorite experts in interior decor, drink design, festive food, and innovative desserts to help us throw the ultimate holiday parties.
Designer TaniyaNayak might be best known as an HGTV host and designer on Food Network’s Restaurant Impossible. She’s also a successful, Boston-based interior design firm, Taniya Nayak Design LLC., where she adds a fresh, clean look to both commercial and residential spaces.
Entertaining designer Lulu Powers fresh approach to hassle-free entertaining – from food to flowers – has made her a sought-after talent, inspiring mentor, and credible entertaining lifestyle expert.
Liz Latham is the creator of Hoosier Homemade, a national baking and lifestyle blog devoted to helping the craft and cooking challenged become domestic goddesses.
Food and wine blogger/writer Maggie Unzueta is a recipe developer who shares her creations on her blog Mama Maggie.
We all want a time travel day at some point in our lives. One of those points is when you're looking up at the bottom of the bell curve that any DIY, home improvement, or remodeling project travels. Whether you're doing it yourself---or paying someone who is ostensibly a professional to do it for you---ask your questions and share your fury with us!
We've got Spike Channel's diesel contractor-catching Skip Bedell. Teamed up with hilarity-man (and non-slouch carpenter/contractor) Adam Carolla and wife Alison Bedell, talk with Skip about staying on top of contractors. Get real advice and minimize the need for time travel day in a bottle and learn to protect yourself from getting ripped off. Money and progress matter. Guard them wisely.
It's live and it's streaming and we want you to be part of the action. So, do it. We'll see you there
Taniya Nayak, designer for Food Network's Restaurant Impossible is getting ready for the Holidays! We're talking Holiday design ideas, and getting ready for the premier of ABC's The Great Christmas Light Fight! Oh, and we can't forget about the easy DIY toy Taniya made for her new and adorable puppy, Flynn!
The space dilemma can be extremely frustrating when entertaining family and friends during the holidays.
Is your extended family growing and your house is still the same size? Yeah, we have that challenge, too.
We've invited Kim Lewis, the powerfully creative lead designer behind more than 120 homes for Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, and is the designer for FYI's 'Tiny House Nation.'
When The Washington Post asked Kim how to max storage in a small space, Kim answered:
"Storage can come in all shapes and sizes. I say let's get creative with your furniture. You can use things like vintage suitcases stacked as your side tables...Each suitcase is a storage space. Storage ottomans work well as a linen closet! For food storage, I suggest a butcher cart in the kitchen, with bins below -- I have a tiny kitchen, and this is what I do! Also acts as a great island when you're prepping food. For outdoor gear, I have suspended a wood pallet from the ceiling with eye hooks."
Theresa challenged Kim's holiday entertaining creativity with a 1-cubic-foot box challenge. What would you pack in a 1-cubic foot box that are your holiday entertaining essentials?
So on this National Take a Hike Day, we’re asking Jay to share a few expert tips for the rest of us who build in less wild situations, but we all have to deal with rain, wind, and uncomfortable temperatures.
We’ll also be joined by MyFixitUpLife’s color commentator Justin DiPego. Theresa DIY dared ‘Do It With Justin‘ to take a hike and make a serving tray for Thanksgiving from what he collects on the hike.
Justin DIY dared Theresa to go for a hike and make something, too. Tune in on this blab to find out what they make.
Yes, November 10th was National Vanilla Cupcake Day, and we are celebrating with cupcake ideas from the experts.
We knew the perfect cupcake genius to join us on MyFixitUpLife, Liz Latham.
As part of her baking and lifestyle brand, Hoosier Homemade, Liz provides easy to understand recipes and step-by-step DIY craft and party-planning ideas, to help the everyday mom become heroes at home. And the signature collection of recipes are Liz’s cupcakes.
So Theresa dared Liz to make a cupcake that she hasn’t yet made, which was a challenge in itself to think of one. And of course, Liz dared Theresa right back. Check out their cupcake DIY dare video.
Holiday DIY ideas are everywhere.
Our MyFixitUpLife show hosts are inspired to make treasures every holiday season. So Mark and Theresa want to show-and-share ways to makeover older pieces that might seem like junk. But junk is only junk when it doesn't seem useful or charming any longer. DIY can fix that.
Check out our inspirations and share your projects. Share links in the comments section below if you'd like us to help with advice to a 'junk into treasure' project at your home.
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Fire is a pretty amazing tool, and there are more uses than just lighting your fire pit. We're inviting you to talk with us about fire and DIY.
So you like DIYing with fire? Yeah, we do, too.
Even if you aren't into the torch arts yet, I know you're curious because you are still reading these words.
We'll be talking wall art, bending metal, solder, ropes, and a whole lot more cool stuff. It's time to show-and-share why fire and DIY mix.
We'd love to see you at the live MyFixitUpLife blab. You can ask questions or comment live, and we might just invite you into an open seat. You never know what might happen live on MyFixitUpLife.
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What's you Halloween DIY and getting-ready-for-winter tools and projects all about?
Do you gear up for landscaping and lawn care? Or are you a get the house ready for winter person? And what about pumpkin carving? I mean seriously, what about it? Make the steak knife death grip a thing of the past and let's carve like we mean it.
We’re talking tools and pumpkins, end-of-season and Halloween DIY with our friends and awesome how-to-ers Chris Lambton and Kayleen McCabe.
Chris, host of DIY Network’s Yard Crashers and kick a++ landscaper brings his peculiar touch to this topic.
Kayleen McCabe, herself a DIY Network veteran and all-pro woodworking, pergola-building, always-on maker of things wood joins us to talk fave Fall tools, projects and getting the house ready for winter.
The days are getting shorter, which means it’s time to put on a sweater and light up our Halloween DIY. Boo!!!!
Don't miss a thing, be sure to check out this blab.
Designers, remodelers, and product makers have been working hard to help create more adaptable approaches to creating and recreating spaces. We've evolved from being reactive as designers to the limits that aging brings, to being proactive with universal design and design for everyone concepts.
But are we doing enough?
We've invited widely known expert designers and contractors to this discussion on blab.
Alison Victoria might be best known as the spunky powerhouse host of Kitchen Crashers, but she has been designing interiors for many more years than she's been on our TVs. Alison also is actively involved in donating her time to community non-profit organizations such as Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, PAWS Chicago, and a board member for Chicago Children’s Charities.
Matt Muenster is a designer by heart and degree, and hosts DIY Network's Bath Crashers. As a licensed contractor, Matt sees every house project as a chance to use his clever ideas to achieve great design while integrating earth-friendly elements.
Stephen Fanuka is host of Million Dollar Contractor, and has built himself an unsurpassed reputation among the leading decorators, architects and elite clientele in Manhattan as the go-to guy for high quality general contracting and luxury interior renovation. Fanuka has a personal passion for designing better aging-in-place spaces. Two of his grandparents died from Alzheimer's.
While aging-in-place has been a topic that both Mark and Theresa have great interest, Theresa has passionately focused on one special part of this puzzle, designing for Alzheimer's and dementia, which has been left outside of this aging-in-place discussion until she stirred the pot.
Tool loves may change, but not the desire to DIY or the desire to blab about tools. We're geeking out with Ty Pennington, Sara Bendrick, TaraDara, Timothy Dahl, Carley Eisenberg, and Justin DiPego about tools with us LIVE from our workshop. We show our black floor mount urinal, a plush pope, light a candle with a torch, share hammers, hatchets, saws, and more.
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Setting up tools, building a project, and cleaning up can lead to some serious DIY fitness.
Mark & Theresa know first-hand how a DIY lifestyle keeps us healthy and trim. While Theresa keeps the piles of wood, paint cans, buckets, and hammers just to DIYing, Mark on-the-way-other-hand is DIY fitness extreme. Mark actually uses his hatchet, sledgehammer, buckets of rocks, pallets, wood as part of his morning fitness ritual. It’s how he gets ready for a Spartan Race.
Our guests are ready to share their DIY fitness tips.
This week we are blabbing with Jason Cameron, Matt Blashaw, Sara Bendrick, John Colaneri, and Justin DiPego.
How do you do DIY fitness?
Bring your DIY up a notch or 90 with Mike Holmes Jr. from Fox's Home Free.
Mike joins us on the show to give us a behind the scenes peek at Home Free on Fox and rocks out some tips for crushing your next DIY project---safe and smart.
From the elusive art of coping crown molding to the fine line between caution and bravado when it comes to revving up a table or miter saw, we'll talk tools and techniques.
And we'll get into it from the ground up and ask Mike Holmes Jr. about learning his trade, taking on huge projects well outside his comfort zone and see if we can shake loose one of those rare moments where work reflects life and life reflects work. The Home Free Drill-Down test is on with Mike Holmes Jr.
Watch this episode on YouTube, listen on BlogTalkRadio or do both right here!
You know what the biggest question lots of people have about DIY projects: It's not about what to do. It's about how to get started.
What tools do I need? What kind of mess is this going to make? How long does it take? Can I really do this?
First, the answer to the last question: YES! Yes, you can.
If you're asking 'Where do I start'?, this show is all about you. But not just for you. Even seasoned DIYers benefit from hearing how other people rock their projects and how-to.
DIY Network's landscape, design, and DIY power broker Sara Bendrick joins power tool empower-er Pretty Handy Girl Brittany Bailey to talk DIY courage and share the things they've learned getting started on their DIY projects to help you get started with yours.
We'll cover the bases from Sara's beloved landscaping to tools to projects to working with your spouse, woodworking and more.
Oh, it's on! Watch this episode on YouTube.
Obstacle course racing is the next soccer. Yeah, it's a 'thing'. You've probably heard of one. Or know someone who has---or will---do one. They change lives.
And for us MyFixitUpLifer's there's an extra cool part: It's loaded with DIY of building stuff. So if you’re not lacing up for your own obstacle course racing journey, without people to build the obstacles—for races or for backyards---the race is just a walk in the woods. So this MyFixitUpLife show will inspire the fire for the DIY of OCR.
Spartan Race’s (in)famous Race Director Norm Koch takes us behind the spectacle where the tools are machetes and chainsaws and a whole lotta work. And HGTV’s John Colaneri—co-host of America’s Most Desperate Kitchens and a Spartan racing / Cross-fit nut job (we love you anyway Johnny)—chimes in with fitness tips he uses to stay extra handsome.
This isn't about the gym. Or how fast you go. It's about life itself and building your own tools for the journey. As someone I admire wrote: I already know what it feels like to fail. I want to see what it's like to succeed.
Life happens to all of us. It's what we do about it that counts; how we handle the obstacles.
So tool up and come obstacle course racing with us Lifers, time for a little dirty fun.
Designing for autism is more than just creating a safe environment, it can actually make everyone in the family feel better.
In our world, where we can become overwhelmed by our own selves, we can all gain from using some of the ideas design experts use when designing for people who have sensory issues.
Today we're learning about designing for autism from three insightful designers, HGTV 'Design Star' Jennifer Bertrand, triology e-book series author on 'Designing for Autism' AJ Paron-Wildes, and Sensory Interior Design founder Carolyn Feder.
Jennifer Bertrand is best known for winning HGTV's 'Design Star' and her show 'Paint Over!' on HGTV. She also has designed for Ronald McDonald House. But more than just design talent, Jennifer is raising her son Winston, who has mixed lymphatic and venous malformations.
AJ Paron-Wildes is an accomplished interior designer in healthcare and education, with her design work appearing on HGTV, PBS, and Bob Vila. She also has a son with autism. In her triology e-book series on 'Designing for Autism,' AJ focuses each book on three stages of life, from birth to early childhood, childhood to adolescence, and from adulthood to geriatrics.
Carolyn Feder founded Sensory Interior Design to help clients overcome sensory overload. By focusing on the sensory issues inside a space, Carolyn uses her design skills to help others experience relief from sensory overload. And she finds that the relief is found from the entire family, not just the one diagnosed with autism.
We believe that design is a powerful tool, and used with care and sensitivity, design can truly change life for the better.
Also joining Mark & Theresa on this episode is Celeste from Instructables.com. She's sharing some of the pallet inspiration and how-to from the site's recent pallet contest, and their archive of hundreds of DIY pallet projects.DIY pallet projects can be amazing additions to your landscape, but there are a few things you might want to know before you get started. Let's talk.
We've proclaimed HGTV host Matt Blashaw as the 'Pallet King' for his creative DIY pallet projects featured on DIY Network's 'Yard Crashers.' Not only has he designed and shared the how-to for his famous pallet into a chair project with Men's Health and USA Today, he also did an entire Las Vegas background in pallets for a showgirl. We believe that Matt has successfully created the current and trendy DIY love for DIY pallet projects.
So whether you are curious about DIYing with pallets or if you've gotten started on a pallet project and are looking for a few tips from the 'Pallet King' Matt Blashaw, you'll want to tune into this episode. (Oh, and when you watch the YouTube show, you'll get to take a peek at Matt in his kitchen, too.)
Matt is a licensed contractor and a licensed Realtor. His on-camera career started in 2006 when he participated in DIY Network's 'Stud Finder.' Since then he has hosted Yard Crashers, Deconstruction, Project Xtreme, Money Hunters, Blog Cabin and Professional Grade, and specials such as Cool Tools Builders Show, Stud Finder 2009, HGTV's Rose Parade coverage and Worst Kitchen In America. Currently you'll find him on HGTV's "Vacation House for Free' that airs Sunday afternoons.
We hope you enjoy this episode of MyFixitUpLife. If you have any questions or comments along the way to your DIY dreams with pallets, MyFixitUpLife's Mark & Theresa are always just a FB post or Tweet away from helping out.
Gardening jujitsu is about little things we can do that really make big differences to improve our homes (and our world). So let's do it in the dirt.
While a gardening death match might sound interesting, gardening jujitsu is using the simple and awesome power of plants to make your home, your family, and your world more comfortable.
Plants can take care of our well-being, nourish our bodies, and they can help keep you warm in winter. Plus knowing more about plants can help combat the growing problem about bees.
Quick example of gardening jujitsu: The baking, end-of-day sun can practically melt asphalt. And in most houses that means the HVAC---you know, the cool air we all pay for---is working overtime. Ease the load with some smart, simple shade plants that will protect your house and make it look even better, too.
Our guests this week are Venelin Dimitrov from Burpee and GardenChat host Bren Haas.
Mark and Theresa started learning about the coolness that is gardening jujitsu with plant expert Venelin Dimitrov from Burpee during a tour of one of the company's gardens. We're psyched to learn more about how-to we can do at our home.
Host of the popular weekly Twitter chat #GardenChat, Bren started sharing her garden know-how about a dozen years ago when she moved to 18 acres out in the country. Bren now co-hosts the weekly Garden Chatter Google Hangout weekly, and is the community manager for the Ask&Share on HGTVgardens.
Getting uncomfortable is where the magic happens in life for Spartan race creator Joe De Sena.
The ultimate obstacle course race has to be Spartan race, and there are a milliom people who are taking part every year. Broadcast on NBC Sports, and gaining popularity by the uber-fit to the casual gym goer, the founder of Spartan race Joe De Sena live his life true to the essence of the tenets of Spartan life you'll find one the race's website.
Joe really does do hundreds of burpees eveyday, and put himself in extreme situatioms that are usually more associated with something we'd watch on TV than do in real life.
Mark and Theresa are asking Joe about the creation of the race, his thoughts on family life, home improvement, and his book.
Repurposing ideas are like little gems falling from the sky, and we're talking with two creative experts on this episode.
We are sharing repurposing ideas for both the newbie repurposer and the experienced. And on this episode, we put two repurposing experts -- Anitra Mecadon and Tara Dara -- to our unconventional repurposing ideas test.
Pop quiz: What could you make out of these? Fishing rodPool cue and billiard ballsSwim floatiesCharcoal barbeque lid (Tweet us your answer for a chance to win $25 gift card)
Anitra Mecadon, the bubbly and fiercely fun host and designer from DIY Network's 'Mega Dens' is sharing repurposing ideas for everything from old doors to fishing rods. She's contributed to HGTV’s All American Handyman, HGTV’s Behind the Build Dream House, HGTV’s Behind the Build Smart Home, HGTV’s Raise the Roof College Challenge and more. Whether she’s dangling from a scaffold or breaking down a concrete wall, Anitra’s rock ‘n’ roll approach gives her an edge not usually found in most designers.
Tara Dara makes magic out of discarded objects she finds on walks through her neighborhood, and is crazy-good at sewing. She also studied faux finishing and mural painting, raku pottery, photography, and even Play Doh. Tara shaved her head for St Baldricks Day 2014 to raise money for Childhood Cancer Research. She's shared her expertise with The Rachael Ray show, sewing ideos for PBS, various DVDs, online sewing videos, and as one of Bob Vila’s Bloggers.
Interior design can be a powerful tool to helping everyone live better, whether it's designing for Alzheimer's, babies, or the rest of us quirky humans.
Theresa's dad has Alzheimer's.
A few months ago, her family decided that to help preserve the health and vibrancy of her mom, it was time to move dad into a memory care facility. Her parents had lived together for 47+ years, so it wasn't a decision made lightly.
Theresa kept coming back to one simple question: How can designers help caregivers extend the time at home for a family member with Alzheimer's?
So on this episode of MyFixitUpLife talk, Theresa is sharing a quick tour of the common area at her dad's memory care facility, and talking with a few experts to explore how designers can reach into their bag of essentials to make a difference for families.
Someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer's every 67 seconds and it's the 6th leading cause of deaths in the U.S., so we're betting that this is a conversation that affects most all of us.
Marilucy Lopes is talking about how caregivers can modify the home environment, from painting black on doors that shouldn't be opened to using familiar elements from hobbies and family photos to help trigger memories.
Lisa Burkholder from the Alzheimer's association's Delaware valley chapter is sharing why pattern can cause fear and confusion, about how including nature into the environment can be soothing, and how to connect with other families through the walk.
Mitzi Beach explores how color can both create order and confusion for someone who is memory impaired. Mitzi and Theresa are talking about how there is a parallel between caring for an Alzheimer's patient and a baby. There are tons of resources on how to baby-proof a home, but we are at a loss for resources when it comes to designing for Alzheimer's.
Grab some tips to makeover your clothes closet with Genevieve Gorder, and make a difference for kids with shoes that grow five sizes.
Today's guests are helping us get empowered and inspired to downsize Theresa's shoe 'collection.' Designer Genevieve Gorder, first known as the barefooted designer on TLC's 'Trading Spaces,' shares her design talent on HGTV's 'Genevieve's Renovation,' 'Dear Genevieve,' 'HGTV Star,' 'A Hero’s Welcome Home,' and hosting HGTV’s White House Christmas Specials, and her new lifestyle web series A Well Designed Life on ulive.com. An alumna of The School of Visual Arts, Genevieve Gorder has worked in studios throughout Europe and New York City.
Kenton Lee created 'The Shoe That Grows' while he was living and working in Nairobi, Kenya in 2007. One day he noticed a little girl in a white dress who had shoes that were way too small for her feet. That led to questions about why. And finally an idea: “Wouldn’t it be great if there was a shoe that could adjust and expand – so that kids always had a pair of shoes that fit?” Boom.
More than 2 billion people in the world suffer from soil-transmitted parasites and diseases. The Shoe That Grows adjusts five sizes and last five years, providing better protection and better health for children who have shoes that don’t fit, or no shoes at all. You can buy a pair on TheShoeThatGrows.org or order the $10 shoes for a child in Ecaudaor, Haiti, Ghana, Kenya, or around the world with Hands of Hope.
Today's show is all about your backyard and creating the ultimate party station.
If you've been dreaming about a backyard oasis and are obsessed with DIY Network's 'Yard Crashers', we've got a project that will make your dreams come true in just a day or two. It's the party station.
Tom Bury, architect and contractor, who is best known for his 24-hour makeover skills shown every week on Food Network's 'Restaurant Impossible.' He worked with Ryobi to create an ultimate party station, and has since been dreaming up even bigger plans. So he's inspired us to start making plans and talking about our dreams for an ultimate party station.
We're talking with Tom from his shore house, so if you want to get a little peek into his home decor, you won't want to miss this interview.
Fresh from Ellen's Design Challenge, blacksmith Carley Eisenberg is also s
MyFixitUpLife is a the National Hardware Show scouting innovations for better DIY makeovers at the HYDE tools booth with expert friends Sara Bendrick, Cari Cucksey, and Patrick McCombe.
We have a little bit of everything for tool geeks and DIY makeovers afficionados on this episode of MyFixitUpLife, broadcast from the National Hardware Show in Vegas.
Lucky are we that Cari Cucksey from HGTV's 'Cash and Cari' and the queen of furniture makeovers joins us to talk about flea markets, Country Living Fairs, and her new paint line that may just be showing up in a retailer near you soon. (Theresa was able to score a few samples to take home and test out. She'll be sharing a blog soon.) For now, head over to Cari's Repurpose Shop online to check out the paint and her amazing creations.
Fine Homebuilding editor Patrick McCombe comes ready with a pile of tool finds he's geeking out on from the companies sharing their innovations at the National Hardware Show. Patrick's keen sense of finding the best innovations from the rows and rows of products makes him a savvy expert. After the show, you'll want to head over to Fine Homebuilding to find out what he's sharing next. Your DIY makeovers will thank you.
DIY Network's 'I Hate My Yard' host and expert yard-master Sara Bendrick brings her enthusiasm for all things in the landscape, sharing Theresa's motto of 'It's only a weed if you don't want it there.' Composting, yard makeovers, and a quick painting during the broadcast to raise awareness for her favorite charity, you won't want to miss what happens next.
Live music by the talented John Valerio.
We're geeking out on old houses, DIY family life, paint innovations, and project trends at the National Hardware Show.
Mark and Theresa have a soft spot for other couples who love renovating old homes, and they might just have fallen hard for Andy and Candis Meredith at the National Hardware Show.
On this episode of MyFixitUpLife talk show, hosts Mark and Theresa are checking in with long-time DIY family friend Dan Cary, who is now part of the Woodworker's Journal family. They talk tools, staining, painting, and silly voices, because at the end of the day we're all just making home a happier place for our families.
New guest on the show Justin DiPego from DoItYourself.com talks trebuchets and DIY trends. Mark and Justin spent a weekend with a pile of other DIY experts at the Craftsman Makecation making awesome projects.
Mark Marotto from Shur-Line shares a few innovations including their paint and primer paint brushes, the staining pad that reaches between the deck boards for maximum coverage, and the paint roller quick release that makes the chore of removing a wet paint roll from a frame so much cleaner and easier.
Andy and Candis Meredith, new hosts of a soon-to-be-released HGTV show. They specialize in restoring old homes while raising seven boys inside their DIY family life. Based in Utah, the couple has created a business called Old Home Love which combines their passion for old homes with their incredible ability to renovate these historic properties.
Yard crashed, grilled, and painted, let's talk MyFixitUpLife.
Today's guests are the ever-fun HGTV's Chris Lambton and Peyton Wright Lambton, Consumer Report's Mark Allwood, and tech expert Gary from Shur-Line.
Mark and Theresa are talking tips to paint makeovers, grilling, and landscaping with HGTV's Peyton and Chris Lambton, Consumer Report's Mark Allwood, and Gary from Shur-Line.
If you are itching to upgrade your grill or want to know how to find the perfect Father's Day gift, Mark Allwood is your go-to guy from Consumer Reports. We're talking tech, outdoor living, and how the experts at Consumer Reports actually test all of those grills. Oh, and Theresa is pretty sure Mark Allwood is from the future. You'll have to listen to find out why.
The joyful HGTV couple Peyton and Chris Lambton are talking about their whole-house remodel, landscaping, Yard Crashers, Peyton's new radio show that airs weekdays on Cape Cod (and iTunes), crazy hackers which forced Chris to relaunch his website, and Compassionate Care ALS. Chris and Peyton run the Falmouth Road Race race summer to help raise money and awareness for Compassionate Care ALS, which helped his mom and family when they needed it most.
And we're talking painting tools and tips that will help make your home makeover fantasies come true, with ease and joy from a job well done. If you haven't used Shur-Line's paint can lid, you'll want to add this to your next shopping list. It's the ultimate paint party hat, according to Theresa.
Wait! We're giving away the custom painting from Chris Lambton. Click here starting 5/12/15 for details.
Top designers are talking about their strategies for ‘designer diagnosis,’ sleuthing out what people really want in their interior design.
Designers tread a careful path when trying to find out your true interior design dreams. What we say we like, isn't necessarily what we really want in our homes. It's the designer’s challenge to decipher, extrapolate, and really compare your taste, style, and day-to-day lifestyle. Being able to translate what you say, who you are, and what you do into a design that comforts, inspires, and delights you is what separates the very best designers from the rest.
We are talking to three extraordinary designers on today’s show about their ‘designer diagnosis’ style. The ‘Latina Martha Stewart’’ Vanessa DeLeon and the ‘Two Lovely Gays’ pair Russell Whitehead and Jordan Cluroe.
Vanessa DeLeon may be best recognized from NBC’s ‘American Dream Builders.’ She also has shared her design expertise on Food Networks, Restaurant Impossible, HGTV’s Generation Renovation, Designer Challenge & more. Vanessa has a signature 'Glamilistic' style that's developed into luxurious and succulent design experiences. But it all started with designing a Barbie house. And, yes, we’ll be talking about the ‘50 Shades of Grey’ bedroom she designed, too.
The ‘Two Lovely Gays’ Russell and Jordan became sensations in Britain after participating in the The Great Interior Design Challenge on BBC Two. With an exuberance and cutting-edge style the team are making over spaces that dazzle our senses. But the real star of their clan may be their dog Buckley.
Real estate expert and HGTV's 'Property Virgins' host Egypt Sherrod is sharing what you need to know before you buy your next home.
HGTV's "Property Virgins' host Egypt Sherrod is sharing her time-tested secrets and tips to staying happy when buying real estate. You'll want to tune in.
There is so much to know and understand before starting on a search for your next home. If you've started browsing and fantasizing about your dream home, you'll want to pause the search and read Egypt's new tell-all book about real estate, 'Keep Calm...It's Just Real Estate.'
What do you need to do to get ready to sell your home? What do real estate agents want you to know? What is 'Make Me Move'? And who has been Egypt's most challenging client? And did she really write the book in her closet?
Egypt Sherrod is the host of HGTV’s highly rated “Property Virgins,” which has filmed more than 250 episodes and is now in it's 12th season. As a real estate expert with a successful real estate business, Egypt has made appearances on “THE TODAY SHOW,” CNBC’S “SQUAWK BOX”, MSNBC, FOX, CNN and HLN. Egypt has also been featured in Essence, Rolling Stone, The New York Daily News, Time Out New York, Black Enterprise, Uptown, Ebony Magazine, VIBE Magazine, Rolling Out, Today’s Black Woman, Atlanta Magazine, and various other publications.
"I truly enjoy helping people find the home of their dreams, but even more so, I find serenity in knowing that I can provide my clients with guidance and answers in an industry that can be confusin and complicated to those who are not familiar with how the process works." -- Egypt Sherrod
We're talking about tools on MyFixitUpLife.
Forget the must-haves and the innovations, let's just drill down to it: The likelihood you have enough tools is not likely.
You know what tools you like. You know what tools you want. And you definitely know tool-drool...Come on...You know...Walking down the aisle, envying the be-jeezus out of that table saw and what you can make with it.
So join us to talk tool dreams, tool fantasies and tool stuff, all of which we're just calling tool .
Tool expert David Sheinkopf joins us on this episode of MyFixitUpLife. He's been building for clients both on and off TV for many years, originally seen on HGTV's Design on a Dime, and most recently has enjoyed the sublime features of Ellen's workshop on Ellen's Design Challenge. David is sharing which tools he prefers, what tools have to be nearby on any project, and we're going a step further to talk 3D printing, boots, and more.
Join our conversation online and share your tool envies with us.
Tune in to watch our chat with David Sheinkopf.
We're talking with the experts HGTV's Chris Lambton and This Old House's Roger Cook: What makes a grass become a 'lawn'? Tune in.
Green grass rules most lawns, but is that the only thing that makes a lawn? Mark started his career in home improvement as a landscaper in Cape Cod and has strong opinions about grass, yards, and lawn equipment. He's often seen 'walking the property' and loves to care for their yard. Theresa is not a lawn expert, and sees a landscape as art in terms of color, shape and texture.
So we've invited two landscaping experts to join Mark & Theresa to talk about lawns and yards. Chris Lambton and Roger Cook are diving in to share favorite mowers, spring planting tips, landscaping pet peeves, ways to enjoy a yard, water conservation issues, and dealing with the new view of what is a 'lawn.'
Chris Lambton is DIY Network's 'Yard Crashers' host and landscaping expert. A Cape Cod native, he and his wife Peyton Lambton hosted 'Going Yard' on HGTV. Often seen on The Weather Channel with his landscaping expert dad, Chris' passion for yardscaping is infectious.
Roger Cook is the landscape contractor for the Emmy Award-winning This Old House, and appears on its sister show, Ask This Old House. Roger motivates aspiring green thumbs and inspires stumped professionals with expert advice learned over the course of a lifetime in landscaping.
So, how would you build Stonehenge today?
We're asking expert builder and craftsman Paul Dimeo and blacksmith Carley Eisenberg.
Stonehenge is probably the most famous prehistoric monument in the world. What seems to have started as an earthwork enclosure, it developed into the ring of stones that is highly recognizable by architecture and history geeks alike.
So how did the Neolithic people build Stonehenge? It's a topic that has been discussed and discussed. We're fascinated by the engineering feats and organizational achievements that went into setting the stones. But more than that, we're curious how we could build it today.
Here are the challenges:
1) Dig the ditch, about 320 feet in diameter. It is about 20 feet wide and about 5 or more feet deep.
2 ) Transport 25-ton sarsen stones, which are a type of sandstone, about 20 miles.
3) Transport 2- to 5-ton bluestones about 250 miles.
4) Work the stones into shape.
5) Create mortise and tenons to fit the upright stones to the lintels.
6) Erect the sarsen and bluestones into a monument
Paul Dimeo is best known as the carpenter on ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Paul began his interest in home renovation when he was five years old, after his family's home was destroyed by fire. Currently Paul can be seen on National Geographic's 'Building Wild.'
Carley Eisenberg recently appeared on Ellen's Design Challenge on HGTV, sharing his innovative design abilities with her on-camera partner Jeff Devlin. Carley is a blacksmith with a master’s degree in furniture design, and has a forge where she fashions everything from hooks to trowels.
What happens when high-energy experts talk design and construction trends? A lot of advice surrounded by silliness.
MyFixitUpLife talk show is thrilled to be part of the Wellborn Cabinet's showplace at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show in Vegas. Broadcast live from their booth, hosts Mark and Theresa talked about everything with expert guests. There were selfies. There was crocheting. There was live music and belly laughs. (We can't wait for next year.)
Guests on this episode include DIY Network's 'Million Dollar Contractor' Stephen Fanuka, DIY Network's 'Man Caves,' 'Sledgehammer,' and 'Desperate Landscapes' host Jason Cameron, Wellborn Cabinet's designer Karen Salyer, Fine Homebuilding editor Patrick McCombe.
Tune in and be sure to share your thoughts below!?
Finding a home improvement contractor just got a whole lot easier.
If you have ever thought about remodeling your home, you know that it could get complicated in a hurry. And while we're licensed contractors and have been banging around in the remodeling world for more than a decade, we still run into situations where we need to find a reputable electrician or plumber. So Mark and Theresa were psyched to learn about HomeAdvisor's solution. It's like Tindr for construction.
Mark and Theresa also are talking remodeling advice, trends, tips, and design ideas in this episode from the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show.
Guests on this episode include our construction idols Norm Abram and Tom Silva from This Old House, Brooke Gabbert from HomeAdvisor, DIY Network's 'Rescue Renovation' host Kayleen McCabe, HGTV 'Design Star' and Kohler expert Tyler Wisler, celebrity chef Joe Arvin, and HGTV's 'Income Property' host Scott McGillivray.
Like most American designers and remodelers, we're obsessed with kitchen and bathroom design trends. Here's what cooking this year.
We were lucky and honored for Formica Corporation to host our talk show at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show in Vegas. Surrounded by amazing designs from nature-inspired to bold graphics from Jonathan Adler's new collection with Formica Corporation, we talked with the trendsetters in kitchen and bathroom makeovers.
Guests on this episode include National Kitchen and Bath Association president Maria Stapperfenne, DIY Network's 'I Hate My Kitchen' host James Young, Amanda LeBlanc of Organized Living, president of Formica North America Mitch Quint, and Dan DiClerico from Consumer Reports.
If you want to know what the design insiders are predicting for trends this year, you'll want to tune into this episode.
Live from the International Builders' Show, we're talking trends from the Spax booth. Join us.
It's not every day we get to find out innovations in the building industry, so we're like kids in the candy store when it comes to our annual pilgrimage to the International Builders' Show in Vegas. And we're not alone geeking out on tools, gear, and more. There were an estimated 160,000 other building geeks with us.
And we were lucky enough to hang out with our friends at Spax to talk with some of the most acclaimed trendsetters and trend-finders. Guests on this episode include Anthony Carrino from HGTV's Cousins Undercover, Karman Hotchkiss from Better Homes & Gardens, President of Spax Eric Rohrschneider, Phil Moore from Spax, and fastener artist Andrew Myers.
Spax makes the kind of screws that, once you've used them, you'll wonder why you haven't been using them all along. From small DIY projects to remodeling, decks to pergolas to retaining walls, Spax serrated tip construction screws and PowerLags are awesome accessories for everything from weekend work to full-tilt-boogie job site production.
Live inside the LampsPlus booth, watch on YouTube and Google+ as MyFixitUpLife talk show hosts Mark and Theresa take you inside the show.
You won't want to miss the unveiling of new innovations in lighting, and interviews with experts and celebrities about the hottest trends in kitchens, baths, and lighting.
Guests include designer Michael Murphy, Laurie March, Lauren Hunter, David Grey and Karl Mutchnik. And you never know who else will stop by.
Michael Murphy is an interior design and trends expert. He was the Supervising Producer on TV design guru Christopher Lowell's "Work That Room." Recently, he has completed projects with celebrity designer Kenneth Brown and fashion icon Heidi Klum. Follow Michael on Google+
“Interior Design is about using what you LOVE; COLOR dramatically changes everything; and GREAT STYLE doesn't have to cost a fortune.”
Laurie March is the on-camera talent for HGTVRemodels, host of "Good to Know' for CookingChanneltv.com, and has worked on more than 50 homes and 100s of projects.
David Gray from LampsPlus is sharing lighting trends and simple tips that designers and builders can use in projects to make customers delighted.
"The perfect living room should include seating for a dog too! :) Dogs Make the Best Accessories."
Karl Mutchnik is the solutions manager for Trane, which offers energy-efficient heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems that save homeowners money.
Grab your crystal ball, we're looking into the future to share what will be hot as 2015 DIY trends.
So, we've been hearing some mainstream news sources talk about what's going to be hot as 2015 trends, and we're skeptical. If the mason jar and pallet obsession hasn't faded by now, will there be something to knock those longtime favorites off the top spot of choice DIY fixations? What will take the top spots as the 2015 DIY trends?
We're dishing with some of our favorite experts about what they think will be the top 2015 DIY trends. Guests include DIY Network's "I Hate My Yard" host and landscaping expert Sara Bendrick and color expert Kate Smith from Sensational Color.
Sara Bendrick is a landscape designer who started as a DIYer by sewing clothes for her dolls and creating a worm farm. She's the host of DIY Network's "I Hate My Yard,' and has a degree in Landscape Architecture from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
"I feel very fortunate to have a career that can combine artistic expression & environmental awareness with purpose & function," Sara Bendrick.
Kate Smith is a well-recognized expert sought out for her unmatched ability to show her clients how to use color to gain recognition and generate revenue. She is the Chief Color Maven at Sensational Color, a company that provides color knowledge and know-how to corporations in the home industry. Kate is an inspirational keynote speaker and seminar leader, blending color theory and psychology into entertaining and informative talks that bring color to life.
"Long before my desk was covered with Pantone decks and paint chips, my desire to put colors together was satisfied by a big box of still-in-the-wrapper Crayola factory-perfect crayons," Kate Smith
The 2015 Pantone color of the year is Marsala, and we're wondering why. Let's talk.
This year, we're not quite sure. So we're talking through the Pantone color of the year choice Marsala with some of our favorite color and design experts this week on MyFixitUpLife talk LIVE!
We'll be talking about how the Pantone color of the year selected, why was Marsala selected for 2015, and if Marsala is going to affect what we're doing in home decor and interior design.
Amy Wax is an artist and experienced color consultant, recognized for her expertise in the world of color and design. Her first book, Can’t Fail Color Schemes is a nationally recognized bestseller on interior and exterior color ideas. Amy is also the creator of the award winning Color911 app, which many have recognized as a "Must-Have" app for color help and inspiration!
Kelly Morisseau is a designer for a residential design/build firm in Northern California, and a writer and author who has been specializing in kitchens and bath for more than 25 years. She's also the author of a guidebook for avoiding common kitchen design mistakes, Kelly’s Kitchen Sync,
Lori Sawaya is a color strategist and International Association of Color Consultants and Designers North America (IACC-NA) certified color expert specializing in architectural color consultation and color order systems. Lori is the author of Color Secrets Unlocked and the founder of the #colorchat on Twitter.
Virginia DesRoches is an interior artist and the host of "Blank Canvas" a webshow that shows you how to make over any room into a Vibrant, Striking space.
We're getting our host skills geared up to serve up the ultimate holiday parties...drinks included.
We love holiday parties, especially when we're surprised and delighted by little special touches created by the hosts. From custom-designed cocktails to gorgeous decor, as guests it's always fun to have something unique to discuss with the other guests (especially if we don't know each other). And honestly, it makes us feel more special as guests that the hosts took time out of their busy lives to make their event a little more special.
Designer Taniya Nayak might be best known as an HGTV host and designer on Food Network's Restaurant Impossible. She's also a successful, Boston-based interior design firm, Taniya Nayak Design LLC., where she adds a fresh, clean look to both commercial and residential spaces.
Entertaining designer Lulu Powers fresh approach to hassle-free entertaining – from food to flowers – has made her a sought-after talent, inspiring mentor, and credible entertaining lifestyle expert. Mindful of her client’s resources and at times, fear of entertaining, she imparts her wisdom with spirit and panache to transform the simple into sublime. Lulu is a best-selling author of "Food to Flowers."
Food and wine blogger/writer Maggie Unzueta is a recipe developer who shares her creations on her blog Mama Maggie.
We try to live healthy and provide a healthy environment for our kids. But, the conveniences of modern living offer so many temptations, and well, it's hard to know if those things that claim to be good for us, really are good for us.
Tracy Hutson is a designer and author of the book 'Feathering the Nest,' where she shares ideas for creating kid-spaces that are mentally stimulating, emotionally comforting, and environmentally smart. For several years, Tracy shared her design ideas as part of the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition team, and she shared her passion for turning 'junk' into cool decor on Picker Sisters with Tanya McQueen.
Green Builder Media's Ron Jones is recognized as one of the fathers of the green building movement. Instrumental in establishing guidelines and programs through NAHB, USGBC and a variety of regional initiatives, he has more recently worked with the International Code Council in the development of both the National Green Building Standard (ICC 700) and the International Green Construction Code.
Author of the Not So Big House, Sarah Susanka's "Not So Big" message has become a launch pad for a new dimension of understanding—not just about how we inhabit our homes, but also about how we inhabit our planet and even our day-to-day lives.
Author of Ecologique - The Style of Sustainable Design, designer Kelly LaPlante is a self-proclaimed dare-devil interior designer, entrepreneur, curator, writer, sustainable design expert and collector of extraordinary people. Kelly has been a guest on 'Greenovate,' HGTV's 'Design Wars,' and 'The Lazy Environmentalist.'
Apartment design How do you create a gorgeous space in a rental? We're gathering renter design ideas from design experts Alison Victoria and Kim Myles.
When you can't turn to the paint department at your local home improvement center to update a space, what can you do to makeover your space? There are tons of other easy ways to personalize a space, and we're digging in to share our favorite easy renter design ideas with you.
We're talking easy rental design tips with DIY Network's Alison Victoria, who not only crashes and makes-over kitchens for contributors on 'Kitchen Crashers,' she's a designer working in both Chicago and Las Vegas. Seemingly always on-the-move Alison has tons of unique ideas to make the most of any space you are inhabiting, whether for a weekend, a year, or your entire life.
We're also lucky ducks to have the 2007 winner of HGTV’s ‘Design Star’, Kim Myles sharing tips on renter design ideas. She helmed her eponymous home makeover show ‘Myles of Style’ for three seasons, and continues to appear as a host and designer on shows like ‘HGTV’d’ and ‘America’s Biggest Yard Sale’.
Guest Arianne Bellizaire also is sharing her take on easy design solutions for apartments. Through her Inspired to Style blog. the Baton Rouge-based designer empowers her readers to combine solid design principles with intuition to create spaces that reflect their own personal style and individuality.
Rhoda Vickers is bringing her 'Southern Hospitality' to our show and sharing her take on thrifting and repurposing to find personal style and creativity.
Ready for demo? We're talking sledgehammers and demo tips on this episode of MyFixitUpLife.
DIY Network host Jason Cameron from the new show "Sledgehammer"
Should you sledgehammer it? Looks like an easy, fun way to rip through all of that unwanted parts of your house, but is it really?
If you've ever picked up a sledgehammer and slammed through some demo, you have a strong opinion about it.
We're talking about the right and wrong ways to demo both inside your home and around your yardscape. Plus, DIY Network host Jason Cameron from the new show "Sledgehammer" takes us behind-the-scenes of that extreme show. If you haven't seen the promo videos of Jason smashing food, appliances, and a disco ball, head over to DIY Network. It's worth it.
'Sawdust Girl' Sandra Powell joins us to share her take on demo, and how she preps for her custom built-ins. From tool tips to building furniture, painting prep to craft projects, Sandra's blog is full of fun DIY.
We'll also be taking you outside to talk digging up the dirt and smart demo tips for your landscape.
We're geeking out in total tool-loving style at the Remodeling Show and Deck Expo. And we're asking everyone: How could you make a difference with $5000? Join us.
MyFixitUpLife is heading to the annual Remodeling Show and Deck Expo, ready to announce Rebuilding Together's 'Tradesperson of the Year.' To celebrate the trades who give back in their communities around the country, we're testing (and rewarding) the skills and knowledge of attendees among the power and prowess from inside the 'Tool Alley' at the Remodeling show and Deck Expo.
And while Mark may rule the pages and airwaves of MyFixitUpLife with his tool afficionado attitude, self-proclaimed tool-geek Kayleen McCabe and long-time Rebuilding Together volunteer is joining Theresa as co-host on this special episode of MyFixitUpLife talk. Kayleen's got game, too. She's a licensed contractor, host of DIY Network's 'Rescue Renovation,' and the 2009 Stud Finder winner.
Yes, remodelers and deck builders do geek out on tools, many of them also use their skills to help their communities. We'll be talking with Grundy, host of DIY Network's Cool Tools and Blog Cabin, and Charley Shimanski, CEO of Rebuilding Together, and amazing tradespeople about their passion for building, their favorite go-to tools, and why making a difference matters to them.
And we're asking everyone: How could you make a difference with $5000?
Join us Thursday, October 23th at 1pmET as Theresa and Kayleen talk to Chris Grundy, Charley Shimanski, and amazing tradespeople.
Come visit us during the day on Thursday, October 23rd at the Tool Alley at the Remodeling Show and Deck Expo in Baltimore to find out how you can win Lowe's money from us, and tell us: How could you make a difference with $5000?
We're tackling the much under-talked about design dilemma: How do you design for litter boxes and diaper pails?
So we're asking the question: When it comes to litter boxes and diaper pails, where do you put the poop without compromising design?
HGTV designer Genevieve Gorder is sharing her perspective on the unglamorous quandary. Genevieve designs for her new series Genevieve’s Renovation. You can also catch her on Dear Genevieve, HGTV Star, A Hero’s Welcome Home, and hosting HGTV’s White House Christmas Specials. Off air, Genevieve designs for a diverse group of clients and companies ranging from her collection at Capel Rugs, ships with Royal Caribbean, hotels, restaurants, private clients, and her new lifestyle web series A Well Designed Life on ulive.com.
Married designers and founders of AphroChic, Jeanine Hays & Bryan Mason, are experts at design that embraces culture and the unique admixture of the traditional and the contemporary that helps to define us all. Jeanine and Bryan have been featured on Good Morning America, and in The New York Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Washington Post, Elle Decor, EBONY and more.
Dinah Wulf is the creator of DIYInspired.com, mom to a 3-year-old daughter, and loves to repurpose and decorate. She's contributed to magazines, named one of Mashable’s Moms Full of Inspiring Advice, and partnered with some fabulous brands including Jo-Ann Fabric and Crafts, Home Depot and 3M DIY. She's also a part of Martha’s Circle, a network of DIY blogs chosen by Martha Stewart’s Editors.
What are the must-have man cave bathroom essentials? We're talking urinals, TVs, and more. Join us.
Man caves can be any room in the house. And if you have a herd of little guys in your family, or a husband who could use a little more dedicated man-space, a man cave bathroom might be a perfect idea. We imagine potty training boys would be much easier (and less messy) if there were a urinal in the house.
We're talking with the experts about the man cave bathroom.
Jason Cameron, host of DIY Network's Man Caves, joins us to talk about those man cave bathroom essentials. He's also sharing what he's been demoing on his new show DIY Network show 'Sledgehammer.'
Dave Hime is an interior design evangelist who shares interior design from a masculine point of view. His blog, Japanese Trash, has been an interior design addict for as long as he can remember and focuses on providing interior design inspiration from a man’s point of view.
Barbara Viteri is the host of The Design Network's “Designerlebrity Talk with Barbara Viteri," where she interviews celebrity interior designers. She's ready to share what she thinks of a man cave bathroom.
While we might not be ready for living in a Japanese capsule hotel room, the Tiny House movement is definitely gaining popularity in the US. There's much talked about for pro-small spaces and tiny houses: sustainability, lower expenses, and for a less stressful lifestyle. So we're thinking Tiny House designs can give us some inspiration for getting our spaces more organized.
Expert designer Kelly Edwards, author of the ‘Design Cookbook,’ is working on a new book about small space design, and she's ready to share a few of her expert tips with us. Kelly was the co-host and design coordinator for HGTV’s ‘Design on a Dime’ as well as STYLE Network’s ‘Tacky House.’ She’s also shared home decorating tips for Shelter Pop.
Tiny House design expert Kim Lewis is sharing ideas on how to successfully design for small spaces. Kim desins for 'Tiny House Nation' on FYI, and has designed more than 75 homes as the lead designer for Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Find out more about Kim at KimLewisDesigns.com.
Karman Hotchkiss, a home design editor at Better Homes and Gardens, is sharing tips to help us get more organized at home.
If you have small space tips, we'd love to hear from you: info@myfixituplife.com
Does size matter when it comes to achieving amazing design? Kelly Edwards says no, size doesn't matter. Let's talk tips to making a small room seem bigger.
It seems like the shelter world of design and construction is becoming more obsessed with size. And, we're all talking about small spaces and tiny houses these days for sustainability, lower expenses, and for a less stressful lifestyle.
But, can you achieve stunning, comfortable spaces in a small footprint? We're talking tips with expert designer Kelly Edwards. Author of the 'Design Cookbook,' Kelly was the co-host and design coordinator for HGTV's 'Design on a Dime' as well as STYLE Network's 'Tacky House.' She's also shared home decorating tips for Shelter Pop.
Pairing drinks with food is an art, and it seems the Beeroness has tackled every question of 'What Beer Should I Drink?' from her fans. Even candy.
As we're about to enter what Theresa calls 'candy season,' which lasts from pre-Halloween through post-Easter every year, we're finding out what beer pairs best with candy from the Beeroness, Jackie Dodd.
And we won't be able to resist asking for a few recommendations about the best Craft Beer we should be trying out on game day, too.
Jackie Dodd is a Craft Beer cooking and baking expert and author of 'The Craft Beer Cookbook.' Jackie Dodd’s beer infused recipes earned her a spot as a finalist for Saveur Magazines Best Original Recipes, 2014. She has been seen on The Today Show, Lifetime Network, CBS News, as well as interviewed in print publications such as Imbibe, Bite and The San Francisco Chronicle. She also writes for Parade Magazine, Draft Magazine and Whisk Magazine. Head over to Jackie's Beeroness website to find out more.
If you're on Pinterest or follow any trendy designers, you know that wallpaper is being talked about. But why? Join us.
It seems like the most-asked-about question in home decor used to be 'how do I remove wallpaper?' But these days wallpaper is now being recommended as a perfect way to add color and pattern in home design. So what happened? Why is wallpaper trendy again?
Is it new patterns? Is it that wallpaper is easier to install and remove? Why?
We want to know, so we're talking with wall coverings expert Laurie Laizure from Customized Walls. Laurie is the founder of the Interior Design Community on G+, IDC Hangout Host, Graphic Artist, Printer and Color Expert, Blogger, Social Media Guru.
"My habit of surrounding myself with people that are more talented, intelligent, creative than I am, has made all the difference in my career. Printing in the art and design business is the best job in the world and I am lucky to be in it" - Laurie Laizure
Even armed with good design intentions, sometimes cost makes it a slippery slope to building a McMansion. Let's find out what happened to the art of building.
The trendy days of McMansions are so over. The Tiny House that brings the delights of sustainability and less stress zen-like living are what's happening now. But we're still obsessed with square-footage costs. Who can afford good craftsmanship? Well, maybe craftsmanship is something worth investing in.
But what does good craftsmanship cost? How do you balance a smart budget with a well-built home, so you don't end up building a smart small home that's really a mini-McMansion? And what happened to the art of building? Where are the craftsmen and craftswomen?
What happened to craftsmanship?
We're talking with expert Brent Hull, author of 'Building a Timeless House in an Instant Age.' Trained in the art of museum quality preservation at the prestigious North Bennett School in Boston, Brent believes that what we build defines us. Over the last 60 years, he says we have become fixated with building homes as cheaply and fast as possible. New homes today are often built without much care or consideration and have no design philosophy or lasting appeal to them.
"For Hull, the main goal in writing this book is to help people understand that the house they build defines them and in turn defines our society."
The drop zone is a dreaded area for most every mom and designer. How do we deal with it? Join us.
Enter kitchen. Drop keys.
Enter kitchen. Drop papers from school.
Enter kitchen. Drop lunchbox.
Enter kitchen. Stare at items that should be somewhere else.
Yes, the last person is anti-drop zone.
Why has the kitchen counter become a drop zone for anything and everything that enters the house. Mail, packages, homework, keys, wallets, sun glasses, coffee cups. It's all there. And it would be easy to learn everything you might want to know about a family from what is inside that drop zone.
But what can we do about it? Should we eliminate it? Or embrace the drop zone?
We're talking with kitchen and design experts-- Stacy Garcia and Lisa Smith, from the weekly Twitter chat #KBTribeChat about the drop zone.
Join us on Tuesday, August 26th at 1pmET to share your thoughts as we discuss the kitchen drop zone live on YouTube and G+ on-air hangout. Post a comment below or share with us during the chat. We'd love to know what you think.
Confused about the color paint for your ceiling? We got you covered on this G+ chat about painting ceilings. Tune in.
We're looking up at the ceiling with #ColorChat hosts Donna Frasca and Lori Sawaya to talk about the much-talked-about topic of painting ceilings. What color do you choose?
Forget about white, and open your design minds for a fun discussion about what color can do for a small rooms, tall rooms, formal rooms, casual rooms, and everything in-between.
And we'll talk about how to know if painting ceiling a color (other than white) is a decision you'll love.
Donna Frasca is a certified color specialist and interior designer in Charlotte, NC. Lori Sawaya is a color strategist and IACC-NA certified color expert specializing in architectural color consultations. Together, Lori and Donna host the weekly #ColorChat every Tuesday at 4pmET on Twitter.
“I’ve noticed that there is a huge niche for just choosing color for inside homes, particularly homes that have an open floor plan.” - Donna Frasca
What do DIY TV hosts build at their own homes? We ask This Old House and Ask This Old House’s Kevin O’Connor what he DIYs when he’s not on TV with Tom Silva, Norm Abram, Rich Trethewey, and Roger Cook.
Starting out as a guest on Ask This Old House, Kevin became host of the both shows and works side-by-side with “Tommy and the guys". He’s seen first hand what it takes to bring a This Old House project to life. From urban remodels to country homes, plumbing nightmares to luscious landscapes Kevin take us through the process of building and fixing our homes from frame to finish to final details. But what does he build, make and fix when the cameras aren’t rolling and the clients aren’t there?
Are you looking for new tailgating food ideas? We are talking with Cooking Outdoors expert Gary House. Join us.
Autumn is just around the corner, and pre-season football is in full swing. While tailgating happens for everything from weddings to concerts these days, we grew up on the football tailgating tradition.
And we're ready for some new ideas to impress our friends while we tailgate the games in our own backyard. (We checked with the editor of Tailgater Monthly and backyard tailgating is acceptable.)
But what's new in tailgating food? What's new in cooking outdoors? We're talking with expert Gary House.
Gary is the host of 'Cooking Everything Outdoors' featured on iTunes and YouTube and regularly featured on the Outdoor Cooking Channel, TMP Outdoors and Country TV, New Zealand. On his website, CookingOutdoors, Gary shares everything you need to know about grilling, true BBQ, Camp-style cooking and Dutch oven cooking. He shares recipes, tips, techniques and my own secrets to creating the best food you have ever had.
Ever wonder if you should ask a remodeler something, but not sure? This live chat is for you.
There are things you should always ask a remodeler. And then there are things you probably shouldn't. Just like the start of any new relationship, we should all be on our first-date behavior from the start. So if your potential client asks certain questions off the start, it's a red flag that there may be compatibility issues down the road.
We're talking with remodeling experts Sean Lintow Sr. and Kelly Morisseau about what not to ask a remodeler.
Sean Lintow Sr is a third generation General Contractor with more than two decades of experience. Sean is a certified RESNET HERS RATER, Infrared Thermographer L2, ENERGY STAR Verifier, AEE CEA Challenge America Partner & Verifier, and a member of NARI, NADRA, & USGBC. "I am solely dedicated to helping Homeowner, Business Owners & Trades Personal identify, correct & verify that issues affecting their health, safety, comfort & bottom line are addressed properly."
Kelly Morisseau is a designer who writes about interior design for homeowners and shares industry news with other designers, architects, contractors, and other industry professionals. She shares her fascination with food, culinary arts, and the steps it takes to create a “perfect” kitchen, along with her mission to let everyone know that kitchens and baths are about design and safety.
If you aren't on Twitter, does it really matter? Join us to talk social networking for the remodeling industry.
We've been tweeting for five years, and were not quite sure why at first. And honestly, we had no idea what we were doing. Since none of our friends were on Twitter, we had to just figure it out one tweet at a time.
And now, Theresa can't go a day without checking what she calls her 'personal news feed.' But do we really need it for our remodeling work?
Join us on August 6th at 1pmET when we talk with the weekly#ConstChat leaders Tess Wittler, Bridget Willard, and Carol Stephen about social networking for the remodeling industry. Do we really need Twitter? When do we need it? What time should we be on Twitter? And what kinds of things should remodelers share and search?
Bring your questions to the discussion or post comments below. We're ready to talk.
Tool up and get DIY projects done better and faster than ever. See how a pro---a good one, not Joey-Bag-A-Donuts---approaches projects. And, DIYer or pro, check out some cool tool tips that'll keep you working faster and safer than ever.
Rob Robillard, ace remodeling contractor and creator of A Concord Carpenter, Hangs Out with us to talk DIY projects that work. And little signals your tools might be sending you that things may not be headed in the right direction. And for you seasoned pros, Rob's tips for efficient cutting, measuring and job-getting-done-ing will have you wanting to work on his job sites and read his tool reviews.
When it comes to tools---and work well done---performance doesn't lie. It doesn't even pull punches. And neither does Rob. "I’m not afraid to give my opinion---never have been. When I do give an opinion about something, I make sure it’s based in fact."
So give your DIY projects a leg up and look for the little things that can make a pro a lot more money. From outdoor projects to molding and more, hit the switch.
Curious about what millennials are expecting from home design? We're talking with designer Courtney Rogers about designing for millennials. Join us!
We've all heard about the differences between GenX and the generation raised on iPads and on-demand entertainment. And we've seen the stats on how home buying trends have been decreasing among the millennial generation.
So what do designers and remodelers need to know about the millennial generation to attract and retain their interest in our work? We're talking with designer Courtney Rogers, recently recognized as one of the National Kitchen and Bath Association's '30 under 30,' and '40 under 40' for Professional Remodeler magazine.
The 28-year-old Atlanta-based designer specializes in kitchens and baths, and is sharing what we need to know about designing for millennials.
"I'm a passionate, driven, and supremely organized over-achiever who loves my family, my Georgia Bulldawgs, and my creative outlet... design," --Courtney Rogers
Thinking about adding a DIY fire feature to your backyard, but low on budget? We got this covered with help from Ahmed Hassan.
From easy low-budget DIY fire pits to mega-amazing fire features, we're talking with DIY Network's original 'Yard Crashers' host Ahmed Hassan about his favorite ways to bring fire features into the backyard.
Ahmed is a California licensed Landscape Contractor (C-27), and PLANET Certified Landscape Maintenance Technician. In addition to hosting 'Yard Crashers,' Ahmed also has contributed to numerous DIY Network shows including, “The Dirt On…,” “Green Me Up,” and “Blog Cabin.”
Want a Feng Shui bedroom? We've got you covered with tips from HGTVRemodels.com expert Laurie March.
House Counselor Laurie March is joining MyFixitUpLife's hosts Mark and Theresa to share tips on making over your bedroom into a foxier place with some Feng Shui style. We're talking scents, decor, and more.
Laurie is the on-camera talent on HGTVRemodels.com, where she illuminates the often daunting details of home ownership, maintenance and construction. She's also host of “Good To Know,” for CookingChanneltv.com. She and her team have completed over 50 homes and hundreds of small projects for a highly selective roster of actors, writers, producers, and all around awesome people in Hollywood.
Scared of embracing color? Does your home look like 50 shades of greige? Let's talk color with Chris & Roger Hazard.
The soft tones of greys and beiges can be calming and soothing in many places, but when your entire home inside-and-outside is shades of greige, there might be a gigantic opportunity to add a bit of your personality and your laughter-side into some of your spaces.
We're talking with designers Chris Stout-Hazard and Roger Hazard about how to dip our toes in the world of color, and how to build up the courage to make a big leap.
Roger Hazard is internationally known as an innovative designer and the star of the first real estate-related show on U.S. television, Sell This House. Roger introduced Americans to the concept of staging, igniting the real estate industry and paving the way for the dozens of real estate-focused shows currently found on cable channels. A constant collaborator with Roger, Chris Stout-Hazard leads design for their furniture and home decor company, Roger + Chris, acts as the go-to guy for all technical projects, and balances Roger's rustic style with a modern aesthetic.
You can follow Roger and Chris' adventures remodeling their historic home and see their collection of home furnishings at www.rogerandchris.com.
When people talk about how to sell your house, they often think of those important things like kitchens, baths, cleaning up and putting cookies in the oven before the open house. But what often gets left un-talked about is the value of speed.
And if you want to know how to sell your house---fast---you want to talk to realtor Danny Griffin of A&E's 60-Seconds to Sell. Along with his brother John, the Griffin brothers are high-stakes realtors turning the typical home sale technique on its head. They list a house at about half its traditional market value. This starts a feeding frenzy of deal-hungry buyers. They call it the “quick sale auction”.
They say it works.
You can see the action as it happens on 60 Seconds to Sell. (Saturdays at12:00pm on A&E). The trick is to get buyers' attention and then let greed, desire and market forces take over. Once buyers smell a deal, they’re drawn to a two-hour, one-day open house and auction where the brothers start a bidding process (war?) and let the circling buyers feed with their checkbooks.
The technique infuriates some traditional realtors, but Danny says it works and susses out what the home would eventually sell for anyway, minus all the waiting.
What does this do if you want to know how to sell your house quickly? It creates a possible path to get the price you'd get anyway, without the carrying costs of a house that languishes for weeks and months on the market. It makes it possible for a homeowner to get cash in hand to move when they want to and get the new house they're buying without someone else snatching it up from under them.
It's a gamble. Have you got 60-seconds?
Let's get after those flea markets, estate sales, and garage sales with strategies from expert and antiques matchmaker Cari Cucksey.
We're on the hunt to beef-up our treasure hunting skills with guest Cari Cucksey, owner of the RePurpose Shop and host of 'Cash & Cari.'
Since she was 12, Cari has been refurbishing just about anything she can get her hands on. From antique furniture and vintage toys to retro electronics and classic luxury cars, she's always on the lookout for obscure treasures as she combs through basements, attics and garages.
Cari’s network television hit, Cash & Cari currently airs on HGTV, the W Network, Choice TV and the History Channel in countries around the world. The show follows Cari and her company, RePurpose Estate Services, as they set up Estate Sales on her client’s property, and unearth a host of historical and valuable items. Cari hunts for hidden treasures as she travels far and wide in search of anything she can flip and restore.
“You never know what you’re going to find,” Cari says. “Memorabilia, collectibles, hidden treasure or just junk! But everything was once worth something to somebody, and it can be again.”
Avoid the most common rookie DIY mistakes to save time and money. We're sharing the worst mistakes to avoid with DIY Network's Kayleen McCabe.
We've all been there. Mistakes happen. Especially when we're doing something new. And sometimes it's hard to see all of the consequences that can happen when we forget or avoid something along the critical path to DIY wonderment.
That's why we're sharing the most common DIY mistakes with you: to help save you time and money in your next DIY project.
Licensed contractor and 2009 Stud Finder winner Kayleen McCabe uses her unique combination of gutsy innovation and expert trade tricks to take on any home improvement challenge she can find, including renovating a massive duplex that took six months to complete.
On DIY Network’s Rescue Renovation, Kayleen saves project-challenged homeowners who are in over their heads with their renovations. She points out exactly what went wrong and formulates a seven-day action plan to turn bad jobs into jaw-dropping rooms.
We're talking with DecorGirl Lisa Smith about her roof garden to find out the real-deal of putting a garden on top of your house.
The romance and earth-friendly appeal of a roof garden can bump up against practicality of installation, maintenance, and those little surprises that we haven't yet thought of yet.
So last month, when we saw a blog post about living with a roof garden, we were hooked. We've always been fascinated by garden roofs, and had to know more.
And we're looking forward to talking with the blogger Lisa, who is an interior designer and artist who shares the real world of interior design on her blog DecorGirl.net.
"A roof with living plants does require weeding about once or twice a season, because birds like to “drop” seeds of unintended plants. A once a year sprinkle with season long fertilizer helps to keep the plants looking luscious." --Lisa, DecorGirl
So when you see discarded furniture and somewhat useful items on the side-of-the-road, how do you know if they're worth repurposing?
We're asking Gail Wilson, upcycling expert and host of My Repurposed Life how she decides.
Gail is a DIY maven! She loves to renovate and improve her home. When she's not doing things around the house and yard, she's busy in the shop building, and repurposing old unwanted furniture. With more than 380,000+ likes on Facebook, Gail has a strong community of other creative upcyclers sharing their tips and projects every day.
"I DIY, do you? I'll show you how to DIY on the cheap, and transform thrift store and curb finds." -- Gail, My Repurposed Life?
MyFixitUpLife hosts Mark & Theresa are talking with kitchen design expert Susan Serra, certified Kitchen Designer and self-proclaimed kitchen geek, photographer, writer, and kitchen soothsayer.
Open shelves look great in the magazines and online, but what do you need to know before you make the commitment? We're talking design for real life.
Susan is the owner of Susan Serra Associates, Inc., founder of Bornholm Kitchen, Scandinavian inspired functional kitchen furniture that is made in the USA, founder of Scandinavian Made, a web shop of artisan made Scandinavian ceramics and handwoven rugs made in Scandinavia available exclusively in the US in our web shop and author of The Kitchen Designer blog (http://www.thekitchendesigner.org) and Scandinavian Kitchens blog.
MyFixitUpLife's hosts Mark & Theresa are joined by expert salvaged woodworker Pauline Henderson to share essential tips to perfecting your next salvage project.
From stunning wall art to refinishing furniture, and pretty much everything in-between, Pauline's work has been featured on Food Network and featured on Dremel's website.
Pauline is a woodworker, crafter, and fix it myself-er. She supports the belief that things can be altered to fit our needs, and always looking for opportunities to send something back into circulation.
Her dad built the house her family lived in with his own two hands after work and on the weekends, and Pauline grew up around the tools and the construction.
She's a supporter of compulsive remodeling decisions, and not just talking about her own house.
"I discovered that I like finding value in seemingly insignificant things. If I could impress upon anyone one thing, it would be that things can change to be something different. Something better. Nothing has to stay insignificant," Pauline Henderson of MyAlteredState.co?
We’re talking with Mike Warren from Instructables.com about back yard hacks that’ll get you noticed—and so you can get the most out of your summer. For single-serve cookout portions, Instructables' beer can grill is easily loaded with a few charcoal briquettes and is instantly hot-dog ready. Want to bring your tunes and CDs down the lazy river? Mike brings it with a wild inner tube project. And for a project that’ll impress Theresa’s girlfriends: A watermelon margarita—literally made out of a watermelon. All you need is an immersion blender and the right booze. And for the steak man in your crew: we find out how to use the T-bone in a T-bone steak as a knife to eat more steak with. To get and share whacky ideas of how to make a project, hit up Instructables.com for more backyard hacks and other wild ideas—both family-friendly and what Mike calls ‘after-dark’. It’s all good.
"I make tasty, dangerous, and fun things...sometimes all at once! When I'm not melting microwaves or spray painting dinosaurs I can usually be found relaxing with a nice cup of coffee." -- Mike Warren (aka Mikeasaurus)?
What are the biggest DIY mistakes made in the bathroom? We're finding out from DIY Network's 'I Hate My Bath' host Jeff Devlin.
Where there's water and electricity running through the walls, there's many opportunities for mistakes to happen in a DIY project. Added to it, the bathroom is one of the busiest rooms in any home and sometimes it can be the smallest, too. It's a recipe for things to go wrong.
From finished and fixtures to plumbing and ventilation, we're racing through the biggest mistakes that can thwart any DIYer's progress and confidence.
Our guest Jeff Devlin has seen it all, and sharing what he's learned with us during a live Google On-Air chat.
As host of DIY Network's I Hate My Bath series, Jeff gives homeowners hope with economical yet clever bathroom design ideas using amazing new products and cool tools. Forget about it costing almost a year's salary to renovate your bathroom. I Hate My Bath tears up real homeowners' lives and their bathrooms, showcasing along the way impactful alternatives that don't require loans, demolition or divorce.
Jeff Devlin proves that home renovation can be enjoyable and not intimidating. As a Licensed Contractor and Host of 4 successful Television Shows, his fun and down to earth approach takes both viewers and clients on an empowering journey and before you know it, you’ve hung out with a really cool guy and tackled that daunting project you’ve put off for months! This self-proclaimed big ham is a carpentry nut and family man who can design and build anything.
Tune into DIY, HGTV and A&E to catch one of Jeff’s shows, follow him on Facebook, or hire his company Schoolhouse Woodworking to renovate your home! And Jeff wears tool belt suspenders, so he knows what he’s talking about.?
Can you really build a wood pallet deck? We're talking what you need to know before you get started with Hoosier Homemade's Liz and Doug.
Hoosier Homemade Liz Lantham wood pallet deck
Hoosier Homemade's Doug and Liz Latham built this wood pallet deck for their side yard. We're finding out what they learned along the way.
Building with wood pallets to create a deck can seem like a time-saver or a headache. And we're betting that's it's a little bit of both. Which is why we're talking with Liz and Doug from Hoosier Homemade who recently built a wood pallet deck for their side yard.
What kind of site prep do you need to do? What about footings? What about the openings between the boards? And how do you secure all of those pallets together?
Yes, we have a lot of questions about building a wood pallet deck.
"Building with Wood Pallets are all the rage, and I love how cool and rustic they are, so I was excited about the idea. One problem though, Wood Pallets are often times too rough looking with broken pieces and the slats are too far apart. He [my husband] assured me that he knew of a place that sold Wood Pallets and they weren’t all built with large openings." -- Liz from Hoosier Homemade
Liz and her husband Doug strive to help you Be Heroes to your Family through easy DIY projects, creative crafts and simple everyday projects, including hundreds of cupcake designs. Check out their website at HoosierHomemade.com.
Friends are confused when we talk about the trends of designers loving of brass and animal print. We're talking with design expert Jennifer Bertrand about how to do the trend right, so our spaces don't end up looking like an episode of 'Dallas' from the 80s.
Our guest Jennifer also has appeared on 'Paint-Over' that showcased her speciality of decorative painting, and 'HGTV Showdown,' which was an intense duel where HGTV designers battled in head-to-head competitions.
Raised in a military family, Jennifer spent her childhood moving to different Air Force bases around the world. She says her passion for design began when she saw her mother "magically" transform their modest surroundings into an elegant environment each time they moved. The years she spent living abroad further shaped her love of design, offering her inspiration throughout Europe, from decorative grand palaces to rustic outdoor antique markets. After teaching art in elementary schools in Italy and Kansas, Jennifer, along with her English husband, Chris, now own a design business in Olathe, Kansas.
Find out more about Jennifer and her design projects at BertrandDesigns.com.
MyFixitUpLife's hosts Mark & Theresa are dishing about when cheap is worth it when Kayleen McCabe joins them for this interview.
Licensed contractor and 2009 Stud Finder winner Kayleen McCabe found her passion for remodeling after tackling an entire kitchen renovation in her early twenties. Since then, Kayleen has used her unique combination of gutsy innovation and expert trade tricks to take on any home improvement challenge she can find, including renovating a massive duplex that took six months to complete.
This outdoorsy Denver native is fearless in the face of demolition, always ready with the perfect power tool, and willing to go to any lengths to bring out the existing charm in a home.
On DIY Network’s Rescue Renovation, Kayleen saves project-challenged homeowners who are in over their heads with their renovations. She points out exactly what went wrong and formulates a seven-day action plan to turn bad jobs into jaw-dropping rooms.
And beyond her carpentry skills....Did you see her in Runner's World last summer? http://www.runnersworld.com/celebrity-runners/im-a-runner-kayleen-mccabe
MyFixitUpLife's hosts Mark & Theresa are talking 'The HGTV Effect' with HGTV's 'Cousins Undercover' co-host John Colaneri.
How has HGTV changed homeowners' expectations? How has HGTV changing the way contractors do business?
John and his co-host cousin Anthony Carrino were discovered by HGTV in early 2011 and were asked to shoot a television series called 'Kitchen Cousins.' The show launched to great success and The Cousins brand was born. Now on their third series Anthony & John have been the driving creative force behind Kitchen Cousins, Cousins On Call and Cousins Undercover. Their shows can be seen both on HGTV and the DIY Network.
Find out more about John's TV projects on HGTV or visit Bruncon.com to check out the construction work he does with his family off-camera.
MyFixitUpLife LIVE! hosts Mark & Theresa are joined by DIY Network's 'Yard Crashers' host Chris Lambton to talk about how you could be unknowingly killing your lawn.
Chris has recently taken over as host of 'Yard Crashers' from Matt Blashaw, who is now hosting HGTV’s new series 'Vacation House For Free.'
In every episode of 'Yard Crashers,' weekend warriors are targeted while shopping at a home improvement store for a backyard makeover by the expert host. Then he follows the surprised shoppers home and completely transforms their yard.
Chris and his wife Peyton Lambton also hosted the HGTV show 'Going Yard' where they transformed a neglected backyard into an eye-popping outdoor family space, suitable for entertaining. Patios, water features, fire pits, arbors and truckloads of plants all will be revealed as the guests arrive to christen the new space with its first home run of a party.
Find out more about Chris and Peyton on his website: http://chrislambton.com/
Why are we Building a Healthy Neighborhood in Nashville with Rebuilding Together? We're talking about volunteering and making a difference on today's show. Tune in.
What the health are we waiting for?!
It’s time to build a healthier America and we’re doing it one neighborhood at a time here in Nashville at Rebuilding Together’s annual Building a Healthy Neighborhood event where we helped 15 homeowners fix their homes and build a stronger neighborhood.
Among the hundreds of volunteers are HGTV hosts, and American Idol contestants Casey James and Ayla Brown. Singer-songwriter and all-American Ayla talks to MyFixitUpLife hosts about creating music, helping in neighborhoods, and performing for the troops. And Casey James shares how he's a DIY guy at heart, and puts down his guitar to pick up a hammer to help build back this Nashville neighborhood on the edge.
Helping out from boards to bark mulch, trucks to table saws, and ladders to love, Lowe's is on, in and above the ground making work happen. Quay Chilcott jumps in to talk Carter's Kids and playground power.
And coming in fully stocked with both crate and barrel overflowing with helping hands and giving hearts, Crate and Barrel CEO Sascha Bopp reminds us that part of the bottom line is a better world.
That’s what we call health from the ground up. Accept nothing less than a better world. It’s time to build a healthy neighborhood right now on MyFixitUpLife.
MyFixitUpLife talk show hosts are talking healthy homes with HGTV and DIY Network stars at the National Healthy Homes Conference in Nashville.
Step into the world of healthier homes on this episode of MyFixitUpLife at the National Healthy Homes Conference with Rebuilding Together and a dream team of HGTV and DIY Network home improvement all-stars.
Cool Tools and Blog Cabin boy-wonder Grundy slap shots from the blue line and faces off with us on unhealthy homes and talks Rebuilding Together's Tradesperson of the Year, where they honor tradespeople who give back.
DIY Network’s 'Bath Crashers' host Matt Muenster barrels in to talk bustin’ out bad bathrooms, and why Grundy had to do a Google Hangout in his underwear.
And the first couple of yard improvement Chris and Peyton Lambton take a break from HGTV's 'Going Yard,' 'Smart Home,' and DIY Network's 'Yard Crashers' to run in and run hard to help homes get healthier, happier and a whole lot better.
Eric Hornbuckle from the United States Housing and Urban Development (HUD) shares the reasons why healthier homes and communities are just an important mission in our country. Rebuilding Together's CEO Charley Shimanski talks about helping homeowners live in healthier homes.
And Cindy McConkey from Scripps Networks talks about why getting HGTV and DIY Network involved in Rebuilding Together and the National Healthy Homes Conference is so important.
So drop and give me 20. Why wait? Let’s start right now because the race is on to build a healthier America. So get inspired, enjoy the live music by Nashville musician Greg Burroughs, and plant your flag right now on MyFixitUpLife.
Are you stuck in a DIY rut? Are you ready to get your DIY on America?
Have you lost your grip on DIY? Is your day more digital than dirty?
Are you ready to do it in America again? To be pugnaciously pragmatic to build beautiful things?
The zombies from inside your digital screen aren’t really coming and we’ve got a country to fix, friends. So grab your tools and pick up the pieces before you become a real zombie.
And do it now, because we’re making it happen on MyFixitUpLife.
We’re finding out about a new trash bag from Gorilla Glue that stands on its own; no trash can required. We’re talking about Mark’s favorite new product from O’Keefe’s that keeps him working even when Mother Nature throws her worst.
Producer Scott Brun talks about the ‘I Want That!’ show on DIY Network, and how the viewers are helping decide what’s on the show. Theresa’s favorite DIY-girl-crush DIY Network host Kayleen McCabe talks her favorite new finds from the aisles of the National Hardware Show. And we check in with inventor Karina Rabin from HangoMatic to talk about the how-and-why of her invention.
The National Hardware Show is an amazing place to find innovations from big and small companies, and we’re talking about them on this episode of MyFixitUpLife. And you’ll be even more ready to get your DIY on.
On this episode, we're tooled up for better DIY and talking Made in America with John Ratzenberger.
Are your tools banished to the background? Have your dreams of D-I-Y hit R-E-M sleep?
It’s time to wake up and get kickin’ from Sleep Innovations land at the National Hardware Show to talk about our favorite addition to our shop in the past year: the Stanley Utility Mat.
So drop your excuses and pick up some tools. It’s time to get tooled up; time to bring your DIY dreams to life; time to make your home improvement missions happen.
We're talking with actor John Ratzenberger about his start as a framer, his passion for Made in America, and about the growing need for skilled tradespeople.
Jill Waage from Better Homes and Gardens talks about trends in home decor and what we'll be seeing in the pages of the magazine.
Founder of the Made in America store, Mark Andol, shares why he started the store and how he makes sure every element of every item is truly made in america.
And DIY Network's Rescue Renovations host Kayleen McCabe is talking tools and women.
DIY is no daydream. It’s an endeavor, so get comfortable, get tooled up and kick it up a notch.
We're talking tool innovations and the Property Brothers' new outdoor furnishings and more on this episode from the National Hardware Show in Vegas.
How do you know you’re at risk—of being boring? Is your design look a blend of “I’ve always done it that way” combined with lots of beige? When was the last time you looked at your home?
The cure is color, so pick up some paint and punch it up a notch. From fixing that old doorknob hole to sharpening up those shutters outside, you can body slam boredom in no time. From prep to color pop, from deck to decore, let’s make the tough stuff easy.
We're talking new tool innovations from the HYDE Tools booth at the National Hardware Show and we're shaking down what's amazing from the trade show floor with our guests. HGTV's 'Property Brothers' Drew and Jonathan Scott are sharing a preview of their 'not-yet-available-in-stores' outdoor furnishing line. Make it Right Mike Holmes talks his latest ventures on improving communities and skilled trades. And 'Consumer Reports' Senior Market Analyst Michael DiLauro is breaking down what's best in mowers and more.
So take a look around. And dare to be awesome. You can always repaint your house beige—but not today because awesome is now on MyFixitUpLife.
Curious about what's on trend for RV living and cooking outdoors? We're talking with the experts.
Get out and get going. It’s all about hitting the road and feeling the urge.
From HGTV’s RV Special and 'Going Yard ' host Chris Lambton takes us inside the most out-there vehicles on the road. From big to small, cool to classic.
Then we answer the call to get outside and cook over an open flame with Cooking-Outdoors.com’s grill guru Gary House. From Dutch ovens to gas grills to steaks done right, Gary civilizes our primal urge to gather round the fire for food and fellowship.
Our tank is full and the embers are glowing. Make a spark and floor it for this episode of MyFixitUpLife with hosts Mark and Theresa.
If you were to plan a million dollar makeover for your home, what would you want from a renovation?
Well, we’re asking two top renovating experts what they’ve been asked to create for their A-list clients.
HGTV’s ‘Million Dollar Contractor’ Stephen Fanuka has been asked to travel the world to deliver the exact products his clients request for a multi-million dollar makeover. You won’t believe the stories he’s sharing with us.
And Yard Crasher Ahmed Hassan is sharing tales of amazing landscape makeovers and stories of yards that you will find it hard to believe.
Take on your backyard DIY dreams with some inspiration from the experts, DIY Network’s Yard Crasher Matt Blashaw and the Pretty Handy Girl Brittany Bailey.
We’re getting out and bringing DIY to your backyard.
From mega-makeovers to craftily creative home improvement, we’re making the outside feel like home with a little backyard DIY.
And the first step: a crash test with Yard Crasher and licensed contractor Matt Blashaw from DIY Network. From plants to pergolas to perennials Matt goes the extra yard. And shares a few tips for backyard DIY projects.
Then Pretty Handy Girl Brittany Bailey inspires us with a DIY can-do that can’t be undone. From passion for DIY to projects galore Brittany makes it work.
There’s dirt to be dug. Flowers to grow. Wood to be cut and a lawn to mow. ‘Tis the season to give it a whack, so join us out back. And let’s get ourbackyard DIY on.
Licensed contractor Matt Blashaw is everything you want in a versatile handyman and then some. His home improvement company once used the slogan “One Call Fixes It All” and Matt made a point of always delivering on that promise. If you’re thinking about taking on a do-it-yourself project, take his advice and just go for it. Matt has hosted DIY Network’s Money Hunters, Deconstruction and Project Xtreme. Matt is the current host of Yard Crashers.
Brittany grew up in Northern Virginia, the oldest of three daughters. Her parents added onto her home three times during my childhood. During renovations, her mom and dad let her swing hammers and “help” them build. They instilled in Brittany a belief that she could do anything a boy could do — if not better.
We're breaking down the hot design trend of global decor with experts, Taniya Nayak and creators of AphroChic, to find out how we can create global style in our homes.
On this episode of MyFixitUpLife.Our trek starts with HGTV and Food Network designer Taniya Nayak. From House Hunters on Vacation to Restaurant: Impossible to the Billion Dollar Block, Taniya Nayak is never at rest unless she is on the move.
Known for her sunny smile and sharp eye, Taniya Nayak’s knack for bringing rich textures and unexpected finishes together with practical, real-life functionality has made her a go-to expert. She is currently a part of the HGTV series 'House Hunters on Vacation' and as a featured designer on Food Network's 'Restaurant: Impossible.'
And we change planes and go ship-to-shore and more with AphroChic’s ever-eclectic Jeanine Hays and husband Bryan Mason. Taking her inspiration from the world over, Jeanine sends us postcards from the edge of design.
Offering home decor products inspired by cultures around the globe, AphroChic sets out to prove that ethnic heritage and culture can go hand in hand with the luxurious and the modern. To embody their personal vision of a new kind of design the two coined the phrase, “Modern.Soulful.Style.” – design that embraces culture and the unique admixture of the traditional and the contemporary that helps to define us all. Jeanine and Bryan are the authors of REMIX: Decorating with Culture, Objects and Soul.
Our passports are stamped. It’s time to fly. We’re going global to bring you the biggest, brightest and best designs that are trending around the world.
How are HGTV's 'Cousins Undercover' John and Anthony making a difference? Tune in.
On this week's episode, we're celebrating the unsung hometown heroes with John Colaneri and Anthony Carrino from HGTV's 'Kitchen Cousins' and 'Cousins Undercover.'
From Cousins Undercover’s massive makeover to working with Ellen to the little things that make a house a home, John and Anthony talk about building, inspiration, and life’s home improvement projects. And John and Anthony share how they are on a mission to help trend making a difference in every community across the country.
John takes us behind-the-scenes of building a new home with his new wife Jenn, and how they work together to make those decisions about home, big and small. Anthony shares his passion for riding his motorcycle and a sub-zero temperature adventure with his cousin made a difference in his outlook.
From giving back to not giving in, it’s all about what we make of our lives.
Designers are sounding off about what impressed at this year's Architectural Digest Home Design Show
We're talking with top New York home design style-makers about the 2014 Architectural Digest Home Design Show (ADHDS) on this week's MyFixitUpLife talk show. We're talking avant garde genius, home technology, and how to embrace a risk-taking attitude in your home design with two of our favorite designers Patrick Hamiliton and Tyler Wisler.
Popularly known as 'Ask Patrick' in the social networking world, Patrick Hamilton is an interior designer, tastemaker, stylist and stager. As seen on HGTV, "Small Space, Big Style" and "Rate My Space." Featured on HouseBeautiful.com. Winner of the ApartmentTherapy.com first annual "Smallest Coolest Apartment Contest," winner of the Bloomingdale's "Big Window Challenge," with interiors appearing everywhere from the cover of Florida Home & Garden to the pages of Ladies Home Journal. Patrick is also an interior blogger, writer, interviewer and diehard interior enthusiast. Patrick says: “Context is huge in pulling a space together, and each piece (ideally) relates to the next. It’s like having one lonely guest at a costume party... no one feels comfortable when the first arrival has nobody to talk to.”
Tyler Wisler is known for his work on HGTV 'DESIGN STAR' where Tyler showcased his talents both as a designer and as a television personality. He has since been featured on the NBC makeover show, “George to the Rescue,” and filmed several news segments as a design expert. Recognizing his keen eye, the mega online retailer, OpenSky, asked Tyler to come aboard as a permanent Taste Maker. Says Tyler: “The measure of a great room is the amount of happiness you feel when you’re in it…”
Take an insider's tour of the HGTV Smart Home with hosts Chris Lambton and Tiffany Brooks.
We're talking HGTV Smart Home on this episode of MyFixitUpLife. Inspired by the design of English country homes, this Smart Home in the Green Hills area of Nashville, Tennessee features 2,400 square feet of living space and has the latest in home technology coupled with eco-friendly features and energy-efficient design.
Chris Lambton, the professional landscaper who first caught America's eye on The Bachelorette, brings his expertise to HGTV's gardening and landscaping series, Going Yard. In each episode, Chris and his wife, The Bachelor alum Peyton Wright, transform neglected backyards into amazing outdoor spaces that are perfect for entertaining and relaxing. Chris has also hosted HGTV Yard Takeover, Rose Parade 2013 and RV 2014 and is co-hosting the HGTV Smart Home 2014 in Nashville with Tiffany Brooks.
Tiffany Brooks, HGTV Star season eight winner and host of HGTV's America's Most Embarrassing Rooms, is a wife and working mom who loves spending time growing her residential interior design business. She describes her design style as "classic with a twist," and enjoys mixing traditional pieces with a little rock 'n' roll. Tiffany is co-hosting the HGTV Smart Home 2014 in Nashville with Chris Lambton.
We're also sharing news of a new color contest with a prize of $5000 toward a home exterior makeover. So tune in on Saturday, March 29th at 10amET.
If you like home design ideas, this show is for you.
We make a big splash with artist, designer, and HGTV Design Star winner David Bromstad to talk trends, animal prints, and his approach to solving design dilemnas.
The VP of the National Kitchen and Bath Association shares what they think is going to trend in kitchen and bath design in 2014.
Rising design star and one of the "30 under 30" Courtney Rogers kicks in a color pop to talk projects and her design passions.
We talk about a new custom color program from Wellborn that lets you get any color in the rainbow on your next storage solution.
From cabinets to color to the art of making beauty, it’s time to live well.
We’re taking you inside the Wellborn Cabinets cabinet kingdom at Design Construction Week in Las Vegas on this episode of MyFixitUpLife.
What's new in kitchen design? We're ready to talk design, fixtures, and the perfect flow on this episode of MyFixitUpLife.
We reduce, re-use, and recycle with green guru Ron Jones from Green Builder magazine.
LampsPlus lighting expert Michael Murphy runs us through an array of design destinations.
The loveable James Young talks about kitchen craft and his DIY Network show I Hate My Kitchen.
We’re a GO for hustle and flow from the Danze Plumbing booth at Design Construction Week.
If you're looking for easy ways to makeover your home, we're sharing those expert tips and new products that will help make it happen.
And who better to help spruce things up than DIY Network’s unstoppable Million Dollar Contractor Stephen Fanuka?
Better Homes & Gardens uber editor Karman Hotchkiss talks terrific home improvement tips and tricks. From color to fun meals to taking control of clutter, she makes it better.
We're talking about a new app that lets you see how you can makeover your front door, in real-time with more door options that you can imagine.
Then from one extreme to another, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition designer and host of HLN’s American Journey Ty Pennington travels by to visit with us and talk about one of his new TV shows in 2014.
The journey begins now on MyFixitUpLife as we break the mold on mediocre design from the Therma-Tru / Fypon door and molding mecca at Design Construction Week.
We're getting inspired for design online with DIY Network’s resident Kitchen Crasher and interior designer and style-maven Alison Victoria.
Chris Terrell talks HomeAdvisor, how to get home improvement advice and connect with the contractor that’ll get your job done right.
And Better Homes & Gardens illuminating editor Jill Waage shines a light on design and decor trends from the pages of the magazine.
Built by Kids founder Tim Dahl talks about how to get kids involved in DIY safely and about the projects he's creating with his family for his blog.
Interior design expert Rose Dostal talks new kitchen and bath products that include movement to make the most of small and multifunction spaces in our homes.
Join us for this episode of MyFixitUpLife where we're rocking our DIY crash-style from the HomeAdvisor home improvement headquarters at Design Construction Week 2014 in Vegas.
Why is it easier to makeover the inside of your home than the outside?
We're talking with experts about how to fix-up your home's exterior, and sharing some amazing makeover stories along the way.
Expert landscaper from DIY Network's "Yard Crashers" Ahmed Hassan and his favorite exterior designer Damon Lang from Green Planet Landscaping share million dollar landscaping makeover stories, and give tips to making over our yards, too.
Fine Homebuilding's Justin Fink shares tips from his quick tip video series and how the magazine editors work with contractors to find those tips.
Color expert from DaVinci Roofscapes Kate Smith talks about how to pick the perfect color for your home's architectural style, and how to make sure new colors 'go' with your existing home's materials.
Woodworker and host of 'I Hate My Bath' Jeff Devlin talks renovation projects at his house, including a pressing roof replacement that he's planning.
And we talk how to make sure you are picking the perfect roof for your home with expert Mark Hansen from DaVinci Roofscapes.
Live from Las Vegas at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, we dish on delish design with DIY Network host Kayleen McCabe, HouseCalls host Ron Hazelton, and HGTV Remodels host Laurie March on cool colors, burning trends and leading edge fx.
We get started with the nuts, bolts, boards and tools of renovation with DIY Network’s redolent Rescue Renovation host Kayleen McCabe who brings her passion for tools and her mini harmonica.
Laurie March, home improvement impresario from HGTV Remodels and CookingChannelTV.com’s “Good to Know” feeds us fun DIY and design tips. And shares her easy weekend projects that include turning a changing table into a bar cart.
We talk about trends in surfaces, new patterns, colors, and technology with experts from Formica.
And we take a long view at the home improvement industry with Ron Hazelton and talk about how 3D printing is changing how we build, create, and plan projects.
From dirty boots and dust-ups to totally on-trend, it’s a design feast right now on MyFixitUpLife.
How do you make a difference at the Super Bowl? We're rebuilding a neighborhood. Tune in.
Kickoff to Rebuild is an annual NFL sanctioned event hosted by Rebuilding Together. For 19 years, Rebuilding Together has partnered with the NFL in Super Bowlcities across the country, rebuilding houses and bringing together neighborhoods, home by home, block by block, because everyone deserves to live in a safe and healthy home.
We're on-the-ground volunteering and talking with volunteers that are making a difference in this community: NFL players, HGTV's Carter Oosterhouse, Tradesperson of the YearMark Enger, and more.
We're headed into the shop on this episode to talk DIY woodworking with the experts.
From dreaming up and designing cool stuff to total tool geek-out, it's time to take those old boards you've been saving or that old refrigerator pallet and upcycle/recycle it into your next DIY woodworking masterpiece.
We talk tools and techniques with WoodworkingforMereMortals.com founder Steve Garvey about woodworking that everyone can do.
And we are checking in with self-proclaimed toolhound and host of DIY Network's 'Rescue Renovations' Kayleen McCabe about making magic from a pile of boards.
We’re cleaning up our act and asking the big questions: Do we control our stuff? Or does our stuff control us? Are we hoarders in the making?
Tiffany Brooks HGTV Design Star and host of HGTV’s Most Embarrassing Rooms in America gives us a clean look at the piles she’s seen.
And we check in with hoarding expert Dr. Elspeth Bell. She shares strategies for dealing with hoarding, and what it means for the people and their lives before and after the TV cameras show their story.
We’re facing facts and sprucing up our biggest hidden messes. It’s time to let go of separation anxiety and take control.
MyFixitUpLife radio show hosts are talking to HGTV experts about 2014 Design Trends
What are the 2014 design trends? We're finding out on this episode of MyFixitUpLife talk show.
HGTV 'Design Star' Jennifer Bertrand is sharing her picks for interior design trends, 'Million Dollar Contractor' Stephen Fanuka is sharing his picks for the materials and textures that will be popular in 2014, and 'Going Yard' host Chris Lambton talks about what will be trending in outdoor spaces during 2014.
Hosts Mark and Theresa are talking festive holiday drinks and decorating ideas on this episode of MyFixitUpLife.
If the holidays are starting to feel a bit overwhelming, or if you just want to try something new this year, this show was custom-built just for you.
HGTV magazine editor Sara Peterson is sharing tips and tricks for maxing out your holiday decor with tree trimming ideas, color palettes, and expert advice from the experts at HGTV magazine.
And entertaining lifestyle expert Lulu Powers shares her favorite accessible culinary creations, and impeccable styling for holiday fun. While revered among Hollywood elite and New York luminaries, Lulu has a fresh approach to hassle-free entertaining, from food to flowers, and more.
Holiday lights is more than just string lights on the outside of the house and on a festive tree. We're taking it further on this episode.
Lighting up the night and your next festive party, we're talking holiday lighting fun for both inside and outside our homes.
From trends and fashion to fun and turning your yard into a lightscape, we're sharing tips and ideas for holiday lightson this episode.
From 'Oz the Great and Powerful,' the Strongman actor and holiday lighting expert Tim Holmes talks making magic with lights for his celebrity clients: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nicholas Cage, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner, Michael Keaton, Jim Belushi, and more.
And Michael Murphy, the talented in-house designer for LampsPlus.com, shares easy and affordable lighting tips, trends, and tricks to add some lighting fun, ambiance, and caches of cool on the inside of your home.
And these easy lighting tips can transform your home into event-ready without a big investment of time or money.
Are you looking for DIY gift ideas? Tune in and check out fun ideas from HGTV experts.
We're getting ready for the holidays and sharing our favorite DIY gift ideas on this episode of MyFixitUpLife.
For DIYers, giving gifts is not only about sneaking out to the mall or shopping online, but it's about heading into the workshop or craft room to create something special.
From holiday parties to homemade gifts that just say ‘I love you’ to holiday time, it’s fun to share a little of ourselves.
The masters of upcycle, Junk Gypsy sisters Amie and Jolie Sikes talk workshop wonders and favorite DIY gift ideas they've given family and friends.
And HGTV Design Star Winner Jennifer Bertrand creates cool, gift-gi
On this episode of MyFixitUpLife talk, we're sharing how to avoid the classic DIY don'ts. From demo-gone-wrong to extreme decorating, Mark and Theresa are talking with experts about DIY mistakes and how to navigate home improvement projects for success. Ed Sanders from 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' joins us to talk about DIY pitfalls, and his adventures on a classic DIY don't, not reading the owner's manual. It's his mission to not read the owner's manual on his new show AMC’s 'Owner’s Manual.' HGTV’s 'Most Embarrassing Rooms' host and 'Design Star' winner Tiffany Brooks pulls back the curtain on epic DIY don’ts that she's witnessed, and shares her tips to picking the perfect paint color, and making the right DIY and design moves on your projects. And Kathy from Therma-Tru Doors addresses a popular DIY project: Should you paint your door? There is more to think about than just color. She's sharing some smart and savvy door DIY for the holiday season and tips for year-round beauty. We're designed to do it right. Don't miss out.
From crafts to repairs to gardening, DIY projects for kids is all about making cool stuff and building memories. It's about fun, too. Small activities, choosing colors, and helping plants grow through the seasons shows kids the connections between dreaming and doing and gives them skills they'll use when they're all grown up. HGTV and Food Network's 'Restaurant Impossible' designer Taniya Nayak checks in with some fun DIY projects for kids, and talks about her early DIY days. Meg Bourne, Chief Inspiration Officer of Art Feeds, paints us into a cozy corner and talks art with a heart, how Art Feeds helps kids through art projects, and how she's building beauty from nature's wrath. Art Feeds strives to live by the lessons the children teach us, these are: Love Naively. Give Generously. Be Foolishly Compassionate. Kid DIY is all about fun fixes, awesome activities, and finding the beauty within. Let's make memories happen.
MyFixitUpLife talks to the pros about how to make a difference at home and in your community. On this episode of MyFixitUpLife we're talking about volunteering and how skilled tradespeople make a difference. DIY Network's 'Cool Tools' host Grundy talks volunteer projects, Rebuilding Together, his newest tool innovation ideas, and the biggest tool he's ever used when we bolt him down with the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) inside the Remodeling Show in Chicago. We talk Tradesperson of the Year with Rebuilding Together CEO Charley Shimanski. And we go inside the remodeling industry to talk trends in remodeling when we talk with Lowe's, National Association of Home Builders' Bill Shaw and National Association of the Remodeling Industry's Chris Wright. Home improvement experts Mike Sloggatt and Peter Heard talk everything from home improvement tips, how to provide excellent customer service, and making a difference.
When you make a difference, it has a funny way of paying back---with interest. And the payback for lots of volunteers is picked up new skills while doing projects and helping people. Plus, the biggest payback is a better world.l
MyFixitUpLife hosts are talking DIY deck tips and money-saving tips to get your outdoors spaces ready for winter. DIY Network’s Cool Tool guru Grundy joins us from deep inside the big wide world of outdoor living with the North American Deck and Railing Association at DeckExpo in Chicago. We’re getting ready for winter with Fine Homebuilding magazine’s expert editor and real deal home improvement expert Andy Engel. Remodeling magazine‘s uber editor Lauren Hunter checks in with a report from the show floor. Therma-Tru doors’ Brad Johnson shares more getting ready for winter tips that will keep the house’s heat where we want it and help save money on our energy bills. And we get best-in-the-business DIY deck tips from cleaning stains to pro pressure washing advice that will help you DIY your deck and whole house ready for winter.
Fall is the perfect time to design. And we’re talking easy DIY décor with two of our favorite DIY decorating experts. Sara Peterson, Editor-in-Chief of HGTV Magazine, gets us inside the pages and behind the scenes and dishes fast, affordable spruce-ups that can deliver a dynamite new look. Kelly Edwards, super-designer and author of The Design Cookbook: Recipes for A Stylish Home, cooks up cool ways to kick it with color and she tunes us in on ways to get every house and budget inspired and inspirational. The leaves are fluttering. The colors are colossal. It’s time to get our design on. And get those DIY holiday decorations ready for our favorite guests this holiday season.
DIY Guy or DIY Girl? It's a battle of the DIY sexes on this episode. Who has the skills? We're taking on the toughest DIY question: When it comes to DIY: Who’s the king of the castle? Men or women? DIY Network’s Mega Dens host and do-it-all DIYer Anitra Mecadon reaches into her experiences working with homeowners and professional contractors for her take on whether it's the DIY Guy or the DIY Girl who brings the most to the table. And Jason Cameron from DIY Network’s Man Caves and Desperate Landscapes talks about working with his wife on DIY, how he's navigated working with men and women on his DIY Network shows, and if the DIY Guy has the advantage. From design to digging holes, time management to tight miters, who rules the roost? It’s the guy versus girl challenge on MyFixitUpLife.
Should you DIY or hire a contractor? We talk to pros who know. When it comes to deciding on DIY home projects, there are so many factors to consider: skills, tools, time, budget, and willingness to get dirty. So how much can you do yourself, and how much should you do? We're talking DIY or hire a contractor on this episode of MyFixitUpLife. From demo to decorating, we're breaking down the DIY dilemma with a few of our favorite experts. DIY Network's Mike Holmes tells us how he tools up Holmes Makes it Right sites to keep them safe and movin' at full-tilt boogie speed. Restaurant Impossible designer Taniya Nayak dials us in on when it's best to DIY or hire a pro. And 'Roger That!' hosts and designers Roger Stout-Hazard and Chris Stout-Hazard give get-it-done advice for going all-in or subbing it out. Design, build, decorate, renovate: It's an all-pro DIY show.
It's the tailgating time of year. From football to the Fall Classic to just getting outdoors. We're talking with DIY Network's resident Man Cave expert Jason Cameron about powering your place for some NFL-sized man cave fun. And we check in with Lee Hurley, Editor-in-Chief of the true tailgater's bible Tailgater Monthly magazine. From rippin' down walls to whippin' up recipes outside the stadium, the grill is on, the tunes are up, and the party is on!
Bye-bye buyer’s remorse, and avoid the over-buy and under-buy. Buying a house or improving your home? How do you get the best value for your family? We’re breaking out the bargaining table to talk bang for your buck, price, practicality and purchasing power. HGTV’s 'Property Virgins' host and real estate guru Egypt Sherrod talks preparing your pocketbook and personalities for first time—and any time—buyers. A&E’s 'Sell This House' design and landscape expert Roger Stout-Hazard and Decades Furniture designer Chris Stout-Hazard talk spend-wise tips for structure and style, plus making the most of your money. It’s real world advice for real property power.
Strap your boots on, we're jumping into the world of upcycle and turning that other guy's trash into our family's treasures. With the help from junk masters Amie and Jolie Sikes from HGTV's 'Junk Gypsies' and 'Endless Yard Sale,' we talk about how to discover that unloaded treasure. We talk about how to channel your inner-junk-finder, the best fleamarkets in the United States, and how you know you've found something worth remaking. And we find out about their junk-finding-instincts. Can it be taught or is junk-hunting a gift? We also talk with Pauline Henderson from My Altered State about thrifting, picking, and hunting for the perfect find. Plus we talk reclaimed, rustic, and creative home decor projects.
Why renovate? We're talking with a few of our favorite experts on today's episode of MyFixitUpLife. Jillian Harris from HGTV's 'Love it or List it, Too' and HGTV's 'Renovation Raiders' Amy Matthews share their opinions with MyFixitUpLife hosts Mark and Theresa. We talk money, tooling up, planning, and all of the major factors that can weigh down a renovation decision. And we get into the pitter-patter parts of home selling versus staying. Amy Matthews is a licensed contractor and the host of HGTV's Renovation Raiders, and has hosted shows on DIY and HGTV, including Sweat Equity, Bathroom Renovations, Blog Cabin, and This New House.
Jillian Harris is a designer and the host of W Network's 'Love it or List it Vancouver,' was a designer on ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and a former 'Bachelorette' on ABC. Jillian offers a unique collection of vintage finds on her new Charlie Ford shop online.
It's Shop Class time with DIY Network on MyFixitUpLife talk show. We're talking tools, teamwork, and shop set-up with two DIY Network hosts: 'House Crashers' Josh Temple and 'Mega Dens' Anitra Mecadon. Josh and Anitra talk behind-the-scenes tool set-up, must-have tools, and share the scoop on what they did on DIY Network's 'Blog Cabin.' The annual show includes a sweepstakes to enter to win a home made-over by popular DIY Network and HGTV hosts. Blog Cabin is an interactive series where the public votes on the design features for a circa-1892 cedar shake cottage that will become a luxurious home for a lucky sweepstakes winner. Plus, a one-hour Blog Cabin special, hosted by tool expert Chris Grundy, will highlight the incredible transformation.
On this episode of MyFixitUpLife we're talking design and decorating small spaces for your favorite little faces. It's all about making space cool and comfortable for kids from toddler to college-bound. Small spaces that are destined to change are challenging, whether it’s an apartment, dorm room, or other temporary space, making it feel like “home” can cause major stress. We’re talking with two of our favorite design experts about their favorite tips, tricks and trends to get you ready for back to school time. We uncover some great cleaning tips, and hit on top trends for making move-in a homecoming. Jillian Harris from Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and HGTV’s Love it or List it Vancouver shares simple tips that can brighten a room, and your day. And she's sharing stories from her college move-in days, as well. Kelly Edwards shares her design recipes for small space success and her 5-minute makeovers that will get your home ready for anything. Kelly is the author of the best-selling Design Cookbook and was a host of HGTV's 'Design on a Dime' as well as STYLE Network's 'Tacky House.'
How do you know if your home is healthy? We're talking with experts about health and home from structural issues to air quality to aging-in-place design. HGTV's Cousins on Call Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri talk with Mark and Theresa about their experience renovating an old firehouse into their construction business headquarters. They dealt with buckling floors, water damage and leaks, and other major issues to create an office for their team in the heart of Jersey City. They also talk about working with family, the most famous firehouse-turned business Ghostbusters, and working with Ellen on renovating homes for families. Interior designer Susan Serra talks aging-in-place design and details that make a difference in home-life for everyone from toddlers on up. With her two-decades of professional interior design experience, she is the kitchen + bath moderator for the Google+ Interior Design Community. A healthy home helps to make a happy home, and we're sharing tips from the experts about how to set up your home environment for your happy family.
On this episode of MyFixitUpLife talk show, Mark and Theresa are talking about how community starts at home, on their first solar-powered radio show. From small fixes and home ownership to kids and finding a safe place to play, they’re taking you inside one community in Columbus, Ohio, where hundreds of volunteers gathered to help make a difference. HGTV’s Carter Oosterhouse and his wife Amy Smart talk about what they’re doing in this neighborhood and around the country to help kids live healthier and happier. They also talk about their favorite playground equipment when they were kids, what Carter’s Kids means to them personally, and Amy talks about her upcoming movie Single Mom’s Club that will be released in 2014. DIY Network and HGTV host Grundy is sharing details on Blog Cabin, his Mama’s cooking and how she is both his mom and his dad, and how he works to help communities with Rebuilding Together. Mark and Theresa talk with the owner of the preschool and a resident of the neighborhood since 1945 about how the changes in the neighborhood are affecting their community and the kids. They talk with Crate&Barrel CEO Sascha Bopp about his perspective on making home, volunteering, and building a treehouse with his son. Jeff Decker from Lowe’s, Homes on the Hill’s Stever Torsell, and Cassy Patterson from Rebuilding Together Central Ohio talk about they’re making a difference at home in this Columbus neighborhood. The local IBEW provided the solar power for this episode using a portable solar station they designed. Tune in Friday, June 28 at 2pmET.
This episode of MyFixitUpLife is broadcast from the shore in Brooklyn where a community was under 12 feet of water during Sandy. During this show, now six months later, Rebuilding Together and Meredith magazine editors, along with corporate sponsors and 500 volunteers worked to help 10 homeowners, the volunteer fire station, Kiddie Beach, and other sites in Gerritsen Beach rebuild. Sandy. Katrina. Joplin. Moore. Natural disasters are devastating for those on the frontline, and too common on the news that they can be difficult for children to understand. We talk with editors from Parents magazine, Better Homes and Gardens, Family Circle, and Everyday with Rachael Ray about rebuilding, how our everyday habits may be changing, and how to talk with kids about tragedy. We also talk about community service and what CBRE, Lowe's and Philips Lighting is doing to make a difference in the communities they serve. Plus we don't pass up the opportunity to talk with the experts about the best dimming and efficient light bulb, our favorite new cooking prep tip, and how paint color can change everything in a room. Tune into this episode on Friday, June 21 at 2pmET.
We're lacing 'em up for the love of the game with Rebuilding Together inside Handy Magazine's tricked-out Tool Test Zone at The National Hardware Show in Las Vegas.
To help us fix householder problems we'd love to solve, Ask This Old House producer Chris Wolfe takes us behind the scenes--and behind the walls.
We kick it cool school with the first ever Muck Boots muck-off and try out a pair of Muck Boots to do an on-air gear test.
And Sleep Innovations stops by to let us test out their new Stanley-branded utility mat that is supposed to keep us working on our DIY list longer and happier.
Make-it-right-Mike Mike Holmes rips it down, builds it back and frames up his passion for the game of getting' it done. And takes a break from his standard seriousness to tease Mark about his watch and his passion for moving fast.
Football all-pro-all-hustle Pro-Bowl player Jack Youngblood kicks the mud out of his cleats and huddles up to talk leadership, endurance, and the game of life. He also shares insights into kids and football. We're taking time to start talking about our favorite annual contest, the Tradesperson of the Year from Rebuilding Together, which honors a professional who gives back with tools, cash and two tickets to the Super Bowl. Let's get DIY done right, and tune into this episode of MyFixitUpLife talk show on Friday, June 14th at 2pmET.
Tool-up. MyFixitUpLife at the National Hardware Show in Las Vegas talking tools and sustainable homes with Food Network's Tom Bury and Enviro-Actor-vist Ed Begley, Jr.
Food Network's Restaurant Impossible, Tom Bury talks tools, innovation from Frog Tape, the grossest thing he's found during demo, and breaking wrecked restaurants out of their bad habits.
Gary House from cooking-outdoors talks expert tips for summer grilling, from grilling tools to techniques.
Handy Magazine's awesome Editor Dan Cary sets up shop and downloads some great tips for totally tuned projects to make summer DIY more fun. We talk about inventions from the field: a glove that can clean everything from oil-based paint to caulk with just soap and water, a grout remover, and a paint bucket that has a built-in brush cleaner.
And enviro-actor-vist Ed Begley, Jr. jumps in to talk about ways to save the world, save a buck, build green, the new Epiphany showerhead, and life in Hollywood. And what tools he's planning on getting after his new sustainable home is complete. We're doing it the Hyde way, not the hard way Friday, June 7th at 2pmET.
On this episode, we're talking about healthy houses, design that gives back, and trend-setting style. We’re holding court with Air King at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in New Orleans. And we’re not taking it a bit easy here in the Big Easy. We earn our hazard pay when designer Roger Hazard from A&E’s Move This House and Sell This House: Extreme crashes in with husband Chris Stout-Hazard who leads the design charge at their Love Decades furniture line. And James Young from DIY Network’s I Hate My Kitchen is in our kitchen cooking up crafty tips and kicking up dust from wrecked galleys to regal remodels. Kim Lewis, production designer for Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, talks about her work with Art Feeds work to create The Connor Creative Art Center in Ghana, West Africa. This may be our crowning achievement, so pull the sword from the stone, the coronation is on! It's good to be king. Tune into this episode on Friday, May 31 at 2pmET.
On this episode on MyFixitUpLife, we're talking bathrooms with DIY Network's 'I Hate My Bath' host Jeff Devlin, Master Plumber Ed Del Grande, National Kitchen and Bath Association president John Morgan, interior designer Susan Serra, and Formica's Todd Vezina. From inner beauty to surface style we’re coming to you from the world of Formica at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in New Orleans checking down what’s new, what’s next and the surface style that makes us smile. President of the National Kitchen and Bath Association John Morgan presides over this meeting of decorators and designers, companies and contractors to inspire the best from counter to kitchen, highlight wall to hot tub. And from dig-it-out demolition to done-right details, contractor and host of DIY Network’s I Hate My Bath Jeff Devlin sneak peaks us behind the scenes of his show and talks tips and tricks for happy home improvement. And takes time to play us into break. Then from demo bars to design that works from kitchen to bath and beyond, ace designer Susan Serra talks about what a real designer really does. And Master Plumber Ed Del Grande joins us to talk what's he been flushing down Kohler's toilets to prove how powerful they can flush. We also talk about their new wall-mount toilet, and more. Live music performed by Tim Williams. This episode of MyFixitUpLife airs on Friday, May 24th at 2pm.
On this episode of MyFixitUpLife talk show we’re at HousingWorks' Design On A Dime event, New York City’s wildly popular interior design benefit. With more than 50 of the world’s top interior designers, Design On A Dime has a heart—and a goal—bigger than the Big Apple itself: to help those living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. On the guest list, HGTV’s Genevieve Gorder host of Dear Genevieve and judicious Design Star judge. Good Morning America anchor, designer, and New York Times best-selling author of "I Brake for Yard Sales" Lara Spencer dives into this glimmering pool of talent and imagination. Evette Rios, craft and entertaining expert from ABC’s The Chew gives us a taste for design with a heart. And Yetta Banks, Vice President of Design and Construction for Viacom builds beauty with heart. It's a night on a mission, just Ask Patrick Hamilton, taste-maker and humorist designer with unstoppable style who has lent his considerable talents HGTV's Small Space, Big Style and Rate My Space. From a little taste to jumping in with both feet, we hold dear the those that leave the world better than they found it. Tune into this episode on Friday, May 17 at 2pm.
On this episode of MyFixitUpLife talk show with Mark and Theresa... We're sitting around the table to talk kitchen design with HGTV Remodels' Laurie March, Remodeling magazine's Lauren Hunter, HGTV contributor and interior designer Lori Gilder, and Residential Building Products and Technology editor Nigel Maynard. Broadcasting live from inside the Wellborn Cabinet castle at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, style stands off with rough-and-ready renovation realities when HGTV Remodels' Laurie March takes tough design and remodeling challenges head on. From lounging around to the laundry room, Laurie hammers home style. We talk trends in cabinet color, profile, and finish. And we talk what's new from inside-the-drawer lighting to weighing-in on grey as the 'new white.' And from HGTV’s Designers’ Challenge and Designing For The Sexes, Lori Gilder gives us golden guidance to get through remodeling, renovating and design dilemmas big and bigger. Remodeling Magazine expert editor and products pro Lauren Hunter reports on what she’s scoping out on the show floor. The always cool Nigel Maynard, editor of Residential Building Products and Technology, talks tech and top notch products. From brilliant bathrooms to classic kitchens, super storage to sleek design what works and brings a smile to the soul is well born. Style say hello to substance. Tune into this episode on Friday, May 10th at 2pm.
Mark and Theresa are broadcasting from Moonachie, New Jersey, where they join volunteers from Rebuilding Together and Sears to help fix a veteran's home from the devastating impact of Sandy. Ty Pennington talks with Mark and Theresa about HLN's American Journey, the Craftsman Tour Kick-off and 20-city tour, and we delve into his creative process for building and designing. Ryan Ostrom from Craftsman talks about Homes for Heroes program and the new special edition of Harley-Davidson and Craftsman toolboxes. And we talk Sandy, rebuilding, and veterans with Rebuilding Together's chairman of the board Brad Segal, Moonachie Mayor Vaccaro, and Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.
DIY Network and HGTV stars join Mark and Theresa on this epsiode of Kitchen and Bath Showdown, broadcast live from the Multimedia Stage at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in New Orleans. Tyler Wisler the New York Design Guy and HGTV Design Star hones in on spotting good design by the smile on your face and talks Taste Making at OpenSky.com. Jeff Devlin, host of DIY Network’s I Hate My Bath, drops his tools and picks up a microphone to talk bathrooms, remodeling realities and what he’s really doing with that angle grinder. Cousins on Call, Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri, stop in to talk favorite projects and behind-the-scenes stories on their popular HGTV shows. Plus DIY expert Amy Matthews and Chris Terrill, CEO of HomeAdvisor.com serves up some pain reliever for the home improvement headaches we’ve all had and checks down how HomeAdvisor gets it done.
We're talking about the biggest challenge in home DIY on today's episode: working with your partner on your home. Guests Peyton and Chris Lambton from HGTV's 'Going Yard' talk about their show's new season and working together on their spring landscaping list at home. We share tips and strategies for succesful home projects without the headaches and heartaches commonly found in DIY projects.
We're headed into the bathroom on today's episode of MyFixitUpLife. Guest Matt Muenster talks behind-the-scenes on DIY Network's Bath Crashers, teamwork, and the challenges of making over a bathroom on TV in just a couple of days. We're previewing this year's Kitchen and Bath Industry Show and talking with their philanthropic organization Storehouse about how they are helping makeover the kitchens and baths of three New Orleans families who are still struggling from Katrina. We'll also talk bathroom design trends, and how American Standard is helping save lives through a sanitation innovation.
On this episode we're tackling a tough homeowner question: Renovate an old house or build from the ground up? There are so many reasons for both, from sustainability to style. And since house sales are starting to take off again, there seems to more choices back on the table for everyone. So we're talking renovating old houses for aging-in-place accessibility with the host of This Old House Kevin O'Connor, and building from the ground-up with style expert Kelly Moore who is starting the adventure of building a new home in Napa. We're also talking tips to selecting the perfect color for your home and the trends of mustaches and quatrefoils in home decor.
Get ready for spring with this week's MyFixitUpLife talk show. Hosts Mark and Theresa are talking entertaining tips, how-to, and DIY quick fixes to get your home and yard ready for spring. Guests Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri from HGTV's Kitchen Cousins and Cousins on Call, plus season Season 6 winner of HGTV's Design Star Meg Caswell, are helping get you ready for spring.
It's design time, kid-style. Deysi Melgar from PBS's Design Squad Nation slingshots in to talk about, well, slingshots. And pasta cars, hover shoes and more. This daredevil and future aerospace engineer isn't talking science fiction, either. This is kid-inspire design. From the flying to the funny, just imagine what you can build. We're talking with Ron Hazelton from the nationally syndicated television series 'HouseCalls' about more kid-friendly projects, how to get kids started on DIY, grown-up how-to resources, and more. Theresa and Mark are talking Egg-cellent ideas to get everyone from babies to grown-ups involved in egg dying. We talk kid DIY safety tips, plus helpful strategies to get kids started in home improvement. Plus learn about a shop tool made for kids that even Mark has on his wish list.
On this episode of MyFixitUpLife, we stir, swizzle and mix it up. We practice our perfect pour and imagine signature cocktails and cool stuff from Kohler with Cooking Channel’s Drink Up host, the mighty mixologist: Dr. Darryl Robinson. And grab your work gloves. We're talking tools, projects, and disaster relief with ToolBank USA. They're converting a NASCAR truck into a disaster services mobile response unit. Plus DaVinci Roofscapes spins out some primo punch-ups your home’s exterior with the ‘Shake it Up’ Color Contest and a chance to win $5000 toward a exterior home makeover.
It’s ON! We’re bringing it fast and bright from Leviton’s teched-out and tuned-in power hub at the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas. Our homes get better and our gardens get greener when Better Homes and Gardens editor Jill Waage cruises in to curate our collection. Fine Homebuilding Magazine’s Debra Silber sneak-peaks pro-grade how-to and rounds out some best-built details from behind Fine Homebuilding scenes. This Old House Magazine’s Technical Editor Tom Baker talks technique and get-it-done tips. NASCAR racer—and MMA fighter—Jeffrey Earnhardt burns rubber to talk about life behind the wheel and inside the octagon. So hit the high beams; there's no way we’re tapping out. The checkered flag is in sight.
We're talking plumb perfection--from mastering carpentry to amazing bathrooms--on this episode of MyFixitUpLife. Cradled in comfort, surrounded by super-sweet furniture, faucets, and fixtures hosts Mark and Theresa talk with experts from Danze and Gerber Plumbing at the inside the world’s biggest residential building event: the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas. We talk kids, DIY, and 'doomsday prepper shelters' with Timothy Dahl from InStyle magazine's 'Best of the Web' Built by Kids. And as CBS News calls it: "A great way to introduce children to the world of do-it-yourself where you’ll find introductions to tools and raw materials and inspiration for your own projects." Then This Old House’s iconic Master Carpenter and revered woodworker Norm Abram puts down his plane to talk power tools, precision building, and giving old houses new life. From design to detail, tubs to towel holders, cozy kitchens to kids’ baths, water is the wellspring of a happy home and luxurious moments. And the temp is just right.
We're gathered around the kitchen counter, talking family, design, and turning heartache into hope. J.R. Martinez, U.S. Army vet, Dancing With The Stars Winner, and author of New York Times Best Seller Full of Heart: My Story of Survival, Strength and Spirit, calls us our attention to the strength in all our spirits. And talks about Opeation Finally Home that helps wounded and disabled veterans. DIY Network’s host Karl Champley shares his new project 'The Nimby Experience' in which celebrities help makeover shelters across America. We talk DIY kids, demo, tools and more with home improver and how-to editor Dan Cary from Handy Magazine. And it's Formica’s 100th anniversary. We're previewing the breakthrough design of their Anniversary Collection, 180fx, and their IdealEdge that has changed laminate forever.
It's game day on this epsiode of MyFixitUpLife. Hosts Mark and Theresa are at Rebuilding Together's Super Bowl-sancitioned 'Kickoff to Rebuild' in New Orleans, tackling a 10-home project with NFL pros, community leaders and a ready-to-play squad of top volunteers, corporate partners, and Rebuilding Together's Special Teams. Former astronaut Joan Higginbotham talks with Mark and Theresa, giving us the lowdown on Lowe's, and her perspective on giving back. HGTV's Carter Oosterhouse is in the house kickin' it Carter's-Kids style with his get-out-and-play playground build and talks about HGTV and what he's working on at his house. Neighborhood native, NFL's Robert Royal talks Camp Team PHIT Kidz, his passion for combating childhood obesity, his NFL career, and more. Plus Leigh Anne Tuohy talks about her 'Making it Happen' book and foundation, her son Michael Oher's Super Bowl win, and how to make a difference every day.
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The door is open to design delights, cool colors, and awesome energy savings with Therma-Tru | Fypon from the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas. It’s no gamble you’re in for a great time when DIY Network’s Kayleen Mccabe races in for a raucous Rescue Renovation. And from The HGTV Dream Home and Kohler Monica Pedersen deals us in on design, décor and more for kitchens, baths, and so much more. Plus Stephen Fanuka from DIY Network's 'Million Dollar Contractor' talks family, famous clients, and more. So roll the dice, we’re all-in.
MyFixitUpLife comes to you from DaVinci Roofscapes' breathtaking display at the International Builders' Show in Las Vegas. Our interest is peaked by the big time beauty surrounding us. Roy Berendsohn, editor at Popular Mechanics magazine and home improvement iron man jets in to talk cutting edge improvements that perform. Ron Jones from Green Builder magazine sustains our interest in the highest levels of green building and sustainable living. And Eric Hagerman from This Old House Magazine talks timeless trends and time-saving tips from the pages of TOH. We're shaking it up with a FRESH approach to color to achieve your dream curb appeal. The roof is our goal. Take a peek. Today on MyFixitUpLife.
We resolve to make life beautiful. The new year is upon us and the possibilities are wide open. Designer Taniya Nayak from Food Network's Restaurant Impossible and HGTV's Designed To Sell and Billion Dollar Block jumps in with some design delights and sneak-peaks us on what she's got coming up next. And LampsPlus' Michael Murphy casts a warm glow on what's hot and what's not, design tips, and 2013 trends. The path is lit, so flip the switch and resolve to make your design dreams a reality.
On this episode of MyFixitUpLife talk: Hosts Mark and Theresa are at the wrap party for This Old House's 32nd season at their completed Cambridge project, a full-on gut-renovation of an 1800's Queen Anne style home. Take the journey from a messed-up and mangled rental unit to a crisp and sparkling modern home for a young family. Master Carpenter Norm Abram dials us in on the house's history and uber up-to-date woodworking detail. General Contractor Tom Silva and Landscape Expert Roger Cook talk about working together to build the landscape and build the house and where their worlds meet out on the deck. It's all about working as a team, taking it apart, and building it back. That's a wrap! Tune into this episode on Wednesday, January 9th at 1pmET.
Grab your jacket and gloves. Even though winter is here, the yard and house still need our cold weather TLC. We're sharing some DIY know-how that will help you avoid some damming winter troubles and get your home in top shape for the winter season. Chris Lambton from HGTV's Going Yard comes in from the cold to talk winter yard care tips and getting the house holiday ready. Since 2007, he's been living in his hometown of Cape Cod and running the family’s landscape business, E. Lambton Landscaping, alongside his brother Erik. On 'Going Yard' Chris and his wife Peyton makeover backyards together. And we talk with Zach Stopyro from DaVinci Roofscapes about how to get your roof ready for the cold, ice, and snow of winter wonderlands. Time to throw another log on the fire and think snow. Winter's here and we'll get you ready. Episode air date: Wednesday, December 12 at 8pmET. Tune in on BlogTalkRadio.
Tool up and geek out inside the world of DIY Network's 'Rescue Renovations' Kayleen McCabe who's talking about DIY Network's new iPhone app where she's sharing her 'essential tools.' And get ready to talk color trends, inspirations, and gorgeous surfaces with Caesarstone's head of color development Maggie Amir. Licensed contractor and 2009 Stud Finder winner Kayleen McCabe found her passion for remodeling after tackling an entire kitchen renovation in her early twenties. Since then, Kayleen has used her unique combination of gutsy innovation and expert trade tricks to take on any home improvement challenge she can find, including renovating a massive duplex that took six months to complete. This outdoorsy Denver native is fearless in the face of demolition, always ready with the perfect power tool, and willing to go to any lengths to bring out the existing charm in a home. This episode airs Wednesday, November 28th at 8pm.
Mark and Theresa are giving thanks this year with a special edition of MyFixitUpLife, talking behind-the-scenes preview of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’s four holiday specials with designers Jillian Harris and Ed Sanders. Jillian Harris joins us to share her insights into family and how her designs come to life. Jenny McCarthy and her dad joined her on the Thanksgiving build, where he worked with Mark building decks. And design-team veteran, furniture maker and producer Ed Sanders tools up to talk with us about bringing family home for the holidays. Join us at 7:30pmET on Thanksgiving day for this special edition on MyFixitUpLife.
From fixing Sandy’s damage to leaving the world better than you found it, it’s time to take action. Superstorm Sandy’s devastation along the Eastern seaboard—especially New Jersey and New York—has changed millions of lives. We talk with Ty Pennington who, along with Sears and K-Mart, has been on the ground in Seaside Heights, NJ to help get much-needed supplies from generators to toys where they need to go. And Ty gives us a peek at Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’s four holiday episodes. And we talk about Project Rebuild and Recover's efforts and Socks for Sandy bloggers in the Hometalk community to get crucial supplies—yes, socks, clothes, diapers and more—to effected areas as soon as possible. From bloggers to boardrooms, America steps up to rescue, recover and rebuild.
Mark & Theresa are getting you ready for winter weather, checking down small steps we can take now to make a big difference in our heating bills and keep our families safe against storms. They’re debunking some fireplace myths, and talking cool finds. So curl up by the fire, it’s all happening on this episode on MyFixitUpLife.
If you love to uncover a treasure and can't get enough of money-saving tips, this show was built for you. We're snapping off locks, crawling through windows, and climbing the belfry to re-discover America's lost treasures. From upcycling classic cars and gorgeous gaslights to saving stained glass and saloon doors from the scrap-heap of history we talk with Jay Chaikin from The National Geographic Channel's Abandoned. A proven leader in the world of tough negotatiations and recreating America's historical artifacts, Jay shares his perspective on 'finance vs. romance' and his love of discovering treasures. Then we hit the roof with Mark Hansen from DaVinci Roofscapes who checks down how amped-up an Energy Star cool roof really is. And we warm it up with some get-ready-for weather QuickTips that will save you money no matter what the temperature.
We're geared up to give-and-go from the floor of The Remodeling Show and Deck Expo. John White from Rebuilding Together leads us down the road to rebuilding homes and neighborhoods. Greg DiBernardo, deck builder and special-ops Extreme Makeover: Home Edition volunteer talks about the magic of working 20-hour days. Andy Engel, Editor of Professional Deck Builder magazine talks tools and tips. And Geep Moore from the National Association of Home Builders jumps in on the business of charitable building. We even find a secret storage compartment for inside our decks. It's a team effort and it is game-on.
We're heading into DIY Network's 'Man Caves' territory, with that show's host and licensed contractor Jason Cameron. Mark and Theresa talk with Jason about what men want from their man caves, tools, a special Man Cave for Camp Virginia in Kuwait, Tony Siragusa, and more.
We're giving you a break from your DIY frustrations with soulful style that centers, calms, and inspires our home. Mark & Theresa take a much-needed stylish chic break with HGTV bloggerJeanine Hays of AphroChic. She's dishing on her favorite Fall decor ideas and getting us prepped and pampered for Thanksgiving. Mark takes the first swing of the season with his favorite ax and heats up our yard with our freshly relocated wood stove in the garden. And they're talking autumn decorating around their home that's easy, inexpensive, and kid-friendly. Tune into this episode Wednesday, October 10th at 8pmET on BlogTalkRadio. Ask Mark & Theresa questions, or share comments, during the show on Twitter.
Get ready. We're heading into Junk Gypsyville, Texas, with the HGTV stars Jolie and Annie to find out what it takes to be a true Junk Gypsy. "The raucous and rowdy home of gypsies, junkers, dreamers, and true-blue rebels across the globe! We believe every man’s trash is truly our treasure, junking is a way of life, and garage sales are our Rodeo Drive. We’d rather be at a fleamarket collecting chippy-peely cast-offs than anywhere else." Chat with hosts Mark and Theresa live here or on Twitter on Wednesday, September 26th at 8pmET. #FixitUpTalk #blogtalkradio
We’re channeling upcycling and creativity to overcome tough design dilemnas with some quick creative fix-ups that can help cheer up anyone’s home without breaking the budget. Mark talks about an upcycle 'Find' from the living room of HGTV's 'Going Yard' Chris and Peyton Lambton, made by best-friend and show carpenter Derek. Theresa talks about upcycling spoiled milk into fashion. Kelly Edwards, the upbeat co-host and designer for HGTV’s “Design on a Dime," STYLE Network’s “Tacky House," as well as home decorating expert for Stylist gives her tips on how to style your home and yard with creative inexpensive ideas. We get a sneak-peak by HGTV magazine‘s Editor-in-Chief Sara Peterson. She's sharing insider details on the October/Novemeber issue with Thanksgiving decorating tips, her family's DIY mojo, and how she discovered designer Sabrina Soto’s passion for cleaning. And she shares a few tips straight from Sabrina's cleaning closet. Mark and Theresa share a few quick fixups they shared on NBC The 10! Show that require just ice, fork, WD40, and aluminum foil. We'll be giving away a Stanley Tools $50 Tool Pack to one listener--so make sure you tune in and tweet! Chat with hosts Mark and Theresa here or on Twitter from 8-9pmET. #FixitUpTalk #blogtalkradio
Get ready. We’re standing tall to help you sell this house, digging down to discover found treasure and Style-Making a better way. We're talking with Master Builder Charlie Frattini from A&E's #1 daytime show: "Sell this House Extreme." Charlie talks building New York City high-rises, the dark days of 9-11, and how building tall helps him help homeowners sell this house! Dr. Lori—PhD., Lifetime Television blogger and appraiser for The Discovery Channel’s Auction Kings takes us on a white-glove journey of forgotten items and hidden treasures—It’s worth how much?! And we’re stylin’ with Better Homes and Gardens Editor Oma Blaise Ford with the trend-setters makin’ moves in Better Homes & Gardens’ StyleMakers issue. Style, art and standing tall—it’s all on the rise. And it’s happening now on MyFixitUpLife.
We’re in the bathroom today! Carpenter, friend and host of DIY networks ‘I Hate My Bath’ and ‘Good Better Best’ Jeff Devlin joins the program. The universe of universal design for kids of all ages opens up when we’re joined by the gold standard in bathroom products, American Standard. And the bath is the place where water and tile meet like no other room in the home. To get a hand up on installing primo tile we get the low down from tiling-made-easy, Bondera Tile Mat Set. We’re taking a step back when we flush out the location of the worlds biggest toilet. We also take a look at the Veladrome: the stunning building built in London for the 2012 Olympics entirely out of Western Red Cedar! And we let you know where you can fulfill your secret desire to drive a bulldozer. So, lets make like the Bella Dance-a-Rella chant that haunts me at night. Make your good better and your better best because home improvement happens now! If you have a question about your home improvement projects, send us an email.
Yes, we know it’s still summer, but now is the perfect time to start planning your fall gardening. Margaret Roach, from the popular garden site A Way To Garden, joins us to talk must-have tips and time-savers that will help you get your lawn and garden growing the way you want. Margaret was garden editor and later editorial director of Martha Stewart living for more than 15 years. Since 2007 she’s writing and reporting full time from her garden in upstate NY. Earlier this year, her charming memoir, “And I Shall Have Some Peace There,” was published. And while we’re out in the garden, we’re looking up at the roof. Kate Smith, color expert for DaVinci Roofscapes, walks us through the steps to picking a perfect color. Mark shares a few of his favorite lawn and garden Finds, including a Jackson wheelbarrow, Core Aerator, and Milorganite. If you have a question about your home improvement projects, send us an email.
Design Star winner and host of HGTV's 'Myles of Style,' Kim Myles is talking about her unique approach to home design and hair. A licensed cosmetologist, she creates luscious spaces that are truly unique for her clients. We're also talking with designer and producer Michael Murphy from Lamps Plus about lighting up your outdoor rooms with LED.
HGTV's 'Secrets from a Stylist'Emily Henderson talks about her top ways to achieve stylish interiors from thrifty and one-of-a-kind finds. Emily, the season five champion of HGTV Design Star, brings her eclectic style to HGTV. With her new series, Secrets From a Stylist, Emily transforms one room into three totally different spaces using a mix of both classical and contemporary design. A prop stylist originally from Portland, Ore., she developed a creative nature — her family often made their own clothes and reupholstered their own furniture. Emily studied industrial design at The Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. Soon after, she became a high-demand photo shoot stylist for top lifestyle and design publications and national retailers. Also, DIYNetwork blogger Emily Winters from MerryPad.com talks about her DIY-approach to fixing up her home. And Mark and Theresa talk about inexpensive fun stuff you can make with your kids that inspires creativity and fires-up the scientist inside you. "I believe strongly there is always a time and place for fresh flowers, and that nothing is more important than simply being nice to every person, every day." -Emily Henderson
Mark & Theresa are heading outside to talk with Chris Lambton about his new show 'Going Yard' on HGTV. Chris creates outdoor living spaces and features including patios, arbors and water features for lucky homeowners. Part of ABC’s “Bachelor Nation,” Chris was runner-up on season 6 of “The Bachelorette,” and his wife Peyton appeared on season 10 of “The Bachelor” and season 1 of “Bachelor Pad.” While they never met on camera, a mutual “Bachelor” friend later introduced the two, and the rest is history. Chris is a graduate of Providence College and has been running the family’s Cape Cod landscape business, E. Lambton Landscaping, alongside his brother Erik for five years. JB from Building Moxie checks in about his 'scholarship' contest to send one lucky remodeler to the Remodeling Show this fall. Plus Mark & Theresa talk creative container gardening with the Wisconsin Veggie Gardener.
Grab your shovel or power up your back hoe, because it’s time to dig on in to Spring. From fertilizers to favorite plantings, This Old House’s Landscape Expert Roger Cook will be topping off our garden beds with so many wheelbarrows of know-how that our thumbs might not just turn green they might actually start growing flowers. Theresa explains why she and Gwyneth Paltrow are now friends, how she discovered she could have a better relationship with her kitchen counter and Mark shares a few tips to taking the headaches out of home improvement. They also share news about a DaVinci Roofscapes roofing option that looks like slate and almost down to the price of premium asphalt. We’re also kicking it a little old school with the traditional spring clean tips but this time with vodka, nail polish, pantyhose, cooking spray, and more. And no, we didn’t get our grocery list mixed up in this show’s description. But it is time to get your grow on. So click the arrow to listen now. Check the MyFixitUpLife show schedule to find out who is talking with MyFixitUpLife’s Mark and Theresa this week. If you have a question about your home improvement projects, send us an email.
Mark & Theresa are talking Smart Salvage with Savvy Style on this episode of MyFixitUpLife. This Old House magazine editor Amy Hughes shares her tips for creating reuse projects from her monthly magazine feature and new book ‘This Old House Salvage-Style Projects.’ We rewind to our chat with Cari Cucksey from HGTV's Cash & Cari, and shares a personal experience of preparing for her grandparents’ estate sale and how it has helped her relate to her own clients. Plus she tells us about one of her best finds, that was worth a great deal more than she ever imagined! Tune into this episode of MyFixitUpLife on July 5th at noon.
Yard Crashing! Matt Blashaw, host of Yard Crashers on DIY Network, talks w/ Mark & Theresa about how he ‘grew up at a lumberyard,’ building skateboard ramps as a kid, how his wife threatened divorce to get him to enter DIY Network’s ‘Stud Finder’ contest, Kitchen Crash’s Alison Victoria‘s on-set almost car crash, and DIY Network's ‘Ultimate Crash.’ They check in with Simonton Windows, which has ranked highest in customer satisfaction for three-years-in-a-row from JD Power and Associates.
Get ready to go inside the world of HGTV's Property BrotherDrew Scott with tips on selling your home, working with his brother Jonathan, and his take on 'structural paint.' We'll also be learning about the Scott brothers' new show set to air in September 2012. Ray Rosewall, president of DaVinci Roofscapes, takes us topside for a look at their hot new cool roof, Bellaforte Shake, that makes any house dressed to sell for a lifetime. Back on solid ground, all the world’s a stage when it comes to selling a house quickly and for the best price. Theresa talks tips from dialed in design to detailing your decorating. Mark and Theresa also talk about Sesame Street's Emo who wants to the first monster to carry the Olympic torch, a seating pod called HUSH, recent grad Kara who made her grad gown from homework, Breezy Living's garage screen door in a door, and Bevolo lamps that made Mark stop in his tracks. Psst...Don't forget to check out the FreeStuff that ups for grabs.
Mark and Theresa take you inside Rebuilding Together's Building a Healthy Neighborhood event in Philadelphia for this episode of MyFixitUpLife talk. HGTV's Carter Oosterhouse and his wife actress Amy Smart talk about building playgrounds, how they fit in fitness, and creating 'Million Dollar Rooms.' Plus interviews with Rebuilding Together Philadelphia's Executive Director Carrie Rathmann, Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation's Exectuive Director Mimi Box, Rebuilding Together's John White, and Overbrook Environmental Education Center's Jerome Shabazz. Rebuilding Together Philadelphia‘s ‘Building a Healthy Neighborhood’ makeover for Overbrook Environmental Education Center is designed to help Philly families learn about healthy living, eating, and playing. To kick-start the neighborhood’s access to play, HGTV’S Carter Oosterhouse‘s Carter’s Kids program that will be building a playground. And with the support of Lowe’s, the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation, MyFixitUpLife, Rebuilding Together and hundreds of volunteers that will repair nearly 30 homes owned by low-income families and revitalize the surrounding community during the 3-day rebuilding effort in the West Philadelphia Neighborhood of Overbrook. Live music by local musicians Tim Williams and Mike McVey.
Mark and Theresa are taking you inside the sneak preview launch of Stanley Tools new tools in New York City where they will be talking with product creators and getting reactions from prominent home improvement media, including Housecall's host Ron Hazelton and Roy Berendsohn, Senior Home Editor, from Popular Mechanics magazine. Tune in to listen to this LIVE! episode of MyFixitUpLife on Wednesday, June 6th at noon. Live music by Tim Williams.
MyFixitUpLife radio show w/ Mark & Theresa rewinds to a Popular Mechanics Volunteer Day at a Rebuilding Together Philadelphia project. They helped with energy-efficient modifications for 22 homes, impacting the entire community and assisting direction of the green revolution to low-income neighborhoods, where energy-efficient modifications and upgrades can have the most direct impact to the homeowners. Tiffanie Kinney shares news from Rebuilding Together, a national program with local volunteer-based projects happening every week in cities nationwide. Scott Sommers from project supporter FrogTape shares tips to cutting in crisp paint lines using the company’s very cool paint tape with ‘paint block technology.’ Councilman Bill Green shared news about the City of Philadelphia’s plans to be the greenest city in the country, with goals of improving thousands of homes within its city limits. HGTV's Lisa Laporta gives her tips to getting a paint job done right using one of the project’s sponsors Kilz primer. Her shows include Designer’s Challenge, Designed To Sell, and Bang for Your Buck. Roy Berendsohn, Senior Home Editor at Popular Mechanics magazine talks about the magazine, at home, and his work during the Rebuilding Together Philadelphia volunteer day.
Mark & Theresa are taking you inside the set of Fix this Yard, talking with the hosts Amy Devers and Alan Luxmore about the show. Amy shares her FixitUpFinds, and the producer of the show weighs-in on how you can get your yard fixed. And to add a level of difficulty, all interviews were performed on swings on the set of the 3rd season of Fix This Yard. Live music by Tim Williams. Plus get ready to prepare your yard for the long winter, and get some helpful advice on winterizing your home throughout the show.
Mark and Theresa take you inside Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’s 200th episode where they designed and built a playground to help rebuild the historic Cunningham Park in Joplin. In this episode, listen to a heartfelt tearful interview with lead night shift award-winning builder Charlie Kuehn, Real Outdoor Living about their donation of the wood for the Cunningham Park playground, Jason Morton from Eagle Ridge Saw Works about his chainsaw sculpture, Mark Brodbeck of Toolbank USA about their program and Stanley / DeWalt support of the project with $450,000 worth of tools, volunteer Andy Doyle of Doyle Remodeling in PA, and more. Mark and Theresa designed and built a real wood playground for the kids of Joplin as part of the show. The one-year anniversary of the devastating tornado is May 22, and that date is the design of the playground from overhead. This last episode of Extreme Makeover aired on January 13th.
Mark and Theresa take you inside Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’s 200th episode where they built a memorial playground at the historic Cunningham Park, which was devasted in the tornado on May 22, 2011. Listen as they interview Extreme Makeover's Executive Producer Brady Connell, designer Tracy Hutson, Joplin City Parks Director Chris Cotton, the lead daytime builder, and more. Mark and Theresa designed and built a real wood playground for the kids of Joplin as part of the show. The episode of Extreme Makeover aired on January 13th. Find out more about this project by clicking here.
This week we're rewinding to the National Hardware Show where Mark and Theresa are talking new tools from Hyde, Envirolet composting toilets with Ed Begley, Jr., and chatting with HGTV’s Lisa LaPorta. While Ed is an icon of living green, cheap and easy is how Ed started. In this interview, Ed breaks down a few inexpensive ways you can easily go green. He also shares the details on composting toilets that makes the waste inert and odorless so that you can actually put it out in the garden. Lisa stops by the HYDE Tools booth at the National Hardware Show to talk with Mark and Theresa about her new outdoor furniture line, her jewelry and her TV shows. Lisa invites fans to load photos of their homes on her website and ask questions about their design dilemmas.
This mission is makeover takeover! Restaurant: Impossible designer and part-time ninja Taniya Nayak turns the tables on us and takes over the show. It’s all hands on deck when we’re joined by Restaurant mission leader, taskmaster, tough guy, chef and sharp business man Robert Irvine. And, because no makeover takes shape without tools, tear-down and terrific work, contractor Tom Bury of Division9 – Design takes a break from his round-the-clock makeover run to talk construction. And, one marital issue is resolved, when we both agree that we should finally replace the front door to our 100+ year old American Foursquare. This brings up a new issue of deciding on the type/ kind/features we want for the door. The solution? Well, we’ve been using a program on Therma-Tru’s website called My Saved Doors, which helps us share our door ideas with each other. Also, we’re trying to stay young without finding The Fountain Of Youth by stocking up on a new antioxident-rich drink, Modjo Life. This message will NOT destruct in 30 seconds. It’s all happening on this week’s MyFixitUpLife.
Ready to talk fixing up your home and making over your spaces? Mark and Theresa are helping you get out of DIY trouble with Alison times two: Alison Victoria from DIY Network's Kitchen Crashers and fan favorite from HGTV's All American Handyman Allison Oropallo. Tune into this episode of MyFixitUpLife on Thursday, April 19th at noon.
Mark and Theresa take you inside the 2012 HGTV Green Home and talk with the designer and builder who created the 2,300-square-foot three bedroom, 2 1/2 bath family farmhouse situated in the picturesque community of Serenbe, Georgia. The eco-friendly home is valued at $800,000. Enter to win from April 12 through June 1, 2012.
Food Network host and New York Times bestselling author Ellie Krieger talks with Mark and Theresa about healthy eating. We're headed out to the farm with Farmer Lee Jones. And the kitchen and bath pro's weekly Twitter chat---KBTribeChat---creator Stacy Garcia talks kitchen trends from the trenches of design. Tune in to listen to this episode of MyFixitUpLife on Thursday, April 5th at noon ET.
Flip your hourglass, because the countdown is ON. Spike TV’s Flip Men Doug Clark and Mike Baird kick in the boiler room door of their house-flipping lives. Then we turn our sights to what’s next in house and home with Green Builder Media’s Sara Gutterman and their VISION House in INNOVENTIONS at Epcot®. And we're sharing some safety know-how to get you ready for opening your windows this Spring. So remember to flip back your clocks. The future is now on MyFixitUpLife.
From caves to castles and pick-axes to princess parks, we’re kickin’ it up and cruising outside. DIY Network host and Men’s Health Magazine fitness expert Jason Cameron runs from Man-Cavin’ it to outta-sight outdoor Desperate Landscapes. And host of HGTV’s My Yard Goes Disney Brandon Johnson embarks with us on a Monorail tour of dialed-in Disney-scapes. So grab your glass workboots and put on your best party tool-pouch... home improvement happens now on this episode of MyFixitUpLife.
We’re headed in the kitchen with Cooking Channel’s ‘Drink Up’ mixologist Darryl Robinson and HGTV’s ‘Kitchen Cousins’ John and Anthony. All good parties end up in the kitchen. Just ask kitchen expert and star of HGTV’s Kitchen Cousins John Colaneri and Anthony Carrino. And if that’s not enough party pizzazz for you, it’s bottoms up with top-down mixologist and the perfect publican from Cooking Channel’s Drink Up Darryl Robinson. Cabinets and Cointreau, design and Desaronno, who’s ready for a rusty nail? Home improvement fun happens on this episode of MyFixitUpLife.
Grab a coffee. Charge both batteries. And slap on your brown bibs Holmes is in the house. Make it Right Mike checks down plaster demo, rippin’ rain storms, and getting it done, even when the deck is stacked against you. We're also giving you a checklist to checking your deck for Spring. It’s win-win, no matter what.
Mark & Theresa are all about color from the top down on this smart home show. They’re checking in with Tom Silva about Ask This Old House, and his recent how-to on Late Night w/ Jimmy Fallon. Anitra Mecadon is sharing her tips to Mega Style from her DIY Network Mega Dens show. Plus we’re talking with DaVinci Roofscapes to find out the 10 top influencers to selecting a new roof. You might be surprised by the top reason.
Recorded live inside the world of bold quartzites and 180fx Formica at the International Builders’ Show, Mark and Theresa are talking with Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’s designers Tracy Hutson and Paul Dimeo. Rich Trethewey and Norm Abram share the details on their latest This Old House project.
From Cool Tools to cooler tools, Mark and Theresa are talking with Grundy from DIY Network about what products he’s crazy about at the International Builders’ Show. They’ll be breaking down what’s new in flooring from Lumber Liquidators, and DIYNetwork’s Karl Champley gives tips from his new book Same Place More Space. And Extreme Makeover's project manager Calvin Collins shares behind-the-scenes stories.
Mark & Theresa are bringing you inside the International Builders’ Show talking about the latest in door decor and more with Therma-Tru doors. They’re breaking down the details of durable stone and timber trim from Fypon that will make your home a stand-out and easy to install. And they're talking with Extreme Makeover: Home Edition producer Diane Korman, Patrick McCombe from Fine Homebuilding magazine, Mark Powers from This Old House magazine, and Jill Waage from Better Homes and Gardens magazine.
Today is a MyFixitUpLife Q&A Day. Should you DIY or go with a Pro? From flipping houses to fixing ice dams and from tile saws to trim, we hop up on our home improvement soapbox and check down how to fix it up just right. We also talk about Teens for Jeans, DIY Network's Blog Cabin, HGTV's Dream Home, and a couch that gives you a hug.
It's all hands on deck with Handy magazine's tool test zone sanding, cutting, and grilling with new tools and new grills. Things get creative with Duck Tape, and we take to the skies with Little Giant Ladders. And we come back to earth with Craftsman with get-it-done tools and Do-It-Together program that helps communities across the country.
Mark & Theresa are getting you ready for winter weather, checking down small steps we can take now to make a big difference in our heating bills. They're debunking some fireplace myths, and talking cool finds. So curl up by the fire, it's all happening on this episode on MyFixitUpLife.
Mark and Theresa take you inside Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’s 200th episode where they built 7 houses in 7 days. Listen to a heartfelt tearful interview with lead night shift award-winning builder Charlie Kuehn, Real Outdoor Living about their donation of the wood for the Cunningham Park playground, Jason Morton from Eagle Ridge Saw Works about his chainsaw sculpture, Mark Brodbeck of Toolbank USA about their program and Stanley / DeWalt support of the project with $450,000 worth of tools, volunteer Andy Doyle of Doyle Remodeling in PA, and more. Mark and Theresa designed and built a real wood playground for the kids of Joplin as part of the show. This last episode of Extreme Makeover aired on January 13th.
Mark and Theresa take you inside Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’s 200th episode where they built 7 houses in 7 days. They interview the Executive Producer Brady Connell, designer Tracy Hutson, Joplin City Parks Director Chris Cotton, the lead daytime builder, and more. Mark and Theresa designed and built a real wood playground for the kids of Joplin as part of the show. The episode of Extreme Makeover will air on January 13th.
Mark & Theresa are rolling back with a MyFixitUpLife Rewind to share interviews with three of their most-asked-about guests from 2011: Mike Holmes, Ty Pennington, and Norm Abram. So gather your thoughts, grab your megaphones, and step into your bib overalls. It's time to take it down, go over to the mortising jig, and to move that bus. Rewinds rolls now on MyFixitUpLife. Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Google+
Overwhelmed by the holidays? No need. Tune in to find out some strategies from Lulu Powers to gain control over your holidays and put the fun back inside every day. And we're making a grand entrance with our new door, and checking down door installation with Therma-Tru Doors. Also Mark helps check down favorite new tool buys. And Theresa shares simple ways to show off your holiday cards.
Mark and Theresa are heading into the kitchen to get ready for holiday parties and family feasts with the help from their favorite FixitUpFinds and two favorite guests from 2011. 'MyFixitUpLife Rewind 2011' with healthy lifestyle strategies from Mariel Hemingway. They’re also gaining some tasty and entertaining advice from Food Network’s Sunny Anderson. Mark and Theresa share favorite finds of the week that include yoga streaming, running GPS tracking, and bathrooms that pay you back. They're also sharing tips to making your snowstorm clean-up a little easier. And find out why Theresa is talking about taking photos of toilets.
Mark and Theresa powered up and ready to navigate what's best in tech from Popular Mechanics technology editor Glenn Derene. We're hoping to walk away with gift ideas galore. They're also talking with HGTV Design Star competitor and fiercely talented designer Blanche Garcia about getting ready for the holidays. From the likes of their 4-year-old tradition of toolbelts hung from the hole in the living room ceiling (no joke!), they could use some help juggling the chaos of a FixitUp life with holiday style.
If you aren’t quite ready for the holidays, we’ve got the show for you. Mark and Theresa check down some simple fixitup tips from DIY Network’s Brothers on Call Jon & Terry Whitmaack that will get your house ready for those out-of-town guests. DIY Network’s Cool Tools host Grundy shares his top picks for holiday tool buys. Plus, we’re making a date to stop and look at our home and neighborhood from a new perspective while we’re stringing up those holiday lights. Color expert Kate Smith shares her sensational tips from her free online guide that will make your home a standout. Tools, how-to, and beauty... Your home is going to love us.
Mark & Theresa are bringing you to the site of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’s Thanksgiving special. They are sharing interviews with Ty Pennington, Sabrina Soto, and the builder’s lead designer from Schell Brothers. And, they talk about their part on this jobsite, what it's like to be a part of the ‘Move the Bus’ scene, and their daughter Lexi's first on-camera scene w/ Sabrina on the set of the show.
Live from the 2011 Deck Expo inside the Wood Pavilion, Mark and Theresa talk with Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’s Diane Korman about that ABC show’s 7-houses-in-7-days Joplin Extreme Makeover: Home Edition project, for which Mark and Theresa are designing/building a wood park structure. They’re talking with Stanley Tools about their participation in the project. Plus they’re check in with the talented Professional Deck Builder magazine’s editor Andy Engel. And talking outdoor projects with Real Outdoor Living and ToolSkool‘s Brad Staggs (author of Spend-A-Little Save-A-Lot), and more!
Broadcasting from the Remodeling Show in Chicago, Mark and Theresa talk with Remodeling magazine’s Lauren Hunter, Tom Silva's apprentice Joe Langlais, Eric Dotson from Therma-Tru and Fypon, Professional Remodeler and HousingZone.com editor-in-chief Jonathan Sweet, and share what’s new from the show floor. Live music by Tim Williams.
Mark & Theresa are taking you inside the set of Fix this Yard, talking with the hosts Amy Devers and Alan Luxmore about the show. Amy shares her FixitUpFinds, and the producer of the show weighs-in on how you can get your yard fixed. And to add a level of difficulty, all interviews were performed on swings on the set of the 3rd season of Fix This Yard. Live music by Tim Williams. Plus get ready to prepare your yard for the long winter, and get some helpful advice on winterizing your home throughout the show.
Go inside Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’s new season with Mark and Theresa. They are sharing interviews with the Executive Producer Brady Connelland designers Paul Dimeo and Jillian Harris from the jobsite.
Special guest co-host Jeff Devlin joins Theresa to talk America’s Next Handyman. Twenty Americans from across the country have nailed the chance to be crowned HGTV’s "handiest of them all" and we’re talking with celebrity judge and host of Income Property, Scott McGillivray about the contest. The "All American Handyman" wins a $10,000 Sears prize package, and an HGTV development deal. Theresa and Jeff also talk with Built by Kids creator Tim Dahl.
Mark & Theresa are video-streaming live from the Stanley Tools media event, giving you the insider look at the company’s new tool launches. They're making a date to prep their home for winter with some advice from This Old House's Rich Trethewey, and they're announcing a special project they're designing with Real Outdoor Living for Extreme Makeover: Home Edition's Joplin project. Featuring live music from MyFixitUpLife’s house musician Tim Williams.
We’re heading up to the 35th floor of the Trump International Hotel & Tower in Chicago with HGTV’s popular designer Vern Yip (Design Star, Trading Spaces, and more!) to take you through the 2011 Urban Oasis. This year’s prize is a 1000 square-foot fully furnished residence that you can win. Click here to enter to win daily until October 7th. Mark and Theresa also are talking with Robert Novogratz from HGTV's Home by Novogratz.
We’re headed into the bath to talk about innovative products that help you more easily care for little ones, and comfortably age-in-place. And we’re talking with the talented carpenter Jeff Devlin, the new host of DIY Network’s ‘I Hate My Bath!’
Mark & Theresa are celebrating their 100th show w/ This Old House’s Kevin O’Connor and the lovely Diane Korman from Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. And they’ll be navigating the latest on light bulbs and lighting with Randall Whitehead.
We're heading to the Virginia coast to talk Blog Cabin: DIY Network's multimedia experience based on a very simple idea: You Design It, We Build It, You Could Win It! This truly interactive series asks Internet users to vote on the design features for a real vacation getaway. Mark & Theresa talk with two of the experts on site: Matt Blashaw and James Young about the project.
Sunny Anderson, host of Food Network’s Cooking for Real, talks favorite dishes and shares how she fell in love with cooking. Better Homes & Gardens Senior Remodeling & Projects Editor Kit Selzer talks about reader comments, a new iPad app, and about outdoor living trends. And we talk new products with Danze, and find out what ‘cirtangular’ really means.
Taniya Nayak, host of HGTV’s 'House Hunters on Vacation' and designer for Food Network’s 'Restaurant: Impossible' turns the tables on Mark & Theresa to interview them on set. Mark and Theresa also talk with the show’s general contractor Tom Bury about the show and his company Division9 – Design + Construction. And it’s all hands on deck when we’re joined by Restaurant mission leader, task-master, tough-guy, chef and sharp businessman Robert Irvine.
Yes, we know it’s still summer, but now is the perfect time to start planning your fall gardening. Margaret Roach, from the popular garden site A Way To Garden, joins us to talk must-have tips and time-savers that will help you get your lawn and garden growing the way you want. Margaret was garden editor and later editorial director of Martha Stewart living for more than 15 years. Since 2007 she's writing and reporting full time from her garden in upstate NY. Earlier this year, her charming memoir, "And I Shall Have Some Peace There," was published. While we're out in the garden, we're looking up at our roofs, and getting help from color expert Kate Smith about selecting the perfect color.
DIY Network host James Young joins Mark & Theresa to talk about ‘I Hate My Kitchen,’ and gives the skinny on how he beat out Mark to grab his first role on TV. And James admits he really wasn’t interested at the time. A licensed contractor and licensed electrician, James is a multi-skilled U.S. Army veteran who received two Army Achievement Medals. He shows homeowners innovative ways to remodel their kitchens without breaking the bank. Also joining the program is Kim Sweet from Kitchens.com giving Information and inspiration for your ideal kitchen; and Sarah Reep from Merillat talks with Mark and Theresa about understanding the universal design needs of our aging population and the implications for designers, builders, manufacturers and homeowners. Home improvement starts now!
Mark and Theresa are talking stylish new products from Merillat and Kraftmaid from inside the 2011 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show in Vegas. DIY Network’s ‘Wasted Spaces’ host and master builder Karl Champley stops by to talk about his latest projects. HGTV’s Eric Stromer host/carpenter gives Mark & Theresa the updates on his home remodeling projects and his favorite new products for kitchens and baths. And we’re announcing the winner of the Troy-Bilt Pony Tractor!
Mark and Theresa broadcasted live from the Ironclad Technical Workwear forge at the National Hardware Show. We grind the gears with Popular Mechanic's outstanding, real deal editor Roy Berendsohn. And we cool the forge's fire with the metal-melting Cool Tools star and no first name necessary—Grundy. Then we hone our iron to a razor's edge with Marc Lyman, sharp-witted chief editor of HomeFixated.com. DIY Network's Cool Tools host Chris Grundy takes a break from hunting through the aisles at the Las Vegas Convention Center to talk with Mark and Theresa.
From counter to cabinet, right up the wall, we' re finding out that surface runs sensuously deep inside the world of Formica at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show. Monica Pedersen took a break from presenting gorgeous new products from Kohler to check in with Mark & Theresa at the Formica booth. Theresa asks Monica about surprising the HGTV Dream Home winner. Mark & Theresa talk with Formica's President Mitch Quint, who goes below the surface of one of the most utilized—and important—surfaces in the home: our kitchen and bath counters. Formica is getting it done, coming up big with everything from new green initiatives to high-end features in more affordable product lines. Formica's Todd Vezina talks design and countertops. The 180fx line is completely different–and now you can get the realistic look of granite for less money in these beautiful laminate surfaces. The 180fx line has become one of Formica' s most successful product launches in the company' s 100 years. And these gorgeous laminate surfaces are not just for counters but can even be hung as wall art. Finally, Timothy, from Charles & Hudson, talks cool countertop materials and learns from Theresa about the relationship-saving toilet at Toto. Mark & Theresa also get fired up about Timothy' s new venture: Built by Kids: ABC's of DIY.
Our kitchens are the soul of health and home, so we're combing through cupboards, cabinets and over counters to find out of that's really true. Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee, author, and bona-fide yogi Mariel Hemingway joins us to talk food, fitness and more. Jeff Devlin, host of HGTV's Spice up My Kitchen pulls up a chair and tells us about his latest home-work assignment. It's been said that all good parties end up in the kitchen, well that's where ours starts. Theresa raves about the new Generations Vanity by American Standard and Mark talks about the Platform Bed Lift Hardware. And in honor of Theresa's birthday we're talking chilled beverages: Subzero Wolf has produced 2 million ice cubes—great for chilling Narragansett Beer or making cocktails. Check the MyFixitUpLife show schedule to find out who is talking with MyFixitUpLife's Mark and Theresa this week. If you have a question about your home improvement projects, send us an email at info@MyFixitUpLife.com.
Mark and Theresa get the low-down on kingly ventilation products for your home and interview high-flying guests. Jeff Kenkelen from Air King Ventilation Products gives us real-deal information on choosing Energy Star fans for your bathroom upgrade, installing the right hood for an outdoor kitchen, and tells us 90% of Air King's stuff is made right here in the US. Right here. Right on! Timothy Dahl runs down Kitchen and Bath Show highlights like Toto's Hydrotect light-activated surface cleaner and Ed Del Grande explains what drinking straws and plumbing have to do with one another as well as updating us on what's rockin' at Kohler. And Fine Homebuilding's boots-in-the-mud Tools & Products editor Justin Fink whips by for a sneak peak at the Kitchen and Bath Show's Best in Show. See highlights of these interviews from the 2011 Kitchen & Bath Industry show! Check the MyFixitUpLife show schedule to find out who is talking with MyFixitUpLife's Mark and Theresa this week. If you have a question about your home improvement projects, send us an email at info@MyFixitUpLife.com.
We're on the hunt for fabulous finds with Cari Cucksey from HGTV's diamond-in-the-rough show Cash & Cari. Cari plays hookie from her busy day to chat with us about her tv show, Cash & Cari, and shares a personal experience of preparing for her grandparents' estate sale and how it has helped her relate to her own clients. Plus she tells us about one of her best finds, that was worth a great deal more than she ever imagined! Speaking of great finds, Mark & Theresa share their Fixitup Finds: Therma Tru's vented sidelites, SimpliciKey deadbolts, and the RainPerfect Pump—a solar powered rain barrel. Plus we’re FRESHening up with DaVinci Roofscapes color expert Kate Smith who shares her Five-Letter approach to picking your perfect color. And we've got a Craftsman's TurnTight tractor ready to give to one turning-on-a-dime fan. Check the MyFixitUpLife show schedule to find out who is talking with MyFixitUpLife's Mark and Theresa this week. If you have a question about your home improvement projects, send us an email at info@MyFixitUpLife.com.
We're joined by the esteemed enviro-actor-vist Ed Begley, Jr. who walks us through water savings, electric cars, and composting toilets that make the waste inert and odorless so that you can actually put it out in the garden. HYDE Tools Corey Talbot uncovers unique—and universally useful—tools. Mark & Theresa's favorite: the 14-in-1 Painter's Tool that also doubles as a “beverage opener.” And the hard-working but always glamorous star of Designer's Challenge and Designed to Sell Lisa LaPorta shares her style tips to make a house into a home. Plus she gives us the scoop on her new outdoor furniture line, her jewelry, and her TV shows. And if you're interested in being “that neighbor on the block who owns a pressure washer,” you'll definitely want to tune in. Mark also shares a great tip-–he pairs up his pressure washer with a pivot nozzle wand by HYDE Tools.
Mark & Theresa are on the hunt for fabulous finds with Cari Cucksey from HGTV’s Cash & Cari. They’re FRESHening up with DaVinci Roofscapes color expert Kate Smith who shares her Five-Letter approach to picking your perfect color. They'll be talking about Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. And they’ve got a Craftsman’s TurnTight tractor ready to give to one lucky fan.
About the Cash & Cari Show Inheriting her mother’s passion for antiques and collectibles, Cari Cucksey, host of HGTV’s Cash & Cari, began buying, selling and trading when she was only 12 years old. Today, with more than 10 years of experience as a professional estate liquidator, she is still on the lookout for hidden treasure as she travels far and wide in search of anything she can flip and restore. Based near Detroit, Cari owns and operates RePurpose Estate Services, one of the most prominent businesses of its kind in Michigan. Along with her professional team, Cari sets up estate sales right on her clients’ premises and, unearthing everything of value, is committed to making as much money for them as possible.
Today we're setting a pick. The History channel's American picker Frank Fritz pit stops from his endless archaeological road trip to talk treasures and trash, codgers and cash, barns, bikes, and a vintage vanload more. Robin Hartl, best known and loved from her 12 years on PBS' groundbreaking Hometime, calls in with her pick of projects and products. Therma-Tru's Heather Sonnenberg peaks in with her pick of premo trim solutions and grand entrance guidance. And if you're selling your house, forsalebyowner.com's Joanne Cleaver clicks in with tips for making your home a top pick for potential buyers. Plus Mark and Theresa share their top picks of DIY Father's Day Finds: a Troy-bilt mower, the Stok Quatto Grill (win one here), and the Rockwell Jawhorse. Check the MyFixitUpLife show schedule to find out who is talking with MyFixitUpLife's Mark and Theresa this week. If you have a question about your home improvement projects, send us an email at info@MyFixitUpLife.com.
Mark & Theresa broadcast MyFixitUpLife LIVE! at Lowe's courtesy of Troy-Bilt's Saturday6 lawn and garden series. So let’s roll up our sleeves and dig in. It's time to build something together. They're joined by the soft-spoken Iron Chef judge and vegetable farmer to the world's great kitchens, Farmer Lee Jones of The Chef's Garden. And the situation turns from food to tools when DIYNetwork's Desperate Landscapes host—and rock solid fitness aficionado—Jason Cameron joins us in the garden. We get the Lowes-down on outstanding outdoor Father's Day gifts and talk Troy-Bilt tractors, trimmers, and more. Theresa talks Olympic paint and their Color Clix app that's helping her with a client's nursery project, and gives the details on helping you prepare for natural disasters with the help from Generac and The Great Hurricane Blowout that gives you the details on being prepared. Mark shares his love for the Troy-Bilt TB260: Mulching Mower With Side-Discharge, and we find out about other Father's Day gift ideas from Troy-Bilt. So spread that mulch and fertilize those flowers, we're built for life.
Mark and Theresa are broadcasting LIVE! inside the Ironclad technical workwear blast furnace at the National Hardware Show. School is in, Toolskool that is, when we talk tools and tips with toolskool.com's resident creative genius and author, Brad Staggs. And things go from cherry red to white hot when we steal some time with carpenter/designer and bonafide phenom Ty Pennington from Extreme Makeover Home Edition and the Sears Blue Crew Do It Together Program. Ty also talks quilting, Ty Ty the Tool Guy, design, fitness, and more. And we talk with Matt Weber, editor-in-chief (“head honcho”) of Extreme How-To magazine. Plus we're announcing the winner of the Real Wood, Real Fun Play Structure! So hang on like you mean it, the mercury is rising on MyFixitUpLife.
Camo-up! We've got our scope on, and we're on the hunt for vacation with HGTV's Taniya Nayak, host of the new House Hunters on Vacation.And for a retreat from the regularity of responsibility, our Destination is the Deck w/ Real Outdoor Living's The Dream Deck Series. We talk with Brad Staggs, spokesperson for Real Outdoor Living, and author of Spend-A-Little Save-A-Lot. And Theresa shares the scoop on a cool door designer on Therma-Tru's website. So leave your Sunday Best in the closet, slather on some sunscreen and get ready to stop, drop, and roll right out of the regular day-to-day. It's time to out-do your week of Work Hard with some good old fashioned Play Harder. Check the MyFixitUpLife show schedule to find out who is talking with MyFixitUpLife’s Mark and Theresa this week. If you have a question about your home improvement projects, send us an email at info@MyFixitUpLife.com.
Watch your blind side: Homes and people change when super-powered Extreme Makeover Home Edition designer Leigh Anne Tuohy—and an inspiration for the Oscar-winning film The Blind Side—takes to the air waves. The talented and terrific Tim Williams is talking Vegas and we're taking you to Cleveland for tractors at Troy-Bilt and Veggie U. So no yellow flags or red cards required here. The play is well-designed for doing good things in peoples' lives.
We're running the gamut and spanning the spectrum from extreme spaces to experienced tools. We're chatting with Ed Sanders of Extreme Makeover Home edition fame about wha's new and exciting at KBIS 2011. Our favorite professional snob—the ToolSnob, that is—Doug Mahoney is talking time-tested tools. And Diane Korman, senior producer of Extreme Makeover shares the scoop with us about the special Mother's Day edition. And, we're ready to give away the $700 Hyde Tools special spring cleaning prize pack. So grab your idea book, open your toolbox, and get all your sitting done now. You've just entered the DIY inspiration zone, and we aren't responsible for all the DIY that's about to get DI-Done. D-U-N. Check the MyFixitUpLife show schedule to find out who is talking with MyFixitUpLife’s Mark and Theresa this week. If you have a question about your home improvement projects, send us an email at info@MyFixitUpLife.com.
MyFixitUpLife takes you on an Extreme Makeover: The International Builders' Show edition with senior producer Diane Korman inside the world of DuPont. Mark & Theresa are talking hot new design app, fresh colors, and locking down on smart weatherization to keep your family snug through every season. Mark & Theresa talk weatherization with Alan Hubbell from DuPont. Moisture always finds a way into any building, and DuPont's Tyvek allows that moisture to breath out of the house and escape into the environment. Mark & Theresa also enjoyed the demos by Mike Guertin, Mark LaLiberte, and Carl Hagstrum that they were sharing with the attendees inside the world of DuPont at the International Builders' Show. If you haven't checked out DuPont Corian in a long time, you're definitely missing out. And while it may be hard to imagine the variety of colors and options that DuPont Corian offers, the company is making it easier for you to select the perfect product for your home. They now offer a free app for iPhone and iPad, so you can match colors and order samples without even leaving your home. Another fun way to help you visualize your next project is their online design tool My Room Designer. DuPont Corian's Laura Dwyer talks about the new Private Collection featuring her favorite: Witch Hazel, which is featured in the New American Home 2011. Laura also explains their Illumination Series, which is an absolute 'wow.' You can actually use light behind the surface to add another dimension to your space. Check out more at DuPont. If you have a question about your home improvement projects, send us an email at info@MyFixitUpLife.com.
We're shifting into neutral--carbon neutral, that is--and riding the wind to where dreams come true. Windmill owning, cycle-to-work enviro-actor-vist Ed Begley Jr. gives up the go-juice for pedal-powered planet-saving. And we're heading to the Green Mountains to meet the winner of HGTV's Dream Home in Stowe, Vermont. Theresa talks about a chair made from candy and the pig she adopted to raise money for kids with cancer. Mark shares the low-down on Korky WaterWi$e, and Tap Insulation. We're not just tilting windmills either, Donny Q: Dreams of a better world and a better home really do come true if you dream big, work hard, and have a little luck. Check the MyFixitUpLife show schedule to find out who is talking with MyFixitUpLife's Mark and Theresa this week. If you have a question about your home improvement projects, send us an email at info@MyFixitUpLife.com.
From fertilizers to favorite plantings, This Old House's Landscape Expert Roger Cook will be topping off our garden beds with so many wheelbarrows of know-how that our thumbs might not just turn green they might actually start growing flowers. Theresa explains why she and Gwyneth Paltrow are now friends, how she discovered she could have a better relationship with her kitchen counter, and Mark shares a few tips to taking the headaches out of home improvement. They also share news about a DaVinci Roofscapes roofing option that looks like slate and is almost down to the price of premium asphalt. We're also kicking it a little old school with the traditional spring clean tips but this time with vodka, nail polish, pantyhose, cooking spray, and more. Check the MyFixitUpLife show schedule to find out who is talking with MyFixitUpLife's Mark and Theresa this week. If you have a question about your home improvement projects, send us an email at info@MyFixitUpLife.com.
Today Mark & Theresa are opening our eyes to the essence of windows that do just about everything. The talented Tom Silva from This Old House is stopping by, and we can’t wait to find out what's on his honey-do list at his ‘old house.’ We’re learning about a Water Sense showerhead from Delta Faucet that saves 36% of water and gives you a warmer shower experience, a snap-fit 50-year-warranty synthetic slate roof, and yarn that is made from recycled polyester, bamboo, and T-shirt fabric remnants. And just a fair warning for Steven Colbert. You might want to put yourself on alert right now. This program may contain Behr. Check the MyFixitUpLife show schedule to find out who is talking with MyFixitUpLife's Mark and Theresa this week. If you have a question about your home improvement projects, send us an email info@myfixituplife.com.
MyFixitUpLife is increasing their curb-appeal with a fresh new approach to making an entrance. Heather from Therma-Tru Doors in sharing their gorgeous new glass designs and how Fypon molding wraps those doors all in style. The nation’s most beloved carpenter, This Old House’s Norm Abram, is sharing news from their project site in Los Angeles. Tom Rachfal shares news about the operable and decorative acrylic block windows from Hy-Lite. Chad Gillikin from Extreme How-to is sharing news from the magazine, and we’re announcing the winner of the Arrow Fastener prize pack on this episode. Nearly 14,000 people participated.
Mark & Theresa are inside the Ultimate Tool Playground at the Craftsman Experience in downtown Chicago, where it’s all about real tools, real wood, and real fun.
Theresa is sharing her admiration for Jeanine Hays from Aprochic’s Juju hat decorations, her fascination with the ‘cookie inside a cookie,’ and the tips they shared on remodeling with your spouse for AOL’s DIY Life. Mark talks about Knex interlocking posts, turnstyles, and gears that can be used to make ferris wheels, motorcycles and more.
Ryan Ostrum stops in to give us an insider’s look at the Craftsman Experience where Mark and Theresa are building a pressure treated Southern pine playset for the Chicago Boys & Girls Club.
And they’ve invited the fabulous Extreme Makeover: Home Edition producer Diane Korman over to play.
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Mark & Theresa are getting real with Mike Holmes from the popular HGTV hits Holmes on Homes and Holmes Inspection. Mike is sharing his views on ‘Green’ building, what he likes to do when he's not on a jobsite, if there's anything about construction that ‘throws’ him, and what he'd be doing if he never started ‘Holmes on Homes.’ Mark and Theresa are sharing their FixitUpFinds of the week that include a chocolate kitchen, recycling vinyl billboards, and a desk that coverts into a bed from The Stow Company. And they are ready to give away the Craftsman Turn Tight Tractor to one lucky fan. If you have a question about your home improvement projects, send us an email at info@myfixituplife.com.
Today Mark & Theresa are opening our eyes to the essence of windows that do just about everything. The talented Tom Silva from This Old House is stopping by, and we can’t wait to find out what’s on his honey-do list at his ‘old house.’We’re learning about a Water Sense showerhead from Delta Faucet that saves 36% of water and gives you a warmer shower experience, a snap-fit 50-year-warranty synthetic slate roof, and yarn that is made from recycled polyester, bamboo, and T-shirt fabric remnants.And just a fair warning for Steven Colbert. You might want to put yourself on alert right now. This program may contain Behr.
Norm Abram
Mark and Theresa are heading into the shop today, getting advice from Master Carpenter of This Old House, and host of The New Yankee Workshop Norm Abram.
Norm has inspired millions of homeowners to renovate and restore their homes. He shares the inside scoop on what is happening on the new season of This Old House and the next season’s project that’s taking the This Old House team to Los Angeles.
Another talented woodworker, Bill Thomas, from the WoodenBoat School in Maine, shared his favorite woodworking tools and talked about his wooden stitch-and-glue shower. Mark shared his favorite woodworking tools, and Theresa talked about a new show on WEtv: “Downsized.”
Mark and Theresa also talked about their crown molding project for their back porch, the new pergateola that’s in process, and shared tips to using vodka to help remove stains, kill weeds, and so much more.
And if you in need a serious hammer, today’s FreeStuff give-away is the lightweight heavy-hitting Stiletto 12oz Titanium Hammer that delivers the power of a 21 oz steel hammer.
Whether you are a serious woodworking or just a DIYer interested in knowing how to get started, this show is for you.
And if you have a home improvement question, email us at info@MyFixitUpLife.com or call 888-710-5557.
Mark & Theresa are inside the kitchen today finding out what's cooking with popular Food Network host Marc Summers and his newest project ‘Restaurant: Impossible.’ And The Weather Channel's Health Specialist Dr. Anna Marie is sharing how she made her dream for an eco-friendly and healthy kitchen possible with the latest in green home products. Theresa's talking about the difference between jeggings and pajama jeans, DIY Network's 'Man Cave' Musts, fun kitchen gadgets from Worldwide Fred--Ninjabread men, circular saw pizza cutter, Chewdriver--and the new tube-free toilet paper from Scott Naturals. We’ve pre-heated the oven, and are ready to serve up what's hot from inside the MyFixitUpLife kitchen. If you have a question about your home improvement projects, send us an email. Check the MyFixitUpLife show schedule to find out who is checking in with MyFixitUpLife's Mark and Theresa this week.Mark and Theresa are supercharging inside Lowe's home improvement at the International Builders' Show. If you're curious about how to get your energy use in better shape, this show was solar-generated just for you. We'll also be getting rescued from unhappy renovations with the help from DIY Network's Kayleen McCabe. Kayleen McCabe talking w/ Mark & Theresa The Stud Finder winner is sharing her advice to help you get started on a project without post-demo frustration, and talking about what she's loving from inside the International Builders Show. Kayleen took a break to talk w/ Mark & Theresa between filming segments for a special edition of DIY Network's Cool Tools with the enormously entertaining Chris Grundy. And Mark & Theresa are learning about new retractable solar shading products from Phantom Screens and Westinghouse Solar panels that are available through Lowe's home improvement stores. So strap on your tools and get ready to tap into your own clean energy. And let's build something together. Check the MyFixitUpLife show schedule to find out who is checking in with MyFix