By Matt Weber, Photos By Hal Jones Creative thinking combined with innovate building products give rise to a beautiful basement bathroom. Hal Jones was adding
Already on store shelves in your local Lowe’s, the new line of power tools unveiled to the media in New York City is available for
By Dale Gabrielse Training Manager, Subaru Industrial Power Products
By: Hal Jones (for an update on Kobalt Tools Xtreme Access Go Here) In a quiet corner of the Hendrick’s Race Shop sat a
By Brent Gwatney Few things in life beat having a cold one on your deck while chicken wings and pork chops
Maintaining a septic tank is not one of those projects that we often think about, until that smell greets you with an olfactory repulsion that lingers
One of my favorite tasks when renovating is the demolition process. But for this project I took the role as observer and watched the contractors
Decorative Hardware puts the “Bling” in Interior Decor
The Extreme How-To staff spent a few days in Chicago, Illinois, in October to attend the 2011 Remodeling Show/Deck Expo. The Remodeling Show brings together
Angle grinders are a workshop staple for pros and DIY’ers alike, but the tool category hasn’t experienced many significant technological advancements in recent years.
Here’s a 10×10′ swimming dock that you and your friends can build in a weekend.
Spring and fall are two good times of the year to clean up the yard. Leaves are raked, shrubs are pruned and trees are ignored,
We begin our kitchen makeover with demolition today. We scheduled a crew to come in and when I left this morning, there was still no
By: Hal Jones Ok, so maybe the most anticipated announcement had nothing to do with tools, but rather with the unveiling of the M12 heated
With the addition of the Husqvarna 580BTS, Husqy lays claim to the most powerful blower on the planet. Wouldn’t you know that just a few months after
Two weeks ago my trusty roto-tiller a four year-old Troy-Bilt CRT Pro, decided to croak in the middle of my little lake house garden. Just
Commitment to research and development is a commitment to the future. Husqvarna’s OPE division has unveiled its state of the art R&D Center in Charlotte,
For those of you who love things mechanical, the Barber Vintage Festival and its accompanying flea market are can’t miss opportunities. Birmingham, Ala. (July 5)
First off, the staff here wishes to congratulate the winners, but also to say thanks to Irwin Tools for recognizing the need for highly skilled tradesmen
If your Kobalt Tool and part of the Lowe’s Group, and sponsor of Five Time NASCAR Champion Jimmy Johnson, who could better tell the story of
By Larry Walton A bridge is one of those things that are often taken for granted until you don’t have one, especially if you live
Today’s home, now more than ever, has become an epicenter for personal retreat. It’s a place to escape and seek revitalization and renewal – a
The evolution of plumbing has given rise to PEX as a new standard in construction. Whereas traditional copper supply lines still provide a very strong,
Special Advertorial Section Concrete is gaining in popularity as a building material for driveways. According to the National Association of Home Builders, 68% of
By: Hal Jones Occasionally we get to do some really neat things, last week in Charlotte, Kobalt Tools set up a motor build for a few
Properly sealing your brick walls is critical to protecting the materials that hide behind the facade, here are steps you can take to ensure your home is properly maintained.
(For a more recent update on Kobalt Tools Go Here)The questions started a few months ago when my tool buddy at my local Lowe’s asked
The 2011 National Hardware Show appeared to be a great success compared to recent years. For editors the week started off with the Craftsman Tool
Installing caulking anchors, Pak-Tite and other drop in anchors can be a hassle. I have broken many depth stop rods and had to guesstimate the
I knew yesterday was going to be different, the calls started at just after 5 A.M. letting me know my daughter’s school opening would be
It’s springtime and that means house painting to many of you. We have been using a new product from Behr, Behr Premium Plus Ultra
Today’s 12-volt tools are all the rage and perform like never before.
Here in the South, spring or fall are the best times for aeration. In our area, heavy clay soils require frequent aeration, but check with
Our friends at OneProjectCloser.com did a nice job with their hardwood flooring article. Ethan and Fred run into issues like all of us do when
One of the questions we are asked related to gardening is how can I tell which zone I am? Sometimes the zone maps on the
One of the issues when doing a basement makeover is light. Since basements are typically below grade, natural light is often hard to come by.
The EPA has shifted into “enforcement mode” following the new Renovate, Repair, and Paint (RRP) Rules regarding lead paint. Here’s the skinny on the red tape for which contractors will now be held responsible.
Like many of you, my love of things green and growing was instilled by my parents. My mom loved having a vegetable garden and my dad loved
Gardening with teenagers can be full of surprises. My 14 year old dissed my efforts at getting her involved with our gardening project. Despite my
Crown dentil moulding adds depth and character to a room.
Wallboard, paneling, acoustic tiles and linoleum flooring all had to go before the basement bath project could begin. Looking at the room for the first
A 10 feet by 8 feet space was once considered large for a bath, but that was before the excesses of the 90s led to
Here at the MyFixitUp Life headquarters, we do a lot of painting, both inside and outside the house. And doing a good job painting is
Before beginning any project, you first need to take measurements, accurate measurements. I don’t mean just the length and width, but also the height and
Modern materials and advanced designs make today’s drill bits more efficient than ever.
Q: We purchased a foreclosure to remodel, and most of
Q: I’m painting a steel door and want to avoid bristle marks on the paint surface. Is using a foam brush the best
Q: I need to patch a hole in the wall plaster caused by a doorknob.
Q: The contractors who re-shingled my neighbor’s roof were working on what looked like lumber platforms to have a flat place to kneel or store
The late frosts are nearly gone and it’s time to begin planting our seeds in little starter kits once again. The girls like picking out
Simple generator maintenance will keep home improvement projects up and running.
We Test the Most Powerful Backpack Blowers
The North American Deck & Railing Association (NADRA) Honors a Wounded U.S. Soldier
Using Big Rocks to Give Your Landscape a Solid New Look
Energy Saving Products Ltd., manufacturer of Hi-Velocity Systems, has unveiled its brand new 23,000 square foot facility, on the site
By Matt Weber EHT has reported on Fypon’s miterless crown moulding system in the past, and how it saves time by eliminating
New Video Inspection System for Home, Auto and Trade
Q: I relocated my computer to a lower level of my house. My internet runs over a phone line, and although there’s already a phone
There are many different reasons to consider purchasing Husqvarna’s TB 1000 Cordless Tiller. For some gardeners, there is the green element, it uses no fuel other
The Rocky Road to Refinancing in a Recession
Electrostatic air furnace filters are gaining more and more popularity recently. What are electrostatic air
If you haven’t had the pleasure of getting your hands on a Metabo power tool, you really should. Of course, that being said, after seeing
Winter maintenance procedures to keep your car or truck running smoothly and efficiently during the coldest months of the year.
If you are about to tackle any electrical jobs, there are some tools that you should have to do a professional quality job. The first
Bigfoot Systems provide strong reliable support for your projects. Check out Bigfoot’s PowerPoint Presentation to see a step-by-step visual guide to the installation process.
G-Floor Graphic serves the under utilized floor graphic market. Its applications are limitless and the product is completely at home in many industries.
Oscillating Multitools Take the Market by Storm
Cutting, Shaping and Joining Your Own Picture Frame
Are roofing safety regulations common sense or simply a pain in the you-know-what?
Reviewing cordless tools is a risky proposition, since what appears to be a nice tool on first look, begins to encounter problems as we use
Some time ago, I wrote about my favorite demolition tools. There is the Bosch Brute for things needing jack hammered, or even an Ingersoll-Rand coupled
We have seen many cordless outdoor products, mostly string trimmers and some hedge clippers. It doesn’t even feel right comparing the Stihl HSA-65 to any
While at the 2011 IBS, drop by and see us at our booth #6574. While there be sure to register for the Skil Model 3600
Need help designing your dream-house? Punch! Software’s latest version of its Home Design Professional has the tools to get you started. We have used various products
See how one college student updated his dorm room.
Matt Weber shows the proper installation method for tongue and groove flooring. Watch as he distresses
Christmas Greetings From all of us at Extreme How-To we wish you the best during your Holiday season. We have been blessed as a company
How to build a perfect place to store blankets—and more.
They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and a home’s entryway is a focal point that any visitor will notice first.
Putting together a commercial blower review without these two companies products would have been wrong. Many readers had asked for us to take a look
By Matt Weber From cutting access to framing and installation. I recently built a nice, big deck at the rear of our project house, but
Stocking stuffers for home improvement heroes are my favorite items to shop for. First and most importantly I don’t have to break the bank on
New Innovations in Pliers and Wrenches
Never before have I fielded so many questions regarding a product test. Last summer in Milwaukee I had the chance to try out one of
One of the invaluable lessons my dad passed down was the importance of sharp tools. That being said, my dad was not very good at
Just in time for a little Holiday shopping for DIYers, we announce the 10 winners of the $25 Lee Valley Gift certificates. The following names
First Aid for Concrete Construction
Equip your drill with the latest bit technology.
Yesterday, we installed an Enerflex reflective barrier in the attic of a local house. Our goal was to reflect the heat build occurring from the
As the weather begins to cool off, here’s a look at some outdoor products to help enhance your yard without all the heat.
Fences are game-changers—for both homeowners and their neighbors. Here’s an alternative to the traditional wooden fence.
Regardless of whether you have a workshop in a closet, basement, garage or a full-fledged woodworking, mechanics or metal-working shop, organization is the key to productive, safe and enjoyable work.
JacPac is a portable lightweight compressed gas system ideally suited for nailing applications. Using lightweight “refillable” liquid CO2 cylinders, this system offers adjustable air pressure
For a year the old oak tree had been on the ground and I just never got around to cutting it into firewood. The process
Update your garage with an easy-to-install floor protector.
Q: I had an electrician install 22 recessed remodel-style can lights in our basement ceiling. A lot of holes had to be cut for running
The past few months I have been dealing with router table issues. My old setup would not hold its position in the table and after
Ask any seasoned contractor where a deck is most likely to fail, and odds are they’ll point to the ledger board. If it’s not properly installed and protected from moisture, this critical connection point can quickly become the weak link in an otherwise solid structure. That’s where Trex® Seal™ Ledger Tape comes in—a moisture-blocking MVP […]
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