
Over the past 25 years, Murray Anderson has tackled practically every home improvement project imaginable. An avid DIYer, he has upgraded, remodeled, and refurbished his homes all on his own. Now he has turned his focus to sharing that expertise with his DoItYourself.com readers.
In addition to his home improvement articles, Murray's published work includes articles on personal finance, computer maintenance, and small business strategy. His work has appeared in numerous online and print publications in both the United States and Canada, among them, The Consumer Economist, The Almanac for Farmers and City Folk, Garden and Hearth, and The Dollar Stretcher.
Murray's been married for over 30 years, and he and his wife have two children.
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Refinishing Your Metal Outdoor Furniture
Don't put your rusty, old patio furniture out to pasture....
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What Causes Ice Dams?
Your warm house can melt the snow closest to the roof....
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Protect Your Home Against Mechanic's Liens
You need to know about mechanic's liens for home repairs....
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Maintaining Your Concrete Driveway
It's low maintenance but still requires some TLC....
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Clean Gutters Mean Dry Basements
Gutters play an important role in ensuring your basement stays dry....
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Choosing the Garage Door Opener Right for You
Add convenience and protection with an auto door opener....
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A Primer on Hammers
You probably think there's not much to know about hammers....
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17 Must-Have Tools for Any Project
The true "must have" tool that all homeowners need for any job around the home is a toolbox....
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Build a Butcher Block Tabletop
Butcher block tabletops are a popular choice not only for their beauty, but also for their prac...
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Build a Garden Bench to Last a Lifetime
Benches only last a few years....
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Build An Easy Space Saving Student Desk
Set up a simple spot for productivity....
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Building Your Home Hand Tool Kit
If you've just moved into your first house or just moved out on your own, you're going to need...
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Choosing the Right Screw
At your local home store, do you ever wonder why they have so many kinds of screws?...
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Don't Discount Battery Powered Tools
Battery powered cordless tools have been around for years....
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Hardware for Hanging Heavy Items
Fast and easy ways to choose the right fastener for the a job done right....
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Install a Keyless Drill Chuck
Update an old, but reliable, tool in four easy steps....
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Ladder Safety Tips
At any time of the year, your home maintenance duties can require you to use a ladder....
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Make Your Home Unattractive to Thieves
Use these preventative tips to keep thieves out of your home....
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How to Make a Dining Room Table
Get a functional dining room table using some simple materials....
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Padlocks
We all know what a padlock is, padlocks are portable locks designed to provide security....
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Pliers 101
The idea of using pliers to grip onto things has been around for a long time....
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What You Need to Know About Ladders
Almost all homeowners have a ladder around the house.l...
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Shutter Installation for Interior Windows
Window shutter installation has been a way of ensuring privacy and controlling light....
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Interior Painting Made Simple
Painting is the biggest "bang for your buck" and the quickest way to upgrade the looksof your h...
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Faux Finishing - Lime Washing
The attraction of faux finishing is that you can use ordinary paints in combination with glaze....
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Choosing Quality Paint
Simplistically, premium quality paint saves you work and money....
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All About Venetian Blinds
You're just moving into a new house, and you need to do something to cover those windows....
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Making and Installing Your Rain Barrel
Rain barrels are an old idea that is coming back into fashion because they just make so much se...
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Plant Your New Tree Properly
Add some beauty and some value to your yard by planting a tree....
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Maintaining Your Vegetable Garden
Gardening isn't a once and done activity. It requires care....
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Install a Fence and Gate 2 - Fence Posts and Rails
Installing Fence Posts 1. Start building your fence by installing the corner posts....
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Indoor Gardening: Containers
Plants will grow in almost any kind of container....
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Gardening for Beginners
Grow flowers and vegetables with a few hot tips....
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Growing Vines In Your Garden
To vine or not to vine, that is the question....
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Ferns Can Make Your Garden Green
If you have a shady moist, area, ferns will thrive there....
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Does a Rain Barrel Make Sense for Me?
Do you spend much time thinking about water supplies? Probably not....
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Cut the Mowing Habit
Love the idea of having a yard you can be proud of, but hate all the work that it requires?...
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Awnings for your Home Retractable or fixed?
There are all kinds of good reasons for adding an awning to your home....
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An Arbor Can Add Style and Value to Your Yard
When warm weather arrives we all want to spend time outside....
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Fast Growing Vegetables
These healthy plants are some of the quickest to mature....
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Maintaining Your Garden Fountain
After installing your new garden fountain you don't want to ignore it....
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Maintaining Garden Tools
"If you take care of your tools they will take care of you" is and old adage that is important...
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Building an Arbor in Your Garden
Thinking about building an arbor in your garden this year but wondering if it will be worth the...
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Organizing Cords and Cables
If you've ever been inside a telephone central office you can see the need for cable clutter co...
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Have a Green Lawn this Summer
Maintain the green of your lawn by adding drought resistant fescue or clover....
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Faux Finishing - Verdigris
It evokes a fantastical, magical vibe....
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How to Strip Wallpaper
Stripping wallpaper isn't fun—at least it's not hard....
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Faux Finishing - Pickling Wood
Check out this basic process for getting a brand new look on all of your old wood!...
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Understanding Home Humidifiers
Home humidifiers can be necessary but can raise your bills....
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Options and Styles for Your New Fence
Need to define your borders? Check out these options....