
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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Installing a Stainless Steel Backsplash
Modern looking and functional steel is the look of today....
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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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Maintaining Your Concrete Driveway
It's low maintenance but still requires some TLC....
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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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Understanding Vinyl Flooring
Vinyl flooring is practical and hard wearing....
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DIY Car Care Checklist
There are many things you can maintain on your car without calling in a professional....
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Setting Up a Clothesline
Install a clothesline to dry your clothes naturally—and for free!...
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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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How to Strip Wallpaper
Stripping wallpaper isn't fun—at least it's not hard....
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Install an Overmount Sink
Installing an overmount sink might seem like an intimidating task....
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Can I Build a "Green" Wooden Deck?
Once summer comes along does anyone want to stay inside and just look out at the beautiful weat...
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Protecting Your Wood Fence
Wooden fences are expensive besides being a lot of work to install, but a good looking fence ca...
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Get Rid Of Weeds The "Green' Way
When you think about it, weeds are just plants growing where you don't want them to be....
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Decorating with Recycled Materials
You can decorate with things from the recycle bin....
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Estimating the Cost of Your New garage
A new garage is a great addition to a home and it adds resale value as well as providing extra...
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Cleaning Windows
There aren't many downsides to the arrival of spring, but one that comes to mind is spring clea...
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Clean Your Home's Air with a Central Air Filter
Did you know that the air in your home could actually make you sick?...
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2 Inexpensive Mother's Day Gifts You Can Make at Home
These cheerful crafts make sweet, long lasting presents....
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8 Gift Ideas for your Handyman
You'd think it would be easy to figure out what to get a home handyman for Christmas....
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Install Vinyl Floor Tiles
Easily give any room a makeover with vinyl flooring....
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A Guide to Evaporative Coolers
Also known as swamp coolers, they cool air with water vapor....
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Basics of Snowblower Safety and Maintenance
Keep your gear and your body in good working order....
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Remodel Your Tub Quickly and Easily With a Bathtub Liner
If you are remodeling your bathroom, consider using a bathtub liner you can install yourself....
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Planning a French Drain
Everything you need to know before installing a french drain....
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Refinishing Your Metal Outdoor Furniture
Don't put your rusty, old patio furniture out to pasture....
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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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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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Install a Keyless Drill Chuck
Update an old, but reliable, tool in four easy steps....
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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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Shutter Installation for Interior Windows
Window shutter installation has been a way of ensuring privacy and controlling light....
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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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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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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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Faux Finishing - Verdigris
It evokes a fantastical, magical vibe....
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Understanding Home Humidifiers
Home humidifiers can be necessary but can raise your bills....
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Space Heater Safety
Space heaters are a great way to warm up a cold room or provide some supplemental heat to your...
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Pellet Stoves Offer Economical, Environmentally Friendly Heat
Supplement your home's heat - with an economical, easy to use pellet stove....
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Is A Geothermal Heat Pump Right For You?
Environmental and consumer groups are unanimous in extolling the geothermal heat pump....
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Successful Septic System Maintenance
The concept of septic systems has been around for hundreds if not thousands of years....
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Heating Ducts To Clean or not to Clean?
If you're a home owner, you've probably been solicited to have your ductwork cleaned....
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Choosing A Heat Pump
BACK TO PART 1Heat pumps sound like a great way to heat (and cool) your home....
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Roughing in Plumbing Systems
In most municipalities you can do rough in plumbing in your own home following plumbing code....
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Install a Bathtub Surround, Part 2
Find out how to install a beautiful new surround for your bathtub!...