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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The Advantages of Instant Hot Water Dispensers
Lots of people love the idea of having an instant hot water dispenser in their kitchen. Using i...
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How to Cut and Join Copper PipeCopper pipe is a material you'll run into without fail in your home, so you'll need to know the...
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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? Not only can the air in yo...
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The Scoop on Hardwood FlooringFind the right hardwood for your floor....
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The Basics of Working with Copper PipeCopper piping is standard in all modern homes, so get to know the basics before you go any furt...
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The Best of Did-It-Myself ProjectsYour fellow readers let us know the results when they turn do-it-yourself into did-it-myself....
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The Well-Stocked ToolboxEven if you're not a handyman, you need some basic tools....
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How to Make a Dining Room TableCheck out this inexpensive option for getting a functional dining room table using some simple...
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Faux Finishing - Pickling WoodCheck out this basic process for getting a brand new look on all of your old wood!...
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4 Common Septic System Problems and How to Avoid ThemAvoid these 4 common mistakes so that your septic tank will remain working properly for a long...
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How to Replace a Broken Window PaneReplacing a broken window pane can seem daunting. However, it's both quick and easy when you fo...
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Taking Care of Your Water Drainage SystemSix tips to keep rainwater where it belongs: away from your home....
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Build a Butcher Block TabletopButcher block tabletops are a popular choice not only for their beauty, but also for their prac...
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Applying Plaster ProperlyApplying traditional three-coat plaster to walls can be tricky, but it is doable if you follow...
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Install a Bathtub Surround, Part 1Find out how to upgrade your bathroom with a new bathtub surround!...
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Install a Bathtub Surround, Part 2Find out how to install a beautiful new surround for your bathtub!...
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How to Use Drain SnakesOwning a drain snake can save you a lot of time and money in the long run if you know how to us...
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Annual Furnace Tune-up and MaintenanceWinter is always just over the horizon, so tune-up your furnace and watch your heating bills go...
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Rough In PlumbingGet your new bathroom ready for its new toilet....
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Removing a Popcorn CeilingAn old popcorn ceiling doesn't have to hang over your head. You can remove it yourself in a fe...
