
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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How to Cut and Join Copper Pipe
Copper 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 Flooring
Find the right hardwood for your floor....
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The Basics of Working with Copper Pipe
Copper piping is standard in all modern homes, so get to know the basics before you go any furt...
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How to Make a Dining Room Table
Check out this inexpensive option for getting a functional dining room table using some simple...
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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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4 Common Septic System Problems and How to Avoid Them
Avoid these 4 common mistakes so that your septic tank will remain working properly for a long...
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Taking Care of Your Water Drainage System
Six tips to keep rainwater where it belongs: away from your home....
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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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Install a Bathtub Surround, Part 1
Find out how to upgrade your bathroom with a new bathtub surround!...
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How to Use Drain Snakes
Owning 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 Maintenance
Winter is always just over the horizon, so tune-up your furnace and watch your heating bills go...
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Rough In Plumbing
Get your new bathroom ready for its new toilet....
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Common Water Heater Problems
If your water heater's acting up, drain it and peek inside. The answer might be a five-minute D...
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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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Quieting Noisy Water Pipes
If your pipes make sounds like they're alive, then something must be done. Quieting noisy pipes...
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Quick Fixes for Leaking Pipes
All homeowners fear leaking pipes, but a leak doesn't have to mean panic until the plumber arri...
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What You Need to Know When Unclogging Bathtub Drains
Unclogging a bathtub drain doesn't have to be complicated or expensive so long as you have the...
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How to Install Shut Off Water Valves
Who builds a machine brimming with hot water without an off switch? If the person who build you...
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Install a Dryer Vent
Protect your home from harmful gasses in just 4 steps....