About DIYThatThing

DIYThatThing started from a simple frustration: most home improvement advice online is either too vague to be useful or written for professional contractors, not the average homeowner staring at a leaking faucet on a Sunday morning.

We built DIYThatThing to change that. Every guide we publish is written to be actually actionable — with specific tools, realistic time estimates, and honest notes about when a job is genuinely better left to a licensed professional.

Our Team

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Marcus Webb — Lead Editor & Founder
15+ Years in Residential Renovation
Marcus spent his early career working as a general contractor in the Pacific Northwest before transitioning to renovation consulting and writing. He has personally completed over 400 residential projects — from replacing water heaters to full bathroom gut-outs. He lives in Portland, Oregon, in a 1962 ranch house that he has been slowly but methodically restoring since 2015.

Our Editorial Standards

Every guide on DIYThatThing goes through a practical review process:

  • Step accuracy — we verify tool requirements and procedural steps against standard trade practices.
  • Safety notes — any task involving electricity, gas, or structural elements includes clear safety warnings.
  • Cost estimates — we include realistic cost ranges based on national averages from Home Depot, Lowe's, and professional trade data.
  • Skill level labeling — every guide is rated Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced so you know what you're getting into.

Advertising & Affiliates

DIYThatThing is supported by display advertising (Google AdSense) and may occasionally include affiliate links to tools and materials we recommend. Affiliate relationships never influence which products we recommend — we only link to items we'd actually buy ourselves.

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