Mark Petersen

Mark Petersen started his 35-year journey in the home building industry as a siding contractor before eventually becoming a homebuilder and remodeling contractor. He has spent the last decade working as an editor for home improvement and homebuilding magazines and as a copywriter for premium brand building materials companies. He recently emigrated from Minnesota and built a home in a picturesque valley on the Kentucky River near Lexington.

Speed Square for Masons
This versatile mason's square includes brick sizing and layout for both commercial and residential projects.
Finders Beepers
The Sperry Instruments wire tracer beeps and flashes when it locates wires behind drywall and finishes.
Bionic Shoulders
Festool's ExoActive supports arms in the raised position for a long time, which makes working on ceilings and other high surfaces less tiresome.
Wide Spray Foam… Finally!
This spray-foam sealant from Great Stuff offers mess-free, 6-in. coverage.
A Powerful System of Concrete Tools
The new DeWalt Powershift system is designed to offer increased energy efficiency and durablity in a series of heavy-duty concrete tools.
Automatic Fresh Air
Automated casement and awning windows from Marvin can be opened and closed with switches, set up to operate on a schedule, and programmed to react to temperature and humidity levels.
Pencil-Compass Combo
An off-center graphite core is the secret to this dual pencil and scribing tool.
The Easiest Deck You’ll Ever Install
The InstaDeck flooring system forms a freestanding base for composite decking for an easily installed patio deck.
Safer Outlets and Switches
Leviton's new Decora Edge outlets and switches are fast to install and have a more-reliable lever termination system.
Less-Complicated Cable Rail
The RDI Elevation Rail offers a simplified installation with pre-strung cables.

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