Do you check Rockler’s website two, three times a day?
Is there an identifiable trail of sawdust going from the garage to the bathroom, to the fridge and back to the garage?
Do you dream in oak?
If you have a passion for woodworking, it likely doesn’t stop when you’re on vacation. For those of you who love this hobby or career to a point of near obsession, we have some wood-related books you’ll love to read on the beach – and not a single one is a how-to! [click to continue…]
Toy Chests are a godsend for eliminating reducing clutter in a home with one or more children. They’re also typically really boring for both the parents and the kids. When was the last time you saw a toy box that had any uniqueness and character to it? Exactly. . . never. That’s all about to change when you check out one of the newest vendors on Etsy: Thomas Engineering, run by the talented carpenter (and my personal friend) Joe Thomas. With the word “Engineering” in their name, you might suspect this toy chest offers more than just a piano hinge. And you’d be right, it definitely does! [click to continue…]
Back in July, we had the pleasure of attending the Milwaukee Tool New Products Symposium, held in Milwaukee of all places. At the time we were sworn to secrecy on several vital things like top-secret tool developments powered by alien technology, what kind of glassware Milwaukee Tool signature cocktails come in, and the next generation in Lithium battery technology. What?! You already love lithium batteries and are wondering how they could possibly get better? It’s true, and they’re getting better in a big way. We’re looking forward to checking out the new tech soon (and when we do, you’ll hear about it here at HomeFixated.com). In the meantime, here are all the juicy details straight from Milwaukee’s press release: [click to continue…]
The new Senco Fusion line of cordless nailers have been on our radar for a while now. For a while they seemed a little like Nuclear Fusion (promises of a revolutionary technology that never quite seems to make it to the market). Unlike nuclear fusion (or “Nuke-you-ler” as our former president liked to call it), we’re pleased to announce Senco Fusion is not only real, but also available for purchase. We’ve been testing out their F-15 model (and 18 gauge is expected soon too), and we think we’ve gotten a tantalizing glimpse into the future of cordless nailing. [click to continue…]
