I’ve used a variety of ChannelLock pliers over the years. So when Channellock sent us their latest plier to review, the 412 V-Jaw, I was surprised it was a bit . . . hmmm . . . how do I say this delicately . . . small. But then, it’s turns out that’s the point. The ChannelLock 412 V-Jaw pliers are specifically designed for smaller tasks. In particular smaller tasks that involve wrenching small round stock and tubing. [click to continue…]
Tired of LOUSY service? Try Angie’s List.
You’ve likely heard the term “carbon footprint” before. It’s a way of gauging how much carbon dioxide your activities (heating and running a home, transportation, food consumption) produce. The hope is that once one understands his or her carbon footprint, he or she will take ownership on their impact on climate change (based on the thinking that man-made carbon emissions have ramped up global warming) and adapt their behaviour for a greener earth.
The tough thing is, the issue of man’s impact on climate change is rife with conflict. Politics, special interest groups, accusations of conspiracies and other distracting fun have muddied the issues for many. More and more, people are starting to compare carbon footprints to Bigfoot prints.
Regardless of where you stand on the climate change / carbon debate, the majority of logical, sane, observant people can at least admit that we have an ecological impact – and that’s something we should care about. [click to continue…]
Tired of LOUSY service? Try Angie’s List.
As much as we like to talk about tools at HomeFixated, our true love is creating safe, clean, sturdy and good looking homes with our skills. One of our favourite sites for design, décor and green inspiration is Apartment Therapy. It’s well-designed, constantly updated and features some of the best ideas in small home design and décor available from and in magazines, blogs, design firms and stores.
They recently held a contest called “The Homies” – a reader-nominated, reader-voted award for the best “homespace” blog, amateur and professional. [click to continue…]
Tired of LOUSY service? Try Angie’s List.
Keen on saving money in the long run? Like playing your part to conserve energy? Like answering “yes” to questions posed by the Internet?
Having an energy audit done on your home can give you all of this. [click to continue…]
