A couple weeks ago I was browsing fellow tool blog sites, and I think it was ToolSnob, that basically said (and I’m paraphrasing very loosely here), “we’ve got a bunch of news and since we’re too lazy to describe each in detail, we’re listing them all in this one post.” You’re probably thinking my reaction was horror, shock, disbelief, disappointment, disillusionment, sadness or some combination of the above. Instead my thought was, “Total Genius!!!!” You see, staying up to date on tool news means that we’re frequently being sent tool news. But the reality is, not all news warrants a full post. We don’t want HomeFixated to become a massive (and boring) press release repository, but we also don’t want important news, sexy product announcements and spicy tool gossip to go to waste either. Which is why we’re launching a new feature post called “Tool News Nirvana.” [click to continue…]
This may sound paranoid, but I’m beginning to seriously wonder if the people at DeWalt have mind-reading powers. Here’s why: a few months ago, my DeWalt cordless drill that I’ve had for ages had a bit of … a mishap. I had loaned ol’ Drillard to some friends who were doing renos and received a panicked call that went something like this: [click to continue…]
I am pretty in love with my 6-in-1 screwdriver. It’s handy. Two sizes of standard, two sizes of Phillips, and I can use two different sized drill bits of any type I need. It’s one of those tools that had I thought of–I’d have my Cristal dispenser already installed on my lawnmower. Once again–someone has beaten me to the punch with another great idea: The Flipout screwdriver. [click to continue…]
by Ty on September 8, 2010
in Tools
Really–I wanted to buy this thing immediately because Billy Mays was on the homepage. I mean–what item do you have that Billy Mays sold that isn’t awesome? That’s right–nothing. MIGHTY PUTTY FOR LIFE. Why Billy is no longer with us is something I rue daily. $150+ bucks is kind of a lot to pay for something that isn’t manufactured by one of the “Big” ones–but I’m just intrigued enough to think about it. [click to continue…]
I try to stay away from “specialty” tools that are really only useful for one purpose. For one thing–I am not a drywaller. I am a carpenter. Owning the Roto-Zip was a bit of frivolity that while I do not regret–I am not sure I needed. Ah well. Another tool for me to have. Adding to the armory is never a bad thing, and Roto-Zip tells me why I need this tool–which is all fine and great, but I’m here to cut through the sales writing, and just tell you what I think. [click to continue…]
