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Eric

Since Eric built his first skateboard ramp in his parents driveway; he’s breathed, slept and eaten DIY construction. As a second generation master carpenter who runs two Florida-based construction firms, Eric’s had the chance to work on everything from Mcmansions to your local mall to the cat lady’s bathroom. So when it comes to dealing with construction s@#t; he’s the man—literally. There isn’t a tool or construction material that Eric hasn’t used and abused, and if there is; it’s rocking in a dark corner nervously waiting for him to show up for work.
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How To, Painting

10 Ways to Screw up an Interior Paint Job – Interior Painting Tips

As a builder who’s had the privilege to construct 1,000’s of custom homes and commercial properties across the U.S., I’ve run across some pretty weird stuff. From know-it-all subcontractors to wannabe carpenters, I’ve got a …

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Written by: Eric

July 5, 2013

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Metal Roof

Building Materials, Green, Roofing

Heavy Metal Roofing

Big hair bands would be proud. A metal roof can be a hardcore rockin’ way to protect your home or business from Mother Nature’s worst. Unlike conventional roofing materials, a metal roof will last for …

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Written by: Eric

July 2, 2013

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chicken coop

How To, Resources

Google SketchUp Tips and Resources

You may or may not have read my article on building a chicken coop here on Home Fixated. Whether you’ve taken a look at it or not, it was designed using free 3D CAD software. …

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Written by: Eric

June 28, 2013

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kobalt double drive ratchet

Kobalt, Videos

Enter the Double Dragon – The Kobalt Double Drive Ratchet Set

If we could go back in time to 1988, you’d probably find me playing Double Dragon at the local roller skating rink. Today, I still enjoy my fair share of video games, but now I’m …

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Written by: Eric

June 26, 2013

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Bosch, Brands, DeWalt, Festool, News

Tool News Nirvana – Bosch Multi-Tool Blade, DeWalt’s Right Angle Attachment, Reconditioned Festool and the DeWalt Gyroscopic Screwdriver

Step right up for the latest edition of Tool News Nirvana. This tool-crammed episode features two new bad-to-the-bone products from DeWalt, a new multi-tool blade from Bosch and news on the reconditioned tool program from …

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Written by: Eric

June 20, 2013

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DIY Discussion, Gardening

6 Kid Friendly DIY Summertime Projects

There’s nothing more invigorating than letting my ten year old daughter rip down a few boards with the circular saw and watching her nail them all together with my framing nailer. Before you start dialing …

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Written by: Eric

June 17, 2013

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Gardening, How To, Woodworking

Coop There it is – How to Build a Portable Chicken Coop

There was a gothic teenager eating with his mother at Denny’s last week. I overheard them ordering and when the waitress got to the boy he responded with “I want to devour the babies”. The …

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Written by: Eric

June 11, 2013

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Decor, How To, Painting

Trash to Treasure – Decoupage Brings New Life to Old Furniture

Wait! Don’t throw out that old desk, dresser or table just because it’s stained, dirty or has peeling laminates. You can decoupage your old stuff and give it an instant makeover almost for free! With …

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Written by: Eric

June 7, 2013

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Channellock, Hitachi, News, Ryobi

Tool News Nirvana – Ryobi Giveaway, Channellock E Series, Hitachi Framing Nailer Rockler Beer Taps

Welcome to another tool fueled edition of Tool New Nirvana! This week’s offering to the tool gods brings 18 new Channellock pliers, a brand new lightweight coil framing nailer from Hitachi and our fantastic sponsor …

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Written by: Eric

June 3, 2013

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Painting, Tools

Review of the Shur-Line Touch Up Painter

The great American writer, philosopher and humorist Mark Twain often said “Scuffs happen. Just Roll with it.” I’m not sure what he was referring to but he inadvertently created the Shur-Line catch phrase of the …

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Written by: Eric

May 29, 2013

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