Rob 
We’ve all heard the term “shade-tree mechanic” – that is, an amateur mechanic who works on their vehicle at home in their yard. The key operative here is “shade-tree” because it implies that there’s actually …
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There are some experiences in life that are so exceedingly rare, so unique, that just being in their presence is cause enough to sit back and enjoy the view. Things like the Green Flash during …
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Let’s talk connection. No, not like a socially-distant connection over drinks in your buddy’s driveway. Connection…like metal connection. For metals like steel and aluminum, there are three primary connection methods — bolting, welding, and riveting. …
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Even though we’re all currently wallowing our way out of the winter doldrums, it’s never too early to start thinking of spring. Ah, spring – when we no longer have to wear 8 layers to …
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The days are getting longer, the grass is starting to grow, and soon you might even feel the familiar tingling of allergies start to edge their way back into your life. Speaking of which, maybe …
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Mid-winter. It’s still a frozen wasteland out there, especially if you live in the northern half of the country. If you live in the Pacific Northwest, it’s milder, but also really wet. This is the …
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Milwaukee Tool, News, Plumbing, Tools
Using copper piping for plumbing has been a mainstay since at least the 1940s. A marked improvement from old plumbing systems which may have contained lead components, copper is safe and durable. It’s also kind …
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One of the realities of the early part of the quarantine (think March-May 2020) was that many people dove headfirst into home upgrades. We were all stuck at home anyway, what else were we going …
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In a case of impeccable timing for WORX, they’ve just released a nifty new cordless leaf blower. “Impeccable timing” because, by now, most of us have long finished raking and hauling the season’s huge piles …
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We first heard of Milwaukee’s MX Fuel system during Q4 of 2019. Here on Home Fixated, we had some MX Fuel coverage of it, too. This announcement was (and is) nothing short of groundbreaking. Yes, …
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