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Let’s talk about an unsung hero of the tool world. Bolt cutters. Ever since their development in the 19th century, they’ve maintained an indispensable role in garages, trucks, and toolboxes everywhere. Most commonly used to …
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Snow is an unavoidable part of the winter season in many areas of the country. Certain areas, like the upper midwest or the Great Lakes snowbelt, can have multiple weather events per winter season. They …
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Ryobi has been a venerable name in the homeowner/DIY power tool space in North America since the turn of the millennium. Sold almost exclusively through Home Depot, Ryobi has always offered good cordless tools at …
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In the home improvement world, it’s often necessary to do more with less. To improve things you already have, vs. starting from scratch and building something new. A good example is upgrading your home’s thermostat …
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Here we are again – January. In most parts of the country, it’s a similar month to December – cold and dark. However, at least December comes with the perceived warmth of holiday preparation and …
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A big trend in dwellings over the past few years has been to so-called micro homes. These structures, on average, have square footages totaling less than 300. Themes of minimalism are popular here – with …
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There’s a well-trodden quote from none other than Hunter S. Thompson that goes something like “Life should not be a journey with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body at the …
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It’s empowering to be a handy individual who undertakes repairs and upgrade projects on whatever type of dwelling they reside in. That’s probably one of the reasons why you’re reading Home Fixated right now. As …
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Let’s talk about extraction here for a little while. Extracting yourself from your chair after Thanksgiving dinner this year. Extracting yourself from a weird conversation at dinner with your uncle from Berkeley. The one that’s …
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Milwaukee Tool, News, Storage, Tools
A quick note before we begin: Starting with this post, Tool News Nirvana will be evolving into a column with a bit more focus. Rather than skimming over 5 new tools in each of three …
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