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Jen

About Jen

Jen (but never “Jenn”) Byck, aka the Fix'n Vixen, is a Toronto-based freelance writer and communication consultant who is undoubtedly home fixated (she is also TV fixated, really bad TV fixated and donut fixated). Her approach to home improvement has been rather trial and error, the latter of which is evidenced by the amount of spackle she buys on an annual basis.

Rockler’s Smart New Helpers, Bosch Answers Our Prayers, and You Could Win a Johnson Level

Jen March 27, 2012 3 Comments

Howdy, HomeFixated readers. It’s time for another Tool News Nirvana where we give you the scoop on new products, industry events, contests and other opportunities of interest to the handy homeowner and daring DIY’er. Today, we have a few neat items from our dear sponsor, Rockler, an oscillating tool from Bosch with a feature that we’ve been begging for, tons of Makita news, more brushless motor fanfar from Hitachi, organizational goods from Gladiator Garageworks and a reader prize that will keep you feeling balanced. So, let’s roll! Read More

Filed Under: News

How To Build a Cornhole Game – Let the Jr High Humor Begin

Jen March 26, 2012 4 Comments

I could have called this “how to build a bean bag toss game”, but what’s the fun in that? It isn’t often that I get to use the term “cornhole” in polite company (you’re polite company, right?), so I’m taking this opportunity and running with it like the childish person I am. We have an easy and free build plan from SKIL Tools, so saddle up – because you’ll be cornholeing with the whole family before you know it! Read More

Filed Under: DIY Discussion, How To

Sustainable Living – Lighten Up With Giles & Sue Live The Good Life

Jen March 1, 2012 Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Green, Videos

Tool News Nirvana – Worthington Cylinders Recall, Giveaways & New Tools from Bosch, Milwaukee & Festool

Jen February 28, 2012 Leave a Comment

Filed Under: News

Tool News Nirvana – Contests, Milwaukee’s Next Gen of Cordless Tools, Bosch’s Tough Bits, Paslode’s Latest Nailer, & a New Cap for Gorilla Glue!

Jen February 13, 2012 Leave a Comment

Filed Under: News

Johnson Laser Distance Measure 40-6004 Review – Beam One Up, Scotty

Jen February 1, 2012 2 Comments

Filed Under: Johnson Level, Tools

Tool News Nirvana – Sales, Contests, the New Milwaukee Thermal Imager, Blaklader X1600 Pant & A Hand Job

Jen January 27, 2012 2 Comments

Filed Under: News

Choosing the Right Work Gloves for your DIY Project

Jen January 25, 2012 Leave a Comment

Filed Under: DIY Discussion, Gear, Safety

Winter Deals for Around the Home: Sale Items Abound

Jen January 19, 2012 Leave a Comment

Filed Under: DIY Discussion, Resources

Get Hot and Bothered With Stair Porn

Jen January 2, 2012 2 Comments

Filed Under: Architecture, Decor, Resources

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