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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.

Decor, Painting

Tape Wars! Frog Tape vs IPG Bloc It vs Generic Masking Tape

USSR vs. USA. Rocky vs. Apollo. KFC’s Doubledown vs. Your Lifespan. Clearly there have been big head-to-head competitions in the past but none of them compare to what we’re about to bring you: THE ULTIMATE …

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Written by: Jen

September 13, 2011

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DIY Discussion, Green, Resources, Service Providers

Green Your Move with Bin Services – Not Cardboard Boxes

Congratulations, home owner, you just got the keys to your new place! Now all that’s left is that delightful matter of packing and moving your crap. Sure, you can go the ol’ Garbage Bag and …

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Written by: Jen

September 5, 2011

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Real Estate

What Your Real Estate Agent Can’t Do For You

We recently wrote about some of the services you can expect, or in the least – ask for –, from your real estate agent. However, it’s important that you also understand that your agent can’t …

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Written by: Jen

August 29, 2011

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Gardening, Green, Safety

Drink Up! Apex AquaPure Neverkink Eco-Smart Family-Safe Garden Hose

Somewhere in the back of your vault is a memory of being a kid in the dog days of summer, playing in the backyard and being so thirsty you’d even drink Crystal Pepsi if it …

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Written by: Jen

August 23, 2011

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Decor, How To

Straighten And Strengthen – IKEA BILLY Bookcase Hacks for the Lazy

HomeFixated deals with DIY on all levels – from the people with the skills to make their own Trundle Beds and Adirondack Porch Swings to those folks like me who might mistake an Angle Grinder …

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Written by: Jen

August 19, 2011

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Architecture, DIY Discussion, How To, Resources

Virtual Floorplans and Online Drafting Tools – Man’s Best Friend

While moving is a total PITA, I have to admit that one of my favorite things ever is figuring out how and where to put things in a room. My husband, however, would rather punch …

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Written by: Jen

August 15, 2011

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DIY Discussion

Saddest Thing on the Web – Save This Old House

I swear, I’m not a materialistic person. If it came down to saving a box filled with my most nostalgic items and heirlooms vs. saving a random stranger on the street, it would be the …

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Written by: Jen

August 12, 2011

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Architecture, Green, Videos

There’s More Than Meets The Eye With This Tiny Apartment

Whenever I watch those House Hunters and Property Virgins shows on HGTV, I’m often blown away by how large the homes are for such little money. And yet, the homeowners who are hmm’ing and hawww’ing …

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Written by: Jen

August 8, 2011

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DIY Discussion, Resources, Security, Service Providers

Home Insurance Tips – Ask Around

You know those ads where you can go to one website – usually owned by an insurance company – and get quotes from a bunch of different insurance companies and directly compare the rates? Those …

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Written by: Jen

August 1, 2011

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Decor, DIY Discussion, Resources

Blog Love – Young House Love

Age is such a relative thing, isn’t it? When we were recently selling our condo – which was built in 1994 – a real estate agent commented that it was an “older building.” I personally …

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Written by: Jen

July 27, 2011

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