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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.
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How To, Resources

Getting The Most From Your Real Estate Agent

Until recently, I had never sold a home before. I had watched plenty of HGTV shows about selling a home, but to my dismay, television can only prepare you for so much (although I’d still …

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Written by: Jen

July 25, 2011

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How To, Kitchen, Woodworking

Get a Step Up With SKIL’s Free Kitchen Stool Plan

Things that have more than one function are always a favourite of mine; Clock-radio-alarms. 2-in-1 shampoos. A fork you eat with and then use to scratch your back. Too much? SKIL’s recent free plan release …

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Written by: Jen

July 15, 2011

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DIY Discussion, How To

What Not To Do When Trying To Sell Your Home

Guess what Homefixaters? I just bought me a house! Now I truly belong on this website as I will be really, really fixated on this new home for a while. But I’d like to chat …

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Written by: Jen

July 12, 2011

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Decor, Real Estate

Selling? DIY Home Staging Tips For The Win

We all know the basics behind staging a home for a sale: fix the obvious and affordable issues around the home, declutter, depersonalize (remove family pictures, obvious personal items), remove awkward / oversized furniture, use a …

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Written by: Jen

July 7, 2011

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Electrical, Smart Home

We’re Plugged into the U-Socket USB Electrical Outlet

I don’t know about you, but my husband and I have a lot of gadgets. Off the top of my head, between us we have an iPod Touch, an iPod Mini, an iPhone, a Blackberry, …

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Written by: Jen

July 5, 2011

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DIY Discussion

Trailer Trash Ingenuity – Jethro’s Own Hot Tub

After a long day of working at the Kentucky Fried Chicken processing plant or on the road crew, you just want to unwind with a little hot tub action. But what’s a guy to do …

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Written by: Jen

June 29, 2011

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Landscaping

Astroturf Lawns – A Whole Different Ballgame for Artificial Grass

When my husband and I were recently shopping around for a house, we came across a beautiful old place that had a great cottage feel. The home had a lot of upgrades but still kept …

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Written by: Jen

June 17, 2011

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DIY Discussion, Flooring, How To, Resources

Moving Heavy Furniture – Sometimes DIY Is Really Best

At Homefixated, we try not to bad-mouth products and instead focus our attention on items and ideas that you might actually get some use out of. We’ll be doing that in this post but I …

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Written by: Jen

June 6, 2011

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Decor, How To, Videos

When Nerds Renovate – The Star Trek Door

As much as I like Star Wars, I have always been a Star Trek kind of girl. Sure, it’s easy to say that now, after JJ Abrams rebooted the series in such a hip way, …

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Written by: Jen

June 1, 2011

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DIY Discussion, How To, Resources

Negotiating with Installation Services – A Survival Story

A little while ago, I told you of my tale of woe when it came to our engineered hardwood floors. While I respect that many of the commenters in that post still like the product …

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Written by: Jen

May 25, 2011

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