Jen During the recent cringe-and-snoozefest Academy Awards telecast, there was a short clip of a best foreign film nominee called Dogtooth. People started immediately chatting online about a part that showed a cat about to cash-in …
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We’re taking a quick break from our regularly scheduled HomeFixated program today. As you surely know, Japan experienced one hell of an earthquake recently – one that triggered a devastating tsunami that all but wiped …
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Now and again, I like to take a break from intellectual programming like Jersey Shore and Bridalplasty and watch a show called Dragon’s Den. The show features a group of investors who are pitched new …
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If you’re into woodworking and Sudoku, you’ll definitely want to read on. There’s very little chance that you’ll take this on the bus or subway to help pass the time during your morning commute, but …
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In some areas of the world, snowblowers – like Charlie Sheen’s liver – have been working some heavy-duty overtime this winter. Perhaps so much so, that – like Charlie Sheen’s mind – these machines aren’t …
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Have little faith in the establishment? Wonder if your vote really counted? Not feeling much democratic love? Yes, we’re all disappointed in American Idol and Dancing With the Stars. But now, HGTV hopes to alleviate …
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It doesn’t matter if you’ve never seen America’s Funniest Home Videos or if you’re the only person on earth who has never wasted time on YouTube: You know something is going to happen anytime a …
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As I type this, a massive snow storm is heading my way. So what have I been spending the last few hours doing? Checking out generators? Looking at the latest shovels and snow blowers? Praying …
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Even if you’re DIY-minded, you can’t always get what you want done. Time, money and abilities have a funny way of sidetracking our plans to redo that kitchen, update that bathroom or upgrade a living …
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This may sound paranoid, but I’m beginning to seriously wonder if the people at DeWalt have mind-reading powers. Here’s why: a few months ago, my DeWalt cordless drill that I’ve had for ages had a …
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