Marc Lyman 
I’ll admit it, I’m a bit of a security geek. From automated paintball sentries, to high tech surveillance camera gear, security topics pop up with some regularity here at HomeFixated.com. Unfortunately, security often comes at …
Written by: Marc Lyman
It’s no secret, I like sharp things. Except for when I cut myself with one. Luckily, ever since I sliced my finger with my first Swiss Army knife at age five-ish, I’ve held a healthy …
Written by: Marc Lyman
LED light bulbs are starting to hit their stride. In fact, stay tuned for some LED related reviews coming to HomeFixated soon. In the meantime, we stumbled across some interesting information you’ll want to hear …
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Last year, we heard about DeWalt’s new Built in the USA program at the STAFDA tool show. It definitely caught our interest. I’m still regularly surprised how little awareness there is around where and how …
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Once the domain of solely corded tools, reciprocating saws no longer need to be tethered to a wall outlet. Despite this transition, going cordless typically meant some pretty serious compromises in terms of power and …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Appliances, Bath, Building Materials, News, Windows & Doors
This marks my fourth “business trip” to Las Vegas in less than 12 months. A lot of great shows have been happening here recently, including The National Hardware Show, STAFDA (the tool show, not the …
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Cutting beams isn’t a task most of us do with any regularity (unless you happen to be a timber framer or log cabin builder). However, when you find yourself needing to cut a beam, you …
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James Bond movies always had fun villains. Rember Oddjob? He was that tough-as-steel henchman that used a bowler hat lined with razor blades as a lethal weapon. What does Oddjob have to do with the …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Bosch, Building Materials, Tools
No, this is not an article decrying the ubiquity of concrete in our urban and suburban world. On the contrary, it’s actually our coverage of the 2014 World of Concrete trade show. Like many proper …
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Accessories, Festool, Tools, Videos
The Festool Carvex finally made its way across the pond, and we’re long overdue for a review. I don’t think there’s ever been more hype / expectation for a jigsaw, and it’s inevitable that the …
Written by: Marc Lyman