Marc Lyman 
We like keeping our eye on Kickstarter for some out-of-the-ordinary developments in the tool and construction world. It’s where we first discovered Outlaw Fasteners, among others. It’s also where we spotted the new Centipede Sawhorse. …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Electronics, Security, Smart Home, Sponsored
Ah yes, the front door. It’s the threshold to your castle. It’s where you welcome friends and family. And, it’s also sometimes the only barrier that thankfully stands between you and potentially unsavory elements of …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Earlier this year we spent a little time with 3M (and Mike Holmes!) at the National Hardware Show. Aside from comparing hairstyles with the venerable Mr. Holmes, I had a chance to get up to …
Written by: Marc Lyman
At HomeFixated, we like to do things a little differently. This year, rather than go with a long laundry list of potential holiday gifts for your tool and home-obsessed significant others, we’re setting up gift …
Written by: Marc Lyman
If your shop or garage is like the HomeFixated HQ, then chances are you’re frequently standing on a concrete floor. You may be standing at a workbench, stationary tool, or even in front of a …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Since no one outside the industry has a clue what STAFDA is, I’ll start with my usual disclaimer: it’s a major tool trade show (NOT a nasty infection you get at the hospital). For me, …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Channellock, Klein, Milwaukee Tool, Tools, Videos
It’s not often that we pitt a major tool brand against another. It’s even more rare that we setup a virtual tool cage fight. Sometimes though, we get tired of talking about individual tools on …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Remember back when all measuring tapes looked the same? When standout (how far you could extend the tape unsupported) was measured in inches rather than feet. And the hooks at the end of the tape …
Written by: Marc Lyman
We’ve seen a lot of wacky stuff make its way onto Kickstarter. My personal favorite is Atheist Shoes, which God blessed with a 385 backers that pledged $59,132 of their original modest $30,000 goal. Today, …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Earlier this year I was sprinting up and down the aisles of the National Hardware Show hunting down the coolest tools and products to share with HomeFixated readers. A booth made almost entirely of cardboard …
Written by: Marc Lyman