Marc Lyman OK, not every fastener, but close. If the thought of coming across a screw or bolt that you don’t have a proper tool for wakes you up in a cold sweat in the middle of …
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DIY Discussion, Videos, Windows & Doors, Woodworking
In today’s world of machine-made and mass-produced goods, it’s easy to think that just about nothing is made by hand anymore. Machines spit out parts, robots grab and assemble them, and many human beings are …
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Garage, Green, Heating & Cooling, How To, Videos
If you’re like most of the US population of homeowners, your garage door is a simple steel door with little to no insulation. This style of garage door has one redeeming value; it is cheap. …
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Imagine if you will; two of the top tool companies hold independent events to unveil their latest tools and top-secret future plans to an elite cabal of the industry’s most exclusive media members (and HomeFixated). …
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Milwaukee Tool’s growing M12 line of cordless products continues to bring more and more trades and versatility into the fold with each new model. Last year, Milwaukee added two M12 Cordless Ratchet kits to the …
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Back in January we hosted a giveaway of Keen work boots, and then gave away a second bonus pair again in March when we posted our review of the Keen Pittsburgh work boots. Shortly thereafter, …
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That’s right, I said liquid management. At this year’s National Hardware Show, I came across a lot of new products and inventions, several of which had little apparent value over other more conventional solutions. The …
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A couple years ago I had this brilliant idea for a home improvement invention. Basically, it was a little sticky thing that you’d temporarily affix to the wall when drilling a hole. The idea for …
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You know that keyhole style fastening system you often find on shelves, mirrors, fixtures, etc? It provides a relatively secure way to attach things to your walls, but installation can be a little hit or …
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Aqueduct Paint Technologies Inc., (APT) recently announced EVOpaint™, which is being marketed as “the first and only ONE-COAT paint™.” A couple weeks ago, my eyes were starting to glaze over as I roamed the vast …
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