Marc Lyman No matter what style of house you’re in, there are lots of tricks to enhancing the style and vibe of your home. Some architectural styles like Spanish Colonial, Craftsman, Victorian, Gothic, Greek Revival, and even …
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I was an early adopter when it came to LED flashlight technology. Like most early adopters, I also experienced some of the inadequacies of the first few rounds of products. I still have a LED …
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I’ve been known to use my full size reciprocating saw for all kinds of tasks, including some slightly unconventional. Armed with a toothy long blade, I’ve made short work of trimming shrubs, trees and large …
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Deals and Steals, Gear, Resources, Woodworking
Even before Rockler became a sponsor of HomeFixated, we revered them. They’ve been my go-to store to visit for projects around the house that are a little too esoteric for Home Depot or Lowes to …
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You thought Channellock just made pliers, didn’t you? As a loyal HomeFixated reader, you of course know that they also make screwdrivers. Now, Channellock has stepped into the level market too, with three recent pro-grade …
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Here’s a holiday riddle for you. What do you get when you combine wind power, over 100,000 light bulbs, 21 dedicated electrical circuits, four volunteer traffic controllers and Christian zeal, all in a formerly quiet …
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We’re going to stretch the “Home” in “HomeFixated” to encompass not only the garage, but also the car that might reside in it. In fact, we will be providing a review of the 3M Headlight …
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Insert cheesy beat circa 1990. Alright, stop, collaborate and listen. Irwin is back with a brand new invention. Something grabs a hold of bolts tightly. Flowing like a harpoon daily and nightly? Those prior sentences, …
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Ah yes, when Gyros first contacted me about doing a review on their product, I was really excited. I hadn’t had lunch yet, and the thought of a delicious plate of Gyros, steaming lamb, a …
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Timberland recently sent me a pair of their 6″ Pro Helix Waterproof boots to review. I approached this review opportunity with both great hope and great sadness. I’ll explain the sadness shortly. The hope part …
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