Marc Lyman So the first thing I noticed with the newly released Skil Li Ion Combo Kit, is it’s really, really red! It’s like Ferrari took over the Skil brand. But it’s not just spicy red good …
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Electronics, Smart Home, Videos
As I’m sure you recall from my earlier Indigo Home Automation Software review, Perceptive Automation makes great home automation software for the Mac. Using Insteon automation technology, Indigo lets you become master of your domestic …
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DIY Discussion, Resources, Videos
Since you’re reading HomeFixated.com, you very likely love the Do It Yourself lifestyle. Despite my love for DIY, I’ve discovered there are some limitations. Tree removal being very high on the list. Here’s a top …
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So, you want to sand your own floor, but don’t want to dig a hole to China with one of those scary drum sanders? Then read on for our hands-on review of the Clarke American …
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If you want to shave facial hair, don’t try the ScrapeRite Plastic Razor Blades! They are designed for scraping just about everything but hair. The ScrapeRite blades are made from non-metal material such as polycarbonate …
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Western Dovetail does what few carpenters can; they make getting custom, high quality dovetail drawers easy. If you’re blessed with a dovetail jig and the carpentry expertise to make high quality dovetail drawers, then carry …
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Fastcap’s Crown Molding Clips make it possible to install pesky crown molding without a second person, making them ideal for egotists, quiet loners, and everyone else who just doesn’t happen to have another person standing …
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I’m a big fan of Fuhr water-based stains and finishes. The Fuhr 105 stain is great to work with on small to medium sized projects, and you don’t necessarily need to look like Darth Vader …
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Reviewing the Senco SHF15 was no easy task, even for 160 square feet of 2.25″ x .75″ white oak flooring. I did not want to rent a floor nailer since I suspected my small project …
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So, you’re thinking about splicing your phone wiring? Consider using Ideal Industries telephone splice connectors. My first general suggestion, is avoid splicing if it’s practical to do so. A splice is basically an opportunity to …
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