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Phil

About Phil

Phil’s path to the pinnacle of success as HomeFixated’s Senior Writer was long and twisted. At various stages of his life, he worked as a framing carpenter, attended motorcycle mechanics school, served as an Army MP, did a hot and itchy stint installing insulation in Phoenix, owned and operated a small contracting firm doing residential renovations, and worked as an employee of a major airline (Motto: We’re not happy ‘til YOU’RE not happy). He is currently semi-retired, but continues to take on little projects, such as the total renovation of an old farmhouse. Yes, he is a slow learner. Future projects include a teardown restoration of his 1965 BMW motorcycle, and designing and building a kick-ass playhouse for his grandsons. Phil loves spending time outdoors, hanging out with family and friends, cool tools, and a cold IPA when beer o'clock rolls around.

Getting Down And Dirty With Milwaukee AX Carbide Pruning Blades

Getting Down And Dirty With Milwaukee AX Carbide Pruning Blades

Phil March 4, 2021 Leave a Comment

When it comes to landscaping work, one of the most miserable jobs is trying to remove old bushes and trees. The actual cutting down of the offending tree or shrub isn’t usually too onerous a task; the miserable part lies below the surface. Shovels and pickaxes are great for exposing the roots, but most of us are reluctant to dip our pricey chainsaw blades into the dirt to cut them out. Standard reciprocating saw blades work well to get at the tangled mass below ground, but they don’t have much of a life expectancy once they dip into the grime. We recently received an assortment of Milwaukee AX Carbide Pruning Blades to try out; we’ll show you how they fared in the battle of Man vs. Wood (and Dirt!). Read More

Filed Under: Accessories, Gardening, Landscaping, Milwaukee Tool, Tools

KEEN Flint II Sport Work Shoes Review – Be Flinty Cool And Light On Your Feet

KEEN Flint II Sport Work Shoes Review – Be Flinty Cool And Light On Your Feet

Phil February 18, 2021 Leave a Comment

I don’t know about your neck of the woods, but last summer here in southwestern PA was long and HOT. Plenty of 90+ degree days, with the occasional thunderstorm to introduce some extra humidity into the mix. My feet get pretty toasty after a day of being confined in my work boots, and apparently my tootsies have lost their usual minty freshness when they’re released at the end of the day, if my wife’s sudden desire to vacate the room is any indication. She may have begged for help from the folks at KEEN, too, because they obligingly sent along a pair of lightweight KEEN Flint II Sport work shoes as a treat for my feet. Read More

Filed Under: Keen, Safety, Workwear

Ryobi PEX Pinch Clamp Tool Review – Pulling The Trigger On Easier PEX Connections

Ryobi PEX Pinch Clamp Tool Review – Pulling The Trigger On Easier PEX Connections

Phil February 2, 2021 Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Plumbing, Ryobi, Tools

Milwaukee M18 FUEL Framing Nailer Offers 21° Of Separation – From Your Air Hose

Milwaukee M18 FUEL Framing Nailer Offers 21° Of Separation – From Your Air Hose

Phil January 7, 2021 Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Milwaukee Tool, Tools

Don’t Torch That Porch – Fix It With Gorilla Waterproof Patch & Seal Spray

Don’t Torch That Porch – Fix It With Gorilla Waterproof Patch & Seal Spray

Phil December 17, 2020 Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Featured, How To, Roofing, Sponsored

Diablo Step Drill Bits Review – Making Holes With An Impact

Diablo Step Drill Bits Review – Making Holes With An Impact

Phil December 8, 2020 Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Accessories, Diablo

Milwaukee 1100L USB Rechargeable Flashlight – This Little Light Shines

Milwaukee 1100L USB Rechargeable Flashlight – This Little Light Shines

Phil November 5, 2020 1 Comment

Filed Under: Lighting, Milwaukee Tool, Tools

Metabo AV18 18V Fan Review – Heavy Metal Makes A Comeback

Metabo AV18 18V Fan Review – Heavy Metal Makes A Comeback

Phil October 8, 2020 Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Accessories, Metabo, Tools

Milwaukee PIPELINE Episode Two – Their New Favorite Color Is…Green?!

Milwaukee PIPELINE Episode Two – Their New Favorite Color Is…Green?!

Phil September 18, 2020 Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Giveaways, Milwaukee Tool, News, Storage, Tools

Milwaukee PIPELINE Episode 2 – Now With Less Fluff, More Stuff!

Milwaukee PIPELINE Episode 2 – Now With Less Fluff, More Stuff!

Phil September 10, 2020 Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Milwaukee Tool, News, Tools

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