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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.

Chamberlain Secure View GDO Review – Who’s In YOUR Garage?!

Chamberlain Secure View GDO Review – Who’s In YOUR Garage?!

Phil April 9, 2022 Leave a Comment

Ever wonder what goes on in your garage when you’re not around? This may mean you have way too much time on your hands. In your defense, though, there might be an alternative explanation. I never USED to spend much time pondering the mysteries of our garage, until we started finding walnuts, along with other less pleasant evidence that some critters had taken up residence in our garage. This made it an ideal candidate for one of Chamberlain’s most recent offerings: The Chamberlain Secure View GDO (Garage Door Opener). They provided one for us to install and evaluate; join us as we explore the view. Read More

Filed Under: Garage, Security, Smart Home, Videos

Crescent CPK350A Pocket Knife Review – Deep Pocket Carry For Those Without Deep Pockets

Crescent CPK350A Pocket Knife Review – Deep Pocket Carry For Those Without Deep Pockets

Phil March 3, 2022 Leave a Comment

As I’ve admitted previously, even though I carry a pocket knife most of the time, I am NOT an afficionado of high-end cutlery. When I whip out my knife, it’s usually to perform some unglamorous task: Trimming shims or shingles, opening boxes, carving the HomeFixated logo into restaurant table tops… just kidding. I actually have a branding iron for that. Anyhow, my knives tend to get dropped, nicked, spattered with paint, and otherwise abused, so I’m reluctant to invest too much in them. I still want a sturdy, reliable knife, though, one that can take some abuse, and still get the job done well. Crescent had me and other cheapskates budget-minded users in mind when they designed the Crescent CPK350A Pocket Knife. Read More

Filed Under: Crescent, Knives

Milwaukee M18 FUEL OMT Review – Adding FUEL to the Multi-Tool

Milwaukee M18 FUEL OMT Review – Adding FUEL to the Multi-Tool

Phil February 17, 2022 1 Comment

Filed Under: Milwaukee Tool, Tools

Zinsser MH Ready Patch Spackling & Patching Compound Review – Let’s Patch Things Up

Zinsser MH Ready Patch Spackling & Patching Compound Review – Let’s Patch Things Up

Phil November 16, 2021 2 Comments

Filed Under: Painting, Restoration

Milwaukee M12 Pin Nailer Review – Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff

Milwaukee M12 Pin Nailer Review – Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff

Phil August 3, 2021 Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Milwaukee Tool, Tools

Milwaukee Hatchet M12 FUEL Pruning Saw Review – The Quicker Hacker Upper

Milwaukee Hatchet M12 FUEL Pruning Saw Review – The Quicker Hacker Upper

Phil April 20, 2021 Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Gardening, Landscaping, Milwaukee Tool, Tools

Getting Down And Dirty With Milwaukee AX Carbide Pruning Blades

Getting Down And Dirty With Milwaukee AX Carbide Pruning Blades

Phil March 4, 2021 2 Comments

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

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: Featured, 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: Featured, Milwaukee Tool, Tools

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