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.

Carhartt SeatSaver Seat Covers by Covercraft – Ducky Protection For Your Ride

Phil November 14, 2019 1 Comment

Even though my six-year-old truck is used primarily for work, I still take a bit of pride in how it looks. I put a hole in the seat on my previous truck, when I got in with a screwdriver sticking out of my back pocket. Many foul words were uttered, and it didn’t help that I had no one but myself to blame, as is often the case. As the saying goes, you can’t fix stupid. The folks at CoverCraft can’t, either, but recently they sent us a product that will hopefully minimize the damage from my senior moments. Check your pockets, and take a seat, as we take a look at my recently-installed Carhartt SeatSaver Seat Covers. Read More

EGO LB5800 Blower Review – 168 MPH And 580 CFM To Blow You Away!

Phil November 6, 2019 Leave a Comment

Fall is my favorite time of year. Crisp clean air, apple cider, hockey, hibernating groundhogs, the beautiful foliage here in the Northeast…what’s not to like?! I don’t even mind doing a bit of foliage cleanup, once it comes tumbling to the ground. After the first few hours of that cleanup, though, the glamour wears off, and I just want it over with. In my quest to tame that fallen foliage, I’ll take all the help I can get, especially now that our kids have all moved out, and refuse to answer their phones until the leaf cleanup is complete. A grey battery-powered helper – with a turbo, no less! – just blew into the enchanted HomeFixated forest from EGO. Join us as we see how the EGO LB5800 Blower fares as an ally in our leafy battle. Read More