Rich 
DIY Discussion, Resources, Restoration
I recently picked up a great book from a used bookstore. Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry Into the Value of Work by Matthew B. Crawford is a fabulous book about what it means to …
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Regular readers of HomeFixated may have noticed that I have a soft spot for tools that are made in the good ol’ U.S. of A. I especially love products from small, indie companies and entrepreneurs. …
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In my many years as a builder, I learned a lot of “creative” (and not always extremely safe) uses for a standard, 7 1/4” circular saw. In the old days, little cordless saws like the …
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Building Materials, DIY Discussion, Green, Resources
68-year old Ra Paulette spends his days alone with his dog, deep inside a cave, carving the walls into abstract shapes. When he gets paid, he charges $12 an hour. He uses no power tools… …
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I recently had the opportunity to try out some of Lenox’s new titanium-treated, “Power Arc” bi-metal reciprocating saw blades in the metal shop. These blades, part of the Lenox “Gold” line, feature a curved blade, …
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DIY Discussion, Gardening, Landscaping, Resources
Thankfully, spring is approaching. It’s time to start thinking about your yard!! This year, consider this. Would you like to mow less? Water less? Use less expensive and potentially dangerous chemicals? How about going out …
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Long, long ago, in the dark days before mandatory digital technology, we toiled away installing solar equipment without the benefit of phone apps. Yes, it’s true! We went out and surveyed sites for solar installations …
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DIY Discussion, Resources, Tools
For many American boys and girls who grew up in the glorious days before safety was invented, being allowed a pocket knife was the first step to adulthood.
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A blizzard on the manliest of days requires the manliest snow shovel. And that shovel is MANPLOW!
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DIY Discussion, Gardening, Green
Winter is a fun time to be a gardener. I know, that may sound strange… What can a gardener do in the winter? IT’S COLD OUTSIDE! Yes, I know! In several previous articles I have …
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