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Steve made his first woodworking project at age 9 (in 1982) and whittled his first wooden chain at 18. He was also a consumer electronics repair tech and shop owner for a little over 20 years, until his impending obsolescence became impossible to ignore. Since then, Steve has focused passionately on manipulating his wood... in his workshop. Don't judge him.
Klein ET20 borescope.

Electronics, iPhone Apps, Klein, Tools

Klein ET20 Wi-Fi Borescope Inspection Camera – Peek A Boo; I See In You!

Superheroes sometimes rely on technology for their special powers. As humans, that’s pretty much our only option. We mere mortals have heavy equipment to give us super strength, cars to give us super speed, and …

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Written by: Steve

May 26, 2020

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How To Repair Your Own HVAC

Heating & Cooling, How To

When the AC Stops Blowing, It Sucks – Here’s How To Fix Your Own AC!

The other day while working at my computer, I began sweating it big time. Oh, the work was easy, but the room grew hotter and hotter. And like the classic frog in a pot, I …

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Written by: Steve

May 5, 2020

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Restoration, Tools

Moisture Meters – Selecting The Right One For You

After chocolate and air, water is the most important compound we take into our bodies. Without it, there’d be no seafood, synchronized swimming or any way to cry over spilt milk. There would be no …

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Written by: Steve

April 9, 2020

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French cleats

Featured, How To, Woodworking

French Cleats And How To Use Them – Secure Cabinet Hanging

If you caught our wooden bookshelf project, you may remember my saying it would be hung on the wall. But how exactly would you mount that sort of thing? The answer – in many cases …

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Written by: Steve

March 3, 2020

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Milwaukee M18 Bookshelf Project

Milwaukee Tool, Sponsored, Tools, Woodworking

Build A Wooden Bookshelf – Milwaukee M18 FUEL Jig Saw & Router

This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Shelves come in all shapes, sizes and styles. They’re a great way to display and organize books, collections, knick-knacks, paddywhacks and other things in your home or …

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Written by: Steve

January 24, 2020

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Dremel Lite

Dremel, How To, Sponsored, Tools

How To Carve Rocks With a Dremel Lite Cordless Rotary Tool

This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. When you think of rock carvings, you may envision large, powerful tools or heavy iron chisels. But did you know you can actually carve rocks with a …

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Written by: Steve

December 15, 2019

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Noisy box spring

DIY Discussion, How To

How To Silence A Noisy Box Spring – Only Snores Behind Closed Doors!

What you do in the privacy of your own bedroom should be your business. But it’s hard to maintain that cone of silence when your bed broadcasts your every move. Even if the neighbors “see …

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Written by: Steve

November 26, 2019

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Milwaukee MX FUEL Equipment System

Concrete, Milwaukee Tool, News, Plumbing, Tools

A Cordless Breaker? Yes, And More! Milwaukee MX FUEL System Announced!

Just when you thought Li-ion powered tools were all out of surprises, Milwaukee chuckles and says “Hold my [metaphorical] beer”! The new Milwaukee MX FUEL system is bringing battery power to the world of light …

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Written by: Steve

November 1, 2019

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Ryobi 18V ONE+ Hybrid Soldering Station Light Table Build

Electrical, How To, Ryobi, Sponsored, Tools, Woodworking

How To Make A Cool Light Table With The Hot New Ryobi 18V ONE+ Hybrid Soldering Station

This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Light tables are a staple in many artists’ studios. They’re great for compositing, iterative drawing, animation, shadow puppets, tattoo artists and showing your friends that gnarly X-ray …

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Written by: Steve

October 27, 2019

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Ridgid 18V Octane jig saw and 1/4 sheet sander

Decor, How To, Ridgid, Sponsored, Tools, Woodworking

How to Make Wooden Butterfly Wall Art With the Ridgid 18V Octane Jig Saw and ¼ Sheet Sander

This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Here at Home Fixated, we like to put our tools to work on useful projects like lawn and home maintenance, repairs and construction. Sometimes we just do …

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Written by: Steve

October 15, 2019

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