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 …
Written by: Phil
DeWalt, Keen, Milwaukee Tool, Safety, Workwear
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away (Buffalo, NY), I started work as an apprentice framing carpenter. Back then, safety gear, aka PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), was scarce on the job site. …
Written by: Phil
Giveaways, Keen, News, Resources
With the daily bombardment of emails from everyone I’ve ever done business with (and several I’ve never heard of), I almost missed an email from KEEN Footwear that was a bit out of the norm. …
Written by: Phil
I can remember while growing up as a child in the 60’s that on occasion I was permitted to stay up late on a Friday night to watch the late show creature feature. These were …
Written by: Stephen
Bosch, Concrete, DeWalt, Gear, Hilti, Hitachi, iQ, Keen, Makita, , , Milwaukee Tool, News, Safety, Skil, Stihl, Tools, Workwear
The World of Concrete trade show is celebrating its 45th year as an event where construction pros can converge to see the latest tools and equipment from hundreds of manufacturers, and of course have a …
Written by: Michael Springer
KEEN Utility recently sent two distinctly different pairs of work boots to this branch of Home Fixated. Given that one of the pairs was a women’s work boot and in my wife’s size, I thought …
Written by: Stephen
Accessories, Keen, Resources, Safety
I spend most of my day on my feet, my big, wide, hard to fit feet. I seem to put my feet in harms way throughout any given day. The one brand I’ve found that …
Written by: Stephen
In all the jobs I’ve held over the years, there’s a common theme: No one ever wanted to let me sit down. And I’m OK with that; I figure that’s probably why I’m still relatively …
Written by: Phil
Bosch, DeWalt, Hilti, Husqvarna, Keen, Makita, , Stihl, Tools
Welcome again from sunny Las Vegas, where the tool-crazed journalists all travel in the depths of winter. But it’s not just the sunny warmth we seek, it’s really all about the tools, gear, and building …
Written by: Michael Springer
Bosch, DeWalt, Hilti, Hitachi, Keen, Makita, , News, Skil, Stihl, Tools
Home Fixated’s roving reporter Michael Springer checking in once again from Las Vegas, this time at the World of Concrete 2018 trade show. I just spent a few days walking the show indoors and out …
Written by: Michael Springer