The cordless drill has become ubiquitous on job sites and around the home. Typically, manufacturers are targeting either the contractor or the homeowner. However, Metabo HPT seems to be trying to strike the balance between …
Written by: Steve W
, Tools
In a contest for “Most power-hungry tool on the job site,” the front runner has to be the table saw. Making rip cuts all day takes a big motor, and spinning that big motor takes …
Written by: Phil
DeWalt, , Milwaukee Tool, News, Worx
HomeFixated is currently stuck at home for the time being. As you might’ve guessed from our name, that’s not entirely a bad thing. One benefit of working from home? Snacks. So many snacks. One detriment? …
Written by: Rob
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
DeWalt, Klein, Makita, , Milwaukee Tool, News, Tools
Here at Home Fixated, there are few things that excite us more than going downstairs on Christmas morning and laying eyes on a perfectly trimmed tree with an absolute raft of presents underneath it. Big …
Written by: Rob
Building Materials, DeWalt, Festool, , News, Safety
Roving reporter Michael Springer here with coverage of the 2019 International Builders’ Show (IBS), held in snowy Las Vegas, Nevada. The weather was unusual, but it was still warmer than where many of us were …
Written by: Michael Springer
Bosch, DeWalt, Ego, Fein, Klein, Makita, , Milwaukee Tool, News, Skil, Tools
2018 was the year, Phoenix was the town, and the annual STAFDA show was the gig for this roving reporter. What’s STAFDA you ask? Why it’s the Specialty Tools And Fasteners Distributors Association, the host …
Written by: Michael Springer
Earlier this year we covered new tools from Hitachi and included a mention that the Hitachi Power Tools name would be changing. Well now it’s official. There will be no more Hitachi branded power tools, …
Written by: Michael Springer
