Featured, Plumbing, Ryobi, Tools
Until fairly recently, whenever I had a plumbing job to do, it was done with copper. Period. I was aware of the newfangled stuff called PEX, of course, and had heard others tout how easy …
Written by: Phil
Snow is an unavoidable part of the winter season in many areas of the country. Certain areas, like the upper midwest or the Great Lakes snowbelt, can have multiple weather events per winter season. They …
Written by: Rob
Ryobi has been a venerable name in the homeowner/DIY power tool space in North America since the turn of the millennium. Sold almost exclusively through Home Depot, Ryobi has always offered good cordless tools at …
Written by: Rob
In the home improvement world, it’s often necessary to do more with less. To improve things you already have, vs. starting from scratch and building something new. A good example is upgrading your home’s thermostat …
Written by: Rob
Featured, Milwaukee Tool, Tools
Although the brand names will vary, there are certain tools you’ll find on every framing carpentry crew: Framing hammers. Circular saws. Chop saws. Rafter squares. And framing nailers. While that last one definitely makes the …
Written by: Phil
Here we are again – January. In most parts of the country, it’s a similar month to December – cold and dark. However, at least December comes with the perceived warmth of holiday preparation and …
Written by: Rob
A big trend in dwellings over the past few years has been to so-called micro homes. These structures, on average, have square footages totaling less than 300. Themes of minimalism are popular here – with …
Written by: Rob
There’s a well-trodden quote from none other than Hunter S. Thompson that goes something like “Life should not be a journey with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body at the …
Written by: Rob
It’s empowering to be a handy individual who undertakes repairs and upgrade projects on whatever type of dwelling they reside in. That’s probably one of the reasons why you’re reading Home Fixated right now. As …
Written by: Rob
With a shop as cluttered as mine, I’m always on the lookout for ways to get better organized. When I had Marie Kondo over recently, she took one look, backed away slowly, and then ran …
Written by: Phil