Usually when I buy a tool, it’s to replace an older one that’s gone to the great Tool Crib in the Sky (or, sometimes, in the other direction). Other times, it’s to fill a need …
Written by: Phil
When Germans square off against each other in battle, expect some serious engineering to start flying. For years Fein dominated the oscillating multi tool (OMT) market, but those days came to an end when their …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Bath, Bosch, Giveaways, News, Tools
We like free stuff (hence the Home Fixated monthly giveaway) and we like even more the chance to win really big free stuff, so we’re giving top billing in this edition of Tool News Nirvana …
Written by: Brad
We recently reviewed a sizable Kobalt mechanics tool kit destined to activate the salivary glands of many gearheads. However, not everyone needs 200+ pieces of chrome goodness. If you need socket set access around the …
Written by: Marc Lyman
OK, not every fastener, but close. If the thought of coming across a screw or bolt that you don’t have a proper tool for wakes you up in a cold sweat in the middle of …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Giveaways, Hitachi, News, Porter Cable, Tools
If you’re still feeling the pain of this lousy economy, step right up folks; we’ve found four contests that could bring you camping gear, $5,000 of Wilton Vise gear, an imperial blue Chevy Camaro SS …
Written by: Brad
Imagine if you will; two of the top tool companies hold independent events to unveil their latest tools and top-secret future plans to an elite cabal of the industry’s most exclusive media members (and HomeFixated). …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Milwaukee Tool’s growing M12 line of cordless products continues to bring more and more trades and versatility into the fold with each new model. Last year, Milwaukee added two M12 Cordless Ratchet kits to the …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Nothing makes my day like receiving things that cut in the mail. Not that it happens that often, but it does put a little smile my face. A couple months back my day was doubly …
Written by: Leroy
Let’s just jump right in and address the most obvious topic of concern with this drill: It does sort of have a Green Hornet Off His Meds/Statue of Liberty Sideways Crown vibe goin’ on. Undoubtedly, …
Written by: Phil