Building Materials, News, Resources
If you’ve read HomeFixated for any length of time, then you know we’re not afraid to travel and traverse millions of trade-show floor square feet in search of the latest and greatest tools, products and …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Building Materials, DIY Discussion, Green, Resources
68-year old Ra Paulette spends his days alone with his dog, deep inside a cave, carving the walls into abstract shapes. When he gets paid, he charges $12 an hour. He uses no power tools… …
Written by: Rich
Architecture, Building Materials, Decks, DIY Discussion, How To
I moved to Atlanta about 5 years ago and one of the things I noticed about this city is that they seem to go through building style phases. I can almost tell just by looking at …
Written by: Karen
Accessories, Building Materials, News, Smart Home, Tools, Windows & Doors
It’s that time of year again! This week, I attended the largest annual light construction show in the world: the International Builders’ Show. I also covered the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. Both shows create …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Building Materials, DIY Discussion, Restoration, Windows & Doors
If you’ve ever had a dog then you know how destructive they can be, especially when they’re puppies, and I have two! I have a 5 year old Australian Cattle Dog aptly named Kirby (he …
Written by: Karen
Building Materials, DIY Discussion, Gardening, Green, How To, Resources
Have you ever admired those nice commercial-style high tunnel greenhouses? If you’ve checked the price, you know it can take some real money to get into greenhouses. But “four seasons gardening” pioneer Eliot Coleman has …
Written by: Rich
Bath, Building Materials, Flooring, Heating & Cooling, Kitchen
About three years ago, we bought an old farmhouse south of Erie, PA. Yes, on purpose (it seemed like a good idea at the time, and it’s actually a beautiful area, but you do have …
Written by: Phil
Building Materials, Hardware, Sponsored, Windows & Doors
What’s little, blue and loves concrete? If you said a Smurf mason, you’d be close, but of course, you’d be wrong. I’m talking about Tapcon, the benefactor of this Sponsored Post. Whether it’s in concrete, …
Written by: Eric
Architecture, Building Materials, How To, Landscaping
So how much difference can a porch railing make, anyhow? You’ll see at the end, in the incredible “after” pic. The above shot is what my daughter and her husband’s house looked like when they …
Written by: Phil
Architecture, Building Materials, Featured, How To
Does your dark, tiny kitchen have you feeling a bit claustrophobic? Trying to keep track of other household members, but having trouble due to a pesky, inconveniently placed wall? Fear not! With a bit of …
Written by: Phil