There you are – Christmas afternoon. You step precariously over the river of candy wrappers, moving through the pass between Mount Cardboard Box and Wrapping Paper Hill. So close to the coffee pot you can …
Written by: Tyson
DIY Discussion, Hardware, Kitchen
I’m hardly a pro when it comes to installing cabinetry, but I have done several kitchens and built-in casework installations over the years. Not being a professional cabinet maker, and not knowing any better, I …
Written by: Matt
What you do in the privacy of your own bedroom should be your business. But it’s hard to maintain that cone of silence when your bed broadcasts your every move. Even if the neighbors “see …
Written by: Steve
Ever since its incorporation as a standard form of pool maintenance, people have had love-hate relationship with chlorine. This chemical is great for keeping things clean, but it triggers a lot of health issues in …
Written by: Lauren
DIY Discussion, Green, How To, Sponsored, Windows & Doors
This post is sponsored by The GE. When we first moved to our 120-year-old house in Pennsylvania, we thought it was funny watching the curtains dance around in front of the drafty old windows. Until …
Written by: Phil
DIY Discussion, Windows & Doors
At Home Fixated, we sometimes write about sleek, high-tech, high-power, sensational tools and products for the home and job site. This review does NOT fall into that category. Instead, we’ll give a recommendation for a …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Decor, DIY Discussion, Lighting, Makers
Master craftsman Aaron Paul has elevated the hobby of creating beautiful antique fan lighting fixtures. Not only that, Aaron makes sure that the historical narrative of said antique is included with each work of art …
Written by: Anne Marie
DIY Discussion, How To, Tools, Woodworking
We’ve all seen furniture and home accents made of pallet wood, with that rustic, weathered aesthetic. But where does this versatile material come from and how does one obtain it? For the uninitiated, refined pallet …
Written by: Steve
DIY Discussion, Green, Storage
For the past few years I’ve been reading articles, watching YouTube videos, and even documentaries about minimalism (the act of downsizing in order to live a more meaningful life, not to be confused with the …
Written by: Anne Marie
Accessories, Brands, DIY Discussion, Tools, Worx
We recently were offered the opportunity to review the Worx Pegasus Folding Work Table and Sawhorse. Worx is a line of power tools and lawn and garden equipment distributed by Positec (short of “positive technology”) …
Written by: Anne Marie