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 field-tested rubber door stopper that works better than any others we’ve tried (with one caveat). If you have ever been plagued by doors slamming like a gunshot thanks to the wind, drafts, irritated spouses, or pesky teenagers, you’ll definitely want to read up on our review of the Weeyee rubber door stopper. Read More
DIY Discussion
Make a Light Fixture Out of History
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 whenever possible. He does this because he sees his work in a greater context, he wants people to know “they are buying a piece of history – some are 100 years old,” he says. He pines philosophically about his work and about the crafter who first brought life to the object to which he will provide a second life. He speaks in earnest and I am moved by his desire to infuse each piece with love in hopes of creating a ripple effect into the lives and homes of his customers. Read More
