Let’s face it, if home improvement and DIY were always easy, we all wouldn’t have much to talk (or laugh. . . or cry) about. Somehow houses have a way of taking seemingly simple and …
Written by: Marc Lyman
DIY Discussion, Electrical, Safety
Sometimes HomeFixated article inspiration comes from odd places. Take this article for example. Allow me to share some embarrassing details of my past and at the same time possibly contribute to construction, home-improvement and household …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Building Materials, DIY Discussion, Green
Sorry, Brahs and Brah(ettes)? Sisbrah? What is the preferred nomenclature for the female version of “Brah”? Yes, I am out of my element here. I also think that Jeffrey Lebowski would really think that growing …
Written by: Ty
Halloween, one of the most fun times of the year for young and old, is nearly upon us! We wanted to give you ghosts and ghouls some tips on how you can make sexy kitty …
Written by: Jen
Here’s a random observation: Is it just me, or does Ty Pennington sound a bit like Daffy Duck (particularly when he screams into his megaphone)?
Written by: Jen
DIY Discussion, iPhone Apps, Woodworking
I adore my husband, but a handy home-fix-it guy he is not. When he saw me fiddling with BalusterPro, an app for the iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad, the he immediately thought I was doing …
Written by: Jen
Being a condo owner often feels like living in the purgatory of real estate. On one hand, you’re an owner! It’s property in your name that you’re responsible for and have a say on. On …
Written by: Jen
With so much grumbling going on about politics and the government (none of which we’re going to touch here with a ten-foot pole!), we figure we’d chat about some tax-related news that nearly everyone – …
Written by: Jen
This fall I’m tackling a lengthy project of replacing seven double-hung windows on our house. Doesn’t sound too bad until you actually look at what’s involved: Cleaning and sanding new restoration sashes, conditioning the interior …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Apparently going on vacation these days doesn’t necessarily mean lying around a pool soaking up rays with an active goal of being completely intoxicated by 9AM. This “new breed” type of vacationers want to use …
Written by: Ty