Like most truck owners, it seems like I’m constantly hauling something. Sometimes it’s lumber, flooring, construction debris, gravel, or other not-very-fun stuff, and sometimes it’s kayaks, coolers full of icy deliciousness, or my old motorcycle. …
Written by: Phil
Electrical, Gear, Klein, Videos
If you do any electrical work at all, it would be a shocker if you didn’t know the name Klein. I’ve accumulated a fair number of Klein tools over the years, and have always been …
Written by: Phil
I’ve owned a dozen nail pouches in my life, but I’ve really only ever used one. It’s so old and ratty that even the flies don’t want to get near it. I’ve had to make …
Written by: Eric
We like keeping our eye on Kickstarter for some out-of-the-ordinary developments in the tool and construction world. It’s where we first discovered Outlaw Fasteners, among others. It’s also where we spotted the new Centipede Sawhorse. …
Written by: Marc Lyman
If you use your truck mostly as a way to get from point A to point B, you’re probably okay with it just as it comes from the factory. But for many of us, it’s …
Written by: Phil
Remember when you made a nice little tea cup for your mother back in school art class? She was so proud of you! Now you can relive that moment all over again when you use …
Written by: Eric
Since no one outside the industry has a clue what STAFDA is, I’ll start with my usual disclaimer: it’s a major tool trade show (NOT a nasty infection you get at the hospital). For me, …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Earlier this year I was sprinting up and down the aisles of the National Hardware Show hunting down the coolest tools and products to share with HomeFixated readers. A booth made almost entirely of cardboard …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Accessories, Gear, Resources, Tools
A couple months ago we were approached to be media sponsors for the Pro Tool Innovation Awards, the brainchild of our good friends over at ProToolReviews.com. Pro Tool Reviews is all about letting the cream …
Written by: Marc Lyman
What’s a “work shoot” you ask? It’s a cross between a shoe and boot of course! Like many HomeFixated technical terms, it’s completely made up. However, I think it pretty accurately describes the Keen Tucson …
Written by: Marc Lyman