The other day while working at my computer, I began sweating it big time. Oh, the work was easy, but the room grew hotter and hotter. And like the classic frog in a pot, I …
Written by: Steve
Murphy and his stupid law dictates that an air conditioner must always break down at the absolute worst time: right after the repair services close up shop for the weekend. And always in the dead …
Written by: Steve
Heating & Cooling, Ridgid, Tools
I’ve lived in the Northeast most of my life. I like it here – the scenery is beautiful, the people are mostly down to earth, and I love the change of seasons. Sometimes, though, the …
Written by: Phil
Take a hot shower with your air conditioner! I don’t mean this literally of course. That would be weird, might electrocute you, and ruin your air conditioner besides. I’m talking about free hot water via …
Written by: Anne Marie
Heating & Cooling, Landscaping, , News
Indeed it is possible to set the world on fire (literally and figuratively) with Fire Pit Rick’s Third Rock Fire Pit. There is something otherworldly about the concept of this earth globe fire pit. The …
Written by: Anne Marie
In some parts of the country, propane isn’t something you use just to fire up the BBQ, it can be the single source of fuel for cooking and heating. When you’re living off the grid, …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Electronics, Heating & Cooling, Safety
They say timing is everything. Dyson’s timing is right on. Not only did they send us one of their new Pure Cool Fans to review, they timed it with the start of another sweltering heat …
Written by: Marc Lyman
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
DIY Discussion, Heating & Cooling, How To, Tools
As the old song from Mary Poppins goes: Chim, chimney. Chim, chimney. Chim, chim, cher-ee, a sweep is as lucky as lucky can be! And I gotta say, yes, you better be pretty darn lucky …
Written by: Rich
Electrical, Electronics, Heating & Cooling, Smart Home
We don’t often write about ceiling fans here at HomeFixated. Although they’re in a majority of US homes, ceiling fans are usually pretty boring. You flip a switch to turn them on or off, or, …
Written by: Marc Lyman