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
Heating & Cooling, How To, Resources
It’s Friday night, eight o’clock, and it’s getting cold and nasty outside. You just ordered a pay-per-view movie, the popcorn is ready, and you just nudged the thermostat up a degree or two to make …
Written by: Phil
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
Building stuff is tough. It’s never easy work digging holes, hammering nails or slinging plywood – but somebody’s got to do it! While many building projects are filled with physical challenges, it’s the brain strain …
Written by: Eric
As you might recall from my wood countertop article, I just redid my kitchen. Well, at least part of it. The remodel included new cabinets, aforementioned countertop, a sink and new plumbing and electrical work. …
Written by: Leroy
You may or may not have read my article on building a chicken coop here on Home Fixated. Whether you’ve taken a look at it or not, it was designed using free 3D CAD software. …
Written by: Eric
One of my favorite parts of running HomeFixated is attending trade shows. I love running around from booth to booth learning about all the interesting tools and products on the market, generally from well-spoken, attractive …
Written by: Marc Lyman
DIY Discussion, How To, Resources
Deep in an undisclosed, carefully guarded third-world bunker, HomeFixated minions have been toiling away at a project so secret, only dozens of people knew it existed. Those that did know of this shadowy project were …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Mea culpa, mea culpa. If you read and followed my recommendation on starting cole crops early, I apologize. This rather odd winter made for tough growing and possibly some bad timing, depending on what part …
Written by: Leroy
DeWalt, Estwing, Resources, Tools, Videos, Wilton
Many millennia ago, the first prehistoric DIY caveman got a flash of inspiration, picked up a rock, and brought it crashing down on something. In the process, he probably also crushed his thumb, which was …
Written by: Phil