Before I start, I need to preface this entire article with two key statements that wholly describe me. First, I am incredibly lazy. Second only to the first, I am incredibly cheap. With that said …
Written by: Leroy
DIY Discussion, Flooring, How To, Resources
After my raging catastrophe with our engineered hardwood floors, Marc asked me if I wanted to talk about “real” hardwood floors on HomeFixated. While I’m certainly pro-hardwood floors, the truth is, is that I’ve never …
Written by: Jen
When we moved into our house a few years ago, the backyard left something to be desired. There was little more than a rickety platform (posing as a deck at 3×5′) with a couple steps …
Written by: Liz
Our friends over at Duluth Trading recently sent us their unique Smith’s Pocket Pal knife sharpener. It’s a feature packed knife sharpener that enabled me to do something I haven’t done in ten years: sharpen …
Written by: Marc Lyman
It’s the season for resolutions – and I have one that is hardly unique; I need to lose some weight. I’ve let myself slide into pretty poor shape (namely, round) thanks to my good friend, …
Written by: Jen
Let me start by saying I am a professional, custom picture framer with over 15 years experience. I’ve owned my own framing business for over a dozen years. Some of my favorite and most respected …
Written by: Liz
So, you think you’re cool enough for Mitered Waterfall Grain Matching? Yeah? Then listen up: Start with the proper materials. Veneer core sheet goods suck for this kind of work. The layers of glued veneer …
Written by: Brad
I was over our front entry door. Not only was it ugly (dark brown aluminum with one, small window), but the jamb was shot. We wanted a glass paned, solid wood door – something more …
Written by: Liz
Sanding is one of those things that can often be the “make or break” part of a wood working project. Sanding can mean the difference between an “Oh, cool.” or a “Wow! You built that?!” …
Written by: Ty
As my wife will tell you–it is a pretty safe bet that I will find a way to build something new, destroy something, or otherwise make permanent any new electronic gadget I get. I kid …
Written by: Ty