The annual STAFDA show is like a dream come true for tool fanatics. Since this was my first year covering STAFDA, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect with social activities after the show. I …
Written by: Marc Lyman
We have officially recovered both physically and mentally (more on that in a later post) from the annual STAFDA trade show (Specialty Tools and Fastener Distributors Association). It was a fantastic couple days loaded with …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Today marks the first official day of the STAFDA (aka Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association) trade show in Phoenix Arizona. In case you’re not hip to STAFDA, it’s a major trade show and a …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Our intrepid author-extraordinaire Jen spotted this alternate reality Sears site, and it’s just too fun not pass along. And just in time for Halloween. I’m actually really pleased to see a company like Sears think …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Green, News, Videos, Woodworking
“If you build it, I’ll ride it.” Those were the fateful words of accomplished triathlete James Tully, after his friend Michael Thompson floated the idea of building an all wooden bicycle. While most of us …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Gear, Milwaukee Tool, News, Tools
We like order here at HomeFixated, so we’re bringing you reviews and details on not one, not two, but four sharp accessories from Milwaukee Tools. Act now and we’ll double your order! Ok, not really, …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Back in July, we had the pleasure of attending the Milwaukee Tool New Products Symposium, held in Milwaukee of all places. At the time we were sworn to secrecy on several vital things like top-secret …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Back in April we provided some cutting-edge journalism discussing the phenomena of Power Tool Drag Racing, something we think falls into the “don’t try this at home” category. So who wants to build crazy Mad-Max …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Gear, Milwaukee Tool, News, Tools
Ah yes, the lavish, opulent, some might say decadent lifestyle of a home improvement / tool blogger! I just returned from a couple days in Milwaukee after someone apparently bribed convinced Milwaukee that HomeFixated is …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Bosch, News, Tools, Woodworking
EDITOR’S UPDATE: Please see our updated full hands-on review of the Bosch 12″ Axial Glide Miter Saw for the most current information. You know that Terminator hand that was severed off Arnold in Terminator 2? …
Written by: Marc Lyman