Concrete, Milwaukee Tool, News, Plumbing, Tools
Just when you thought Li-ion powered tools were all out of surprises, Milwaukee chuckles and says “Hold my [metaphorical] beer”! The new Milwaukee MX FUEL system is bringing battery power to the world of light …
Written by: Steve
Deals and Steals, Giveaways, Kreg, Makita, Milwaukee Tool, News
Howdy, Home Fixated Fans! We toil away tirelessly every week to find you the best deals on tools and the other stuff you’re going to need to get your work done, fix up your house, …
Written by: Cara
The quest for affordable housing has recently become very difficult for many people in the United States and other industrialized countries, particularly for those who are only making minimum wage. Finding safe, cost-effective housing is …
Written by: Lauren
When you hear the name Hilti, most people are familiar with the brand’s highly-regarded tools used widely in commercial construction, but with the company’s European heritage and mindset, they are actually a much broader provider …
Written by: Michael Springer
Building Materials, DeWalt, Festool, , News, Safety
Roving reporter Michael Springer here with coverage of the 2019 International Builders’ Show (IBS), held in snowy Las Vegas, Nevada. The weather was unusual, but it was still warmer than where many of us were …
Written by: Michael Springer
Makers, News, Rockler, Woodworking
If you love sawdust and wood shavings, we’ve got something for you that will be a MUCH better use of your time than watching last week’s “Super” Bowl was. The American Association of Woodturners (AAW), …
Written by: Phil
HomeFixated recently got charged up about installing a Level 2 Charger for an electric car. While researching the topic of car charging, I wound up very sidetracked exploring what is on tap for electric pickup …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Bosch, DeWalt, Ego, Fein, Klein, Makita, , Milwaukee Tool, News, Skil, Tools
2018 was the year, Phoenix was the town, and the annual STAFDA show was the gig for this roving reporter. What’s STAFDA you ask? Why it’s the Specialty Tools And Fasteners Distributors Association, the host …
Written by: Michael Springer
Earlier this year we covered new tools from Hitachi and included a mention that the Hitachi Power Tools name would be changing. Well now it’s official. There will be no more Hitachi branded power tools, …
Written by: Michael Springer
Hilti held its second annual media event in its new home state of Texas, and I was there to cover it for Home Fixated. Hilti moved much of its North American operations to the suburbs …
Written by: Michael Springer