Decor, Green, How To, Restoration, Windows & Doors
As you all probably know by now, Home Fixated is always looking for ways to use reclaimed material. Reclaimed windows offer quite a few options both decorative and practical. I have a friend who just …
Written by: Liz
I’m a sucker for period pieces. Jane Austen films? I own them all. Mad Men? I’m obsessed. Happy Days? Aaayyyyy. (That’s my Fonze impression.) It should therefore be no surprise that I’m all over HBO’s …
Written by: Jen
Architecture, Building Materials, Resources, Restoration, Woodworking
What to do…what to do…when you need to replace only a few porch spindles, but can’t locate ones that match? Or, maybe you live in an older home; you love the finials, but they have …
Written by: Liz
Green, Restoration, Windows & Doors, Woodworking
When was the last time someone suggested you “lube your wood”? I am, of course, referring to lubricating wooden drawers in cabinets, double-hung windows, etc. Whatever you were thinking, I’m going to (mostly) resist the …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Decor, DIY Discussion, Restoration
There’s a growing trend nowadays for people to restore the design, décor and layouts of their home to match the decade it was built in. I live in a condo that was constructed in the …
Written by: Jen
We’re coming upon what many people hope is the tail-end of a long and brutal recession. I know, I know. . . supposedly the recession ended in June 2009. Despite that government stat, many in …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to find lead in your home (or in your clients’ homes if you’re a contractor/secret agent). To help you in your mission, you’ll need spy-worthy test …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Before Liquid Wrench sent us their new 6-pack of lubricants to review, our house sounded like the set of the Addams Family. Open a cupboard and rrrrrrrrrrr-crrrrrrrreak. Open a door, and it was almost surprising …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Anyone who knows me knows that I don’t like cats. Of all the creatures in the animal kingdom, I think cats are the top jerks – and, yes, I did consider the raccoon, the hyena …
Written by: Jen
Hardware, Restoration, Service Providers
Are you as tired of the Olympic spirit as we are? It’s not that we’re total sport Scrooges, it’s just that it’s easy to get a little cynical after a while. These athletes train, train, …
Written by: Jen