Skip to content
Home Fixated
  • Tools
  • Woodworking
  • Gardening
  • How To

Smart Home

Garage, iPhone Apps, Smart Home, Sponsored, Windows & Doors

The Chamberlain HD950WF – Resolving Those “Did I Close The Garage Door?” Senior Moments

A couple of years ago, we bought an old farmhouse about 90 minutes from our home. The house has a lot of character, and we’ve been trying to rectify it a bit at a time. …

Photo of author

Written by: Phil

June 6, 2015

6 Comments

Accessories, Building Materials, News, Smart Home, Tools, Windows & Doors

International Builders’ Show and Kitchen and Bath Industry Show 2015

It’s that time of year again! This week, I attended the largest annual light construction show in the world: the International Builders’ Show. I also covered the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. Both shows create …

Photo of author

Written by: Marc Lyman

January 22, 2015

Leave a Comment

haiku fan

Electrical, Electronics, Heating & Cooling, Smart Home

Haiku Ceiling Fan Delivers Nest Compatibility and High Tech Style

We don’t often write about ceiling fans here at HomeFixated. Although they’re in a majority of US homes, ceiling fans are usually pretty boring. You flip a switch to turn them on or off, or, …

Photo of author

Written by: Marc Lyman

September 30, 2014

2 Comments

wayne-pump-advantext

How To, Plumbing, Smart Home, Sponsored, Videos

Wayne Pumps AdvanTEXT Cellular Flood Alarm System – OMG H2O!

Since my daughter and son-in-law bought their first house in Ohio a couple of years ago, it has provided fodder for many a remedial project for the HomeFixated community. The house is basically sound, but …

Photo of author

Written by: Phil

July 21, 2014

5 Comments

Hardware, Security, Smart Home

Keeping it Keyless – Schlage Touchscreen Deadbolt Review

Still have a house key? That’ so 2000-and-late! Thanks to Schlage’s Touchscreen Deadbolt with Alarm, I don’t have to carry around frivolous keys to get into my house. Heck, with this keyless locking deadbolt system …

Photo of author

Written by: Eric

April 30, 2014

3 Comments

vtech-video-doorbell-phones

Electronics, Security, Smart Home, Sponsored

VTech Video Doorbell Phones – Taking the Mystery Out of Answering the Door

Ah yes, the front door. It’s the threshold to your castle. It’s where you welcome friends and family. And, it’s also sometimes the only barrier that thankfully stands between you and potentially unsavory elements of …

Photo of author

Written by: Marc Lyman

December 12, 2013

august-keyless-entry-lock

Hardware, iPhone Apps, Security, Smart Home, Videos, Windows & Doors

Five Cool Keyless Entry Systems to Secure YOUR Castle

There are a lot of reasons you might be interested in a keyless entry system for your home. Sick of fumbling around for your keys in the dark, in the pouring rain, while you and …

Photo of author

Written by: Phil

October 27, 2013

5 Comments

liftmaster 8550 garage door opener

Appliances, Electronics, Garage, iPhone Apps, Smart Home

LiftMaster Garage Door Opener 8550 – Close Your Door from Anywhere in the World

Well, close your garage door from almost anywhere in the world. You’re still going to need a cell or wifi connection for your smartphone. Recently, we participated in an extreme garage door makeover project with …

Photo of author

Written by: Marc Lyman

August 6, 2013

24 Comments

Electrical, Electronics, Garage, Gear, Smart Home

Asimo Beware – RoboReel Automated Cord Reel Review

If you’re like me, you live in a constant state of disappointment that more of our world has not been automated. I mean, c’mon! It’s 2012, where the hell are my robots? Oh sure, I …

Photo of author

Written by: Marc Lyman

August 3, 2012

11 Comments

How To, Security, Smart Home

How to Install a Network Surveillance Camera System

My first intro to the world of video surveillance came when, in a flurry of poor economic decision-making, I purchased a Toshiba network surveillance camera which I installed as part of my mission to keep …

Photo of author

Written by: Marc Lyman

April 26, 2012

4 Comments

Older posts
Newer posts
← Previous Page1 Page2 Page3 Page4 Next →

Subscribe to our newsletter

Get access to free prizes, product sneak-peeks, reviews, how-to's and much more!

More Info | Email Privacy

Categories
Links
  • Tools
  • Woodworking
  • Gardening
  • How To
Support
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe
  • Contact
  • Coupons and Deals
Legal
  • Legal
  • Privacy Policy
  • DMCA
  • Disclosure
  • Submit
Social
Copyright © 2023 Home Fixated. All rights reserved.
  • Tools
  • Woodworking
  • Gardening
  • How To