Gardening, Milwaukee Tool, Tools
The current mantra in pretty much all things tool-related is “Cut the cord.” In general, I think that’s a great idea – it gives you much more flexibility in when and where you can use …
Written by: Phil
Giveaways, Ridgid, Sponsored, Tools
This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Not long ago we reviewed the Ridgid 18v Cordless Compressor, which was playfully nicknamed the Cute Brute. In our testing, this little powerhouse saved the day when …
Written by: Marc Lyman
If you’re a trim carpenter, I’m betting the least-favorite moments in your day involve schlepping your compressor to and from your truck. They’re heavy and awkward (the compressors, not the trim carpenters), and if you’re …
Written by: Phil
My son’s friend Cliff, a rabid car buff, posted the pic below with the caption “I like shiny fast things.” He has some sweet cars, and meets regularly with a group of friends who also …
Written by: Phil
Have you ever had a tool that the more time you spent with it the more you realized just how incredibly useful it really is? That’s what I experienced when team blue sent us their …
Written by: Steve
This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Got a bunch of strut to cut? Lots of folks in the trades, including plumbers, electricians and HVAC techs, spend a fair amount of time making stuff …
Written by: Phil
When it comes to dealing with Mother Nature, I’ll take all the help I can get. Whether it’s weeds taking over the garden, the lawn creeping over the sidewalk, or out-of-control tree limbs, having the …
Written by: Phil
On most construction sites, one of the most useful tools is frequently a sliding compound miter saw. For everything from trimming studs and joists to length and cutting angles on rafters, to cutting baseboard, door …
Written by: Phil
This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. If you’ve been following Home Fixated for any time now, you’ve seen us cover various offerings from Makita’s 18V LXT Lithium-Ion line-up, which has grown to epic …
Written by: Steve
Looking for advice on buying a new hammer? Everyone has an opinion on what features are most important when buying a hammer. Some prefer a 16-oz. model with a short handle; others want a 28-ouncer …
Written by: Phil