Accessories, Milwaukee Tool, News, Tools
Attending Milwaukee Tool’s annual New Product Symposium is always an adventure. From carousing with fellow media and certain unnamed Milwaukee exec’s / product managers, to taking in all that is new, shiny, and powerful in …
Written by: Marc Lyman
iPhone Apps, Smart Home, Tools
I’ve been in the energy efficiency game for years, and a thermal imaging camera is one of those tools I would love to have, but the price tag has always made it an investment that …
Written by: Rich
Contrary to popular belief, not everything we buy is made and/or assembled in China. Just almost everything. Then again, it used to be a lot simpler to define where something was made. Back in the …
Written by: Marc Lyman
About three years ago, while temporarily off my meds, I volunteered to help my son create a bedroom in his previously unfinished basement. We put 2X4 pressure treated sleepers down over the concrete floor and …
Written by: Phil
For some reason, as I unpack the new Ridgid “Gen5X” tools, I started humming an old song by the 1970s punk rock band Generation X called “Your Generation.” Their vocalist (a young fella known as …
Written by: Rich
In our relentless quest to keep you informed AND entertained, we’ve never hesitated to put our own safety and mental health at risk to cater to the DIY bloodlust in all of us. One way …
Written by: Phil
As I type this I am traveling at roughly 8/10th’s the speed of sound, over thirty thousand feet over the Atlantic. Actually, I think I’m roughly over Yuma, AZ at the moment, but “the Atlantic” …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Whether you’re a rookie DIYer just starting to put together a basic collection of tools, or a seasoned woodworker or tradesperson, one of the most useful tools you can own is the oscillating multi-tool, or …
Written by: Phil
DIY homeowners and pro tradespeople alike are sometimes known for their hardy, independent spirit. The “I can do that all by myself” attitude is often commendable, and also frequently disastrous. We have all done tasks …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Regular readers of HomeFixated may have noticed that I have a soft spot for tools that are made in the good ol’ U.S. of A. I especially love products from small, indie companies and entrepreneurs. …
Written by: Rich