At last, my quest to have a brushless drill in every color of the rainbow has been fulfilled! Well, in every color of a traffic light, anyway, thanks to the recent arrival at the HomeFixated …
Written by: Phil
Heating & Cooling, Plumbing, Videos
Sure, you’ve heard of, and probably own, many types of tape – duct tape, electrical tape, packing tape, masking and painter’s tape, Scotch tape, fish tape (no, it doesn’t smell like tuna), maybe even the …
Written by: Phil
Got stuff? Stuff you’d prefer not to lose to a scumbag thief? Most of us do. Whether it’s a roll of gold coins to help survive the upcoming Zombie apocalypse, or a treasured 8-track tape …
Written by: Phil
Decor, Safety, Security, Videos
Whether your dwelling is a 1946 Airstream trailer behind a meat-packing plant, or a 12,000 square foot mansion on ten acres in the Hamptons, it’s your home-sweet-home, and you want to keep it safe and …
Written by: Phil
DIY Discussion, How To, Tools, Videos
If you’re a framing carpenter, a hard-core DIYer who loves taking on big projects, or possibly a magician (more on that later), most likely you make use of a stick nailer for much of your …
Written by: Phil
The woodworking universe is populated by a diverse group of people. It includes traditional project-builders like my father-in-law, who cobbled together many a fine masterpiece in his time, including barrister’s bookcases, cradles, end tables and …
Written by: Phil
DeWalt, Estwing, Resources, Tools, Videos, Wilton
Many millennia ago, the first prehistoric DIY caveman got a flash of inspiration, picked up a rock, and brought it crashing down on something. In the process, he probably also crushed his thumb, which was …
Written by: Phil
My wife loves house plants. Our home is the dwelling place for dozens of hanging and potted plants at any given time, running the gamut from beautiful, full and healthy specimens to some that are …
Written by: Phil
Wood pellet stoves have been an increasingly popular fireplace alternative in recent years. They are highly efficient, and make use of wood pellets that burn more cleanly, with less ash, and with higher heat output …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Drinking and driving is not a good idea. This applies to driving a vehicle and driving screws too. Our lawyers made us say that. Now that the disclaimers are out of the way, let’s talk …
Written by: Marc Lyman