James Bond movies always had fun villains. Rember Oddjob? He was that tough-as-steel henchman that used a bowler hat lined with razor blades as a lethal weapon. What does Oddjob have to do with the …
Written by: Marc Lyman
So your kid’s bicycle tire is flat, your wife’s car is making that disturbing noise under the hood again, and you still haven’t untangled the extension cord from the last time you vacuumed out your …
Written by: Phil
Accessories, Festool, Tools, Videos
The Festool Carvex finally made its way across the pond, and we’re long overdue for a review. I don’t think there’s ever been more hype / expectation for a jigsaw, and it’s inevitable that the …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Electrical, Gear, Klein, Videos
If you do any electrical work at all, it would be a shocker if you didn’t know the name Klein. I’ve accumulated a fair number of Klein tools over the years, and have always been …
Written by: Phil
If you’re someone who loves to roam around chanting “Drill, baby, drill!,” Hitachi’s engineers likely had you in mind when they came up with the new Hitachi DS18DSDL Cordless Drill. Everyone else you encounter, however, …
Written by: Phil
Deals and Steals, iPhone Apps, Resources, Sponsored, Videos
I got a text recently from our fearless leader Marc at HomeFixated headquarters. He wanted me to take a look at the new Home Depot Pro App, to see if it might be a useful …
Written by: Phil
If you use your truck mostly as a way to get from point A to point B, you’re probably okay with it just as it comes from the factory. But for many of us, it’s …
Written by: Phil
What do the secrets of a fine wood finish, a really loud shirt and corny jokes told by the 1990’s Hometime star JoAnne “Jo-Jo” Liebeler all have in common? They can all be found in …
Written by: Eric
Channellock, Klein, Milwaukee Tool, Tools, Videos
It’s not often that we pitt a major tool brand against another. It’s even more rare that we setup a virtual tool cage fight. Sometimes though, we get tired of talking about individual tools on …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Hardware, iPhone Apps, Security, Smart Home, Videos, Windows & Doors
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 …
Written by: Phil