This post is sponsored by The GE. When we first moved to our 120-year-old house in Pennsylvania, we thought it was funny watching the curtains dance around in front of the drafty old windows. Until …
Written by: Phil
DIY Discussion, Windows & Doors
At Home Fixated, we sometimes write about sleek, high-tech, high-power, sensational tools and products for the home and job site. This review does NOT fall into that category. Instead, we’ll give a recommendation for a …
Written by: Marc Lyman
How To, Restoration, Windows & Doors
Here in the scenic Northeast, we are normally blessed with an abundant supply of precipitation. Sometimes, it’s even a tad TOO abundant, resulting in overflowing gutters. We’ll show you how to remedy that unhappy situation, …
Written by: Phil
If I had to describe my interior design aesthetic, it would be functional play, that is household objects such as furniture and art are more likely to end up in my living space if they …
Written by: Anne Marie
Our home is filled with traditional, double hung windows. Several are original to the home, which was built in the 1930’s (that’s prehistoric by California standards). One of the first things I did when we …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Bath, Building Materials, Flooring, Kitchen, Ridgid, Ryobi, Skil, Tools, Windows & Doors
We are kicking off our trade show and media event schedule early this year with coverage of the 2016 International Builder’s Show and the Kitchen and Bath Show. It’s all part of Design and Construction …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Garage, iPhone Apps, Smart Home, Sponsored, Windows & Doors
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. …
Written by: Phil
Accessories, Building Materials, News, Smart Home, Tools, Windows & Doors
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 …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Building Materials, DIY Discussion, Restoration, Windows & Doors
If you’ve ever had a dog then you know how destructive they can be, especially when they’re puppies, and I have two! I have a 5 year old Australian Cattle Dog aptly named Kirby (he …
Written by: Karen
Decor, How To, Windows & Doors
If “Roman blinds” sound overly lavish to you, it’s time to emerge from behind the bed sheet that is doubling as your current window covering. Roman blinds CAN look like they cost a million dollars. …
Written by: Amy
