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
Brands, How To, Rockler, Woodworking
I’ve recently had the pleasure of watching the video The Way to Woodwork: Step-by-Step to a Perfect Finish, which was graciously provided by our friends over at the Woodworker’s Journal and Rockler. I wanted to …
Written by: Eric
Accessories, DIY Discussion, Tools
Drywall, for me, they should have called it hell-wall. Drywall is super messy, challenging to maneuver in place and as awkward as a nerd’s first date to install. Throw in the fact that finishing it …
Written by: Eric
We like keeping our eye on Kickstarter for some out-of-the-ordinary developments in the tool and construction world. It’s where we first discovered Outlaw Fasteners, among others. It’s also where we spotted the new Centipede Sawhorse. …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Homefixated recently reviewed several bottle openers. Those are great if you want a simple tool, but what if you’d like to open your brews in dramatic style? And, what if you never want to have …
Written by: Guest
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
Building Materials, Decor, How To
You don’t need a medical marijuana card for this project (although it may help). With a few tools, a few materials and a few tips, just about anyone fairly handy can install manufactured stone / …
Written by: Eric
I’m a scavenger. No, not the kind of scavenger that eats rotting carcasses off of the side of the road and looks like an angry turkey. I’m a material scavenger. If I see old furniture, …
Written by: Eric
Electronics, Security, Smart Home, Sponsored
Ah yes, the front door. It’s the threshold to your castle. It’s where you welcome friends and family. And, it’s also sometimes the only barrier that thankfully stands between you and potentially unsavory elements of …
Written by: Marc Lyman
First off, it’s True Confession time – I am definitely NOT a master woodworker. My first job out of high school was as a framing carpenter, and that is still my strong suit. Need some …
Written by: Phil