Blaklader pants are an interesting blend of style and function. While the Bantam work pants we reviewed some time ago might manage to blend in on job sites, the same can’t be said for the …
Written by: Marc Lyman
When was the last time you shut off the water supply to your washing machine? Mmmhmmm, I thought so. Shutting off the water to your washing machine is one of those things you SHOULD always …
Written by: Phil
One of my favorite things about the construction industry is that there’s always an endless supply of new things to try. And being adept at concrete work, I figured I’d be an old hand at …
Written by: Eric
Brands, Gladiator GarageWorks, Makita, Milwaukee Tool, News, Rockler
Summer’s winding down, the last of barbecues are almost upon us and the kids are almost back in school! (Yay!) To all of us here at HomeFixated, that sounds like the perfect time for us …
Written by: Eric
JET, Powermatic, Tools, Woodworking
Step into many woodworking shops throughout the country, and chances are, you’re going to see JET and Powermatic tools. They’re synonymous with the craft of woodworking. This week, we’re attending a JET – Powermatic media …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Bath, Decor, How To, Woodworking
Out with the old and in with the…old? That’s what happens when you buy old junk at the flea market and garage sales. You move out the old junk just so you can bring back …
Written by: Eric
Building stuff is tough. It’s never easy work digging holes, hammering nails or slinging plywood – but somebody’s got to do it! While many building projects are filled with physical challenges, it’s the brain strain …
Written by: Eric
Appliances, Electronics, Garage, iPhone Apps, Smart Home
Well, close your garage door from almost anywhere in the world. You’re still going to need a cell or wifi connection for your smartphone. Recently, we participated in an extreme garage door makeover project with …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Bosch, Brands, DeWalt, Milwaukee Tool, News
Welcome to this high-tech redneck edition of Tool News Nirvana. We’re sitting pretty high on the hog with Milwaukee’s new tape measures, Bosch’s new smartphone app will help increase on-the-job productivity (yee-haw!) and DeWalt’s got …
Written by: Eric
Green, How To, Storage, Videos, Werner
Tired of dragging out the sketchy stepladder whenever it’s time to schlep another load of worthless crap valuable mementos up to the attic? Instead of wiggling your butt through a 14” scuttle hole in the …
Written by: Phil