Recently I had some old concrete removed from my yard. It worked out pretty well. I put an ad on craigslist for free fill and a few days later I got an email from a …
Written by: Leroy
This edition of Tool News Nirvana is chock full of new cordless tools from Milwaukee and Makita along with a few less mainstream tools like illuminated fish rod tips and borescopes you can view on …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Building Materials, Windows & Doors
There’s a saying that I’ve heard all my life: Vinyl is Final. And in part, it’s true. It’s a durable, strong and diverse material that is used in a wide variety of building products in …
Written by: Eric
Well Sandy has had her way with us on the East Coast. I live in Delaware, exactly Dela…where, and was lucky enough to be on the south side of the storm. For reference Sandy hit …
Written by: Leroy
Tool and accessory organization has been around for years, with Festool in particular being well known for their Systainer and Sortainer products. In fact, if you looked into a high quality modular storage, organization and …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Here’s a little ditty if you’re a professional deck builder. Not to say that a DIYer couldn’t own one but you’d need to be filthy rich or pound-stupid to let it sleep in your …
Written by: Kevin
I have a million funny stories about flooring guys – too many to fit into this article in fact. It certainly doesn’t take a rocket scientist to put down an engineered, floating or laminate wood …
Written by: Eric
Let’s say you read the 2012 HomeFixated Holiday Gift Guide last week and decided 25 awesome tool-centric gift ideas just weren’t enough. We can relate. You never can have enough sweet tools and cool home …
Written by: Marc Lyman
It’s the time of year that one of my lesser-known nicknames comes into play; “The Grinch.” Some people just love the holidays. They can’t wait to jockey for position amidst throngs of stressed-out shoppers. To …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Yard maintenance was easier when we lived in Phoenix; desert landscaping (aka tan gravel) and the scarcity of deciduous trees make for minimal mess. Sure, you might have the occasional rattlesnake skin to dispose of, …
Written by: Phil