Sweet Reciprocating Blades Batman – A Review
Nothing makes my day like receiving things that cut in the mail. Not that it happens that often, but it does put a little smile my face. A couple months back my day was doubly …
Written by: Leroy
MultiFunnel for All Your Liquid Management Needs
That’s right, I said liquid management. At this year’s National Hardware Show, I came across a lot of new products and inventions, several of which had little apparent value over other more conventional solutions. The …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Dust Free Drilling with the Dust Bubble
A couple years ago I had this brilliant idea for a home improvement invention. Basically, it was a little sticky thing that you’d temporarily affix to the wall when drilling a hole. The idea for …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Mean and Green – Hitachi DS18DL Drill Review
Let’s just jump right in and address the most obvious topic of concern with this drill: It does sort of have a Green Hornet Off His Meds/Statue of Liberty Sideways Crown vibe goin’ on. Undoubtedly, …
Written by: Phil
Trellis Netting – Easy to Build and Great For Vining Plants
Man, I am in full garden mode and unfortunately you have to read about it here, here and, well, here! I’ve already harvested several rounds of leaf lettuce, arugula, and radishes, and I am close …
Written by: Leroy
How to Hang a Shelf – and Other Stuff – with Dot Marks the Spot
You know that keyhole style fastening system you often find on shelves, mirrors, fixtures, etc? It provides a relatively secure way to attach things to your walls, but installation can be a little hit or …
Written by: Marc Lyman
It’s Not My (Ground) Fault! How to Replace a Sketchy Outlet With a GFCI Receptacle
Living in an area with a lot of older homes, and being widely renowned for my vintage home repair expertise (if only in my own mind), I have ample opportunities to hone my character-rectification skills. …
Written by: Phil
EVOPaint – A One Coat Painting Revolution?
Aqueduct Paint Technologies Inc., (APT) recently announced EVOpaint™, which is being marketed as “the first and only ONE-COAT paint™.” A couple weeks ago, my eyes were starting to glaze over as I roamed the vast …
Written by: Marc Lyman
DeWalt 12V Max Cordless Pivot Reciprocating Saw
When the “powers that be” at DeWalt offered Home Fixated the chance to try out their 12V Max Cordless Pivot Reciprocating Saw, we jumped. This reciprocating saw is a light-duty powerhouse. At just over 3 …
Written by: Liz
Trojan Sawhorses – Minimalist Design with Maximum Utility
Sawhorses are something you find on just about every job site and in many garages and shops. They’re often bulky masses of wood that take up valuable space in your truck or shop. As indispensable …
Written by: Marc Lyman