Trailer Trash Ingenuity – Jethro’s Own Hot Tub
After a long day of working at the Kentucky Fried Chicken processing plant or on the road crew, you just want to unwind with a little hot tub action. But what’s a guy to do …
Written by: Jen
Makita 18v BCL180W Handheld Vacuum – Our Suckiest Review Yet
Let’s face it, construction, remodeling and home improvement is a dirty, dirty business. I can’t really seem to do much of anything in and around the house without making some sort of mess. Even if …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Top Rated Non-Toxic Cleaning Products – Because Bleach Just Doesn’t Smell Good
Just because dirt, crud, grime and various other stuff in the home is nasty and offensive, (in more ways than I care to discuss here), doesn’t mean the cleaning products you choose have to be. …
Written by: Liz
Tyler Tool Insider Tips – Exclusive TylerTool.com Coupon Codes and Deals
Last month we were happy to announce Tyler Tool as a new sponsor of HomeFixated. We love tools and our readers love tools, so we think our latest sponsorship deal is another great fit! TylerTool.com …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Contests Galore – Massive Stihl Recall – New Tools from Milwaukee and Makita
This latest episode of Tool News Nirvana is chock full of contests from Bosch, Festool and our buddies at OneProjectCloser. It also has a hint of danger with a massive recall of certain Stihl gas-powered …
Written by: Marc Lyman
DIY Discussion, Hardware, Woodworking
Mortising Hinges – Templates or Chisel?
Hinge mortising for cabinets or standard doors does not have to be a daunting task. Nor does it have to be done old school with a hammer and chisel. No offense to those purists out …
Written by: Brad
Milwaukee M12 Heated Jacket Review – Chick and Dude Magnet – Available This Fall In A Less Flamboyant Color
Alright, we know summer may not be the best time to review a heated jacket, but stay with us! We have breaking news on a new Milwaukee M12 Heated Jacket color option later in this …
Written by: Marc Lyman
How to Build a Ridiculously Easy Rustic Wood Coat Rack That Your Wife Will Refuse to Allow Anywhere but the Garage
This wood coat rack project is about a half step up on the challenge meter from screwing a hook into the wall. Think of it as my gift to all of you curled into a …
Written by: Liz
Astroturf Lawns – A Whole Different Ballgame for Artificial Grass
When my husband and I were recently shopping around for a house, we came across a beautiful old place that had a great cottage feel. The home had a lot of upgrades but still kept …
Written by: Jen
Gardening, How To, Landscaping, Videos
Smart Tree Planting – How To Plant a Tree Without Killing It
Planting trees has always been a bane on my existence. I have a hard enough time remembering to feed my kid and he cries when he’s hungry. The needs of a tree are so much …
Written by: Leroy