What’s hot is in the eye of the beholder, and since I live in Southern California, so does the beholder. And it’s really a subjective thing, so what’s trendy in Beverly Hills may not be …
Written by: Brad
A couple weeks ago I was browsing fellow tool blog sites, and I think it was ToolSnob, that basically said (and I’m paraphrasing very loosely here), “we’ve got a bunch of news and since we’re …
Written by: Marc Lyman
If the Great Recession has made you an even thriftier home improver, knowing how to find the best Home Depot coupons, promo codes and coupon codes is a vital DIY skill. HomeFixated is here to …
Written by: Marc Lyman
The extent of my experience with lighting pretty much ends at an uncanny knack for getting electrocuted. Eight times and counting, folks. At this point, I’m just waiting for the big one. Maybe I’ll be …
Written by: Liz
Green, Restoration, Windows & Doors, Woodworking
When was the last time someone suggested you “lube your wood”? I am, of course, referring to lubricating wooden drawers in cabinets, double-hung windows, etc. Whatever you were thinking, I’m going to (mostly) resist the …
Written by: Marc Lyman
This may seem like a dumbass tip, but because so many people have asked me how to handle this situation, I’m going to throw it out there. On multiple occasions, I’ve been approached for guidance …
Written by: Liz
DIY Discussion, How To, Painting
You’ve spent weeks planning that special project. Endless hours went into drawing up plans and details. Mountains of sawdust stand testimony to the sweat equity invested in milling, sawing, and planning. Serious research went into …
Written by: Brad
The last couple years have seen so many new oscillating tool releases that I wouldn’t be surprised to find a press release saying that Starbucks was bringing one to market. They’d probably call it the …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Resources, Safety, Service Providers
When you think of high-rise apartments, flood damage isn’t usually on the top of the list of things to be concerned about. After all, lakes and streams are all the way down there. Us glorious …
Written by: Jen
I live on less than 2/10th of an acre in a small town, however, my wife and I enjoy growing our some of our own fruits and veggies. We don’t feed the world out of …
Written by: Leroy