DIY Discussion, How To, Woodworking
Get Them Started Young – Toolbox Project
All little kids want to help you build stuff. I remember my dad working on our house when I was five or six. I wanted to help so bad – so he gave me a …
Written by: Brad
JLC Live Rhode Island 2011 Coverage via ToolSnob
Having multiple personalities can be awesome, at least when it comes to covering trade shows and media events. When I’m not able to haul myself across country for a show, it’s always nice to know …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Porter Cable Lithium 18v Drill- Rock Star Power in a Cordless
A couple of month ago I bought this cordless drill for work because our Milwaukee Drill had given up the ghost. Apparently they are not meant to be left outside in rain storms (although you …
Written by: Leroy
Landscaping and Greek Film Star- Bahco 23-Inch Hedge Shears
During the recent cringe-and-snoozefest Academy Awards telecast, there was a short clip of a best foreign film nominee called Dogtooth. People started immediately chatting online about a part that showed a cat about to cash-in …
Written by: Jen
Oscillating Tool Adapters – Bringing Accessories to the Masses
Follow me back to a bygone era circa 2008. Although the US economy was on its way to implosion, it was a simpler time when it came to oscillating multi tools. You could buy any …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Some More Painting Tips – So You Don’t Get Picasso-ed Off
For a lot of my younger years I enjoyed the demolition and rough framing part of building. There is a lot to be said for cutting, hammering and breaking things, just look at the stuff …
Written by: Leroy
Irwin Ultimate Tradesman Challenge World Finals
As part of Irwin’s ongoing effort to elevate tradesmen worldwide, Irwin fittingly created the Ultimate Tradesman Challenge. Through over 250 sanctioned events held throughout the world in 2010, with over 16,000 participants, six world finalists …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Building Materials, DIY Discussion, Resources, Woodworking
The Great American Trundle Bed Race – Part I
Our house is a three bedroom two bath beach house, and with the girls grown and living in New York City, we’ve made the middle bedroom our office and the back bedroom the guest room. …
Written by: Brad
Garage, Green, Kitchen, Resources
Recycle Old Kitchen Cabinets in Basement or Garage (It IS Easy Being Green)
OK, so it’s time to renovate the kitchen. What’s the first thing to go? Those crappy, old cabinets. You’re sick of looking at them – they’re outdated – they make you want to barf – …
Written by: Liz
Earthquake and Tsunami Relief – How To Help The People of Japan
We’re taking a quick break from our regularly scheduled HomeFixated program today. As you surely know, Japan experienced one hell of an earthquake recently – one that triggered a devastating tsunami that all but wiped …
Written by: Jen