Drill Bits That Devour Wood
I like to think of drill bit evolution in the same way I think about bicycle evolution. There was a period of several decades where bikes pretty much stayed the same. Two wheels, a frame, …
Written by: Marc Lyman
DeWalt DCD710S2 12V Drill Driver Kit Review – Two Thumbs Up!
This may sound paranoid, but I’m beginning to seriously wonder if the people at DeWalt have mind-reading powers. Here’s why: a few months ago, my DeWalt cordless drill that I’ve had for ages had a …
Written by: Jen
DIY Discussion, Flooring, How To, Resources
Installing Hardwood Floors? Great Online DIY Resources
After my raging catastrophe with our engineered hardwood floors, Marc asked me if I wanted to talk about “real” hardwood floors on HomeFixated. While I’m certainly pro-hardwood floors, the truth is, is that I’ve never …
Written by: Jen
Room Décor Ideas for Boys from PB Teen
Back in October, we showed you some products from PB Teen that would be great for a girl’s room (either to buy or to use as inspiration to make your own versions). Now it’s time to focus …
Written by: Jen
Building a Green Deck and Pergola – DIY Style
When we moved into our house a few years ago, the backyard left something to be desired. There was little more than a rickety platform (posing as a deck at 3×5′) with a couple steps …
Written by: Liz
Knipex Cobra vs. Irwin GrooveLock Pliers – Channellock Killers?
At last year’s STAFDA trade show we spent some quality time talking with the reps at Knipex and Irwin about their respective lines of push-button style locking pliers. As Knipex prefers to say, they’re “selbstklemmend!” …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Pulverizer and ClawBar – Must Have Tools for the Zombie Apocalypse
The Pulverizer and ClawBar are vital anti-zombie tools, oh, and they’re also ideal for concrete and demolition work. If there are two things I always like having on-hand it’s beefy demolition tools and zombie apocalypse …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Rockler Bench Cookie Cones – A Painters Pyramid Alternative
One of the worst parts of painting, staining or finishing can be the torturous delay that often transpires between sides. You paint one side, wait an eternity for it to dry, then flip over the …
Written by: Marc Lyman
How To Sharpen Serrated Knives – Smith’s Pocket Pal Sharpener Review
Our friends over at Duluth Trading recently sent us their unique Smith’s Pocket Pal knife sharpener. It’s a feature packed knife sharpener that enabled me to do something I haven’t done in ten years: sharpen …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Free SKIL Build Plan – Wall Mirror Frame
It’s the season for resolutions – and I have one that is hardly unique; I need to lose some weight. I’ve let myself slide into pretty poor shape (namely, round) thanks to my good friend, …
Written by: Jen