Winter Warrior – Greenworks 20 Inch Electric Snow Thrower
Parts of the US have been hit with a whopper of a winter storm – the likes of which can only usually be seen on a typical June day in Canada. Har har. There’s not …
Written by: Jen
Dustless Technologies – Making Dusty Work Less Manly
At the 2010 National Hardware Show we had a chat with Matt Savage of Dustless Technologies. If you haven’t heard of Dustless Technologies, they are riding high on the wave of the anti-dust movement with …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Bosch 12 Inch Axial Glide Miter Saw Review
Back in June of 2010, we brought you a sneak peak of the Bosch GCM12SD 12 Inch Axial Glide Miter Saw. That was shortly after the saw was unveiled to a group of media folks …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Benchmade, Gear, Knives, Tools, Videos
Benchmade Mini-Griptilian Folding Knife Review – Now That’s A Knife
One of our stops at the Specialty Tools and Fasteners Distributors Association (STAFDA) in Phoenix last year was the Benchmade knife booth. If you’re not familiar with Benchmade, they are an innovative knife company that …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Paslode Nails IBS With a Trifecta of Fasteners
This year’s Internation Builders’ Show saw its share of new product announcements, including several from Paslode. In addition to celebrating 25 years of cordless nailers (who knew cordless nailers have been around that long?), Paslode …
Written by: Marc Lyman
DIY Discussion, Safety, Woodworking
Safety and Maintenance Tips For Your Shop or Garage
The first really important rule to follow when it comes to safety and maintenance in your shop is to take your work as seriously as if it’s your job. Meaning, follow all the safety rules …
Written by: Brad
Save $180 A Year: Honeywell RTH7600D Touchscreen 7-Day Programmable Thermostat
Want to save an average of $180 a year? Want to help do your part to conserve energy? Want me to get back to that part about saving money? If you’re using an old thermostat, …
Written by: Jen
Picture Framing Do’s & Don’ts – And Props From a Pro to the DIYer
Let me start by saying I am a professional, custom picture framer with over 15 years experience. I’ve owned my own framing business for over a dozen years. Some of my favorite and most respected …
Written by: Liz
Mini Fridge Beer Cannon – Lazy Beer Delivery
With the Consumer Electronics Show wrapping up, we’re pretty burned out on gadget news. However, we’ve managed to find a gadget not at CES (yet) that will likely appeal to 95% of HomeFixated readers. Never …
Written by: Marc Lyman
New England School of Metalwork – The Sweet Smell of Burning Metal
So I have three all-time favorite smells: 1) Fresh cut grass it’s so rich and alive. 2) Believe by Britney it’s so floral an… um… I mean steak grilling on charcoal it’s so meaty and …
Written by: Leroy