That’s right, sandtastic! Dremel graciously shipped out their latest innovation to us, the Dremel Multi-Max Cordless. They also chipped in an extra cordless Multi-Max that will be awarded to one lucky winner in our November …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Our intrepid author-extraordinaire Jen spotted this alternate reality Sears site, and it’s just too fun not pass along. And just in time for Halloween. I’m actually really pleased to see a company like Sears think …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Let’s face it, if home improvement and DIY were always easy, we all wouldn’t have much to talk (or laugh. . . or cry) about. Somehow houses have a way of taking seemingly simple and …
Written by: Marc Lyman
DIY Discussion, Electrical, Safety
Sometimes HomeFixated article inspiration comes from odd places. Take this article for example. Allow me to share some embarrassing details of my past and at the same time possibly contribute to construction, home-improvement and household …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to find lead in your home (or in your clients’ homes if you’re a contractor/secret agent). To help you in your mission, you’ll need spy-worthy test …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Green, News, Videos, Woodworking
“If you build it, I’ll ride it.” Those were the fateful words of accomplished triathlete James Tully, after his friend Michael Thompson floated the idea of building an all wooden bicycle. While most of us …
Written by: Marc Lyman
As my wife will tell you–it is a pretty safe bet that I will find a way to build something new, destroy something, or otherwise make permanent any new electronic gadget I get. I kid …
Written by: Ty
When a job sucks–like breaking up concrete, tamping in posts, or even breaking the bead on a tire–it’s nice to have help. I like when bad jobs are made easier by companies that invent tools …
Written by: Ty
Building Materials, DIY Discussion, Green
Sorry, Brahs and Brah(ettes)? Sisbrah? What is the preferred nomenclature for the female version of “Brah”? Yes, I am out of my element here. I also think that Jeffrey Lebowski would really think that growing …
Written by: Ty
Ever since Leatherman tools came along, multi-tools have been on the belt, tool bag or pocket of countless DIYers and home improvement pros. And if you’re not sure how useful they can be, just ask …
Written by: Marc Lyman