Condo Owners: Read This Before You Renovate!
Being a condo owner often feels like living in the purgatory of real estate. On one hand, you’re an owner! It’s property in your name that you’re responsible for and have a say on. On …
Written by: Jen
Knipex- The Plier Company
When you call yourself: The (Blank) Company…it’s probably a good bet that the blank is all you do–and you do it well. Probably why Knipex makes such good pliers. I don’t normally get fired up …
Written by: Ty
The Snake Rake Has Got Your Back
I have to hand it to the inventor of the Snake Rake – he’s braver than most. I don’t think many men have the cajones to jump out of a truck, walk onto a stranger’s …
Written by: Jen
Fastcap Magnetic Micro Square Review – Hip To Be Square
I know Jen mentioned “The News” recently, and apparently she planted a seed. Back in the mid 80’s, Huey Lewis had it right when he proclaimed it’s “Hip To Be Square.” In the case of …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Energy Tax Credit: Save Energy, Save $
With so much grumbling going on about politics and the government (none of which we’re going to touch here with a ten-foot pole!), we figure we’d chat about some tax-related news that nearly everyone – …
Written by: Jen
Gear, Milwaukee Tool, News, Tools
Milwaukee Utility Knife Reviews, Jab Saw and New Sawzall Blade
We like order here at HomeFixated, so we’re bringing you reviews and details on not one, not two, but four sharp accessories from Milwaukee Tools. Act now and we’ll double your order! Ok, not really, …
Written by: Marc Lyman
One Shot Shovel: Call me Dig’ Em
You will find the history of the greatest breakfast cereal of all time here and all the requisite information on the spokesfrog: Dig ‘Em. Sometimes we’re just short on good jokes…and digging ones in particular. …
Written by: Ty
CaesarStone Quartz Countertops: Your Granite Alternative
When you’re renovating your kitchen and have resale in mind, it’s not uncommon to receive the advice that you “have” to do granite for your countertops. I don’t know about you, but I hate being …
Written by: Jen
DIY Tip – Get More Productive By Being Less Efficient
This fall I’m tackling a lengthy project of replacing seven double-hung windows on our house. Doesn’t sound too bad until you actually look at what’s involved: Cleaning and sanding new restoration sashes, conditioning the interior …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Bionic Wrench and Bionic Grip Review
“We can rebuild him — we have the technology.” Alright, so the bionic man could run really fast (in slow motion – with sound effects), see really far, and he was really strong. But what …
Written by: Marc Lyman