Hearing Protection Review, Protect Your Ears
My MP3 player just died. I am under deadline and due for a flogging from the ‘Fixated editors, and now I have no tunes to listen to while sequestered in my office. Fortunately, I have …
Written by: Ty
Honeywell Wind Turbine Interview, With Racy Vegas Lingo
So I was having a conversation in Las Vegas that mentioned all of the following: shaft, friction, pole mount, touching parts and legal issues. No, this wasn’t at the National Hardware Show after-party, although some …
Written by: Marc Lyman
VisCycle – The Green Exercise Bike That Produces Power
When it comes to exercise, I can use every bit of motivation I can get. It seems that feeling and looking good simply aren’t enough. Now, saving a bit of money and having a greener …
Written by: Jen
CLC Work Suspenders – Because Crack Is Whack
There have been many great sayings and quotes developed over the years. Among them are JFK’s “ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” Or perhaps …
Written by: Jen
Hot Stuff From Bosch, In a Totally Teutonic Way
I’m on my way back from the 2010 Bosch Global Leadership tour which was held at their facility just outside Chicago. Naturally, all of you have been following our tweets and mobile pictures via @HomeFixated. …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Festool Hand Sanding Block Set Review, Ditch Your Old Sanding Block
You know that rubber sanding block you have in the garage? The one with the three little nails on each side that fall out every time you go to replace the sandpaper. The one that …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Joby Gorillatorch Review, Illuminating Las Vegas at NHS
At this year’s National Hardware Show, one unexpected surprise was running into Joby, makers of the handy little Gorillapod flexible tripods used for everything from point-and-shoot cams, to camcorders, to iphones (with their Gorillamobile product …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Lubed In Las Vegas, We Review LiQuifix Non-Toxic Lubricant
When I told my wife I was going to Las Vegas for what many loosely refer to a “business trip”, she was not particularly thrilled. When I told her I was going to check out …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Wood Tooliday Has The Deals, Woodworkers
Many moons ago, we told you about Tooliday, a site that delivers a daily tool deal. And not just any deal – we’re talking crazy sales, like 60% – 80% off on brand name tools. …
Written by: Jen
Poly-Tex Cold Frame Greenhouse For Cautious Gardeners
Sometimes it’s best to stay cautious. It seems that just when we think we’re out of the woods – bam! – that thing we thought was behind us pops out again. If anything, that’s the …
Written by: Jen