Hardware, Videos, Windows & Doors
One of the most cleverly useful innovations we found at this year’s National Hardware show was the Original Adjustable Door Hinge. Given the large number of people who can’t properly install a door, combined with …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Accessories, DIY Discussion, How To
Few things are quite as maddening as a stripped screw. Seriously, all these phrases ratchet up the innuendo points wildly. I actually get a bonus for scoring high on this scale. So, prepare yourselves for thinly veiled …
Written by: Ty
Gladiator Garageworks has become the name for outfitting your man cave. I don’t want to be sexist, but I’m having trouble coming up with an female man cave equivalent. Any suggestions? Woman cave just doesn’t …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Bosch, News, Tools, Woodworking
EDITOR’S UPDATE: Please see our updated full hands-on review of the Bosch 12″ Axial Glide Miter Saw for the most current information. You know that Terminator hand that was severed off Arnold in Terminator 2? …
Written by: Marc Lyman
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
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
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
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
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
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