Appliances, Bath, Building Materials, News, Windows & Doors
This marks my fourth “business trip” to Las Vegas in less than 12 months. A lot of great shows have been happening here recently, including The National Hardware Show, STAFDA (the tool show, not the …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Earlier this year we spent a little time with 3M (and Mike Holmes!) at the National Hardware Show. Aside from comparing hairstyles with the venerable Mr. Holmes, I had a chance to get up to …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Fast! Easy! Simple! No, I’m not reminiscing about my first girlfriend, I’m describing the Simple Scribe scribing tool. It’s a one of a kind tool that’s useful for all sorts of projects ranging from cabinet …
Written by: Eric
Earlier this year I was sprinting up and down the aisles of the National Hardware Show hunting down the coolest tools and products to share with HomeFixated readers. A booth made almost entirely of cardboard …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Summer is upon us, and so is another Tool News Nirvana! We’re here to cure the summer time heat wave with this cool breeze of cool new tools from DeWalt, Irwin, Arrow, Bosch, and a …
Written by: Eric
If you’re young, carefree and don’t appreciate the value of your hearing, you might want to spend some time talking to (shouting at) a grandparent who’s hard of hearing. Or, better yet, talk to someone …
Written by: Marc Lyman
One of my favorite parts of running HomeFixated is attending trade shows. I love running around from booth to booth learning about all the interesting tools and products on the market, generally from well-spoken, attractive …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Bosch, DeWalt, Makita, Milwaukee Tool, News
The tool news is coming fast and furious lately. In this particular addition, we have some of the most interesting, innovative and downright surprising tool announcements this year. Also, while we normally try to steer …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Wood pellet stoves have been an increasingly popular fireplace alternative in recent years. They are highly efficient, and make use of wood pellets that burn more cleanly, with less ash, and with higher heat output …
Written by: Marc Lyman
OK, so a pocket-sized miter saw would be a really bad idea. Some things just aren’t meant to be too small, or in your pocket. But a more compact, still full-featured miter saw is a …
Written by: Marc Lyman