Smaller Dreams Are Made of These: Not So Big Remodeling by Sarah Susanka
Sarah Susanka, the author of Not So Big Home and Not So Big Life has a new book out – Not So Big Remodeling: A Better House for the Way You Really Live. Susanka, an …
Written by: Jen
Building Materials, Flooring, Restoration
2″ Wide 1/2″ Thick White Oak Hardwood Flooring Mocks Me
What’s the big deal about 2″ Wide, 1/2″ thick White Oak flooring you ask? It turns out that if you go to most mainstream flooring outlets, including places like Home Depot and Lumber Liquidators, the …
Written by: Marc Lyman
It IS Your Grandma’s Mower: Scotts Classic Push Mower
As people look for more ways to get green and save money, some eyes point toward the past. Way past. We’re talking Amish. Turns out everyday people have turned to this old school tool for …
Written by: Jen
Building Materials, Heating & Cooling
Versi-Foam Spray Insulation is so . . . Versitile?
Energy efficiency is the hands down best way to beat high electricity bills. Actually the best way is probably not to use electricity at all, but that can be a challenge (reference the Unabomber for …
Written by: Guest
Skil Li Ion Combo Kit – Lighter, Faster, Redder
So the first thing I noticed with the newly released Skil Li Ion Combo Kit, is it’s really, really red! It’s like Ferrari took over the Skil brand. But it’s not just spicy red good …
Written by: Marc Lyman
iFeel So Handy!: The A Level iPhone App
Because you’re simply not human nowadays if your iPhone or iPod Touch isn’t on your person at all times, it’s nice for the home renovator to know that there’s now a non-vapid reason to carry …
Written by: Jen
Get That Swine Flu Chic Look: 3M 8000 Particle Respirator
Don’t get me started on all the buzz surrounding the “it” virus of the season, the Swine Flu originating from Mexico City. It almost feels like just the latest of several fad-ish medical issues for …
Written by: Jen
Electronics, Smart Home, Videos
Home Automation iPhone Indigo Touch App
As I’m sure you recall from my earlier Indigo Home Automation Software review, Perceptive Automation makes great home automation software for the Mac. Using Insteon automation technology, Indigo lets you become master of your domestic …
Written by: Marc Lyman
DIY Discussion, Resources, Videos
Top 10 Don’t Do It Yourself Projects. # 1: Tree Removal
Since you’re reading HomeFixated.com, you very likely love the Do It Yourself lifestyle. Despite my love for DIY, I’ve discovered there are some limitations. Tree removal being very high on the list. Here’s a top …
Written by: Marc Lyman