Anyone who reads Home Fixated regularly will know that thorny plants generally aren’t my cup of tea, soda, or coffee. Even so, there’s absolutely no reason you shouldn’t add them to your yard if they strike your …
Written by: Lauren
Ask a finish carpenter to name the most annoying part of his work day (aside from answering stupid questions), and it will likely involve a compressor. Lugging it in, finding power, untangling the air hose, …
Written by: Phil
I recently returned from a fantastic media event with Kobalt tools. We not only had a chance to play with new tools, but Kobalt treated us to an amazing VIP experience at the Kobalt 400 …
Written by: Marc Lyman
While spring may have gotten underway in some parts of the country, others are feeling what is hopefully the last set of wintery blasts before warmer temperatures start appearing. If you simply don’t have the …
Written by: Lauren
Recently, we had a chance to review some of the innovation coming from Dyson in the form of their Pure Cool Fan. It was clear to us that any company releasing a fan that’s oblong, …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Tools don’t have to be complex or expensive to be a worthy asset. Rockler (a HomeFixated sponsor), recently introduced its Center/Offset Marking Tool (Item # 56094). It is a simple device that makes it quick …
Written by: Steve
Some of us just can’t cook anything without managing to burn ourselves. Then there are those of us who have cemented our acquaintance with more sidewalks than we can remember. After all, even the most stable human beings …
Written by: Lauren
Architecture, Decks, How To, Woodworking
There’s nothing like a gazebo for relaxing in the yard with friends and family. Beat the heat and the high cost by building it yourself! Granted, the materials will run you hundreds of dollars and …
Written by: Steve
In the Tool Review universe, we get to take an up-close look at some pretty sweet, interesting tools. Laser tape measures, oscillating multi tools, cordless sliding miter saws, and monster cordless drills are just a …
Written by: Phil
Some herb gardens require a lot of explanation, especially those of an illegal sort, but there are definitely some underrated members of the plant kingdom that just don’t have the star power of rosemary, thyme, and …
Written by: Lauren