It’s monsoon season here in Georgia. I haven’t been able to tend to my garden in over a week because of the rain, which is why the pineapple I’d been growing ended up getting eaten by …
Written by: Lauren
Electronics, Heating & Cooling, Safety
They say timing is everything. Dyson’s timing is right on. Not only did they send us one of their new Pure Cool Fans to review, they timed it with the start of another sweltering heat …
Written by: Marc Lyman
In a previous post, we showed you how to easily install an in-wall safe to keep valuables safe from thieving scumbags. The wall safe is great for smaller stuff, like cash, jewelry and passports. You …
Written by: Phil
The Die Grinder. So simple, so elegant, so effective! When you are doing metalwork, there is just nothing else that is as versatile when it comes to getting into those difficult, tight areas. A long-time …
Written by: Rich
While boxwood can indeed be pruned into intriguing topiary shapes, it generally lacks a certain element of aesthetic appeal because who really has that kind of time? Instead, you can easily get a lot more …
Written by: Lauren
At Home Fixated we’re not afraid to review things long-term. Many years ago, we had our very ugly bathtub refinished to make it somewhat less ugly. Then we had it refinished again following an unfortunate …
Written by: Marc Lyman
If you install a lot of trim or flooring, you’re probably resigned to the process of hauling a miter saw along wherever you go. Even if you only have a few cuts to make, they …
Written by: Phil
Sometimes I’m sure growing my own salad is merely an exercise in futility. No one is genuinely capable of getting the stars to align in their favor on such matters. Alright, I admit that I tried again this …
Written by: Lauren
I’ll admit it. Wall decor isn’t something we have covered much here at HomeFixated. In fact, most of our wall-related coverage inevitably involves smashing said wall with a hammer or other opportune demolition device. Every …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Succulents get major kudos in the plant world for being incredibly low maintenance. They also come in a variety of interesting shapes and forms. (I’m personally a big fan of spiky aloes). Then, these same …
Written by: Lauren