We all know that there are a few purveyors of power tools (okay, more than a few) that fall into the category known affectionately as “CCC” (Cheap Chinese Crap). Of course, a great number of …
Written by: Rich
Hardware, Videos, Windows & Doors
Our old house has a lot of doors. Our old house has no doorstops. Hence, our old house has several locations with banged-up walls and trim, along with a few decimated DVDs (more on that …
Written by: Phil
Although we all sometimes wish we were lounging about on a tropical island somewhere, the reality is usually very different. Instead of sipping refreshing adult beverages under some palm trees, we’re laboring in areas reminiscent …
Written by: Lauren
Bear with me here. While this doesn’t look like typical HomeFixated how-to material, you might be surprised. Looking for an original jewelry idea for the person that has everything? How about a denim bracelet made …
Written by: Peter
DeWalt, Festool, Klein, , News
Welcome to the summer solstice edition of News Nirvana! With the longest day of the year coming up on June 21st, what better way to celebrate the summer solstice than with a handful of new …
Written by: Eric
Since the dawn of mankind, we have found ways to pass the times with games. I’m sure one of the first games ever invented involved tossing a rock into a hole, and nearly every game …
Written by: Eric
It’s a bit scary that I have been around power tools long enough to sound like a grumpy old man when discussing oscillating multi-tools. “Back in my day sunny. . . ” I’d proclaim, “if …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Double-digging…ever heard of it? Although it can be quite a workout, it’s one great way to get a new garden built quickly in a place with poor soil quality. It requires no tiller or other …
Written by: Rich
It’s official. . . I now proclaim 2014 as the year of cordless outdoor power equipment! While cordless has been on the scene for years, it’s truly coming into its own this year. We’ve seen …
Written by: Marc Lyman
I’d rather have a thief steal my money than my tools, and last month, both happened. After all, I use my tools to make money and if I can’t make money to buy new tools, …
Written by: Eric